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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide 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... - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 2
for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 3
user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the plasma television. Prevention of screen damages Continuous on-screen onto your TV screen. Such "SCREEN DAMAGES" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 4
Simple Remote ´ Power Cord ² 2 IR Blaster Cables CH + GUIDE VOL - SELECT VOL + MUTE CH - MENU EXIT FAV CH INPUTS º Ferrite Core on AC Cord POWER (Only 55" models) ¾ Power Swivel Cable + - » Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries / ¿ Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries ¶ Table Top Stand (42" models - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 5
the wall when turning the TV. 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord. 3. If you purchased the wall mount bracket - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 6
that holds the TV STAND can be remove to separate the TV from the STAND BASE. 4 SCREWS 3 SCREWS STAND PLATE METAL PLACE BACK THIS SCREW TV STAND BASE NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT base for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your TV. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 7
use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 8
are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various TV to control your cable box and VCR. Power Swivel Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the Plasma - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 9
25-43 for a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control. POWER BUTTON (TV, DVD, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR, AMP/CD) Turns the selected device on and off. MODE INDICATOR Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode when the SOURCE ACCESS buttons are pressed. SOURCE ACCESS - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 10
that are only present on the 42" models. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. The Main Power button is located on the - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 11
bezel will illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation. Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Indicating Lamp Power Status Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Off Off OFF. Operating When the main power switch is set to Off. Lights Red Off Off Blinking Blue OFF. (Stand-by) OFF. (Turning ON ) Off Lights Blue - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 12
format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your television screen. Use the HDMI input models). This connection will allow you to control the external components with your Plasma Television's remote control in TV mode. (For - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 13
slot is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቮ To Power Swivel Connector Connects to the Power Swivel Table Top Stand. ቯ CableCARD Slot This slot - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 14
Game Console. Video Camera NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to left side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. INPUT 5 Left Side Panel R L/MONO AUDIO PR PB Y / VIDEO Ferrite Core Instructions: 1. Wrap once the USB cable on the - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 15
to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 16
Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV INPUT S-VIDEO V L R OUTPUT Y PB PR L R OUTPUT HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT DVD Player VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. (PROVIDED) CONNECT TO G-LINK/IR OUT CONNECT TO IR OUT NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specied. HDTV - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 17
Panel. • Refer to the operating guide TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 47) • To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR, and HDMI input jacks. • Input - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 18
player. 5. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned. Back of VCR OUTPUT VCR NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 19
to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. 5. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel viewed. NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 20
OUT of the NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear The picture and sound that is played back panel below. will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. See - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 21
not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability. CABLE or Air signal 1. Connect an optical cable from the Optical out to the Optical input of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. Back of VCR AUDIO - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 22
HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. You can use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. The Plasma Television Rear Panel SETUP. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 23
. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Blaster) connector, then you can use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. The Plasma Television Rear Panel has IR OUT/G-LINK terminals. One IR Blaster cable can connect up to - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 24
received by the TV. It will enable you to control the D-VHS from the TV IEEE1394 menu (see page 31). 2. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 2. Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control. 3. Select the IEEE1394 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 25
button is pressed, the illumination will turn off. CHANGING LIGHTING MODES (Automatic to Manual/Manual to Automatic) 1. Place the Remote Control in TV Mode by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. The TV mode indicator will blink 3 times to confirm the remote control mode. 2. Press and hold - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 26
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 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 27
Control How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 28
Input 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 65. The Remote Control ቩ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button See separate section on pages 33-34 for a ቭ EXIT button This button will exit all On-Screen - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 29
to Use the Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera, USB Drive or memory cards USB drive using the Photo Input in the left side panel of the TV. 1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 30
will resume or press the SELECT button again to continue with the slideshow. Rotate Slideshow Device Start Interval 30sec DEVICE Select this menu item to select the Photo Input on a main directory with a "dcim" file name format. 3. Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG format should - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 31
not 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 connected INPUTS Input 5 Photo Input IEEE 1394 Air / Cable Input 1 Move SEL Sel. IEEE1394 DVHS1 DEVICE NAME, BRAND NAME POWER TV TV RESET Move - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 32
Remote Control Soft Mute 8 FAV Cable 22 / Mute 8 Cable 22 / Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (see page 76). When the TV power is turned this button to light up and illuminate the buttons of the remote control. SELECTOR - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 33
will appear in one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, or SPLIT), depending on the INPUT signal. To change the PIP mode, use the PIP button to cycle through the three different modes. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and subpicture evenly on the screen. Main - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 34
-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i/720p signal. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR PAD. The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture SAWP PIP Specifications Table PIP Mode Sub Picture - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 35
The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the PAUSE button to freeze one frame of the picture you are currently viewing and the frozen frame will show in the Main Picture. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for freezing a - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 36
42-43. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the ቢ code was accepted. ባ 5. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 37
top-box/satellite receiver as shown on page 42-43. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will ባ flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the set-top-box/satellite receiver and press the POWER button. The remote will turn ባ off your set-top-box/satellite receiver when - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 38
code that matches your DVD player, as shown on pages 42-43. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if ቢ the code was accepted. ባ 5. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD ባ player when the correct four digit - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 39
42-43. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if ቢ the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the ባ POWER button. The remote will turn to instruction manual of the VCR/PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR/PVR. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 40
that matches your Audio ባ component, as shown on pages 42-43. Release the ENT button. The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the Audio component and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your Audio component when the correct four digit - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 41
Control How to Use the ENT Button INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it's ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV. Setup for this feature is applicable to the remote control's normal mode only and only applies to the DVD, CBL, STB - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 42
The Remote 1972 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers............1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power 1972 Semp 0045 Sharp 0048, 0848, 0062 Shintom 0072 Shogun 0240 Singer 0072 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616 Sony 0035, 0032, 0000 0033, 0636, 1032, 1972 Sylvania Hitachi 0011 42 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 43
The Remote Control Remote Control Codes Jasco 0015 1263 Harman/Kardon ......0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 KLH 1428 0322 Sharp 0186 Sharper Image 1263 Sherwood 0491, 0502 Sonic Blue 1383 Sony ..1058, 1441, 1759, 0158 0474, 1349 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 44
MENU EXIT FAV CH INPUTS POWER ቫ ቤ ብ ቧ ቨ ቩ ᕃ POWER button Press Power button to turn the Plasma Television ON or OFF. ባ CH+ (̆) and CH- (̄) 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 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 45
on your HITACHI Plasma TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Vide o Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 46
a CableCARD from your cable operator is installed in the rear panel of the TV. 3. Power Swivel feature is only available when Table Top Stand is connected. * Only HDX model Real OSD Appearance for HDT/HDX model is as shown below: Video Video Audio Audio TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 47
selected input will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance white level in the picture. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Black Level** Use - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 48
two frame rates must be reconciled. This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When AUTO MOVIE MODE is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. NOTE: 1. When - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 49
Antenna Digital Channel or using Component input , Auto Color will not be available (grayed out). White Panel Next On/Off Off SEL Return On-Screen Display Black Side Panel Next On/Off On SEL Return NOTE: To prevent uneven aging when watching 4:3 signal, turn off the BLACK SIDE PANEL - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 50
Video Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Mode M anually select the Aspect Ratio. Video Aspect OR Auto Aspect : On Mode 16:9 Standard1 Vertical Position :0 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 51
This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Balance This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of audio from one dimension ( Mono/Left-Right) to two or three - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 52
speakers. ON TV as Center OFF Select this feature if using the internal speakers only. Select this feature when setting up external speakers from a separate stereo system. The TV's speakers will work as the center speaker your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 53
press the SELECT button. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select *For USA is a 5 digit ZIP CODE **For CANADA is a 6 digit ZIP CODE Screen 3: Please select which service(s) you would like your TV Guide On ScreenTM to support (Check all that appl - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 54
PAD ̆ and ̄ to highlight your choice, then press the SELECT button to continue. Screen 10: Did your VCR stop playback of the TAPE ? If Yes then go to screen 11 If No the TV Guide will try a different code and return to screen 9. If you like to Test this test code again one more time On - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 55
the TV Guide setup procedure. Screen 14: None of the Hitachi codes appeared to control your VCR. What would you like to do now ? 1.- Try VCR configuration again to repeat the setup. 2.- Try alternate remote codes to see other code alternatives that may solve the problem. 3.- Skip this step , will - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 56
CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Channel Manager Signal to select. NOTE: 1. When a CableCARD is installed, Auto OR Channel Scan will not be available since channels will be fixed based on what was agreed upon - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 57
Channel Manager Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the SCAN and LOCK columns. 3. To select LOCK column, input the access code. OR (Default access code: 0000) 4. Press the CHANNEL WHEEL button to set or - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 58
of the selected channel or video input. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the access code. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select 1. Use - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 59
is viewed. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will not block it. 2. Blocking NOT RATED programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide an Emergency Alert - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 60
Ratings U.S. Move SEL Select Locks TV Ratings Status T V- Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA S ub R ating D L S V FV Move SEL Return TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 61
higher (G, PG, OR 14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically. 3. Press EXIT to quit the menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Screen Display 61 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 62
television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will OR be blocked automatically. 3. Press EXIT . Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could Screen Display 62 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 63
AM CH ID/Input ID Current Time Receiving Signal oFrmat Receiving Digital Closed Caption A uto Fig. (1) 11:30 AM Event Timer G-Guide Model 1. Use Adults only On-Screen Display NOTE: In some cases the OSD will show the function name as " Alternate Ratings U.S. " or "Downloaded Ratings " , in - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 64
When the CableCARD is used, the TV will SET THE CLOCK automatically and also when the TV Guide On Screen system setup process is complete. In this case the Set The Clock feature will not be available (grayed out). 3. The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating the TIMERS. When the power cord is - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 65
SEL Set -- : -- AM PST 0:00 Not Set Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. This feature is not available until the clock is set. 1. Use the CURSOR PADS : Day Mode Off : 06:00 AM 06:00 PM Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 65 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 66
or select SET THE MENU OR OPTIONS to return to previous menu. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The AV Net Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 67
OR Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs permanent damage to the Plasma Television. Use the Set The AV Net SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn. Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals 1. Use CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight Screen Saver's Main Picture Moving and Image Power Set The - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 68
by AUTO LINK, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. Set AV Net (only HDX model) Use this feature to control your external Audio/Video equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. The IR Blaster cable must be properly connected for the AV NET feature to work. 1. Press the - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 69
POWER SOURCE 1 VOL ̆ Move Change IR Code Back Next 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select the TV Input that connects to the video and audio output of the A/V Receiver. 12. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight NEXT, then press the SELECT button to move on to the next SETUP screen - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 70
to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Monitor Out Optical Out Hitachi (44/54) 3 (3/12) Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected All settings are complete! Move SEL Select Back Next 20. Press SELECT to setup - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 71
the AV NET allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the AV NET codes. After programming your equipment to the AV NET and the Soft Keys do not work, you can manually "LEARN" each one by completing the Learning Mode. The Learning Mode will transfer any remote control button IR code of - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 72
7 SOURCE 8 SOURCE 9 SOURCE 10 Move SEL Select Back Done 8. Press and hold the VOL ̆ button of your A/V Receiver remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at a distance of 3.2 feet or 1 meter maximum - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 73
button to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Monitor Out Optical Out Other Other Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected All settings are complete! Move SEL Select Back Next AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 74
to learn? TV Softkeys POWER ̇̇ ̈̈ MENU ̇̇ ̈ ̈̈ SELECT ̆ ̈ EXIT ̄ ̇ Move SEL Select Back Done 11. Press and hold the ̈ "Play button" of the DVD remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the Plasma TV (located at the lower right corner of the screen) at - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 75
Inputs menu until deleted or modified. 6. The AV NET setup will have priority over the Input setup. 7. For devices which have any or all of these functions, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Record, Stop and Pause, the Remote Control equivalent buttons may be used to perform these operations. On-Screen - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 76
displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The AV Net Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software Move SEL Select Caption Display: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. AUTO will turn - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 77
TV. To record currently viewed Video and Audio from either Cable or Air. Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The AV Net Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set The Quick Start Options Reset The Software EXTENDED LENGTH to process remote control signal to - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 78
Info. window is for Service use only. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set The AV Net Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals CableCARD Information Set The Quick - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 79
Move SEL Select On-Screen Display Reset The Software This feature shows software information and easy upgrade procedure. This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash card (MMC CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 80
: If YES is selected, ALL TV MENU SETTINGS will be reset to the original factory settings on all modes during the next power on/off. Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the plasma display left or right using the remote control. This feature is only - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 81
again. 3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the POWER SWITCH again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Plasma Television. SYMPTOMS No Picture, no sound - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 82
Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the television. If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the television, check the instructions mentioned above. BLOCK NOISE (DIGITAL INPUT): Fuzzy blocks may appear in some area or the whole area of the screen. This is usually - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 83
Troubleshooting 1. Plasma Television Troubleshooting No. Items Notes 1 Buzzing sound display panel. from Plasma A buzzing sound may be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet room. This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning. The buzzing sound - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 84
the Setup Service in the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change System Settings. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. A show entry in the Guide reads "No Listing." What does that mean? Show information for that entry was not available during the last Guide information update (download). Show - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 85
FCC Rules and Regulations. Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Note This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or paragraph 15 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 86
Use • Power Requirements 108-132VAC, 60Hz 1 Screen mode availability varies by input format HDTV Televisions display HDTV only when an HDTV source is available. All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 87
Dimensions 42 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 88/39.8 A K B LM C I D E J H G F N Units A B C DE FGHI J K L MN Inches 55 Inch Models (Plasma Television Only) Weight (lbs./kg): 151/68.4 Useful Information Units A B C DE FGHI J K L MN Inches 59-7/ - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 88
made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance. Our - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 89
ANY HITACHI-PROVIDED UPGRADE SOFTWARE ON YOUR DTV, AND (C) PROMPTLY RETURN SUCH FLASH CARD OR OTHER MEDIA TO HITACHI. 5. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. HITACHI is licensing the Software for use within North America only. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software. You specifically agree - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 90
End User License Agreements for Operating System Software SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION Your HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV") uses certain open source operating system software (the "OS Software") distributed pursuant to GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 91
software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service as separate works. But when you distribute the same sections as part of a whole which is a work based on - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 92
are different, write to the author to ask for permission. For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 93
THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 94
software, we are referring to freedom of use, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service will not be affected by problems that might be introduced by others. Finally, software - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 95
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software straightforwardly into another language. (Hereinafter, translation LVLQFOXGHGZLWKRXWOLPLWDWLRQLQWKHWHUPPRGL¿FDWLRQ "Source code" for a work means the preferred form of the work for making PRGL¿FDWLRQV to it. For a library, complete - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 96
supply a copy of this /LFHQVH If the work during execution displays copyright notices, you must include the copyright notice for the Library among them, as well as a reference directing the user part of it is a work based to patent issues), conditions are is willing to distribute software through - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 97
the Free Software Foundation. 14. If you wish to incorporate parts of the Library SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 16. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL paper mail. You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) or your school, if any, to sign - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 98
Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications ANT Analog ANT D igita l Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input S ignal V ideo NT S C Auto As pect No Aspect V ideo ID 4x3 16:9 Standard 1 Yes 16:9 Standard 2 No YCBCR 480p No 16x 9 Yes No 480i No - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 99
Appendixes Aspect Specifications (Continuation ) Input S ignal Auto As pect Input 4 YPBPR 1080i/720p 480p 480i No Auto ON V ideo No Signal NTS C Auto OF F No Auto ON Input 5 HDMI Auto OF F 1080i/720p No 480p 480i Auto ON YPBPR Auto OF F 1080i/720p No 480p Auto ON 480i V ideo No - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 100
Video Source 18-24 R Remote Control Functions 25-32 Programming Codes 42-43 Installing Batteries 4 S Screen Saver 67 Sharpness 47 Speakers 51 Connecting External Speakers 21 Internal 52 Split Mode 33 Surround 51 F T Favorite Channel 32 Freeze 26,35 H HDMI 16,19 I Input Setup 28,68 - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 101
Information When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some information related to the TV MODEL NAME and SERIAL # in order to give you the proper support. This information is located on the back of the TV and also on the RIGHT SIDE of your TV set. Please follow the next steps to find - Hitachi 42HDT79 | Owners Guide - Page 102
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As an Energy Star
®
Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star
®
guidelines for
energy efficiency.
PLASMA TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
42HDT79, 55HDT7
9
42HDX99 and 55HDX99
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2-3
FIRST TIME USE
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4-24
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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25-44
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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45-80
USEFUL INFORMATION
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81-88
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE
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89-97
APPENDIXES
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98-99
INDEX
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100