| Screen Size | 42 in. |
|---|---|
| Television Technology | Plasma |
| Supported Resolution | 1080i |
| Supported Standards | HDTV, HDMI |
| Form Factor | Widescreen |
| HDMI Type | HDMI Type A |
| Connector Types | Serial, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), Composite video/audio output, Audio line-in, Composite video/audio input, G-Link Interface, Digital audio output (optical), HDMI, Composite video input, Component video input, S-Video input, Headphones |
| TV Standard | HDTV |
| Sound Supported | Stereo |
| PC Compatible | Yes |
| Included Accessories | IR extension cord |
| HDTV Ready | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Viewing Angle | 160 degrees |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 1080 |
| 3:2 Pulldown Compensation | Yes |
| Widescreen Modes | Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3, Zoom, 16:9, Expand |
| TV Tuner Type | HDTV |
|---|---|
| Number Of Tuners | 1 |
| Picture In Picture | Yes |
| Picture in Picture Type | Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP) |
| Audio Format Supported | Stereo |
|---|---|
| Noise Reduction | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parental Lock | Yes |
| SAP | Yes |
| V Chip Control | Yes |
| Multi-Language Menu | English, French, Spanish |
| Additional Features | Split Screen, Parental Control, On-screen Menu, Color Temperature Adjustment, Dynamic Contrast, 3:2 Pull Down Compensation, Anti-reflection Coating, Screen Saver |
| Remote Control | Remote control |
|---|---|
| Included Devices | IR extension cord |
| Connectors | Serial, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), Composite video/audio output, Audio line-in, Composite video/audio input, G-Link Interface, Digital audio output (optical), HDMI, Composite video input, Component video input, S-Video input, Headphones |
|---|---|
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - rear ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 2 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - rear ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 2 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x G-Link Interface - rear |
| S-Video Connectors | 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - rear ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 2 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - rear ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 2 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x G-Link Interface - rear |
| RCA Connectors | 2 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear, 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side, 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear, 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear, 2 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) - rear |
| Component Connectors | 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - rear ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 2 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - rear ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 2 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x G-Link Interface - rear |
| Digital Optical Connectors | 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - rear ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 2 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - rear ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 2 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x G-Link Interface - rear |
| Other Connectors Total (Free) / Type | 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - rear, 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear, 1 x serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - rear, 1 x G-Link Interface - rear |
| Subcategory | Plasma TV |
|---|---|
| Exterior Color | Matte black |
| Television Type | Plasma TV |
| Base Warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Warranty Information | 2 years warranty |
| Weight | 75 lbs |
| Also known as | 42HDX99, Hitachi 42HDX99 |
Combining the ultimate in flat screen technology with elegant, streamlined design, the Director's Series Plasma HDTV delivers unparalleled performance and beauty. A perfect blend of form and function, Hitachi's unique Director's Series HDTV features the most advanced plasma technologies to ensure the best picture possible.
Picture performance innovations include a Natural Color Deep-Black Anti-Reflective Shield, which effectively absorbs ambient room light to produce more vibrant colors and richer blacks, and Film Quality Image Tuning, which enhances the precision of image detail reproduction.
For unsurpassed color quality, Digital Color Management ensures that the color palette on the television precisely matches that of the image source, 16-bit/281 Trillion Color Capability provides the most realistic color reproduction possible, and the Custom Color Temperature feature enables greater image accuracy with unprecedented ease of use.
The Director's Series Plasma HDTV also features Hitachi's innovative 1080i High-Definition Display, which provides the highest resolution available in a 42" Plasma HDTV, and the new Hitachi PictureMaster HD III Video Processor, which digitally maps incoming signals and processes each frame for maximum sharpness and color reproduction.
The Director's Series 42" Plasma HDTV offers simply the most life-like and realistic viewing experience available. Elegant in form and function, with its sleek matte black finish, advanced interface capabilities, simple and intelligent remote controls, and TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide, the 42HDX99 delivers superior performance, design, and ease of use.
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