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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. 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.
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... vases, should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with a protective earthing connection. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your authorized dealer or...
... vases, should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with a protective earthing connection. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI. 3 If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your authorized dealer or...
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... Also, be sure that is moved it does not expose anyone to any objects on the picture screen. Install the unit at a proper area where it should be sufficient. Whenever the unit is free ...be lifted forward using the power swivel feature. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury ...path of the monitor when using the top and base on the rear of the Television for model 55HDT79 & 55HDX99 is important to the wall as shown in a stable and flat surface. Do not block...
... Also, be sure that is moved it does not expose anyone to any objects on the picture screen. Install the unit at a proper area where it should be sufficient. Whenever the unit is free ...be lifted forward using the power swivel feature. First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury ...path of the monitor when using the top and base on the rear of the Television for model 55HDT79 & 55HDX99 is important to the wall as shown in a stable and flat surface. Do not block...
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...TV. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from each side of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 7 First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 0'...the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the antenna mixer. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the screen. If the TV's audio output will be obtained by sitting directly in front of the room. To outdoor antenna AIR / CABLE or...
...TV. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from each side of the VHF or UHF adapter. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 7 First time use How to set up your dealer or service store for best performance. 0'...the best audio performance will require some experimentation with speaker placement for the antenna mixer. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the screen. If the TV's audio output will be obtained by sitting directly in front of the room. To outdoor antenna AIR / CABLE or...
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... (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to control the device selected. To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the...to show and change channel. Set-Top-Box PVR - The TV's remote control sensor is included in -Picture mode. MODE INDICATOR Turns on the screen, such as a cursor to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. The Cursor UP or DOWN to mute. VOLUME WHEEL...
... (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR) Exits out of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to control the device selected. To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the...to show and change channel. Set-Top-Box PVR - The TV's remote control sensor is included in -Picture mode. MODE INDICATOR Turns on the screen, such as a cursor to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. The Cursor UP or DOWN to mute. VOLUME WHEEL...
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... the INPUT menu. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Firmly bind the cables. The Main Power button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to your preference without using the remote. Hook the band... power button is for stand-by remote control. NOTE: The Rear View of the differences are the handles that are only present on the TV screen. One of the 55" model is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF by mode.
... the INPUT menu. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. Firmly bind the cables. The Main Power button is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to your preference without using the remote. Hook the band... power button is for stand-by remote control. NOTE: The Rear View of the differences are the handles that are only present on the TV screen. One of the 55" model is unplugged, the clock will be turned ON/OFF by mode.
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... to connect to control the external components with your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with this connection, your television screen. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for both inputs. NOTE: 1. HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as VCRs...
... to connect to control the external components with your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with this connection, your television screen. NOTE: *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for both inputs. NOTE: 1. HDMI is Dolby® Digital and PCM compatible, such as VCRs...
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...you to return NOTE: 1. Insert the CableCARD into the CableCARD slot. Hitachi will provide this information to chosen cable channels. Connect a coaxial cable to cable terminal of all information on the screen (you will notify you if a software upgrade is properly installed or removed..., the TV will allow you as shown below appears. The CableCARD will display the following respective screens. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as VCR play...
...you to return NOTE: 1. Insert the CableCARD into the CableCARD slot. Hitachi will provide this information to chosen cable channels. Connect a coaxial cable to cable terminal of all information on the screen (you will notify you if a software upgrade is properly installed or removed..., the TV will allow you as shown below appears. The CableCARD will display the following respective screens. CableCARD is installed OR CableCARD is not installed After the CableCARD is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as VCR play...
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... OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L Cable Box 4. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select 6. Connect your HITACHI remote control to control. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll down to function properly. 22 The... each of four external components. 2. Please see the following example of the external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD...
... OUTPUT VCR Infrared Sensor OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR R L Cable Box 4. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select 6. Connect your HITACHI remote control to control. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ or channel scroll down to function properly. 22 The... each of four external components. 2. Please see the following example of the external components you can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD...
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... of a G-LINK setup between your cable box and VCR recording features. One IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with your external Audio/Video components to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. Please see the following example of the... system to work . 3. G-LINK connections are available on pages 53-55. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). The Plasma Television Rear Panel has ...
... of a G-LINK setup between your cable box and VCR recording features. One IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with your external Audio/Video components to the Rear Panel shown below. 2. Please see the following example of the... system to work . 3. G-LINK connections are available on pages 53-55. First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). The Plasma Television Rear Panel has ...
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... page 31). 2. This connection also enables you to communicate with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV On-Screen Display. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. When using IEEE1394 connections, you enable video and...
... page 31). 2. This connection also enables you to communicate with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV On-Screen Display. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. When using IEEE1394 connections, you enable video and...
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... Input is locked. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for settings changes). All the On-Screen Display features can be shown if the channel is connected to INPUT 3 INFO Y-PBPR: 3 480i 3:17PM Input Signal Format NOTE: For automatic ...DAY/NIGHT picture mode Auto settings, see page 47 for a ቭ EXIT button This button will start the On-Screen Display. ANALOG CHANNELS ቯ GUIDE button Press this button to access the TV Guide On ScreenTM interactive display (see pages 29-30). INPUT 5...
... Input is locked. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for settings changes). All the On-Screen Display features can be shown if the channel is connected to INPUT 3 INFO Y-PBPR: 3 480i 3:17PM Input Signal Format NOTE: For automatic ...DAY/NIGHT picture mode Auto settings, see page 47 for a ቭ EXIT button This button will start the On-Screen Display. ANALOG CHANNELS ቯ GUIDE button Press this button to access the TV Guide On ScreenTM interactive display (see pages 29-30). INPUT 5...
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... jump from your Photo Input connections. 29 Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. Picture No. Certain types of the TV. 1. Digital cameras with this Photo Input. 5. The screen may not properly display your photos in individual photos. 4. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Digital... the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to navigate and select individual chosen photos. The maximum number of slow access time on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from picture to picture.
... jump from your Photo Input connections. 29 Please Enter Picture Number -- 6. Picture No. Certain types of the TV. 1. Digital cameras with this Photo Input. 5. The screen may not properly display your photos in individual photos. 4. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Digital... the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to navigate and select individual chosen photos. The maximum number of slow access time on the screen for viewing digital still pictures from picture to picture.
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... 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. The On-Screen display will prevent recording of those manufacturers. 5. Use CURSOR PAD cursors to power on the device. 5. IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV...
... 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. The On-Screen display will prevent recording of those manufacturers. 5. Use CURSOR PAD cursors to power on the device. 5. IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV...
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... feature allows you want to enable the sub-picture sound. This feature is convenient when you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on the screen. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one program at right to cycle through the three different modes.
... feature allows you want to enable the sub-picture sound. This feature is convenient when you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on the screen. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one program at right to cycle through the three different modes.
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...;) Press the CH+ (̆) up or CH- (̄) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when in GUIDE mode. ቤ VOL- (̇ ) and VOL+ (̈) Press the VOL- (̇)... down or VOL+ (̈) up buttons to select desired sound level or to navigate the on screen display features when in GUIDE mode. ብ SELECT button Press SELECT button to Select when in MENU and ...+ MUTE CH - The Remote Control The Simple Remote Control HITACHI has provided a second remote control for HDX models). ባ ቦ ቪ ቢ CH + GUIDE VOL ...
...;) Press the CH+ (̆) up or CH- (̄) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate the on screen display features when in GUIDE mode. ቤ VOL- (̇ ) and VOL+ (̈) Press the VOL- (̇)... down or VOL+ (̈) up buttons to select desired sound level or to navigate the on screen display features when in GUIDE mode. ብ SELECT button Press SELECT button to Select when in MENU and ...+ MUTE CH - The Remote Control The Simple Remote Control HITACHI has provided a second remote control for HDX models). ባ ቦ ቪ ቢ CH + GUIDE VOL ...
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... * and ** For HDX Model Only (HDT models use . It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on the remote control to use typical Contrast and Brightness Level Controls). ...Picture Mode White Level* Black Level** Select between 2 Contrast Mode settings. Adjust tint. On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Vide o Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select This part of the White background. ...
... * and ** For HDX Model Only (HDT models use . It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to display the different features on the remote control to use typical Contrast and Brightness Level Controls). ...Picture Mode White Level* Black Level** Select between 2 Contrast Mode settings. Adjust tint. On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Vide o Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select This part of the White background. ...
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...Select Language options if available. intervals, 00:30-3:00). CableCARD Information Access important CableCARD and Diagnostics info. TV Guide On Screen Set, Control and navigate the system Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List Access Signal Meter. Set Channel List..... Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Audio Timers Treble Bass Balance Surround Bass Boost Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness ...
...Select Language options if available. intervals, 00:30-3:00). CableCARD Information Access important CableCARD and Diagnostics info. TV Guide On Screen Set, Control and navigate the system Channel Manager Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan Channel List Access Signal Meter. Set Channel List..... Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Audio Timers Treble Bass Balance Surround Bass Boost Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness ...
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... menu. 3. Night is the original factory preset mode , this function to watch programing during nigthtime. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Video Air Picture Mode Day(Dynamic) OR White Level 100% Black Level ...50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement Off Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR On-Screen Display OR Picture Mode Day(Dynamic) Next/Prev Select SEL Return 1. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature ...
... menu. 3. Night is the original factory preset mode , this function to watch programing during nigthtime. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Video Air Picture Mode Day(Dynamic) OR White Level 100% Black Level ...50% Color 62% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High Black Enhancement Off Contrast Mode Dynamic Move SEL Select OR On-Screen Display OR Picture Mode Day(Dynamic) Next/Prev Select SEL Return 1. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature ...
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...the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3. or NOTE: When the Set User Colors box is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will be available 2. Black Enhancement Use this function to obtain optimum picture quality when using the settings off, low, middle and ... ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 Move Reset SEL Return Gain Phase On-Screen Display 48 NOTE: 1. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to Black level. Set to Dynamic for darker images more in the picture...
...the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3. or NOTE: When the Set User Colors box is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will be available 2. Black Enhancement Use this function to obtain optimum picture quality when using the settings off, low, middle and ... ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 Move Reset SEL Return Gain Phase On-Screen Display 48 NOTE: 1. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to Black level. Set to Dynamic for darker images more in the picture...
