On-Screen Display

On-Screen Display

Video

 

Picture Mode

Select between 3 pictures modes;

 

 

Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night.

 

Contrast

Adjust contrast.

 

 

Brightness

Adjust brightness.

 

 

Color

Adjust color.

 

 

Tint

Adjust tint.

 

 

Sharpness

Adjust sharpness.

 

 

Color Temperature

Set this to High for less intense

 

 

 

color with more blue, set to

 

 

Medium for natural color, set to

 

 

Standard for standard colors

 

 

 

 

 

Black Enhancement

Enhance picture brightness in

 

 

 

light scenes.

 

Contrast Mode

Use this function to choose

 

 

 

between 2 Contrast Mode

 

 

settings.

 

Noise Reduction

Reduces conspicuous noise in

 

 

 

the picture.

 

Auto Movie Mode

Turn On/Off the 3:2 Pulldown

 

 

 

detection feature.

 

Black Side Panel

Set the gray side bars On/Off

 

 

when watching 4:3 signals in

 

 

standard mode.

 

Aspect

Choose the picture format

 

 

 

aspect ratio.

 

Reset Video Settings

Choose to Reset Video Settings

 

 

 

to factory settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treble

Adjust the treble.

 

Bass

Adjust the bass.

 

 

Balance

Adjust the balance.

 

 

Surround

Select Surround settings (Off,

 

 

 

Wide, Normal)

 

 

Bass Boost

Select Bass Boost option ON or OFF.

 

 

 

 

Audio Source

Select between three Audio

 

 

 

Sources.

 

Internal Speakers

Select internal or external

 

 

 

speakers.

 

Auto Noise Cancel

Eliminates the noise between

 

 

 

stations.

 

Perfect Volume

Adjust volume in fixed setting.

 

 

Loudness

Adjust Loudness.

 

 

Language

Select Language options if

 

 

 

available.

 

Digital Output

Select Optical Output options.

 

 

DRC

Select Dynamic Range

 

 

 

Compression to ON or OFF.

 

NOTE: The Language, Digital Output, and the Dynamic Range Compression feature of the Audio OSD are only available for Digital channels.

Channel Manager

Signal Meter

Access Signal Meter.

Auto Channel Scan

Set Auto Channel Scan.

Channel List

Set Channel List.

Locks

Change Access Code

Change Lock access code.

Engage Lock

Choose to lock channel,

 

and/or Side panel.

Movie Ratings

Block various types of movies

 

and video types based on

 

motion picture ratings.

TV Ratings

Block various types of movies

 

and television programming

 

based on a parental guide

 

ratings.

Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies

 

and television programming

 

based on the Canadian ratings

 

system.

Canadian Ratings (FRN)

Block various types of movies

 

and television programming

 

based on the Canadian French

 

ratings system.

Alternate Ratings U.S. Ratings system for DTV Signal

to block various types of programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timers

 

 

 

 

 

Set the Clock

Set Clock Settings.

Set Sleep Timer

Set Sleep Timer intervals

 

 

(30 min. intervals, 00:30-3:00).

Set Day/Night Timer

Set Day/Night picture mode

 

 

settings.

Set Event Timer

Set viewing reservation for TV

 

 

programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup

 

 

Set The Menu Options

Choose English, French, or

 

Spanish text and Background.

Set The Screen Saver

Select Screen Saver options

 

 

to prevent screen burn.

Set The Inputs

Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD,

 

 

etc.

Set The Closed Captions

Feature to display dialogue/text.

 

Set The Output Terminals Set Output source options.

 

CableCARD Information

Access important CableCARD

 

 

and Diagnostics info.

 

Set The Quick Start Options Select the TV Quick Start Up

 

options.

 

Reset The Software

Select to upgrade TV software.

 

 

 

NOTE: 1. The Signal Meter feature of the Channel Manager OSD is only available for Digital channels.

2.The CableCARD information feature of the Setup OSD is only available when a CableCARD from your cable operator is installed in the rear panel of the TV.

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42HDS69, 55HDS69 specifications

The Hitachi 55HDS69 and 42HDS69 are part of Hitachi's advanced line of plasma televisions known for their exceptional picture quality and innovative technologies. Designed to deliver an immersive viewing experience, these models cater to the needs of both casual viewers and serious home theater enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the 55HDS69 and 42HDS69 is their impressive display technology. Both models utilize plasma screens, which are celebrated for their ability to produce deep blacks and rich colors. This characteristic results from the plasma technology's capacity to control each pixel individually, providing a superior contrast ratio compared to traditional LCD displays. The 55-inch and 42-inch sizes make these models suitable for a variety of room sizes, ensuring they fit into any home entertainment setup.

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