Hitachi 55PD8800TA User manual

High Definition Plasma and LCD range

In 1956 we manufactured the F-100, Hitachi’s ﬁrst television.

Since then and throughout the past half century Hitachi has been bringing consumers across the world immeasurable enjoyment

by providing the ultimate image technology and the best TV pictures.

Hitachi is not only a manufacturer of televisions but also an innovator in television technology. This spirit of innovation has driven us

to create unique and original solutions including the ALIS Plasma panel, IPS Alpha LCD panel and image processors. Hitachi continues

to invest heavily in proprietary manufacturing of these cutting edge High Deﬁnition devices with new factories opening in 2006 and

beyond to supply the growing world market for ﬂat panel televisions.

Although we are a leading global company, Hitachi is swift to respond to the needs of local markets. Australia is at the forefront of

High Deﬁnition digital television and in 2007 Hitachi offers a range of HD Plasma and LCD televisions with integrated High Deﬁnition

tuners designed to Australian speciﬁcations.

The future vision of Hitachi is to continue pushing the boundaries of High Deﬁnition image technology forward - “Inspire the Next”.

Truly advanced viewing

50 years of research and development;

no wonder our visual technology is so advanced.

What’s the difference?

Plasma and LCD may look similar but their ﬂat screen and thin proﬁle is where

the similarities end. The main difference between the two types of screens is

the technology that powers their images. To produce an image Plasma uses

tiny gas cells that are powered by precise electrical charges to produce the

picture. LCD screens use a backlight which passes through tiny liquid crystal

dots which are turned either opaque or clear to create the image.

Picture quality

Plasma and LCD both produce excellent picture quality and all Hitachi models

are High Deﬁnition capable. When choosing between Plasma and LCD a good

starting point is to consider what type of viewing you will want to do most.

As Plasma emits light only when the gas cell is activated it can produce deep

contrast with bright whites and pitch blacks. This contrast level is ideal for

watching movies in a home cinema environment where the room lighting

is low. Plasma cells are also very fast to switch on and off. This speed makes

Plasma an excellent choice for viewing fast moving content such as sports

because the image motion is very smooth and natural.

LCD panels are available in smaller sizes than Plasma so it’s easy to ﬁnd a screen

size that suits your room or application. LCD generally looks at its best in brighter

rooms and when viewing bright content such as nature programs, news and

documentaries. LCD is also an excellent choice for playing computer games,

connecting to a PC or viewing still photos.

Power consumption

Plasma displays only emit light where necessary, resulting in Plasmas being more

economical for television viewing. In contrast, while many of the LCDs quote

lower peak power ratings than similar sized Plasma displays, they constantly

keep a bright backlight on regardless of the image being displayed.

In reality the difference in the power consumption between these two types

of displays is nominal.

Try it for yourself

We suggest viewing the range of Hitachi LCD and Plasma televisions for yourself

to see which picture quality you prefer.

High Definition Plasma or LCD?

True High Deﬁnition 1080 line resolution

The ability of Hitachi Plasma Screens to produce crisp, vibrant images is due to the use of

Alternative Lighting of Surfaces (ALIS) technology. Precise, vertical 1024 x 1080 pixels and a high luminance

effect are achieved by emitting light from even numbered and odd numbered lines alternately every

1/50 of a second. This results in a ﬁne pitch display of over one million pixels and the ability to match

High Deﬁnition input signals.

Fast response for motion pictures

Using the same ﬂuorescent phosphors as conventional Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) televisions to emit light,

Hitachi Plasma TVs are ideally suited for displaying moving images. The fast response for motion pictures

results in smooth, natural moving images.

Advanced ALIS panel – up to 1,400cd/m2

The ALIS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology on Hitachi’s Plasma models will dazzle you with its

ability to match High Deﬁnition input signals. With a ﬁne pitch display of over one million pixels, every

detail is reproduced to perfection. Precise, vertical 1024 x 1080 pixels and a high luminance effect are made

possible by emitting light from even numbered and odd numbered lines alternately every 1/50 of a second.

1080i Input Interpolation Normal Panel

Normal Panel (Normal image)

1080 lines of High Definition input signals are displayed with little interpolation processing.

1080i Input ALIS Panel

1080 lines 1080 lines

9000 Series Plasma with ALIS 1080 Line Panel (High Definition image)

1/50 seconds 1/50 seconds 1/50 seconds 1/50 seconds

WITH IPS WITHOUT IPS

High Definition screen technology

In Plane Switching

In the past, a major drawback to owning an LCD screen was the poor quality of vision when viewed off

centre. Unless you were sitting straight on, you would be plagued with lacklustre colours, poor contrast

and washed out images. To combat this problem, Hitachi developed In Plane Switching (IPS) technology.

This technique employs pairs of electrodes at the sides of each cell which keep the liquid crystals parallel

to the front of the panel. By doing so, it increases the visibility up to 178 degrees in both horizontal and

vertical directions. It also increases the clarity, contrast and deﬁnition which allows for better images,

even in poorer lighting conditions. So no matter where you are sitting (or standing), you’ll always see

brilliant, true-to-life pictures.

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One touch switching remote

All Hitachi TVs feature one touch input switching from the remote control. At the press of a single

button the internal tuner and each of the many inputs can be accessed without any confusing

menus or scrolling. This feature is very useful when using multi function learning remotes or home

automation systems.

DVD Player compatible remote control

Selected models also feature a remote control which can operate a range of DVD players from

Hitachi, Pioneer, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony, Onkyo and more. Using this feature means you only

need one remote to watch a DVD.

Motorised Swivel

A true turning point for Plasma and LCD screens. On selected models it is now possible for you

to change the direction of the panel 30 degrees in either direction of centre with the touch of a

button. Perfect for board meeting situations, or for private viewings of your favourite movie,

you can swivel the screen from the comfort of your chair.

Instant switching between connected

devices without scrolling through inputs. Motorised Swivel

*Features may vary by model.

Hitachi television features

USB photo input terminal

& SD card slot

This unique feature enables you to perform a slide show of all your favourite

digital pictures directly onto your TV screen. Simply plug your SD card, digital

camera or card reader into the side terminal and

photos can be displayed as a slide show or even

rotated to 90, 180 or 270 degrees.*

HDMI

The latest High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface

is included on all models to provide an interface

between any audio/video source, supporting digital

video and multi-channel digital audio on a single

cable. Selected models offer twin HDMI inputs for

your convenience.

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An elegant solution for the

High Definition era.

High Deﬁnition Digital TV (HDTV) offers breathtaking picture quality. Compared to both the analogue

and Standard Deﬁnition digital formats, HDTV delivers outstanding detail, crisp edges, natural colours

and stark contrasts culminating in an enthralling lifelike picture.

High Deﬁnition digital broadcasting is now available to the majority of Australians and the amount

of content being broadcast daily is increasing all the time. High Deﬁnition television goes hand in

hand with today’s High Deﬁnition large screen TVs. When viewed on a large screen, HDTV becomes a

cinema experience revealing every nuance and detail of the original image.

To make HDTV viewing both elegant and simple Hitachi now offers a range of Plasma and LCD

televisions with the HDTV tuner integrated into the TV itself. There is no need to purchase an external

set top box decoder.

50PD960DTA

• 127cm HD integrated Plasma TV

• 1280 x 1080 pixels

• HD integrated tuner

• 1080p input capable (HDMI)

• One touch switching remote

Well suited to large rooms and Home Cinemas, the 50PD960DTA is the

heart of any serious home theatre system. Its high resolution ALIS panel

delivers every detail of High Deﬁnition television broadcasts direct from

the inbuilt HD tuner with the outstanding speed and contrast that are the

hallmarks of Plasma technology.

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