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PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio/Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor 32HDT20 42HDT20 OPERATING GUIDE Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel STB POWER TV CBL VCR SOURCE WIZARDTAPE CD 2 AMP 3 6 DVD 1 5 9 INFO 4 8 MODE 7 0 ASPECT A/V ...
PLASMA TELEVISION AVC (Audio/Video Control Center) & Plasma Display Monitor 32HDT20 42HDT20 OPERATING GUIDE Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel STB POWER TV CBL VCR SOURCE WIZARDTAPE CD 2 AMP 3 6 DVD 1 5 9 INFO 4 8 MODE 7 0 ASPECT A/V ...
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... MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the AVC center/display monitor as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that may void the ...(OR BACK). IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on back side of the AVC center/display monitor. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are ...
... MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the AVC center/display monitor as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that may void the ...(OR BACK). IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on back side of the AVC center/display monitor. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model and serial numbers are ...
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...antenna may be held at the base on the rear of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display stand as shown below . ...Monitor, lift the handles and the bottom frame as shown below . HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from the wall except those hung to ...the wall mount bracket. 10cm (4 inches) or more NOTES: 1. Handgrips ANTENNA 32HDT20 42HDT20 Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, ...
...antenna may be held at the base on the rear of the Plasma Display monitor or the AVC center. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display stand as shown below . ...Monitor, lift the handles and the bottom frame as shown below . HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Display from the wall except those hung to ...the wall mount bracket. 10cm (4 inches) or more NOTES: 1. Handgrips ANTENNA 32HDT20 42HDT20 Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, ...
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... lead from external audio out to 3.5 mm plug) This cable is used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to screws of the AVC Center (ex. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 8 HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components... can be purchased from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the AVC Center. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS Stereo Cable (3.5 mm plug to the audio input of the VHF or UHF ...
... lead from external audio out to 3.5 mm plug) This cable is used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to screws of the AVC Center (ex. To UHF ANT A/ANT B Antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna mixer 8 HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components... can be purchased from most stores that have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the AVC Center. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS Stereo Cable (3.5 mm plug to the audio input of the VHF or UHF ...
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...ON and and AVC Center power is ON, with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, RGB1 or RGB2 is selected. Turn off or in Stand-by remote control. The TV's internal speakers can be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will...or by mode (lights red) when not in the top right corner of the display monitor. 10 NOTES: 1. 2. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is OFF. signal). ቨ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this jack for your favorite show or new recording. If you wish...
...ON and and AVC Center power is ON, with no signal input except antenna (no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, RGB1 or RGB2 is selected. Turn off or in Stand-by remote control. The TV's internal speakers can be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will...or by mode (lights red) when not in the top right corner of the display monitor. 10 NOTES: 1. 2. Display monitor MAIN POWER is ON and AVC Center power is OFF. signal). ቨ REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this jack for your favorite show or new recording. If you wish...
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...sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to the AVC Box's PR input. REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ቦ ቧ ቨ ቪ REAR PANEL OF THE AVC CENTER ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ... or sub-picture. ANT A input can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be necessary to adjust TINT to the AVC Box's PB input and 4. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will select each video source each time they are used for...
...sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to the AVC Box's PR input. REAR PANEL JACKS ቢ ቦ ቧ ቨ ቪ REAR PANEL OF THE AVC CENTER ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ... or sub-picture. ANT A input can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be necessary to adjust TINT to the AVC Box's PB input and 4. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will select each video source each time they are used for...
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...input. ቭ To Monitor Connect the Monitor Connection Cable to the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" connector, and to the display monitors "FROM AVC" connector. ቮ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ቱ SUB-POWER button This power is for your external ...TV mode. ቯ Subwoofer Out Connect the external audio component input to this SUB WOOFER OUT output. ተ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to your external components can automatically be controlled by the A/V network feature. With this RGB2 ...
...input. ቭ To Monitor Connect the Monitor Connection Cable to the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" connector, and to the display monitors "FROM AVC" connector. ቮ IR Blaster This jack provides IR output to these connectors ("FROM AVC"). ቱ SUB-POWER button This power is for your external ...TV mode. ቯ Subwoofer Out Connect the external audio component input to this SUB WOOFER OUT output. ተ To AVC Connect the Monitor Connection cable from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to your external components can automatically be controlled by the A/V network feature. With this RGB2 ...
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...easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your AVC box. 4. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the display monitor rear panel "FROM AVC" connectors. Back of Display Monitor 32HDT20 Back of Display Monitor 42HDT20 To AC outlet Core ANT A TO...INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO AUDIO PB (MONO) L PB (MONO) L PR PR R R AUDIO R L AUDIOR L AUDIOR L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER Back of AVC Center To AC outlet To AC outlet Core ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L (MONO...
...easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in place of your AVC box. 4. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the display monitor rear panel "FROM AVC" connectors. Back of Display Monitor 32HDT20 Back of Display Monitor 42HDT20 To AC outlet Core ANT A TO...INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO AUDIO PB (MONO) L PB (MONO) L PR PR R R AUDIO R L AUDIOR L AUDIOR L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER Back of AVC Center To AC outlet To AC outlet Core ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L (MONO...
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... Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed when the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the AVC Center below . Press the ANT button to return to view the input source. (See page 30)...components and features. Check the owner's manual of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO...PR R R AUDIO R L AUDIOR L AUDIOR L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 14
... Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed when the VID1~VID5 button is dependent on the AVC Center below . Press the ANT button to return to view the input source. (See page 30)...components and features. Check the owner's manual of video and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO...PR R R AUDIO R L AUDIOR L AUDIOR L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model 14
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... jack. 3. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Rear Panel of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO)... OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the AVC Center below. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is... the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of VCR R L V OUTPUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1.
... jack. 3. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 5. Press the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. Rear Panel of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO)... OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to your VCR operating guide for more information on the AVC Center below. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that is... the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of VCR R L V OUTPUT VCR Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1.
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... the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the AVC Center below. 2. Press the VID3~VID5 button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to ... the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of VCR or R L V S-VIDEO Laserdisc Player OUTPUT VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Rear Panel of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ...
... the ANT button to return to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be used for more information on the AVC Center below. 2. Press the VID3~VID5 button to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to ... the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of VCR or R L V S-VIDEO Laserdisc Player OUTPUT VCR or Laserdisc Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model NOTES: 1. Connect the cable from the VCR or laserdisc player. Rear Panel of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ...
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...that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. OUTPUT L R Y PB PR OR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player PB/CB PR/CR Y R L Rear Panel of the Laserdisc/DVD player or ..., as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 17 The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) L L L R AUDIO R AUDIO R ...
...that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. OUTPUT L R Y PB PR OR HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player Hitachi Model or Similar Model OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player PB/CB PR/CR Y R L Rear Panel of the Laserdisc/DVD player or ..., as shown on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 17 The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) L L L R AUDIO R AUDIO R ...
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... L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER RL INPUT To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) L L L R AUDIO R... amplifier, connect the system as shown below. Rear Panel of ANT A/B and INPUT2~5 only. The "AUDIO OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor ...
... L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER RL INPUT To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier Stereo System Amplifier The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of AVC Center ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B MONITOR OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) L L L R AUDIO R... amplifier, connect the system as shown below. Rear Panel of ANT A/B and INPUT2~5 only. The "AUDIO OUT" from the AVC center is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor ...
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...four external components. 2. Connect your external Audio/Video components to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the A/V NET button on page 21. 19 The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect the Plasma Television with an A/V Network ... 1. The correct codes must be entered for the A/V Network to work. 3. CONNECTING A/V NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to the AVC Center shown on pages 13~18. 2. Please see the following example of the Audio/Video components for A/V...
...four external components. 2. Connect your external Audio/Video components to control your equipment using your Hitachi Plasma TV Remote Control. Press the A/V NET button on page 21. 19 The AVC Center has two IR BLASTER outputs which can connect the Plasma Television with an A/V Network ... 1. The correct codes must be entered for the A/V Network to work. 3. CONNECTING A/V NETWORK Your Hitachi Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to the AVC Center shown on pages 13~18. 2. Please see the following example of the Audio/Video components for A/V...
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... #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 RGB OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Rear Panel of AVC Center INPUT OUTPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT S-VIDEO V L R INPUT VCR #2 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 Y AUDIO PB (MONO) L PB INPUT... OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) L L L R AUDIO R AUDIO R AUDIO RGB 1 ANALOG INPUT RGB 2 DIGITAL INPUT TO MONITOR Please use Hitachi specified cable.
... #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 RGB OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Rear Panel of AVC Center INPUT OUTPUT Cable TV Box LR INPUT S-VIDEO V L R INPUT VCR #2 S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 Y AUDIO PB (MONO) L PB INPUT... OUT S-VIDEO INPUT 4 S-VIDEO INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) L L L R AUDIO R AUDIO R AUDIO RGB 1 ANALOG INPUT RGB 2 DIGITAL INPUT TO MONITOR Please use Hitachi specified cable.
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... in place of the standard video connection if your device has only one of S-VIDEO type. 23 Use these connections in the example on the AVC Center.
... in place of the standard video connection if your device has only one of S-VIDEO type. 23 Use these connections in the example on the AVC Center.
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... remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box.) To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and press the TV button. If you are grouped together in ቤ and the source button will now control your cable box... 2 VID 1 PIP FREEZE VID 3 PIP CH PIP ACCESS VIDEO SWAP PIP MODE REC CLU-5723TSI REMOTE In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright.
... remote control at the remote sensor of the set -top-box.) To operate your DVD player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the AVC box/Display Monitor and press the TV button. If you are grouped together in ቤ and the source button will now control your cable box... 2 VID 1 PIP FREEZE VID 3 PIP CH PIP ACCESS VIDEO SWAP PIP MODE REC CLU-5723TSI REMOTE In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is too bright.
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AVC rear panel connection to an external component with an analog RGB output. RGB ANALOG OUTPUT 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 SET-TOP-BOX ... 2 Y AUDIO PB (MONO) L PB INPUT 1 AUDIO (MONO) L PR PR R R AUDIO R L AUDIOR L AUDIOR L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER 64 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES...
AVC rear panel connection to an external component with an analog RGB output. RGB ANALOG OUTPUT 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 SET-TOP-BOX ... 2 Y AUDIO PB (MONO) L PB INPUT 1 AUDIO (MONO) L PR PR R R AUDIO R L AUDIOR L AUDIOR L AUDIO OUT IR BLASTER 64 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES...
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...cloth. DO NOT Do not clean your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Exposing the screen to fail. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Do not subject the ...remote control to the precision parts. Replace the old batteries with a new battery. Remove the plug (AVC Center/Display Monitor) from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Avoid repeatedly touching the screen. This may be used if the screen...
...cloth. DO NOT Do not clean your Plasma Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Exposing the screen to fail. CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Do not subject the ...remote control to the precision parts. Replace the old batteries with a new battery. Remove the plug (AVC Center/Display Monitor) from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places. Avoid repeatedly touching the screen. This may be used if the screen...
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... Video: • 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42HDT20) • 852 x 1024 Display Resolution (32HDT20) • ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. stand & speakers) 32HDT20 38 3/8" 19 3/4" 3 9/16" 58 lbs. All specifications, weights, and dimenions are trademarks of... the Plasma Monitor and AVC Center • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage 181ch. Please access www.hitachi...
... Video: • 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution (42HDT20) • 852 x 1024 Display Resolution (32HDT20) • ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. stand & speakers) 32HDT20 38 3/8" 19 3/4" 3 9/16" 58 lbs. All specifications, weights, and dimenions are trademarks of... the Plasma Monitor and AVC Center • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm • Channel coverage 181ch. Please access www.hitachi...