Hitachi 42HDX99 Plasma HDTV

Hitachi Updated: 2007-10-01
Hitachi 42HDX99 Plasma HDTV

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.

The Director's Series™ Plasma HDTV 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.

Key Features

HD1080
Hitachi's 42-inch high definition HDTV provides a 1080i display screen for a state of the art plasma viewing experience.

PictureMaster™ HD III Video Processor
Hitachi's patented digital video processor is an ultra-fast computer that predicts the motion of on-screen images for improved picture performance.

3 HDMI SimplayHD™ 1080p Compatible Inputs
Provide industry leading digital interface options for the future. These HDTV's are ready for up to 3 all-digital HDMI™ high definition sources.

Day/Dynamic/Night Memory by Input with Timer
Customized settings for each input that match the picture settings to the ambient light.

Quick-Start Seamless HDTV (ATSC), NTSC and Digital QAM Cable 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.

Natural Color Deep Black Anti-Reflective Screen
Effectively absorbs ambient room light. This dramatic performance boost results in richer blacks, vibrant color and increased detail in shadows and highlights.

Custom Color Temperatures
Allows enthusiasts to fine tune color temperature to their preference without a technician or complicated service menu.

Simple Remote Control
An additional 12 button remote for Easy Operation

IEEE-1394 and DV Inputs
Provides compatibility with IEEE1394 and DV Audio Video components.

2-Year In-Home Warranty
Director's Series™ televisions include a two-year in-home warranty.

TV Guide On Screen® IPG
Find your favorite shows to watch and record, just by pressing the Guide button on the remote control. TV Guide On Screen® works with regular or digital cable and is the most convenient way to manage all programming options.

Fully Illuminated Roll and Click™ Remote
Easily browse channels or adjust volume using the unique rolling wheels or quickly create or change favorite channels at the push of a button.

USB Photo Input
The USB input accepts adapters to view your digital photos on-screen in vivid accurate color. (Adapters not included)

Adjustable Color Decoder
Allows the viewer to precisely adjust flesh tones to match individual color temperature settings for the ultimate in natural image reproduction.

IR Pass Through
Hide your VCR, DVD Player or cable tuner behind closed doors and operate it using the original remote control. This feature lets the TV receive the infra-red control codes and transmit them to your hidden equipment.

Power Swivel Tabletop Stand
Use your remote control to swivel the TV to the best viewing angle.

Quick-Start Seamless HDTV (ATSC), NTSC and Digital QAM Cable 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.

CableCARD™ Compatible
This digital cable ready set will allow viewing of premium programming on participating systems.

Picture-in-Picture Split Screen (with Tuner Only)
Watch one program with the built-in tuner while monitoring another using a separate cable or satellite tuner.

36-Watt 3-Way Speaker System
Separate speaker drivers for high and low frequencies reproduce clear dialogue and dynamic sound.

Optical Digital Audio Output
Many digital TV programs have up to 5.1 channels of discrete audio, this output allows you to connect to your home theater system for surround sound when available.

Discrete IR Codes
Many custom home theaters use programmable remote controls. This feature allows you to program your custom remote control to select individual inputs and settings.

Fully Illuminated Roll and Click™ Remote
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