Hitachi Plasma User manual

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UltraVision®Plasma HDTV’s
Hitachi UltraVision®
Plasma HDTV
The new Hitachi UltraVision®Series
provides unsurpassed performance
and beauty in a sleek modern design.
This series features the world’s
highest resolution 42” Plasma.* For
the ultimate in home theater, the
Hitachi 55” Plasma model delivers an
exceptional larger screen experience.
The UltraVision®Series Plasma HDTV
delivers seamless image reproduction
and vivid colors for a stunning, life-like
picture quality. Only innovative Hitachi
technologies unleash the true power
and beauty of Plasma.
42HDS69 Shown
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High Aperture Technology
The Hitachi 55” Plasma HDTV
technology opens each pixel’s aperture,
smoothing and brightening the overall
picture. The Hitachi 55” Plasma HDTV
offers deeper, truer colors, better
contrast, and more precise reproduction
of high-definition programming than
conventional plasma televisions.
This original technology is the result
of years of research developing and
refining Plasma technology for the
ultimate home theater experience.
(Featured in 55” models)
Original Plasma Technology
Hitachi 1,080 Line
Display Technology
Innovative Plasma technology in the
Hitachi 42” Plasma HDTV increases
display resolution to over 1.1 million
pixels. Designed for optimal display
of 1,080 HDTV signals, Hitachi Plasma
technology provides up to 40% more
active pixels than conventional high
definition plasma televisions, delivering
life-like images that bring cinematic
quality to home theater. Hitachi
Plasma technology is a perfect
combination of advanced engineering
and seamless integration.
(Featured in 42” models)
Hitachi removes the grid for vivid color and a smooth life-like picture.
Conventional 768 line panel (1,024 x 768)
Hitachi 1,080 line resolution Plasma display
technology has more pixels to show life-like
detail with greater precision (1,024 x 1,080)
55HDT79 Shown with optional power
swivel tabletop stand STF552S
Pure HDTV Color
A special phosphor and gas
formulation allows Hitachi Plasma
to reproduce the full range of HDTV
colors. This improves the richness
of reds, greens and blues for a pure,
vibrant image quality superior to
conventional plasma HDTV.
Hitachi High Aperture Technology Conventional Pixel Technology
Visible
Light Spectrum
HDTV Standard
Color Performance
Hitachi Plasma
TV Color
Performance
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Key Features
World’s Highest Resolution 42”
Plasma HDTV* (42” models)
HDMI™ Digital Interface x (3)
Quick Start Seamless HDTV and
NTSC Tuner
16-Bit/281 Trillion Color Capability
Manual Swivel Tabletop
Stand STF552S (Optional
for 55HDS69 model)
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Important Features
1,024 x 1,080i Display Resolution
(42” models)
1,366 x 768p Display Resolution
(55” models)
High-Contrast Black Rib Structure
(55” models)
High Aperture Pixel Design
16% Brighter Panel Technology
(42” models)
PictureMaster™HD III
Video Processor
Day & Night Picture Memory
by Input with Timer
16:9 Standard with Zero Overscan
4:3 Expanded Mode for All
TV Signals
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Hitachi HDS69 UltraVision®Plasma HDTV Hitachi HDT79 UltraVision®CineForm™Plasma HDTV
Split Screen/Picture in Picture
Pure HDTV Color
Component Video Inputs x (3)
New Natural Color Anti-Reflective
Glass Screen
CableCARD™Compatible
Digital Cable Ready (QAM)
36-Watt 3-Way Speaker System
Wall Mounting Bracket (Optional)
Optical Digital Audio Output
Universal Remote Control
Multiple Screen Savers
Discrete IR Codes
Fixed Tabletop Stand ST55FX
(Optional for 55” models)
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Feature Enhancements Compared
to HDS69
Hitachi HDT79 UltraVision®
CineForm™Plasma HDTV
TV Guide On Screen®IPG
Fully Illuminated Roll & Click™Remote
USB Photo Input
Digital Color Management III
Adjustable Color Decoder
IR Outputs
IR Pass Through
Black Side Speakers
Fixed Tabletop Stand ST55FX
(Optional for 55” models)
Power Swivel Tabletop Stand STF552S
(Optional for 55HDT79 model)
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55HDS69 shown with optional manual
swivel tabletop stand STF552S 55HDT79 shown with optional power swivel tabletop stand STF552S
The HDT79 CineForm™Plasma HDTV
delivers greater convenience and
precise color control in a sleek design.
Black side speakers elegantly frame
the advanced Hitachi Plasma display.
A fully Illuminated Roll and Click™
Remote Control promotes intuitive
operation of the TV Guide On Screen®
channel guide for easily finding favorite
programs, and adjusting the TV
position with the power swivel table
top stand (optional for 55HDT79).
Running a slide show is easy using the
USB Photo Input, which is compatible
with most digital photo files. Color
performance can be fine-tuned to
precisely match the color palette of
a digital camera using advanced color
management. These premium features
provide superior performance and
convenience in the CineForm™Series.
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New Natural Color
Anti-Reflective Glass Screen
A special coating on the screen
minimizes distracting room light
reflections, improving light
transmission and color purity,
and enhancing contrast for
dramatically more realistic
picture quality.
(Featured in 42” & 55” models)
PictureMaster™HD III Video
Processor
Hitachi’s new digital video processor
is an ultra-fast computer, which
digitally processes each image for
maximum sharpness and color
reproduction. By predicting the
motion of on-screen images,
PictureMaster™reproduces more
vivid and realistic motion sequences
for a superior viewing experience.
(Featured in 42” & 55” models)
UltraVision®Technologies (HDT79 & HDS69)
HDMI™Digital Interface x (3)
Hitachi provides industry leading
digital input capability to allow use of
three digital high definition sources for
your home theater. These HDTV’s are
tested for maximum compatibility with
an array of HDMI™products.
(Featured in 42” & 55” models)
16% Brighter Panel Technology
The new UltraVision®Plasma delivers a
brighter, more vivid and realistic picture
than a conventional plasma display.
New Hitachi Plasma panel technology
increases brightness by 16% while
using 39% less electricity compared
to previous generation panels.
(Featured in 42” models)
Digital Still
Camera
Cable or
Satellite Box
Blue Ray™/
HD-DVD™
Players
High Definition
Gaming Console
Triple HDMI™and triple component connections provide high definition input capabilities for
multiple sources. HDT79 Series models include a USB photo input for viewing slide shows.
UltraVision®Plasma Technologies
Hitachi UltraVision®provides a
wide range of options for viewing
standard 4:3 programming on the
16:9 widescreen display for optimal
picture quality from any source.
(Featured in 42” & 55” models)
Multiple Screen Modes
The proprietary Hitachi PictureMaster™HD III processor analyzes each high definition frame
with dynamic histogram processing, for optimal digital image quality. Input from any source is
processed for improved depth, detail, color and impact in both bright and dark scenes.
When content from film is sent to your home it requires processing that can cause picture noise
or distortion. Proprietary PictureMaster™HD III technology reduces this noise to a minimum,
recreating the smooth curves and high fidelity image of the original film source.
Conventional plasma or LCD image Image after Hitachi PictureMaster™HD III
1,080p proc e ssing
The PictureMaster™HD III processor,
another original Hitachi technology,
delivers the best possible image
regardless of the source.
Improved light emitting phosphors and
video processing power dramatically
improve color performance for deep
rich reds, greens, and blues. The
PictureMaster™HD III Video Processor
features an industry leading 16-Bit /
281 Trillion color capability. The picture
processing and Plasma technologies
are perfectly integrated to produce
a picture with remarkably smooth,
deep color that delivers a stunning
widescreen image.
(Featured in 42” & 55” models)
Color Performance
Shadows Midtones Highlights Shadows Midtones Highlights
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Fully Illuminated Roll
& Click™ Remote
The slim ergonomic design and
illuminated buttons make this
remote easy to use. The remote is
preprogrammed with the ability to
control many home theater components,
making it simple to get the most out of
your home entertainment system. The
unique rolling wheels make it easy to
quickly adjust the volume or browse
channels. Achieve convenient control
of your home theater system with this
slim and easy to use remote.
(Featured in HDT79 42” & 55” models)
Quick Start Seamless HDTV
and NTSC Tuner
Hitachi HDTV tuner technology brings
viewers a unique blend of convenience
and performance. Conventional
HDTV tuners need extended start-up
time to scan for channels and require
switching between antenna inputs
when selecting analog or digital
programming. Hitachi HDTV tuner
technology delivers the picture
quickly with seamless access to all
available channels.
(Featured in 42” & 55” models)
Day & Night Picture Memory
by Input with Timer
Separate Day and Night picture
settings deliver superior image quality
for any lighting condition. By simply
pressing a button on the remote, or
using the automatic timer, you can
toggle between bright daytime settings
and high fidelity nighttime settings for
each source.
(Featured in 42” & 55” models)
Instant Control
LAST UPDATED 08-07-06
Manual Swivel Stand Included x
Power Swivel Tabletop Stand Included x
Fixed Tabletop Stand Optional (ST55FX) Optional Optional
Manual Swivel Tabletop Stand Optional (STF552S) Optional
Power Swivel Tabletop Stand Optional (STF552S) Optional
Wall Mounting Bracket Optional Tilt (WM51) x x x x
TV Guide On Screen®IPG x x
Fully Illuminated Roll & Click™Remote x x
USB Photo Input x x
Digital Color Management III x x
Adjustable Color Decoder x x
IR Outputs x x
IR Pass Through x x
Black Side Speakers x x
1,366 x 768p Display Resolution x x
High-Contrast Black Rib Structure x x
Worlds Highest Resolution 42” Plasma* x x
1,024 x 1,080i Display Resolution x x
16% Brighter Panel Technology x x
16-Bit/281 Trillion Color Capability x x x x
New Natural Color Anti-Reflective Glass Screen x x x x
PictureMaster™HD III Video Processor x x x x
Day & Night Picture Memory Input with Timer x x x x
HDMI™Digital Interface13 3 3 3
Component Video Inputs 3 3 3 3
Quick Start Seamless HDTV and NTSC Tuner x x x x
Digital Cable Ready/CableCARD™Compatible2x x x x
16:9 Standard With Zero Overscan x x x x
PIP Split Screen (with Tuner Only)3x x x x
36-Watt 3-Way Speaker System x x x x
Discrete IR Codes x x x x
Features Comparison
HDT79 Series Feature Enhancements 42HDS69 42HDT79 55HDS69 55HDT79
HDS69 and HDT79 Shared Features
Tabletop Stand (Optional for 55” included with 42”)
Shown with ST55FX
Specifications
Resolution - Horizontal x Vertical 1,024 x 1,080 1,024 x 1,080 1,366 x 768 1,366 x 768
Height - Without Tabletop Stand 25 9/16 25 9/16 33 1/8 33 1/8
Height - With Tabletop Stand 28 1/8 28 1/8 36 3/4 36 3/4
Width 44 11/16 44 11/16 59 1/2 59 1/2
Depth (Plasma without Tabletop Stand) 4 5/16 4 5/16 4 11/16 4 11/16
Weight - Without Tabletop Stand 75 lbs 75 lbs 130 lbs 130 lbs
1 HDMI inputs are compatible with DVI-HDTV (HDCP)signals when combined with an adapter cable. Adapter cable is not included.
2 This digital television is capable of receiving basic analog, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card (CableCARD™)provided by your cable
operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced interactive digital cable services may require the use of a set top box: video-on-demand, cable operator enhanced program guide, data enhanced television service.
3 With TV Tuner Only
* Hitachi introduces the world’s highest resolution 42” Plasma as of May 2006.
All specifications, weights and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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