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Question posted by shelleywickert on January 17th, 2012

I Hit Something On The Remote & Now There Is No Sound. The Prog Guide Pg Came U

At first there was no picture either, but I got that backm but still no sound. It is not muted.  Also, now, DMI1 is in the upper right corner of TV. It is connected to Satellite. When I change the inputs from 1 to 3, I get sound, but only fuzzy lines across screed, no picture.  Frustrated

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Answer #1: Posted by TVDan on January 18th, 2012 3:58 PM
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try moving the HDMI input jack from the input 1 to input 3. I'm thinking you have DVI out on the satellite box and you have a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, so the picture and the audio are coming into the set separately.


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Related Hitachi 42HDT79 Manual Pages

Owners Guide - Page 1

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...
Owners Guide - Page 3

... very high voltages and other intellectual property rights. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your authorized dealer or service ...enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require prior authorization from other sources, may require the use the plasma television's (polarized) plug with a protective earthing connection. A...
Owners Guide - Page 4

... for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This plasma television product is not recommended. Match the batteries to swell or rupture resulting .... 2. SELECT VOL + MUTE CH - This stand for a maximum tilting angle of the packing material. ³ Remote Control · Simple Remote ´ Power Cord ² 2 IR Blaster Cables CH + GUIDE VOL - Replace the cover...
Owners Guide - Page 9

... and off. Television CBL - Digital Video Disc Player AMP - Pressing the Light button will illuminate the backlight for best results. 2. ASPECT BUTTON (TV) Changes the aspect ratio of the Universal Remote Control to change the Picture-in DVD, PVR/VCR, or AMP/CD mode. Push down to control the device selected. GUIDE BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL...
Owners Guide - Page 10

... the band to your preference without using the remote. One of the TV screen. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the differences are the handles that are only...
Owners Guide - Page 11

... Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Off OFF. picture is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to Off. A red stand-by mode (lights red) when not in Stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will...
Owners Guide - Page 12

Component signal to Input 3,4 and 5, and HDMI inputs will not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). ቢ ቨ... IR output to your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. (For reference see page 47). 5. Use the HDMI input for recording, only when the input is not intended for connecting equipment with an HDMI output connection. The HDMI input is...
Owners Guide - Page 22

... 68-75. This feature helps to control your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select 6. Place the IR Blaster in place. 3. Each IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to...
Owners Guide - Page 23

... IR Blaster cable can use Connecting External Video Sources Your HITACHI Plasma Television is not necessary for the AV Network to control. CONNECTING THE CABLE BOX/VCR TO G-LINK FOR TV GUIDE ON SCREENTM SYSTEM 1. Place the IR Blaster in front of a G-LINK setup between your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to enable VCR...
Owners Guide - Page 24

... allows the plasma television and the external device to control basic equipment functions (such as a Digital VCR or AVHD (External Hard Drive) Digital Recorder, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown below. When using IEEE1394 connections, you to communicate with IEEE1394 capability, such as VCR play, rewind, fast forward, stop, etc.) from your TV On...
Owners Guide - Page 28

...audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is connected to access the Channel Guide of the Plasma TV (see page 53). Select to compete with more detailed description) Auto Closed ...button Press this button when you want to check the channel being used. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for day time viewing with room...
Owners Guide - Page 36

...guide. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is ባ programmed for your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote... the entire programming procedure as shown on the remote control to position the LED light to pages 42-43 for pre-codes). 1. If the cable... Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. If your cable box...
Owners Guide - Page 38

...42-43. The remote will turn off your DVD player operating guide. 3. You will now control your DVD player. The remote control will flash 3 times if ቢ the code was accepted. ባ 5. You must first program the remote to 16:9 widescreen. Aim the remote... DVD codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The indicator light will ...
Owners Guide - Page 39

... has not been precoded into the remote. 2. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on pages 42-43. To switch to VCR/PVR...TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. Release the ENT button. The remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for operation of your VCR/PVR operating guide. 3. The remote...
Owners Guide - Page 40

... ON your Audio component operating guide. 3. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. NOTE: 1. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of the buttons exclusively ...4707; EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. The indicator light will remember the codes you wish to program the remote to pages 42-43 for operating the TV. 40 ...
Owners Guide - Page 44

...GUIDE mode. ቦ MUTE button To reduce the sound to one more time, or press the VOLUME Up (̈) button. ቧ FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your convenience. Press the MUTE button again to turn the Plasma Television...; GUIDE button Press this button to access the TV Guide On-ScreenTM system. (See complete explanation and example on page 53.) NOTE: The Simple Remote cannot...
Owners Guide - Page 45

... Contrast and Brightness Level Controls). This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to quickly exit from a menu. Color Tint Sharpness Color ...preference. Set the gray side bars On/Off when watching 4:3 signals in the picture. Press EXIT 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...
Owners Guide - Page 55

... Back ; Try alternate remote codes to complete the TV Guide setup procedure. Then press SELECT button to the TV Guide Instruction Book. 55 Check...TV Guide setup is complete Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ and ̄ to highlight Next or if you like to do now ? 1.- NOTE: 1. What would you are like to make the necessary changes in order to control your cable company. 2. The Plasma TV...
Owners Guide - Page 81

...is still no sound Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor © © ©©© © © Picture blurred ©... the plasma screen. Press the POWER SWITCH again. Avoid placing the remote control in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on vacation. Useful Information TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI Plasma Television incorporates ...
Owners Guide - Page 83

... Guide are too bright, and points with the Power On TV option and it did not. • Check the Schedule menu and verify that are incorrect. I set a show with color different from that the show is listed as a Reminder. • Highlight the show listings. Troubleshooting 1. Items Notes 1 Buzzing sound display panel. from the plasma television...

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