Hitachi 55HDT79 Plasma HDTV

The UltraVision® Cineform™ 55" Plasma HDTV combines advanced original plasma technologies with uniquely streamlined design elements to produce a highly realistic, cinema quality viewing experience. Hitachi’s unsurpassed 16-bit/281 trillion color capability ensures the most realistic color reproduction possible.

The 768p high-definition display and high-contrast black rib structure combine to ensure the deepest blacks, truest colors, and overall highest impact in a larger screen television.

The new Hitachi PictureMaster™ HD III Video Processor digitally maps incoming signals and processes each frame for maximum sharpness and color reproduction while Hitachi’s innovative wide aperture pixel technology minimizes barriers between pixels, delivering a smooth, precise image.

In addition to highly realistic picture quality, the 55" CineForm ™ HDTV delivers convenience with maximum digital and analog interface capability, USB photo input. The HDT79 offers the option of wall-mounting or using the optional power swivel table top stand or the basic fixed stand. Hitachi’s signature Cineform ™ Series also features the TV Guide On Screen® interactive programming guide, distinctive black side speakers, and a slim ergonomically designed and Fully Illuminated Roll & Click™ Remote.

Plasma Flat Panel™ Display Technology
55.0 in. Diagonal Size
1366x768 Native Resolution

16:9 Native Aspect Ratio
130.0 lbs.
1 Year Warranty Warranty

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Hitachi 55HDT79 Plasma HDTV Information

Manufacturer	Hitachi
Manufacturer Part #	55HDT79
Production Status	Shipping

Hitachi 55HDT79 Plasma HDTV Specifications

Display	Screen Size	55.0 in.
	Display Type	Plasma
	Resolution	1366x768
	Display Capability	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
	Aspect Ratio	16:9
	Pixel Pitch	0.9 mm
	Comb Filter	3D
	Number of Colors	281 Trillion Colors
	Tuner Features	NTSC, ATSC, QAM
	Additional Features	High-Aperture Pixel Design High-Contrast Black Rib Structure Pure HDTV Blue Picture Master HD III Video Processor Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Histogram Processing 4 HD Aspect Modes 6 SD Aspect Modes Adjustable Color Decoder Digital Color Management III New Natural Color Anti-Reflective Glass Screen Quick Start Seamless HDTV Digital Cable Ready 3 Color Temperatures Black Enhancement
Size	Dimensions (WxHxD)	59.5 in. x 36.8 in. x 17.5 in. (151.13 cm x 93.47 cm x 44.45 cm)
Size	Weight	130.0 lbs. (58.97 kg)
Input	HDMI Interface	3 x HDMI Interface
	Composite Video	4 x Composite Video
	Composite Audio	4 x Composite Audio
	S-Video	2 x S-Video
	Component Video	3 x Component Video
	Component Audio	3 x Component Audio
	Cable / Antenna	1 x Cable / Antenna
	Digital Cable Card Slot	1 x Digital Cable Card Slot
Output	Composite Video	1 x Composite Video
	Composite Audio	1 x Composite Audio
	Digital Audio (Optical)	1 x Digital Audio (Optical)
Control	IR Remote	2 x IR Remote
Audio	Output Mode	Surround Sound
	Output Power	36W
	Number Speakers	3
	Features	MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx Simulated Surround Bass Boost Mute and Soft mute TV-as-Center Speaker
Convenience Features	Parental Lock	V-Chip
	Closed Caption	Yes
	Auto Sleep	Yes
	Auto Power On	Yes
	Auto Off	Yes
	Clock	Yes
	Picture in Picture	PIP, Split Screen
	Cinema 3:2 Pull Down	Yes
	Menu Language	English, Spanish, French
	Additional Features	TV Guide On Screen IPG Roll and Click Illuminated Remote Control Day Dynamic/Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer Photo File Viewer Remote IR Pass Through Side Panel Menu Controls Auto Link Input Sensor Discrete IR Codes Multiple Screen Savers
Operation	Approvals	FCC Class B
Other	Bezel Color	Black, Silver
Warranty	Parts	1 Year Warranty
Warranty	Labor	1 Year Warranty

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