Hitachi 51F59A upgrade download - Hitachi 51F59 51" HDTV Projection Television

SOURCE: Upgrade for Hitachi 51F59A

The slot in the back of your TV is for upgrading the software version . It is like flashing the bios on a computer. If you are
having HDMI issues such as loss of audio, audio out of sync, color problems, intermittant shut off, snowy pix Etc. you may have to upgrade. Hitachi is aware of certain issues and they have downloads available to solve conflicts as they are identified.

Sonny Berry

• 8617 Answers
• Posted on Jun 08, 2008

SOURCE: Hitachi 51F59a audio problem

most likely its a solder issue on the audio output IC. if it has external out put connections check those for solder cracks as well as that can cause audio to drop out also

SOURCE: UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Here is an email I got back from Costomer service

Hitachi has provided access to many of the software upgrades for our sets on the Hitachi TV website. Please follow the link below to see if your television is on the list for an available upgrade:
http://www.hitachiserviceusa.com:8080/Index.aspx
Instructions are available for how to download an available upgrade on the same link provided above. If your set is not on the website listing, please contact Hitachi directly by calling technical assistance at 1-800-448-2244. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8AM-7PM, Central Time. Please reference your e-mail address when you call in as a customer service file has been created based upon your e-mail contact.