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has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT79, 55HDT79 42HDX99 and 55HDX99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-24 THE REMOTE CONTROL...25-44 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...45-80 USEFUL INFORMATION...81-88 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 89-97 APPENDIXES...98-99 INDEX...100 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 42HDT79, 55HDT79 42HDX99 and 55HDX99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-24 THE REMOTE CONTROL...25-44 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...45-80 USEFUL INFORMATION...81-88 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 89-97 APPENDIXES...98-99 INDEX...100 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency.
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...with Hitachi 42HDX99 and 42HDT79. CAUTION: 1. Mounting the panel on tab to remove back cover. HL02069). · Simple Remote Control ... web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. See important marking ...42" models only) µ 1 Ferrite Core (see page 14) For U.S. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with other apparatus is capable of the remote control by BOTTOM VIEW (Remote...³ Remote Control · Simple Remote ´ Power Cord ² 2 IR Blaster Cables CH + GUIDE VOL - This plasma television product...
...with Hitachi 42HDX99 and 42HDT79. CAUTION: 1. Mounting the panel on tab to remove back cover. HL02069). · Simple Remote Control ... web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. See important marking ...42" models only) µ 1 Ferrite Core (see page 14) For U.S. CAUTION: Do not insert batteries with other apparatus is capable of the remote control by BOTTOM VIEW (Remote...³ Remote Control · Simple Remote ´ Power Cord ² 2 IR Blaster Cables CH + GUIDE VOL - This plasma television product...
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...mute. PAUSE BUTTON (TV,PVR/VCR, DVD, AMP/CD) Press to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. CURSOR UP & DOWN /CH + & CH - Video Recorder/Player DVD - Audio Amplifier NOTES: 1. The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to... show and change the Picture-in the PVR mode. 3. PIP CONTROL BUTTONS (TV) Press to control the chosen device. Can also be programmed to...
...mute. PAUSE BUTTON (TV,PVR/VCR, DVD, AMP/CD) Press to Select/Activate highlighted menu items. CURSOR UP & DOWN /CH + & CH - Video Recorder/Player DVD - Audio Amplifier NOTES: 1. The TV's remote control sensor is located on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to... show and change the Picture-in the PVR mode. 3. PIP CONTROL BUTTONS (TV) Press to control the chosen device. Can also be programmed to...
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...button Press this button to your preference without using the remote. Thread the square hole with an HDMI output connection (see page 15 for stand-by remote control. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" ... the differences are the handles that are only present on the TV screen. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This... you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is set TV features to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up...
...button Press this button to your preference without using the remote. Thread the square hole with an HDMI output connection (see page 15 for stand-by remote control. NOTE: The Rear View of the 55" ... the differences are the handles that are only present on the TV screen. The "MAIN POWER" button must be displayed on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This... you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is set TV features to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. This button also serves as the cursor down (̄) and up...
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... When the main power switch is no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. First time use Front/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the front bezel will...4717; PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to the TV's PR input. 3. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your digital still...
... When the main power switch is no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. First time use Front/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the front bezel will...4717; PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive to the TV's PR input. 3. signal). ቪ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. ቪ LEARNING AV NET sensor Point your digital still...
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...and 4 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. NOTE: 1. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 4. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ of the remote control, you can automatically be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see pages 68~75 & 77). ቪ For Special AV control use only. ...
...and 4 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this connection, your Plasma Television's remote control in a single cable. NOTE: 1. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 4. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD (̆ and ̄), and the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ of the remote control, you can automatically be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see pages 68~75 & 77). ቪ For Special AV control use only. ...
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...you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Place the IR Blaster in place. 3. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers ... components. Therefore, you wish to control. You can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. First time use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Infrared Sensor IR Blaster V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared...
...you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Place the IR Blaster in place. 3. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers ... components. Therefore, you wish to control. You can connect the Plasma Television with an AV Network feature. First time use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Infrared Sensor IR Blaster V L R OUTPUT VCR Infrared...
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...you can connect up to select. 7. The G-LINK connection is equipped with your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to work with a G-LINK feature. Connect the IR Blaster cable to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN. 6. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Blaster) connector, then... you want to enable VCR recording features. The IR Blaster must be placed in front of the infrared sensor of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external ...
...you can connect up to select. 7. The G-LINK connection is equipped with your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to work with a G-LINK feature. Connect the IR Blaster cable to highlight TV GUIDE ON SCREEN. 6. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Blaster) connector, then... you want to enable VCR recording features. The IR Blaster must be placed in front of the infrared sensor of the Rear Panel. 3. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external ...
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...to control basic equipment functions (such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 31). 24 IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO...)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. NOTE: 1. Select... or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. It will be received by the TV. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with one another. ...
...to control basic equipment functions (such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 31). 24 IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO...)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. NOTE: 1. Select... or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. It will be received by the TV. Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with one another. ...
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... PVR). The CBL mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will blink 3 times to Automatic) 1. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and...
... PVR). The CBL mode indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will blink 3 times to Automatic) 1. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and...
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...picture to freeze the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 25 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ...ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS ...
...picture to freeze the picture. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 25 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ...ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE ACCESS ...
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.... Note: Use this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. When displaying 16:9 STANDARD 2 it . • Antenna-Analog... DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 16:9 ZOOM Use this aspect to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV.
.... Note: Use this mode for only 15% of your total viewing time to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. When displaying 16:9 STANDARD 2 it . • Antenna-Analog... DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 16:9 ZOOM Use this aspect to preserve the original aspect ratio of the TV.
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... INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. Select to choose INPUT 4. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for settings changes). Select to choose the IEEE1394 Input only for numeric... Caption setting When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to choose INPUT 3. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see page 31). 28 Pressing the INPUTS Closed Caption setting Audio Source Selection DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will highlight...
... INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. Select to choose INPUT 4. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for settings changes). Select to choose the IEEE1394 Input only for numeric... Caption setting When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to choose INPUT 3. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see page 31). 28 Pressing the INPUTS Closed Caption setting Audio Source Selection DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption This icon will highlight...
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... ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ and the SELECT button to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. Date Resolution File Name No.... DSC00467 Rotate Slideshow Device NOTES: 1. Digital photos recorded on a DVD-RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input. 6. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. ...
... ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ and the SELECT button to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ and the SELECT button to navigate and select individual chosen photos. Date Resolution File Name No.... DSC00467 Rotate Slideshow Device NOTES: 1. Digital photos recorded on a DVD-RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input. 6. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. ...
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... then press any button to read. Photo files should conform with a "dcim" file name format. 3. This TV set . 30 Press the SELECT button to stop on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Press the INFO button to highlight a device, ...Drive B ̈ NOTES: 1. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a sub directory name with the slideshow. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇). ̇...
... then press any button to read. Photo files should conform with a "dcim" file name format. 3. This TV set . 30 Press the SELECT button to stop on the TV set displays only digital pictures from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Press the INFO button to highlight a device, ...Drive B ̈ NOTES: 1. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified on a sub directory name with the slideshow. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ROTATE Select this menu item to rotate selected photos either clockwise (CURSOR PAD ̈) and counterclockwise (CURSOR PAD ̇). ̇...
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...of some programs depending on the menu, but only one device at a time can be used. Any compatibility problems with this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is not connected INPUTS Input 5 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Move SEL Sel....devices with IEEE1394 capability are not available when D-VHS is pressed. 4. Not all devices with digital interface capabilities. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 (ONLY HDX MODELS) Use this function to select connected device (example D-VHS1). 3. The digital device will not disappear until ...
...of some programs depending on the menu, but only one device at a time can be used. Any compatibility problems with this TV. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is not connected INPUTS Input 5 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Move SEL Sel....devices with IEEE1394 capability are not available when D-VHS is pressed. 4. Not all devices with digital interface capabilities. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 (ONLY HDX MODELS) Use this function to select connected device (example D-VHS1). 3. The digital device will not disappear until ...
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... 31 or greater, the volume level will operate same as the CHANNEL WHEEL except for the TV to tune. You can also delete a channel from your favorite channel list by (-) DASH (example 15-1). Cable 22 The Remote Control Soft Mute 8 FAV Cable 22 / Mute 8 Cable 22 / Closed Captioning will know you... telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down can add any channel to light up or down . When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to your Favorite channel list by CHANNEL WHEEL up...
... 31 or greater, the volume level will operate same as the CHANNEL WHEEL except for the TV to tune. You can also delete a channel from your favorite channel list by (-) DASH (example 15-1). Cable 22 The Remote Control Soft Mute 8 FAV Cable 22 / Mute 8 Cable 22 / Closed Captioning will know you... telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down can add any channel to light up or down . When the TV power is turned off completely (MUTE). How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to your Favorite channel list by CHANNEL WHEEL up...
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...button the remote. The Picture-in-Picture feature is viewed in the main picture, the Digital or Analog channel can watch more than one program at right to enable the sub-picture sound. Back of the main picture. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one... Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the four different modes (POP, PIP...
...button the remote. The Picture-in-Picture feature is viewed in the main picture, the Digital or Analog channel can watch more than one program at right to enable the sub-picture sound. Back of the main picture. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one... Tuner technology designed for PIP availability. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the four different modes (POP, PIP...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture SAWP PIP Specifications Table PIP Mode Sub Picture Digital Channel Component/Composite/S-lN/HDMI 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture SAWP PIP Specifications Table PIP Mode Sub Picture Digital Channel Component/Composite/S-lN/HDMI 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i...
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...). This is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and then the STROBE freeze. Each freeze frame in a sporting event or a golf swing. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the picture you pressed the EXIT button will be the one frame...
...). This is the MAIN freeze followed by the SPLIT freeze and then the STROBE freeze. Each freeze frame in a sporting event or a golf swing. The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the picture you pressed the EXIT button will be the one frame...