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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 55HDX99 | 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 3
digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable company. Note • There are no user serviceable parts inside the plasma television. • Model - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 4
1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This stand for use - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 5
), support the top frame (55" models) and the bottom frame as shown below. CONNECT POWER SWIVEL CABLE Connect one end of cable (Arrow mark facing left) to the swivel slot of the Plasma Rear Panel. Connect the other end (Arrow mark facing front)to the swivel slot of the Table Top Stand. TURNING - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 6
to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needs to be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. First time use STAND PLATE METAL STEP - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 8
place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your 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 Television. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 9
backlight mode. LEGEND TV - Television CBL - Cable Box STB - Set-Top-Box PVR - Video Recorder/Player DVD - Digital Video Disc Player AMP - Audio Amplifier NOTES: 1. The TV's remote control sensor is located on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. To control TV functions, please point - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 10
/Side Panel Controls FRONT VIEW First time use ቪቩ ቤ ቨ ቭ REAR/SIDE VIEW G-LINK/IR OUT IR OUT ቫ ቨ ቢ SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the Plasma Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 11
HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use. 2. Remote Control can not turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV. 11 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 12
and multichannel audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital 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 for your external devices such as - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 13
, etc.) from your TV On-Screen Display. ቭ Upgrade Card This card 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 14
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 ferrite core near the Photo Input as shown. 2. Fold and - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 15
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 component for the location of video and - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 16
use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DVI to HDMI DV or 1394 OUTPUT DVHS DV or 1394 OUTPUT CAPABILITY "Only HDX Models" OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 17
is of S-VIDEO type. • When using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal. INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television. 2. Connecting - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 18
rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 16), but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 19
jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. The HDMI input on INPUT 1 , 2 and 5 contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 20
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 HDTV set top box. 7. Select CABLE or AIR to return to the last channel tuned. CABLE or Air signal OUTPUT L R Y PB PR HDTV Set-Top Box OUTPUT Back of VIDEO - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 21
monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the right. The "OPTICAL OUT" from the Rear Panel is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 down to highlight SETUP. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 23
, 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 2 external Audio/Video components. Please see the - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 24
plasma television and the external device to communicate with one another. When using IEEE1394 connections, you enable video and audio digital TV On-Screen Display. NOTE: 1. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio will be received by the TV. It will enable you to control the D-VHS from the TV - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 25
-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your Plasma TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the television and select the TV by pressing the ̇ or ̈ button of the Source - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 27
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 page 98. 1 • Antenna-Digital Channel (4:3) • S-Video/Video 4:3/Letter Input (Auto Aspect: On) • HDMI-480i/480p 4:3/ Letter Input - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 28
pictures from a Auto NOTE: 1. 2. The Sleep Timer info will show momentarily after releasing INFO button. The Aspect setting will not be shown if the channel is locked. IEEE1394 digital camera, USB memory or memory card USB drive connected to the Photo Input in the side panel of the Plasma TV - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 29
How 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 30
with a "dcim" file name format. 3. Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG format should conform with DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File System). 4. This TV set displays only digital pictures from digital cameras which meet DCF Standard. Pictures that were copied, edited or modified - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 31
a fifth device is connected, it will replace the first device on the menu list. 3. The On-Screen display will not disappear until the EXIT button is pressed. 4. Not all devices with IEEE1394 capability are compatible with this TV. Any compatibility problems with other manufacturers devices should be - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 32
wheel again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 33
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI Plasma TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This feature allows you to view Digital Channels and Video inputs on both the main picture and sub picture simultaneously, with separate control. When a Digital channel is - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 34
/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 Digital Channel Component/Composite/S-lN/HDMI 1080i 720p 480p 480p 480i 480i 1080i 720p 480p 480p - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 35
The Remote Control Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 36
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 off your cable box when the correct four digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is ባ programmed for your cable box. If the cable - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 37
you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY Satellite RECEIVER/ SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Set-TopBox/Satellite Receiver for operation of the - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 38
the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 39
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 off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your VCR/PVR. If the VCR/PVR does - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 40
the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY AUDIO COMPONENT CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR/PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 41
button on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that matches remote will now control the desired device. 7. Pressing the ENTER (ENT) button will now access the video input (1-5) of the desired device. + - / ᕄ SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 42
Remote Garrard 0000 Gateway 1972 Go Video 0432, 0526 GoldStar 0037, Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers............1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power Digital 0571 Tivo 1996 Toshiba ........0503, 0695, 1045 1988, 1996, 2006 Tredex 0799, 0803 US Logic 0637 Director 0476 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 43
Remote Control Remote Kardon ......0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 0351 Magnavox 0325 Nikko 0376 Paramount Pictures 0317, 0351 RCA 0056 SSI 0317 Sharp 1010 Sony 0639 PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER BRAND......CODE Panasonic 0616 Philips - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 44
for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used (Only for HDX models). ባ ቦ ቪ ቢ CH + GUIDE VOL - SELECT VOL + MUTE CH - 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 46
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 Channel Manager Channel Manager Locks Locks - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 47
for daytime viewing. Night is set to watch programing during nigthtime. Example : HDX model video menu. 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 48
picture without degrading picture quality. Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 49
to return to the previous menu. Black Side 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. It is recommended to watch 4:3 signal with gray side bar. 49 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 50
these modes. For example, it will be useful for centering the picture area at both the top and bottom of the picture with 480i/480p signal. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video is toward top of screen). 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to to select menu item - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 51
Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Locks Timers Setup Power the Plasma TV internal speakers. Surround Surround sound is or Wide. Off : turns off the surround sound effect. Normal Surround : Provides - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 52
TV. 2.- DRC does not affect the Dolby Digital bitstream available at the digital audio output. Audio Bass Boost Audio Source Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Loudness Language Digital Output DRC Move SEL Return On Stereo On Of f Of f Of f 1 [Unknown] Dolby Digital On On-Screen - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 54
. Please confirm the connections (see page 23). Press SELECT button to continue. Screen 9: Now the TV GUIDE will send the code to control the VCR through the G-Link connection. Screen 7: What brand of VCR is connected to this TV ? Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ and ̄ to highlight your choice, then press the - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 55
. 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 finish the TV Guide setup - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 56
or CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Channel Manager Close Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active Analog and Digital channels in Auto Channel Scan memory. 1. Use the CURSOR buttons ̇ - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 57
Channel Manager Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your FAVORITE (FAV) - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 58
out the picture and sound 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 59
upon the movie that 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 60
Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 61
is selected, for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, OR 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. Screen Display 61 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 62
rating is selected, for example 8 ANS+, all movies and television programs rated 8 ANS+ and higher will OR be blocked automatically the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings U.S. Screen Display 62 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 63
fig. (1) for reference. Once the TV has received Alternate Ratings data , the Signal oFrmat Receiving Digital Closed Caption A uto Fig. (1) 11:30 AM Event Timer G-Guide Model 1. Use the under admitted. X Adults only Y Adults only On-Screen Display NOTE: In some cases the OSD will show - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 64
the CURSOR buttons ̆ or ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL to highlight the function to be adjusted. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Mov e SEL Select Timers Set The Clock -- : -- AM PST OR Set Sleep Timer 0:00 Set Day/Night - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 65
-- : -- 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 to highlight SET Mode Off : 06:00 AM 06:00 PM Move SEL Return On-Screen Display 65 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 66
to quit menu 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 67
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 Quick Start Options Reset - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 68
control button is pressed after the TV is turned on 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 69
to move on to the next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set Hitachi (44/54) 3 (3/12) TV Input Settings If you connect the video or audio output of the A/V Receiver to this TV, please select a TV Input. TV Input Not Connected Move Change Input Back - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 70
Confirm all settings, then press the SELECT 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 Hitachi (44/54) 3 (3/12) Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected All settings are complete! Move SEL - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 71
next SETUP screen. AV Net Setup Wizard : Device Settings DVD Settings Brand Naem Hitachi (26/77) IR Code Set 1 (1/5) Transm ission Test Test Button POWER Move Change rBand aNm e CH Back Next 13. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select the TV Input that connects to the video and audio - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 72
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 Mode POWER SOURCE 1 VOL ̆ Move SEL IR Out Back Next 14. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to select the TV Input that connects to the video and audio - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 73
blasters are placed in front of the devices IR sensor. AV Net Setup Wizard : A/V Receiver Setup Brand Name IR Code Set TV Input Monitor Out Optical 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 75
setup TV Input, 1. After a successful AV NET setup to a chosen TV Input, the user can access soft key controls by settings of TV Tuner out and Fixed respectively. 4. Before changing or modifying the Video and Audio Remote Control equivalent buttons may be used to perform these operations. On - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 76
Setup Set The Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video OR which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight and select - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 77
Plasma TV Volume Up/Down. Video Out Monitor Monitor Audio Out Fixed Variable TV Tuner Out Fixed Use To record currently viewed Video remote Video Video L/R HiFi ANT Digital No Macrovision S-Video YES YES YES YES (Air or Channel Macrovision S-Video - - - YES Cable) Analog Channel Video - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 78
Info and press the SELECT button. NOTE: The Diagnostics 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 79
to as "off". This will allow you to quickly tune to channels when first turning the TV on. Digital signals often change and this feature will monitor any changes and prepare the television to quickly present a picture. A small amount of electricity is used to continually monitor signals when this - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 80
the left. 4. Release the CURSOR PAD to stop rotation. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select or Power Swivel Select SEL Return Locked NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. The Power Swivel has a maximum turning radius of 30° (left and right). Do not place - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 81
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 Sound OK, picture poor © Picture OK, sound poor - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 83
temperature: 5˚F to 140˚F 12 Power ON or OFF Repeatedly turning the plasma television Power ON and OFF at short intervals may result in failure of the television. 2. TV Guide On-ScreenTM System Frequently Asked Questions My Guide listings disappeared after a power failure. You should begin to - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 84
Troubleshooting TV Guide On-ScreenTM Frequently asked quiestions continued If I add a recorder or change my cable service, how do I change my Setup information? 1) Highlight the Setup Service in the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change System Settings. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 85
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These 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 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 87
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 90.5 365 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 59-7/16 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 88
on your warranty card or operating guide. Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 HITACHI CANADA, LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION Should - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 89
between you ("you" or "your"), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV"), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Platform System Division ("HITACHI"). By using the DTV or the digital television software installed on the DTV (the "DTV Software") or any Upgrade - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 90
for Operating System Software SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION Your HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV") uses certain open source operating IS" AND THE LICENSEE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 91
referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are and charge for this service if you wish), understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not you distribute the same sections as part of a whole which is a - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 92
(not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is wish to incorporate parts of the Program into Our decision will be guided by the two goals WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 93
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 94
referring to freedom of use, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed software (and charge for this service if you wish); that you it very clear that there is no warranty for the free library. Also, if author's reputation will not be affected by problems that might be introduced by others. - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 95
physical act of transferring a copy, and you may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee. 2. You may modify your copy or the event an application does not supply such function or table, the facility still operates, and performs whatever part of its purpose remains meaningful. - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 96
its use are covered by this /LFHQVH You must supply a copy of this /LFHQVH If the work during notice with the combined library of the fact that part of it is a work based on the Library, or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 97
address new problems or concerns. incorporate parts be guided by WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE LIBRARY IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE LIBRARY PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 98
Appendix A: Picture Format No 4x3 No No Y P BP R 1080i/720p No 16x9 Yes Ye s HDMI 1080i/720p No 16x9 Yes Ye s 480p Auto ON 16x 9 Y es tte r No No 4x3 No No No Info Yes No Auto OF F No Ye s No Video NTSC Auto ON 16x 9 Y es Initial No S -V ideo L e tte r No No - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 99
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 Signal NTS C Auto OF F No Auto ON IEEE1394 Digital YC BC R YP BP R 웎 480p 480i 1080i/720p 웎 Auto OF F No No No - Hitachi 55HDX99 | Owners Guide - Page 100
Freeze 26,35 H HDMI 16,19 I Input Setup 28,68 L Language Menu Language 66 Locks Change Access Code 58 Channel Lock 58 Front Panel Lock 58 Movie Ratings 59 TV Ratings 60 TV Ratings (Canadian - English 61 100 Timers 65 Tint 47 Treble 51 TV Guide On ScreenTM 53-55 V Video Settings 47-50 - Hitachi 55HDX99 | 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 55HDX99 | 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