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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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... Accessories Check to remove. 3. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. Mounting the panel on tab to remove back cover. HL01864)(HDX models only). » Two...). µ 1 Ferrite Core (P#2169513). Insert two new "AA" and "AAA" size batteries for optional accessories. First time use only with Hitachi 42HDX99 and 42HDT79. This stand for the front glass panel. See important marking located on AC Cord POWER (Only 55" models) ¾ Power...
... Accessories Check to remove. 3. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Note: Please visit our website for the remote control and Simple Remote Control. Mounting the panel on tab to remove back cover. HL01864)(HDX models only). » Two...). µ 1 Ferrite Core (P#2169513). Insert two new "AA" and "AAA" size batteries for optional accessories. First time use only with Hitachi 42HDX99 and 42HDT79. This stand for the front glass panel. See important marking located on AC Cord POWER (Only 55" models) ¾ Power...
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... or AMP/CD mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Controls the functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. PIP CONTROL BUTTONS (TV) Press to operate different types of the... Select/Activate highlighted menu items. CURSOR UP & DOWN /CH + & CH - LEGEND TV - To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for 8 seconds. 9 The Cursor UP or DOWN to change backlight mode. Push down on the right bottom portion of other devices...
... or AMP/CD mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Controls the functions of your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is used to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. PIP CONTROL BUTTONS (TV) Press to operate different types of the... Select/Activate highlighted menu items. CURSOR UP & DOWN /CH + & CH - LEGEND TV - To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for 8 seconds. 9 The Cursor UP or DOWN to change backlight mode. Push down on the right bottom portion of other devices...
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... you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is set TV features to your preference without using the remote. Press again to the claw. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: When... the INPUT menu. It is slightly different from the 42" models. Firmly bind the cables. The "MAIN POWER" button must be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ 10 VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU...
... you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set to OFF or the TV is set TV features to your preference without using the remote. Press again to the claw. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in the top right corner of the TV screen. NOTE: When... the INPUT menu. It is slightly different from the 42" models. Firmly bind the cables. The "MAIN POWER" button must be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The volume level will stop and may eventually reset itself. ቧ 10 VOLUME level Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU...
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... this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. but no picture is no sync. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for remote ON/OFF operation. Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Indicating Lamp Power Status Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Off OFF. The Plasma TV is ON. You may be ...labeled Y-CBCR. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. NOTES: 1. A red stand-by ) OFF. (Turning ON ) Off Lights Blue O n Lights Orange Off Off (Power Saving) When the ...
... this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. but no picture is no sync. Your component outputs may use composite video signal for remote ON/OFF operation. Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Indicating Lamp Power Status Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Off OFF. The Plasma TV is ON. You may be ...labeled Y-CBCR. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will illuminate. NOTES: 1. A red stand-by ) OFF. (Turning ON ) Off Lights Blue O n Lights Orange Off Off (Power Saving) When the ...
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Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. (For reference see page 47). 5. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 12 Multimedia Interface are available for...or registered trademarks of these inputs may use composite video signal for use with S-VIDEO output capability. HDMI enables the secure distribution of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for consumer electronics. The HDMI ...
Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. (For reference see page 47). 5. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 12 Multimedia Interface are available for...or registered trademarks of these inputs may use composite video signal for use with S-VIDEO output capability. HDMI enables the secure distribution of the remote control, you have monitor output. ብ Optical Out (Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for consumer electronics. The HDMI ...
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... Blaster cable 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. Connect your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Place the IR Blaster in front of the...
... Blaster cable 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. Connect your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. Place the IR Blaster in front of the...
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First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to ...Follow the Setup procedure on both IR OUT terminals. 23 One IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is not necessary for IEEE1394 equipped devices, such as a D-VHS. 2. Infrared Sensor IR Blaster V ...Guide On-ScreenTM system, press the MENU button. 5. G-LINK connections are available on pages 53-55. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Blaster) connector...
First time use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to ...Follow the Setup procedure on both IR OUT terminals. 23 One IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is not necessary for IEEE1394 equipped devices, such as a D-VHS. 2. Infrared Sensor IR Blaster V ...Guide On-ScreenTM system, press the MENU button. 5. G-LINK connections are available on pages 53-55. Connect your HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and Cable box). Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Blaster) connector...
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... Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to the...
... Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. This connection also enables you enable video and audio digital data exchange between a compatible device. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS. 1. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to the...
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... grouped together in TV Mode by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. 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 or satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by...
... grouped together in TV Mode by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. 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 or satellite receiver point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box and select the CABLE (CBL) by...
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...through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). ቪ ቭ ቦ PAUSE button + ቮ Press the PAUSE button 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... mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button while entering your device ቧ ቩ code to program the remote (see pages 36-41). ቨ ቯ You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature (see - ቫ ቱ page 35). ተ / ...
...through the three different freeze modes (see page 41). ቪ ቭ ቦ PAUSE button + ቮ Press the PAUSE button 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... mode. ቦ ብ SOURCE ACCESS (ENT) button Hold down this button while entering your device ቧ ቩ code to program the remote (see pages 36-41). ቨ ቯ You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature (see - ቫ ቱ page 35). ተ / ...
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... the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 16:9 ZOOM Use this aspect to prevent uneven aging of the TV. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when...
... the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 16:9 ZOOM Use this aspect to prevent uneven aging of the TV. The Remote Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (gray areas) are directly available when...
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... STEREO inputs that are being received, the picture source, if the functions or adjust and set . Select to choose INPUT 2. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for a more brightness and contrast to access the Channel ...MENU button The MENU button will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture Format ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is set different features. Select to choose INPUT 5. IEEE1394 digital camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive connected to the ...
... STEREO inputs that are being received, the picture source, if the functions or adjust and set . Select to choose INPUT 2. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for a more brightness and contrast to access the Channel ...MENU button The MENU button will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating Picture Format ተ INPUTS button When the remote control is set different features. Select to choose INPUT 5. IEEE1394 digital camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive connected to the ...
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...RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input. 5. Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 2. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or...Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Press the SELECT button to access the next or previous photo. 3. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Date Resolution File Name No. 02/08 06/13/05 2048x1536...
...RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input. 5. Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Input 2 Move SEL Sel. 2. Next SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump The Remote Control 5. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or...Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to view THUMBNAIL. 4. Press the SELECT button to access the next or previous photo. 3. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for more than 3 minutes. 2. Date Resolution File Name No. 02/08 06/13/05 2048x1536...
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... with the slideshow. Press the INFO button to highlight a device, then press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to read. 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 ̇...
... with the slideshow. Press the INFO button to highlight a device, then press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to read. 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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... is connected INPUTS Input 5 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is in playback or recording. 6. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 (ONLY HDX MODELS) Use this CCI data will prevent recording of those manufacturers...
... is connected INPUTS Input 5 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Move SEL Sel. Device not detected The Remote Control When an IEEE1394 device is in playback or recording. 6. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV IEEE1394 (ONLY HDX MODELS) Use this CCI data will prevent recording of those manufacturers...
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... your regular tuned channels. The cursor up or down can add any channel to 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 operate same as the CHANNEL WHEEL except for the TV to tune.... (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to light up and illuminate the buttons of normal volume (SOFT MUTE...
... your regular tuned channels. The cursor up or down can add any channel to 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 operate same as the CHANNEL WHEEL except for the TV to tune.... (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL (̆ or ̄) until the displayed channel turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቱ LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Press this button to light up and illuminate the buttons of normal volume (SOFT MUTE...
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... picture. Please refer to move with every press of the CURSOR PAD buttons. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see table for improved viewing enjoyment. Picture-in-...Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT VCR ባ ቢ + - 33 The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP Sub Picture POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the...
... picture. Please refer to move with every press of the CURSOR PAD buttons. To change the PIP mode, use the CURSOR PAD button the remote. Use the CURSOR PAD (̆ or ̄) to the PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODES Table (see table for improved viewing enjoyment. Picture-in-...Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT VCR ባ ቢ + - 33 The Remote Control Main Picture SWAP Sub Picture POP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE POP Mode PIP displays the...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes - - - - - - - - - - - - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. 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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... is useful for a sporting event, etc. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. 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 normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return to motion, press the EXIT...
... is useful for a sporting event, etc. Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. 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 normal viewing. Press the EXIT button to return to motion, press the EXIT...