Re: Hitachi 42HDT79 Plasma TV "Dancing" Pixels Issue

Yup, it definitely looks like that.

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It's definitely not usable for video games, but it makes make a good sports TV for the basement. It honestly wasn't that bad for soccer from 6 feet away.Re: Hitachi 42HDT79 Plasma TV "Danci...r video games,

Re: Hitachi 42HDT79 Plasma TV "Dancing" Pixels Issue

Thanks for the response. I don't think it's intentional because it's even on the system menu. I recorded two videos of it:

System menu:
[url]https://www.dropbox.com/sc/tgr5gfpo21dlk8a/AAB5hXtd4I8wKPEQvb5PDkK7a[/url]

Original Xbox via component cables:
[url]https://www.dropbox.com/sc/be1xmfboajbm1vt/AAB1R8Cg-fhKllIjh8pbvnBYa[/url]

When it's not on a straight line (like the Xbox), it goes everywhere and depending on the color composition of the scene, it makes it very...

I picked up a Hitachi 42HDT79 sitting by the curb today and plugged in it. So far everything works great, except for a "dancing" pixel issue along the edge of certain color combinations.

Now first, before I get into describing the issue I'm going to note that I haven't taken it apart yet. I plan on replacing the 3300uf @ 100volts cap, assuming this problem is fixable. It smells badly of cigs.

Now, back to the issue. With certain color combinations, instead of a straight line, certain pixels from one color "dance" into the other. It's worst with black...

Re: Trying to update firmware on Hitachi 42HDT79

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Hey guys, always wanted to try to fix a TV, but never had a broken one until today. Here's to learning!

Re: Trying to update firmware on Hitachi 42HDT79

Found this thread via Google - just found the same model by the side of the curb.

Booted it up and it seems to work well overall, but the picture is kind of fuzzy. I'm first trying a firmware update (it's on the original), but I move my selection to upgrade firmware and press the lowest button on the side of the unit (what I've been using to select menu items) and nothing happens. I have a 2GB non-SDHC FAT formatted memory card in it with the two files on it above. I noticed the directions on the website say to use the...