Hitachi 42HDT79 User Manual

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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

Hitachi 42HDT79 Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	42HDT79
Category	Plasma TV
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Essential safety guidelines, warnings, and precautions for operating the television.

First Time Setup

Accessories and Initial Setup

Lists included accessories and provides initial setup instructions.

Connecting External Devices

Explanation of hook-up cables and connector types for external sources.

Remote Control Operations

Basic Remote Functions

Overview of the remote control layout and primary functions.

Advanced Remote Features

Instructions for PIP, programming for external devices, and specific button functions.

On-Screen Display Menus

Picture and Sound Settings

Adjustments for video (contrast, color) and audio (treble, bass, surround).

TV Guide On-Screen System

Guide for setting up and using the TV Guide On-Screen interactive program guide.

Channel Management and Parental Controls

Settings for channel scanning, list management, and content blocking.

System Setup and Timers

Configuring system settings, timers, and other operational preferences.

Useful Information

Equipment Care and Troubleshooting

Guidelines for cleaning, maintenance, and resolving common television problems.

Reception, Specifications, and Service

Information on reception issues, technical specs, dimensions, and service contacts.

Legal Information

End User License Agreements

Terms and conditions for DTV software and operating system software.