Hitachi 55HDT79 42HDX99 important safety instructions Plasma Television

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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	100

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Contents Plasma Television Read Before Operating Equipment Important Safety InstructionsCovered by your Hitachi Factory Warranty Lead Notice Power sourcePublic viewing of copyrighted material Prevention of screen damagesRemote Control Battery Installation Replacement AccessoriesFor U.S. models Connect Power Swivel Cable How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma TelevisionAntenna LocationStep Setting for Wall MountingAntenna Connections to Rear Jack Panel ViewingHook-up Cables and Connectors Mode Indicator Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and FunctionsFront/Side Panel Controls Remote Control sensor Power light indicatorLearning AV NET sensor Side Input Jacks for in PUTIR Out / G-Link Rear Panel ConnectionsMonitor OUT & HI-FI Audio OUT CableCARD Slot To Power Swivel ConnectorLeft Side Panel Connecting External Video SourcesBefore Operating External Video Source FirstOnly HDX Models Tips on Rear Panel Connections Installation RecommendationConnecting AN S-VIDEO and Stereo Audio Source to Input 1 Connecting a Video and Stereo Audio Source to INPUT1 INPUT5Hdmi input Select Cable or AIR to return to the last channel tuned Connecting External Audio/Video DevicesConnecting AN External Audio Amplifier Connecting a Video and Monaural AudioConnecting Monitor OUT Source to Input 1 ~ InputC B P R/C R R L C B P R/C R R L With IEEE1394 connection, video Automatic Mode Optional mode Remote ControlHow to Use the Remote to Control Your TV Expanded Standard ZOOM1/ZOOM2Standard Digital Channels Analog ChannelsPhoto Input Cursor PADRotate When an IEEE1394 device is connected When an IEEE1394 device is not connectedIEEE1394 only HDX Models Last Channel Last CH button Volume VOL WHEEL, Mute buttonChannel CH WHEEL/CHANNEL Selector buttons Dash buttonPOP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTUREPicture-in-Picture PIP PIP buttonPIP PIP Mode PICTURE-IN-PICTUREMain Freeze Split FreezeStrobe Freeze Operating the precoded function for your cable Box Remote Control for Cable Box FunctionsPrecoded Cable BOX buttons Exclusive TV buttonsPrecoded SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE Receiver buttons Remote Control for Set-Top-Box/Satellite Receiver FunctionsMY Satellite Receiver SET-TOP-BOX Code isOperating the precoded function for your DVD Player Remote Control for DVD FunctionsPrecoded DVD Buttons MY DVD Player Code isPrecoded VCR/PVR Buttons Remote for VCR/PVR FunctionsMY VCR/PVR Code is Operating the precoded function for your Audio Component Remote Control for Additional Audio EquipmentMY Audio Component Code is Input Access How to Use the ENT ButtonVCR Brand Code Remote Control CodesSET TOP BOX Brand ..CODE Simple Remote Control Vide o On-Screen DisplayTV Guide On Screen Video Use the Cursor PAD Auto Color Color DecodingWhite Balance Black Side PanelVertical Position Reset Video SettingsAudio DRC Setup Procedure To Setup the TV Guide On Screen SystemTV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen Start or Reset option Signal MeterChannel Manager Auto Channel ScanChannel List Locks Change Access CodeMotion Picture Ratings Table Movie RatingsTV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV RatingsCanadian Ratings English Table Canadian Ratings EngCanadian Ratings French Chart Alternate Ratings U.S Alternate Ratings Example OnlySet The Clock TimersSet Day/Night Timer Set Sleep TimerUse the Cursor Pads to select DAY Mode on Use the Cursor Pads to select DAY Mode OFFSet The Menu Options SetupSet The Language Automatic Power Saving Image PowerSet the Menu Background Screen SaverAuto Set The InputsRemote OffPress the Select button to start the Setup Wizard AV NET Setup Wizard Example A/V Receiver SetupAV Net Setup Wizard Device Settings AV NET Setup Wizard Example DVD SetupSetup Learning Mode Example A/V ReceiverLearning Mode Use the Cursor PAD To select Other from brand name choices AV Net Setup Wizard A/V Receiver Setup Learning Mode Example CUSTOM/DVD 3 SetupDVD3 Setup Set The Closed Captions Caption ModeCaption Display Analog CaptionsSet The Output Terminals Monitor Available Monitor Out SignalsVideo Out Audio OutCableCARD / CableCARD Services Things to Check When UsingCableCARD Information Upgrade NOW Reset The SoftwareSet The Quick Start Options Insert MMC CardPower Swivel Reset TV SettingsTroubleshooting Equipment Care and TroubleshootingSwitch ON/OFF Do notReception Problems Troubleshooting What do the frequencies for Record and Remind mean? Is Help available in the Guide? If so, how do I find it?How can I look for a specific show in the Guide? FCC Information Useful InfoFeatures and Specifications Inch Models Includes Table Top Stand Weight lbs./kg 88/39.8 Set DimensionsInch Models Plasma Television Only Weight lbs./kg 151/68.4 Home Electronics Division HitachiDigital Media Division Canada 1-800-HITACHIEND User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software End User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV SoftwareSoftware License Information End User License Agreements for Operating System SoftwareGNU General Public License Version 2, June End User License Agreement for Operating System SoftwarePreamble No Warranty END of Terms and Conditions UXQWKDWSURJUDPXVLQJDPRGL¿HGYHUVLRQRIWKH/LEUDUy GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, FebruarySRUWLRQVRIWKH/LEUDU\ZLOOVWLOOIDOOXQGHU6HFWLRQ FDQQRWLPSRVHWKDWFKRLFH Agreements Appendix a AppendixesNo Un Selectable Index Service Information 102 103 QR66771