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Hitachi L32S02A Tv User Guide Manual Operating Instructions Pdf

1. 640 X 480 VGA 800 X 600 SVGA 1024 X 768 XGA 1280 X 1024 SXGA 1600 X 1200 UXGA It has been performed processes such as compression thinning and enlargement for the above signal display It may affect flicker to become noticeable on Zoom 1 3 depending on the display contents To reduce this flicker turn Vertical Filter On from Setup Menu 26 HITACHI G 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued With this feature you can watch different channels simultaneously on one screen in several ways As for the available signals please refer to Recommended Signal List on 60 This function is NOT available in HDMI input To activate Multi Picture mode in either TV AV and RGB mode press on the remote control 2 picture mode You can watch two different pictures side by side This mode is available in both TV mode and AV mode AV1 5 Input Control on the side with Speaker Icon Audio is output from the selected picture with the speaker icon You can switch the Input modes TV and AV1 5 or change channels only on the side with Speaker icon 1 To shift the speaker icon press lt P button The speaker icon 9 will be shifted from A to B back and forth ENGLISH 2 To change the channel on the selected picture press G 5 3 To select the Input mode on the selected picture press Input Selec
2. 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 Manual Tuning It allows you to skip unregistered channels automatically when you use channel up down buttons to select channels Regarding the unavailable channels this function will be set to On automatically to skip The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced especially at the area of weak electric field Fine Tuning The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced in case that the receiving airwaves are too strong The selection on this item is applied to all the channels gt Increase the frequency data for the main tuner lt Decrease the frequency data for the main tuner Teletext Language 23 You can change the order of channels as follows Move the cursor to the Channel row you want to change order and then press 99 button The color of the letters on the designated line will be turned into green bracket and with Move the designated row by using A V buttons Press button to fix the position This function is not available grayed out when the Auto Tuning Mode is set to Direct Select Teletext Language from 4 different categories West Europe East Europe Cyrillic and Arabic according to the area Example West Europe Asian countries where the Teletext is broadcasting in English such as Singapore Australia and Malaysia Poland Sweden
3. ECB 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA HITACHI Color Plasma Display Model Name 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA A This is the image of the model 42PD8800TA Desktop stand shown above is optional S2 8 BBE HOM DIGITAL EX Fr t T Cc FOAS OL READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For future reference record the serial number of your monitor SERIAL NO This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor HITACHI Bina TV Manual com Manuals p HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 2005 11 02 zl l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA ENGLISH USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product To ensure proper operation please read and follow ALL the instructions especially the MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please keep this user manual for future reference HITACHI Dosoniei From Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 T l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 MENU OPERATION nne nn nnn nnn nnn 21 INTRODUCTION 14 nena nan annua unn nun un 2 How to use the On Screen Display About This Manual ssseeen 2 OSD systemic daddies 21 Trademark Credits sss 2 Language Menu ssssssseeeeee 21
4. e With button on the remote control you can switch the size of movie display between normal and double in full size mode n case of displaying movie pictures 1 If your DSC supports SD card MMC insert the card to the monitor directly rather than USB 2 If your DSC is PictBridge compatible and has a function to switch between PTP and Mass Storage connection change your setting to Mass Storage and then connect to Photo Input terminal so that it can be available on both Still and Movie pictures PTP connection can display still pictures but not movie pictures 3 If your DSC does not support SD card MMC or Mass Storage connection use USB card reader to connect with Photo Input terminal Please note that we do not guarantee all DSC can make either or both Mass Storage and USB card reader connection Comparing to movie pictures through SD card MMC the movie pictures using USB might have lower performance such as dropping frames 48 HITACHI Doslondei rend Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 10 EE 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued You can select the background pattern on Background from Function Menu Function Menu Selection Description Select preferred background pattern Background 1 Striped texture of gray 2 Green checked pattern Press button whenever you want to return from full size image to index e The file information is displayed by pressing button u
5. 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA TV DVD SAT LES AV2 AV3 L E AVS HDMI1 HDMI 2 SLIDE SHOW ROTATE e oA SWIVEL PHOTO E UL QJ E HITACHI CLE 970 COMPONENT NAMES Continued eo Geo eG eee eese Sub Power Function Select TV DVD SAT Press this button to select function mode indicating LED lamp Normally select TV Input Select DVD Control Photo Input Control Press this button to change input mode In addition you can use these buttons while operating the selected brand of DVD player or Photo Input function Menu Cursor OK Sound Mode Sound mode can be changed each time pressed in the following sequence Movie Music Speech Favorite CHI II This is exclusively for TV audio A2 NICAM mode Volume Up Down Program Select Press these buttons to select a TV program directly Freeze Multi Mode Hold Press this button to change the picture to freeze mode Press it again to return to normal picture In addition during multi picture mode each time press this button the picture is changed to 2 4 and 12 multi mode Color Red Green Yellow Blue Index Time Cancel J Pressing this button can indicate the time by On Screen display when receiving a TV program on the screen TV Text TV c Text This switches between the TV mode and the Teletext mode Zoom Text TV Text Press this button to change picture size Recall Pressing this button shows the in
6. Mute button 1 To mute the sound press X button on the remote control PE The sound of the unit is temporarily turned Off m The color of the Volume Indicator will turn into magenta S while muting the volume Volume Up button C5 2 To turn the sound back press X button again or Volume Up button on ae either remote control or the control panel E The color of the Volume Indicator will turn back to green eu amp Volume Down button NOTE gt e You can decrease the volume by pressing button while muted the volume Volume 15 EN 1j The Volume Indicator 19 HITACHI Dos llondedikrom BN Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 xl ECB 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA BASIC OPERATION continued By pressing Input Select button you can switch the input To watch actual broadcast press Input Select button on the control panel the numeric buttons or Channel Up Down button on the remote control To display the image outputting from the external equipments connected to each terminal AV 1 5 HDMI 1 2 and RGB select corresponding mode 1 Press Input Select buttons on the remote control 2 The Input modes can be also switched by using Input Select button on the control panel ER Each time this button is pressed the screen displays corresponding mode by following order poe AV3 RGB HDMI 2 HDMI 1 AV5 3 To directly go back to TV mode pressing channel U
7. Pressing 4 button enhances red and weakens green while pressing gt button weakens red and enhances green The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin color Picture Enhancement Color Temperature Off Low Middle Normal You can select from 4 settings default depending on the lighting condition with 4 buttons Black White You can select the preferred sharpness on detailed parts Doslondei rend Manual com Manuals HITACHI 4 2005 11 08 ml ENGLISH 32 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued Color Temp Adjust D Information Amplitude Cut off On When you want to set specific adjustments in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes You can adjust on the amplitude and cut off The settings reflect on the Color Temperature Amplitude subdue the following colors on the brighter parts subdue the following colors on the darker parts Off Remains as default setting Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing 99 button There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to reset every time Furthermore the following items can be stored more specifically In addition the items indicated by can be stored the setting for each of color temperature modes 33 Dosloniei een Manual com
8. button to set your selection The selected menu page will be displayed on the screen 4 Use A or V buttons to choose the item on the MENU page Press button to set your selection 5 Use 4 orb buttons to adjust the item values or choose options Press button to set your selection MENU 6 To exit from the menu press amp button The OSD menu screen will be closed automatically when no operation has been made for about one minute Ga Picture ut Audio 5 Timer Function 3 Setup amp 5 Language Select OK Set Main Menu Menu button Menu button C2 Select the language from the list so that you can display the OSD menu in the selected language How to set Language 1 Enter the Language menu from the Main Menu 2 Select the appropriate language with A or W button from the list The selected item will be highlighted in Green 3 Press button to set your selection The black dot is marked inside of the circle when the selection is fixed MENU 4 Press button to exit from the entire OSD menu 21 HITACHI Doone From Manual com Manuals p amp Language 9 English o fA o Riah o Pycckun O une o BAR Select amp e Return Exit 2005 11 09 ml 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued With this menu you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel setti
9. Ensure the card is inserted in the correct direction as indicated near the slot 3 Connect the USB cable to the input terminal as shown Right side or insert the SD card MMC into the slot Left side 4 Turn ON the TV after the USB cable is connected or the SD card MMC is inserted 5 Press button on the remote control to activate Photo Input mode Then turn ON the DSC Refer to the user manual of your DSC for the timing HITACHI CLE 970 6 Each time button is pressed you can switch the mode as follows Es Photo gt Movie gt Normal Screen Left Side Right Side SD Card MMC USB cable USB Card Reader Rear Panel Left side and Right side NOTE gt Do not insert SD Card MMC and USB cable at the same time Do not insert anything other than SD Card MMC into the slot It could cause malfuction or damage to the slot Do not allow children to play around the slot 45 HITACHI Dosloniei rem Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 10 m 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode Thumbnail Size Image Index to Full Size Image Boome gt J mmm s Ge Ge Ge Photo Index 1 Page Photo Index 2 Page Photo Index 2 Page O Move to next page Select the file Full size C Full size File
10. Please refer to the user manual of the stand The Desktop Stand Option has been used for the illustration in this manual When installing the main unit be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance and maintain the safety We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount units or improper installation As for the installation instruction please read each user manual of the mount units for Desktop Setup Wall Mounting and Ceiling Mounting Please leave the adequate space around this unit in order to avoid increasing the internal temperature and keep safety while using swivel function Make sure not to block any ventilation holes Do not install the unit in the small space such as inside the rack closet or the box Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side of monitor and 30cm from the top of unit to wall Without Swivel function Leave at least 10cm of clearance behind rear unit With Swivel function Leave the adequate space to obtain the maximum performance of Swivel Function 42PD8800TA 31cm 55PD8800TA 42cm Refer to 36 for Swivel Function In case of using Wall or Ceiling Mounting unit by contacting your local dealer ask the specified installation specialist to set up Never attempt to install it by yourself It could cause injuries or damages 10cm or more lt gt 30cm or more 10cm
11. The settings reflect in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes Color Decoding D Information The items indicated by can be stored the setting for each of inputs and picture modes Dynamic Natural Cinema You can enjoy different setting depending on the selected input such as VCR in AV1 In addition the items indicated by can be stored the setting for each of color temperature modes 31 HITACHI Doslondei Een Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 08 sd 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued In this menu you can make specific adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment Contrast Brightness Gi Picture Contrast 1431 I Brightness 31 Color 0 I Tint 31 Picture Enhancement Off Color Temperature Normal Color Temp Adjust Reset Reset Select Set Return by using lt gt The maximum value can be extended to 40 by pressing and holding 9 button at 31 which changes the color between those numbers from green to magenta This is the special feature prepared for the dark scene At normal condition it is recommended to set the value less than 31 31 31 32 40 With this function black is adjusted to change the overall 31 31 brightness by using lt gt It can adjust color density based on your preference by using lt P gt
12. or more Y Cord chain Clamp 10cm or more Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning Securing on desktop Use two wood screws to secure the set firmly in position by fastening them to the screw holes at the rear of the stand as shown in the diagram The wood screws are supplied with the optional stand g Wood screw Two places Securing to a wall or pillar Using a commercially available cord chain and clamp secure the set to a wall or pillar 42PD8800TA cord or chain e hook Screw J 55PD8800TA gt cord or chain clamp A i cord or chain Wall or Pillar Securing to ceiling Using a commercially available cord chain and clamp secure the set to a ceiling NOTE gt For more information regarding the mounting of the unit please contact your dealer Loosen a cord or chain enough while operating power swivel to avoid physical injury HITACHI 4 12 2005 11 09 sd ENGLISH Dos llondedikrom BN Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 aa 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA CONNECTION Rear E Power Cord Socket 3 3 i me Aerial
13. 23 is displayed File 24 is displayed When you enter the Photo Index mode the ol icon appears as the indication You can also select the preferred file in both Thumbnail size and Full size image by inputting the file directly with numeric buttons of remote control Rotation Function OULU OOL OMU OOL EIE AE JE Photo Index 2 Page Rotating a thumbnail image to 90 ae A gt Lh gt 28 05 03 23 1600x1200 Full size Rotating a full size File 23 is displayed image to 90 ROTATE Each time button is pressed the picture is rotated in the sequence of the following pt 90 180 270 0 46 HITACHI Dosloniei rem iMannal com Manuals p 2005 11 10 eal ENGLISH 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode continued Slide Show Function SLIDE SHOW lt gt Photo Index 2 4 Page Select the file Slide Show begins Start Slide Show is paused You can select where to start Slide Show See Slide Mode in the table 1 You can also start the slide show when displaying the selected full SLIDI size image press SLIDE SHOW button by pressing button If the pause is left for more than a minute the slide show restarts automatically If you stop the slide show halfway the photo index page selects the file
14. Do not switch the power On Off repeatedly in a short period of time It could cause malfunction To avoid sudden surges of electricity when the power comes back on turn Off the main power of the unit before you leave if there is a blackout during use of the unit 18 HITACHI l 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA BASIC OPERATION continued When you turn ON the TV for the first time your TV automatically leads to the settings a Language 9 English of Language and Auto Tuning o frc o SREP IC o Pycckun 1 The first screen appeared will ask you to choose the language of your TV s display o eem o BAG 2 Select the language you preferred from the list and press 99 button Select J e Return amp Exit 3 Once selecting the language Auto Tuning screen appears to start scanning channels Setup MENU Auto Tuning If you want to change the setting after completing this first time setup press Scanning Channel Number 33 button and set up individually Refer to 21 22 CE Lok Cancel 1 To increase the sound volume press a button on the remote control or Volume Up button on the control panel The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift right 2 To decrease the sound volume press a button on the remote control or Volume Down button on the control panel The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift left
15. Manuals HITACHI 4 2005 11 08 ERI l 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued With this menu you can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like You can move on to the next menu screen by pressing W button at the bottom Selected Items L ER o Z Lu u Audio Audio Audio Mode Movie Head Phone Volume 20 W a i Head Phone Select A B Balance D o LLR Select lt gt Adjust d e Return SRS Normal TruBass Low BBE Low Perfect Volume Off Internal Speaker On Reset Reset Select lt gt Set de Return Audio Mode Treble Movie You can select the most suitable sound condition from 4 alternatives according to the contents If you want to adjust each item value based on your preference select Favorite Favorite Adjust the Treble of the sound Bass Adjust the Bass of the sound Balance TruBass Adjust the balance of the sound comes out from right and left side of the speakers This system gives you the dynamic 3D sound Select it depending on your preference Low TruBass gives you the enchanced bass sound Select it depending on your preference Perfect Volume Internal Speaker Lo for better speech intelligibility and musical realism High Select it depending on your preference EE It will automatically adjust the volume to its average level Pn
16. NCAUTION It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury and or property damage including fire Never mix used and new batteries in the device Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time To avoid possible failure read the following instructions and handle the remote control properly Do not drop or have an impact on the remote control Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control Do not place the remote control on the wet object Do not place the remote control under the direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people are required to transport it safely 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA Whenever the unit is moved Handgrips When carrying this product it should be lifted forwards hold it by the top and bottom using the two handgrips at on both ends the back and the unit should then be held at the base on both sides for stability 11 HITACHI Dosoniei epa Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 sd Dov llondedikrom BA Manual com Manuals 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA PREPARATION continued Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 to 6 carefully besides this page When installing the unit use the optional Desktop Stand SD8G4237 for 42PD8800TA SD8G5500 for 55PD8800TA
17. be connected to the equipment with an S Video output and Composite output Example VCR DVD player Set Top Box Q If your external device has a S video terminal S VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture AV4 can be connected to the equipment with composite output Example VCR DVD player Set Top Box 14 HITACHI Dosloniei renda Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 ud Dosoniei eda Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 ud 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA CONNECTION continued Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor When this output terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal the same image from composite AV1 5 or S Video AV3 5 or RF signal can be displayed to the external monitor Example VCR DVD player Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker OUT IN sua E WOOFER a ui FE PC terminals D sub 15 pin audio is connected to PC which allows Analog RGB signal IN OUT c T I L5 Example Mini Stereo plug p auf EP LI ri
18. by can be stored the setting for each of Audio Mode This allows the unit to turn Off Standby mode or On at set time automatically which you may find useful 5 Timer 30Min On Timer Poi Select Adjust amp e Return 30Min Off Timer 60Min 90Min 120Min This function automatically sets the power to Standby mode when the selected time period has elapsed This function automatically sets the power from standby mode to On when the specified time period has elapsed Input the desired time within the range of 00 00 to 11 59 by using A V button on the remote control On Timer 35 HITACHI Dosloniei een Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 08 sud l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION I SWIVEL With the optional Desktop stand you can adjust the angle of the panel side to side by pressing A button on the D remote control Z W SWIVEL 1 Press button on the remote control The Swivel Display as shown in the figure on the right will appear on the screen 2 Adjust the angle of the panel with lt gt keys while Swivel Display is on the Screen The monitor will be able to move 30 degrees to each side SWIVEL NCAUTION men When you use the Power Swivel function make sure that the Power Cord cord or chain connected to the wall is loose enough to operate the Swivel function securely Do not put hands or faces near the unit while operating th
19. displayed in front of the Input mode indication Main screen upper Sub screen lower 2 To change the channel of the Sub screen Make sure that X9 mark is located on the Sub screen e Press to select channels RGB lt 4 AV1 3 To change the Input mode of the Sub screen Make sure that the speaker icon is located next to the Input mode indication of the Sub screen lower Press Input Select buttons on the remote control AV1 5 are available Sm 4 To change the location of the Sub screen Press A V buttons The Sub screen will move up and down 5 To exit from the Multi Picture mode press button In case that the Input signal for the Sub screen is either 1080i 50 or 1080i 60 Component signal select Movie in Frequency mode See Setup Menu on 26 for details e When operating Multi Picture mode the Power Save mode is not available even though the Horizontal Vertical Sync Signal or any kind of Video signal has not input for certain period of time To prevent the image retention of the screen do not leave the unit with operating Multi Picture mode for long hours HITACHI C3 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued This is the useful function utilizing the characteristics of freezing picture effectively By pressing button you can change to freeze mode easily anytime you like Press it again to return to normal picture There are
20. each time you change the channel This needs to be switched to Off when you want to take audio from external epuipment It normally sets to On when you operate this unit with the equipped speaker Off Off Low Off BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence Low Off On Off Dosoniei rend Manual com Manuals Reset all the set values on this Menu Page to the original factory settings 34 HITACHI P 2005 11 08 m l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued It allows you to adjust the volume of the headphone The Headphone Volume sound from the speaker will automatically set to MUTE when the headphone is connected to the terminal Select the either side of the display that you want to hear the sound with headphone during 2 picture mode See Multi Picture Mode on 41 AJB You can select either side A left side or side Headphone Select B right side which the sound comes into the headphone The speaker icon will be displayed on the side you select You will hear the sound only from the side B right side of the display The headphone is NOT available when the image from the RGB or Photo Input is on the screen D Information There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to reset every time Furthermore the following items can be stored more specifically The items indicated
21. mode Horizontal Resolution 640 X 400 640 X 480 864 X 480 Vertical frequency Hz frequency kHz 31 47 31 47 31 47 74 25 Dot clock frequency MHz EIA 861B 25 18 25 18 WVGA type On N eo zx ems os ass E le NIN N 640 X 480 37 86 640 X 480 37 50 640 X 480 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 1024 X 768 43 27 35 16 37 88 48 08 46 88 53 67 48 36 1024 X 768 56 48 1024 X 768 60 02 1024 X 768 1152 X 864 1280 X 1024 1280 X 1024 1280 X 1024 1600 X 1200 1600 X 1200 68 68 67 50 63 98 79 98 91 15 75 00 93 75 1600 X 1200 106 25 Macintosh N o N oco WIN N NININ ojo N oO amp oo 640 X 480 35 00 832 X 624 1024 X 768 1152 X 870 1280 X 768 1280 X 768 1280 X 768 1366 X 768 49 72 60 24 68 68 47 986 56 137 47 776 47 712 The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct displays adjustment of Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase The monitor may fail to display an animation image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it The monitor differentiates the signal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync signal polarities Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the
22. not continue using the product under these abnormal conditions Turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and contact your dealer immediately For your safety never try to repair the product by yourself Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects such as metals or flammable items inside the unit n case it happens turn off the main power unplug the Power Cord and contact your dealer immediately Use special caution when younger children are around the unit Do not remove cover or modify the product High voltage components are installed inside of the unit Removing covers can expose you to high voltage electrical shock and other dangerous conditions Do not Contact your local dealer to perform servicing such as inspection adjustment or repair work disassemble HITACHI l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued NWARNING ENGLISH There is a risk of fire electric shock or serious injury Do not place any objects on top of the unit Objects such as Liquid containers vase fish tank flowerpot cosmetics or liquid medicine If water or any liquid spill onto the unit it may cause short circuit and result in fire or electrical shock n case that it happens turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not place anything heavy on top of the unit Do not climb on or hang from the unit Do not let your pets get
23. on top of the unit Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Never use this unit in the bathroom or shower room Beware when you use this product outside especially in rainy or snowy weather and at the beach or waterfront When the product gets wet it could cause fire or electrical shock Unplug this unit during lightning storm AN To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not touch the product when starts lightning Disconnect the plug from the power outlet Do not do anything that may damage the Power Cord Do not damage modify twist forcibly bend heat or pull excessively the Power Cord Do not place heavy objects including the unit itself on top of the Power Cord e If the Power Cord is damaged contact your dealer for repairs or exchange m Use only with designated power supply voltage To prevent the risk of fire and electrical shock operate this product only with the power supply voltage indicated on the unit Beware not to drop or have any impact on the unit Take extra care while moving the unit The plasma display panel is made of glass In case that it breaks you may injur with the broken pieces n case that you drop the unit or the cabinet is damaged turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and contact your local dealer immediately Continuing use of the product with above conditions would cause fire or electrical shock Clean dust or metals on or around the b
24. or electric shock For the plasma display a three core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection Always be sure to connect the Power Cord to a three pronged grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded If you use a power source converter plug use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line Ensure that both ends of power cord are easily accessible If you have to change the power cord please use the certified power cord that meets your region s safety standard Information e How to secure the cables After connecting all of the cables to the terminals secure them with the band When you secure the cables please be careful not to tighten too much INPUT RGB AUDIO 9 How to fasten the band To tighten Pull the band in the direction of the arrow INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT o rou AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 wow srs and c ysymbot are trademarks or SRS L m Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP5510752 and 5 eer BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE nd Inc Loosen the band by pushing the knob in the direction of the arrow HDMI With long band 17 HITACHI Dolton From Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 usd Dolton From yfanual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 al 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA BASIC OPERATION Now turn On the main power o
25. same signal Displaying images with more than 512 lines 42PD8800TA 768 lines 55PD8800TA of vertical resolution at Full diplay compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 59 Dosloniei emi Manual com Manuals HITACHI 4 2005 11 14 sd 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION continued With Multi Picture Function 2 Picture Input terminal AV1 AVS AVI AV2 RAE TEXT PAL NTSC3 58 576i 480i 720p 50 1080i 50 Main SECAM NTSC4 43 576p 480p 720p 60 a PAL ai NTSC3 58 4 43 576i 576p 480i 480p 720p 50 60 1080i 50 60 Fe eee bea mE o Available 4 Picture 2 Picture 1080i Input terminal AV1 AVS AV AV2 E TEXT PAL NTSC3 58 576i 480i 720p 50 1080i 50 Main SECAM NTSC4 43 576p 480p 720p 60 1080i 60 PAL SECUN NTSC3 58 4 43 576i 576p 480i 480p 10801 50 60 720p 50 60 OO To po T ee O O EEEE el e o qu op J T J Leol o o j j o Available With Picture Freezing Function T s Seq um Ne e PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 4 43 576i 480i 576p p 480p 720p 50 60 o Available Doslondei em Manual com Manuals HITACHI 4 ENGLISH 60 2005 11 14
26. the ingredients it may cause discoloration and damage on the coating Do not wipe with a hard cloth or rub hard It may hurt the coating n case of the greasy dirt such as fingerprint wipe with a lint free cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution and then wipe with a soft and dry cloth Do not use a spray cleaner It could remove the coating or cause malfunction by entering inside of the unit How to clean the cabinet of the unit The following may cause crack deformation and paint peeling Do not wipe the cabinet with benzene thinner and other chemical products Do not spray volatile solutions such as insecticide over the cabinet Do not leave the cabinet in prolonged contact with plastic or rubber materials Do not use a chemical cloth cleaner or wax Depending on the ingredients it may cause crack and deformation Use a lint free cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the unit In case of the heavy dirt wipe with a soft cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution and then wipe with a soft and dry cloth Never use the following detergents It could cause crack discoloration and scratch Acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap OA cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc HITACHI Downloadeddisosm ih Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 xxl 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY The plasma display has on
27. two types of freeze mode as usage These are possible to select at the Freeze Mode from Function Menu 27 Split It displays 2 pictures from the same source One is active left while the other is still picture right This is very useful in order to avoid missing or take note necessary information such as ingredients in cooking Strobe It displays 12 pictures from the same source 11 of them are still while the last picture is active This can be used to check such movement as swinging of golf club and baseball bat FREEZE button Split Strobe ENGLISH This function is also available in AV input mode besides TV mode Refer to the table as shown in Recommended Signal List on 60 HITACHI Dosloniei rm Manual com Manuals o 44 2005 11 10 od l 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued With this Photo Input function you can enjoy watching Photos from such devices as Digital Still Camera and SD card on monitor along with useful features such as Slide Show with Background Music and Movie picture Operating the Photo Input 1 Before operating this function make sure to turn the power OFF Standby 2 Prepare the DSC Digital Still Camera USB card reader SD card or MMC as follows Digital Still Camera Set up with reference to the content about connecting to PC in the user manual of DSC USB Card Reader Insert only one memory card SD Card MMC
28. 05 11 10 eal 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued Z CAUTION The picture may not be displayed on this monitor in case of copying viewing or editing by computers etc Do not connect any apparatus other than DSC USB card reader and SD card MMC to the Photo Input connector It causes the malfunction Do not connect a DSC and USB card reader with USB HUB Pictures may not be displayed correctly or it causes the malfunction Insert only one memory even though the USB card reader has multiple slots for memory card Pictures in multiple memories cannot be seen at the same time Certain types of DSC card readers or SD card MMC may not work with this Photo Input function DSC with low battery power may not properly display photos in this function Response time might vary depending on each image contents when switching pages loading files and playing each movie Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes The OSD message No Connection is displayed in case of the incomplete connection with USB cable or SD card MMC and connection to a digital still camera or USB card reader without the memory card The menu items other than Picture Function and Audio are not available with grayed out display The functions of the multi picture CH selection freeze mode aspect mode display and so on are no
29. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING mem CONNECTION 13 When Following Messages Appear Terminal Positions esssssssesss 13 on the Screen ann 54 PATH NU PRUSSIAE 1 2 Symptom and Check List ussssse 54 RR MM CU SCR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 57 Power On Off ssssssssssssseseeeeeeenn 18 First Time Setup cscccccsseeccsssesssseesessssesssseeessseeeen 19 ei au cue ds Volume UP DOWN 19 a a b USQUE MU X 19 Input Switching to TV AV1 5 HDMI nd RGB ri ete ciet 20 Input Signal Screen Display 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this instruction thoroughly Retain this instruction for future reference Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger Follow all instructions Improper handling could cause personal injury and or serious damage to the unit that may shorten its service time Do not block any ventilation openings Install the product in accordance with the manufacture s instructions e Before calling for the technical support or service technician read TROUBLESHOOTING 54 56 to determine the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product If serious problems happen such as smoke or an abnormal odor from the unit turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and then contact your local dealer immediately HITACHI Dosoniei
30. A component video input terminal RCA L R audio input terminal RCA AV3 5 composite video input terminal RCA S video input terminal L R audio input terminal RCA AV4 composite video input terminal RCA L R audio input terminal RCA HDMI 1 2 HDMI input terminal Audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack Photo Input Photo Input terminal SD card slot Composite video PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL60 Component video 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 50 720p 60 1080i 50 1080i 60 Output Signal OUTPUT MONITOR composite video monitor output terminal RCA OUTPUT MONITOR L R audio monitor output terminal RCA OUTPUT HEADPHONE L R audio monitor output terminal Mini pin OUTPUT SUB WOOFER Woofer output terminal Input terminal Receiving range ANT 75Q Unbalanced 44 870MHz RF Video System PAL B G H 1 D K SECAM B G D K K1 NTSC M RGB input Input terminals Analog RGB input terminal D sub 15 pin Audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack Input signals 0 7 V 1 0 Vp p analog RGB Recommended Signal Sync signals H V separate TTL level 2KQ H V composite TTL level 2KO Sync on green 0 3 Vp p 750 The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality 57 Dosloniei em Manual com Manuals HITACHI h 2005 11 14 d l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued RGB termin
31. About Software 2 Setup Menu TV mode sssssssss 22 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS een 3 Setup Menu AV mode 24 About the Symbols sssssssess 3 Setup Menu RGB mode eee 25 Cleaning and Maintenance ee 6 F nction Mer uos ceti tastes pint naa 27 ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY eene 7 Picture Menu TV AV mode riaan 29 Image Retention of Plasma Display 7 Picture Menu RGB mode riain 32 Common phenomena of Audio Meri irren e ce 34 Plasma Display Panel sse 7 Timer Menu ssseettett tnn 35 FEATURES PIPPI rir 8 FUNCTION REPLIED 36 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES nennen 8 Power Swivel 36 OPTION eeerneeeri nennen eta tease eta rasant 8 About Teletext iiee s oe ees puedo die 37 COMPONENT NAMES enne entente nnne 9 Size Switching 38 i P A AE E A OE A A ET a Multi Picture MOdeC cccccccccccccccccccccccceccccccccccceee 40 Smole eor Oen avuto ru EA RR EAA Picture Freezing sssssee 44 PREPARATION qmi E XU CENE SERI 5n Photo Input Function eee 45 Remote Control Batteries Installation 11 sci Cauti Audio Switchihg iiic tere need 51 aution When Moving the Main Unit 11 Power Save Mode 52 Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation 12 DVD Plaver STB Selection Se ee 53 Anti Tumble Measures enn
32. From Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 see Dos llondedikrom BN Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 i 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product This Plasma monitor has been designed to meet the International standards However it could cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit from your set please observe the following instructions when installing operating and cleaning the product Keep this manual for future reference and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the front cover page of this manual ENGLISH The information in this manual is subject to change without notice This manual has been created with extra care In case that you have any comments or questions regarding this manual please contact your local dealer or our Customer Service Center Before operating this set please fully understand the prerequisite such as specifications or constraints of the hardware and software We are not responsible and have no liability for any loss damage or injury as a result of misuse Reproduction copying use modification and or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited without any prior written permission All other products and company names used in this m
33. Hungary Russia Arab countries East Europe Cyrillic Arabic When no airwave has been received and no operation has been made for 10minutes in TV mode it turns to standby mode automatically HITACHI Dosoniei From Manual com Manuals h 2005 11 09 seal l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued With this menu you can select or adjust the condition of the input signals from each terminal ENGLISH 22 Setup System 1 Color System Video Input Select lt Set Return Selected Items System 1 Do not change the original setting System System1 Europe Asia System2 North America System 2 Composite and S video input only System 1 Select the color system depending on the input signal Generally select Auto NTSC443 In case that the input signal has too much noise the AV1 AV5 NTSC3 58 signal level is too low or the operation is unstable in Auto Auto select the system according to the color system of the input signal Composite and S video input only System 2 Select the colorimetry depending on the input signal Generally select Auto Video AV1 AV2 HDTV In case that the input signal has too much noise the Input signal level is too low or the operation is unstable in Auto set this to match the input signal SDTV DVD Component Input only 24 HITACHI Dosoniei renda Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 xxl l f 42
34. PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued With this menu you can adjust the display condition of the image which is inputting from the RGB terminals By pressing W button at the bottom of the 1st Setup menu page the 2nd Setup menu page will appear on the screen Setup 3z Setup A Ad Adjust Input Level 0 7V Horizontal Position 0 Frequency Display Off Vertical Position 31 WVGA Type Off Horizontal Clock 20 E WXGA Mode off Clock Phase 10 Vertical Filter On Reset Reset Frequency Mode PC Select lt e Return amp Exit ee Select lt Set de Return Selected Items Setup hint Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase automatically Press button to start auto adjustment e The message Auto Adjusting is displayed Auto Adjust Depending on the type of the signal there is a possibility that the display may not be adjusted in its optimum condition with this function In that case please adjust each item manually Adjust the display position horizontally Horizontal Position When the position exceeds the possible range the display color will turn into Magenta Adjust the display position vertically Vertical Position 31 31 e When the position exceeds the possible range the display color will turn into Magenta Horizontal Clock 31 31 Minimize the vertical stripes on the screen Minimize the blurring of the
35. Socket DOR aj AV1 3 m AV2 ll li i T G AV3 mE c AV4 es Monitor Out and Sub Woofer e Service use only 5 Power Swivel Terminal 5 see 36 PC Connection terminals D sub 15 pin and mini stereo for Audio mE HDMI1 2 and mini stereo for Audio Side AV5 Headphone input Photo Input terminal SD Memory Card slot This unit is ready for various kinds of connections Make a connection in the following steps Be sure to turn off the Main Power first when connecting external equipments 1 Connect Power Cord to the rear panel 2 Connect Aerial Lead 3 Connect your external equipments to the unit if any 4 Connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket 1 Connecting Power Cord to the Rear Panel Connect Power Cord to the monitor E Com Make sure not to connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket until all connections are completed 2 Connecting Aerial Lead Im 4 sre sais There are two ways to connect Aerial Lead p When you do not have any other external equipment Connect the Aerial Lead directly into the Socket at rear panel G When you have one or more external devices to connect s p Ful o 1 Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and Example Connecting Antenna Antenna through STB and VCR 2 Connect the Aerial Lead to an equipment In Socket marked 3 Connect the RF cable from the
36. V input is selected You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV input Set to On in Video Power Save from Function Menu which leads to the power save mode in AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 and the Standby mode in other AV input Please see the table below for details Refer to about Video Power Save ENGLISH When no signal is detected When signal is input during Condition Indicating Lamp On in Video Power Save AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 AV3 AV5 Standby Red Ss Remains as Standby mode Power Save Orange Turns On automatically When the RGB input is selected When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer the Power Save mode Operation mode Off can be set to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit RGB sync signal Vertical Yes No No PC signal Active normal display Blank no display Indicating lamp Lights green Lights orange Returning to operating status Operate the personal computer or press either the INPUT SELECT button of the control panel or the RGB button of the remote control 52 HITACHI Dosoniei em Manual com Manuals o 2005 11 14 ud G 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued You can use this remote control to operate DVD Player and Set Top Box of other makers as well as this set After pressing button press or hold the required butto
37. aint damage to the property Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual Do not insatall new batteries with used ones Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity and indications on the battery compartment Do not despose the used batteries as domestic waste Dispose them in accordance with the local regulations HITACHI Dosloniei epa Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued PRECAUTIONS Do not install the unit in high temperature It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product ENGLISH Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat Keep the unit out of direct sunlight It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction Viewing Advice The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate Too bright dark environment is not good for your eyes Take time to relax your eyes occasionally When you use this product keep away from the unit 3 7 times of the vertical length of the panel This is the best viewing distance in order to protect your eyes against eyestrain Adjust the volume in appropriate level especially during the night When transporting this product When the product needs to be transported due to moving or repair use the carton box and buffer ma
38. al D sub 15 pin connector Input signal ENGLISH When different kinds of input signals are simultaneously input to the monitor via a graphics board or the like the monitor will automatically select the signals in the following priority order H sync or H V composite sync Even in the case of the recommended signals shown V sync V CLK on the following page there may be instances when SCL correct display is not possible In this case use H V separate sync H V composite sync HDMI a pin specimeatians EN TMDS Data2 TMDS Clock Shield 3 TMDSDat Data2 I n _ Data 1 ERR IE C on device p ese TMDS Data0 Ground 9 TMDSDaa 19 HotPlgDeed 0 mosco 1 1 58 HITACHI Dosoniei emi Manual com Manuals o 2005 11 14 d 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued With HDMI input z 2 Signal mode Resolution Vertical frequency Hz Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz Remarks 640 X 480 59 94 31 47 25 18 EIA 861B 720 1440 X 576 50 00 15 63 27 00 EIA 861B 576p 480p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 50 N 720 1440 X 480 720 X 576 720 X 480 1920 X 1080 1920 X 1080 1280 X 720 59 94 15 73 27 00 EIA 861B 74 25 EIA 861B 720p 60 1280 X 720 With RGB input Signal
39. anual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc e VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP5510752 and 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Manufactured under license from BBE Sound Inc WOW SRS and 6 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc SD Logo is a trademark HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected You may not alter decompile disassemble decrypt or otherwise reverse engineer the Software installed in this product which are prohibited by law HITACHI Dosloniei reda Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 see 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety please read the following precautions carefully before using this product Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and or damage to your property or this product The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself Please fully understand the meanings of
40. asts and or the external equipments at the same time NOTE gt The audio comes out ONLY from side A You can change the channels or change Input modes on the side with W red triangle mark 1 To switch the Y location The selected picture with red triangle mark Press lt gt buttons on the remote control The V mark will shift to side A and side B back and forth 5 B1 8 B2 6 2 To change the channel A Make sure that V mark is located on the side you want to make changes ds Side A Press to select channels Side B Select the frame B1 B3 that you want to make changes with A V buttons The selected frame will be highlighted in green Press buttons to select channels 3 To change Input mode Make sure that V mark is located on the side you want to make changes Side A Press Input Select buttons on the remote control Side B Select the frame B1 B3 that you want to make changes with A V buttons The selected frame will be highlighted in green Press Input Select buttons on the remote control 41 HITACHI Dosloniei rem iMannal com Manuals p 2005 11 10 ERI l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued 4 picture mode continued ENGLISH You cannot display the picture with Component signal on Side B screens 4 To EXIT from Multi Picture mode press button Next time you press to activate the Multi Picture mode it will start from 4 picture mo
41. ays images by generating discharges internally This could raise the temperature of the display surface In addition do not impact strongly on the surface of panel because plasma panel is fine processing glass even though the panel strengthens by the front filter made of tempered glass Defective Spots on Panel The plasma display panel is manufactured with high precision technology However there might be some spots that are not emitted brighter than the others or in different colors etc HITACHI Dodoma Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 l 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FEATURES Enjoy not only beautiful and high quality pictures on the display but also various kinds of useful and convenient functions in your daily life Large screen and high definition plasma display Improved Digital signal processor High quality sound with deeper richer and dynamic bass tones Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals Great diversity of connecting terminals to cover wide range of audio visual equipments Enjoy the image from PC with large high definition Plasma screen New Photo Input function with selectable Background Music SD Card Slot installed Easy to use On Screen Display system operating with Remote control Low power consumption with Power Saving feature Motorized Power Swivel feature Desktop stand is optional SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check the supplied accessories bef
42. ccurs on both sides pamm oOo Play a 16 9 image in 4 3 image Vista size faithfully o In some case slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom Vista mem OOO Cinema Play a 21 9 image in 4 3 image Cinema size expanding vertically aes are In some case slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom Cinema Q Q Play a 4 3 image faithfully in the standard vertical size and horizontally squeezed Squeeze E Information Aspect ratio represents horizontal vertical ratio on screen For example vista image is 16 9 in 4 3 image 16 or 21 ms Aida Rs ei badass e Position Adjustment Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic Zoom and Cinema mode as follows 1 Press A V buttons while operating the picture size display 2 Position display will appear 3 Adjust the position by A V buttons Adjustment range of each picture size are as shown below Panoramic 12 to 12 The position cannot be adjusted in Panoramic 2 mode Zoom and Cinema 31 to 31 When 1080i 60 component signal is received it can be adjusted only 0 to 1 Tec Position 31 Press A Press V e Vertical Size Adjustment at Panoramic Mode While displaying a picture at Panoramic mode the mode can be switched further between Panoramic 1 and Panoramic 2 with lt gt buttons on the remote control By selecting Panoramic 2 the vertical size is scaled down so that you can see t
43. cker free display The thickness of the letters lines etc is not displayed evenly PC input mode only Dosloniei emi Manual com Manuals It could happen when the image with more than 512 lines 42PD8800TA 768 lines 55PD8800TA of vertical resolution is displayed Please note this is not malfunction HITACHI 4 56 2005 11 14 sd 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Display dimensions Panel Resolution Net dimensions Approx 42 inches Approx 55 inches 922 H x 522 V mm diagonal 1059mm 1230 H x 692 V mm diagonal 1412mm 1024 H x 1024 V pixels 1366 H x 768 V pixels including Optional Stand including Optional Stand 1134 W x728 H x350 D mm 1510 W x933 H x450 D mm excluding Optional Stand excluding Optional Stand 1134 W x648 H x98 D mm 1510 W x840 H x105 D mm Net weight including Optional Stand 43 0kg including Optional Stand 73 3kg excluding Optional Stand 37 3kg excluding Optional Stand 61 8kg Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 0 C to 40 C Ambient Temperature conditions Relative humidity Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 90 non condensing AC100 240V 50 60Hz Power supply Power consumption at standby 370W lt 3W 480W lt 3W Audio output speaker total 36W speaker total 36W VIDEO input Input terminals Input signals AV1 2 composite video input terminal RC
44. de 5 To switch to 12 picture mode press button The 12 picture mode is displayed on the screen 12 picture mode You can check 12 different live broadcast channels on one screen The channels that are preset in advance up to 200 channels will automatically appear in certain intervals This mode is available only in TV mode li 1 To EXIT from the Multi Picture mode press Next time you press to activate the Multi Picture Mode it will start from 12 picture mode 2 When you press in this sequence the 2 picture mode will be displayed 42 HITACHI DoslondeiEremMannal com Manuals o 2005 11 10 PRI Dosloniei remi Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 10 l 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB Mode When you activate the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input the picture will be displayed at the mode which the Sub screen is displayed inside of the large screen Main screen To activate Multi Picture mode press on the remote control The speaker icon indicates the following The audio sounds can be heard on the side with the speaker icon When the speaker icon is on the Sub screen Change channels Switch the Input modes TV and AV1 5 on the Sub screen Main screen is only for RGB Input i Input mode indication 1 To shift the speaker icon press lt gt buttons The speaker icon will be
45. e Swivel It could Swivel cause personal injury Beware especially when small children are around the 4H M unit The Swivel Display If the stand cable is not connected to the unit the message Not Available will appear on the screen The Swivel Display will automatically disappear when no operation has been made for about 6 seconds CAUTION Do not push the panel with your hands while operating the Swivel It could damage the panel and or stand Do not allow children to play or hang on the TV These actions may tip it over causing personal injury Do not swing the monitor back and forth Do not place any fragile objects around the unit The monitor would hit the object s during the Swivel operation and could cause the breakage of the objects and or the stand To operate the Swivel function correctly place the monitor on the stable surface When you use the unit as wall mounting disconnect the stand cable from the monitor before installation E Information About Swivel terminal connection To connect the Desktop stand to the unit To disconnect the stand from the unit Connect the designated stand cable to the Swivel Before detach the stand from the unit make sure to terminal on the rear side of disconnect the stand cable the unit from the Swivel terminal on AA the rear side of the unit Ze gd CEN NCAUTION When you install the Desktop stand follo
46. e of characteristics that results in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used The following are the common cases and effective usages regarding the image retention Characteristics of Image Retention The phenomenon of image retention is caused by partially degrading the phosphor due to the partial display of character and figure For example when the character image as shown in Fig A is displayed continuously for a long period of time only the phosphors Red Green Blue displaying the characters is degraded Consequently in case of displaying all white image on the entire screen as shown in Fig a the Welcome marks remaining by the characters will give color differences therefore Welcome me note that it is not burnt remains of the phosphor Fig a The degree of image retention is proportional to the Brightness and Display Time for the characters and or figures The brighter the characters and figure the more phosphor is E degraded As shown in Fig B in case of displaying images that have different brightness each for a long time Fig b shows that the brighter image tends to obtain more remains Fig B Fig b The illustrations are images to explain the image retention The actual manners on the image retention vary depending on such conditions as operation time and brightness Method to Reduce Image Retention Use Screen Wipe or Luminance Manager function on the displa
47. equipment Out to the other equipment In 4 Then connect from the equipment Out to ANT on the plasma screen Socket on marked Precautions when connecting the aerial Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as interference may occur causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen Avoid using indoor aerial as this may be affected by interference Please use CATV net or outdoor aerial For safety install an external aerial conforming to AS1417 1 applicable for Australia only e f there are noise appearance in the picture of VHF Low band channel please use the double shielded cable not provided for RF LEADS to reduce the noise HITACHI l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA CONNECTION continued 3 Connecting to External Equipment ENGLISH e Terminals on Rear AV1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with either Component or Composite output Depending on whether the Y VIDEO input of your selected equipment is Y signal or Video signal it automatically regards as Component or Composite When using as Composite do not insert the jacks into Pg or Pn Example VCR DVD player 88 TO Set Top Box Q If your external device has a Component terminal COMPONENT connection is recommended for higher quality picture AV3 can
48. er Off Select OK Set de Return Sharpness 15 I LTI Off Tint 0 I CTI Off Color Temperature Normal Black Enhancement Off uum Contrast Mode Normal Auto Color Off Reset Reset Reset Reset Select Set Return Select OK Set e Return Setup hint Dynamic Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Natural Cinema 31 31 32 40 31 31 You can make the better selection from 3 modes depending on the lighting condition and intended use Dynamic Suitable for the brighter conditions Natural Suitable for the normal lighting condition Cinema Suitable for watching movie This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment by using 4 The maximum value can be extended to 40 by pressing and holding 9 button at 31 which changes the color between those numbers from green to magenta This is the special feature prepared for the dark scene At the normal condition it is recommended to set the value less than 31 With this function black is adjusted to change the overall brightness by using lt gt Color 31 31 It can adjust color density based on your preference by using lt P gt Sharpness 15 4 15 Preferred sharpness can be adjusted by pressing lt button for Softer image or button for Sharper image Pressing lt button enhances red and weakens green while pressing gt button weakens red and enhances green The setup h
49. ex 2 4 Page Movie Index 2 Page Select the file El 2 Ez E E24 gt Operate the Movie WzzW After completing the After completing all with remote control current movie the of the movie files it keys or Movie OSD next Movie starts automatically returns automatically to the Index 4 1 Press A V or button to display the operation OSD 2 Press button in remote control or button OSD to exit from the OSD display 3 For the Previous button on remote control or OSD pressing it once starts over the current movie By pressing it again within 2 seconds after that you can return to the previous movie 4 When it moves on the unsupported file it automatically returns to the Index 5 You can also select the Thumbnail Size image by inputting file with numeric buttons of remote control Movie starts exor o Operating the Movie You can use the following control key to operate the movie Fast P BADIUS Rewind Previous forward HDMI2 cool o AlO lt OSD gt Cs Da The movie OSD contains the file information and control keys as below Laa i JL JL gt No 12 500 Ea gt IEZRHININIFAN d 057 067 1 0 The following indications might appear in Movie Operation OSD The movie does not have sound or this function does not support only the sound of movie This function does not support the movie
50. f the TV mode is selected Check if the TV is in Standby mode or Power Save mode e Adjust the values in Picture menu and Audio menu Check the antenna connection and direction The TV station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel Multiple images normal sound Intermittent interference Check the antenna connection and direction Fine tuning the TV Check the connection of the external equipments The TV station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel Check if the source of interference is shielded well Remove those kinds of electrical devices away from the TV Normal picture but no sound No picture normal sound Check the volume level Check if the button has been pressed or not Make sure that the headphone is NOT connected Check the connection of the external equipments Check the value level of Brightness and Contrast in Picture Menu The remote control does not work Check if the batteries are installed correctly The batteries might be exhausted Replace them with new ones Remove all the obstructions in front of the sensor window on the unit Check if you select the correct function by button on the remote control Check if the buttons of the control panel can work Normal picture but no color normal sound Dosloniei em Manual com Manuals Check the connection of the external equipments Chec
51. f the unit Make sure that the Power Cord has plugged into the wall socket ENGLISH e To turn On the power of the unit Main Power switch on the bottom surface 1 Press the Main Power switch on the unit The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red Standby mode Sub Power button 2 Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote control The color of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green and the image will display on the screen e To turn Off the power of the unit 1 Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote control The image disappears from the screen and the Indicating Lamp turns into Red Standby mode 2 Press Main Power switch to completely turn Off the power of the unit The Indicating Lamp Status Check Indicating Lamp Status Off Off Main power Off Power Status Power Switch Status Main power On Red Standby mode Sub Power button Off n Main power On Sub power button On 7 Main power On Bub Power button an About Power Save mode see Power Save Mode and When Following Messages Appear on the Screen on 52 and for details NOTE gt e If the image does not appear on the screen at all or have any problem see TROUBLESHOOTING on 54 56 It may help you to solve the problems You can turn ON the power only by pressing the Sub Power button during the Standby mode
52. fect Off This is available only for Photo Input function You can select the method of switching slides during slide show 2 See details on a7 Slide Interval Slide Music This is available only for Photo Input function You can select the interval time for switching slides during slide show See details on 47 Off This is available only for Photo Input function You can select the preferred Background Music during slide show 2 See details on 47 Slide Mode This is available only for Photo Input function You can select where to start the slide show See details on 47 Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing button D Information The item Screen Wipe cannot be stored Select On or 60 Min to conduct this function as needed Dosloniei een Manual com Manuals 28 HITACHI P 2005 11 08 sd f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued In this menu you can make specific adjustments for the picture based on your preference By pressing V button at the bottom of each menu page the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen Selected Items Gi Picture Gy Picture Dynamic O Picture Dynamic Picture Mode Dynamic Off Contrast 31 I CNR Off Color Management Brightness 31 0 Film Mode On Color Decoding Color 0 I 3D Comb Filt
53. first If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures contact your local dealer For your safety NEVER try to repair the product by yourself ENGLISH Power Save No Sync Signal This indicates it is in Power Save mode in AV RGB mode The indicating lamp lights in orange The unit cannot detect any signals from any input terminals Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly Check if the power of the external equipments is ON Check if the input selection matches the connection terminal Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not Invalid Scan Freq Not Available Please Push Return button Check Antenna Auto Adjusting The unit receives signals not supported by the monitor Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly Check if the input signal is compatible with the specification of the monitor This shows when the selected operation is not available This message appears when you select other than Q button while Screen Wipe is ON Press Q button when this message appears Check the connection status when this message appears This indicates that it is in the process of auto adjusting in RGB mode No picture no sound Snowy picture poor sound Check the Indicating lamp status Off Red Green or Orange Check the connection of the Power Cord and or other cables Check if the Main Power of the unit or external equipments is ON Check i
54. he whole image without blanking 38 HITACHI Dosoniei een Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 08 a ENGLISH Doslondei een Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 08 can 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued TV AV signal input CAUTION Using a wide screen monitor This monitor has a screen mode selection feature If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain Software such as a TV program the image would appear different form the original Take this into consideration when making screen mode choices Use of the wide feature displaying enlarged pictures in coffee shops hotel and other establishments for commercial or public viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holder s right protected by Copyright Law When a normal 4 3 image not wide screen is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode the peripheral image may disappear partly and or appear distorted in some cases Use 4 3 mode to view the image reflecting original intention RGB signal input You can select suitable size depending on the resolution Normal rul zoomi Real mode gives the image with same shapes as R that of computer monitor This mode is only available for VGA 640x480 and WVGA 864x480 in 42PD8800TA and from VGA 640x480 to WXGA 1280x768 in 55PD8800TA eal 4 Zoom3 lt Zoom2 Display Area Selection Diagram Resolution Full display Circular display
55. in which you stopped You can make specific adjustment on Slide Effect Slide Interval Slide Music Slide Mode from Function MENU Menu 2 page While operating Photo Input function you can jump to there by pressing button Press it again to return to the Photo Input page Refer to Table 1 as below NOTE Contrast will decrease automatically to reduce Image Retention if stationary images such as still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes Please note that it is not malfunction Table 1 Slide Show Adjustment Function Menu Selection Slide Effect Description Select Slide Switching Method Off No effect 1 Fade In Out effect 2 Wipe effect Slide Interval 5Sec 10Sec 30Sec Slide Music Slide Mode 47 Dovdtlondes rend Manual com Manuals Select preferred interval times Select the Background Music Off No sound 1 Slow tempo music 2 Up tempo music Select starting point of slide show 1 Start from the selected file 2 Start from 1 file HITACHI P 2005 11 10 I l 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued Displaying Movie Picture in Movie Mode ENGLISH Thumbnail Size Image Index to Full Size Image fe Or p El ES ES EZ ES 9 E EST EZ B3 8 Ez eee Esp pr Ez amp e pz e ps1 ps1 zn Las pe Photo Index 1 Page Movie Index 1 Page Movie Ind
56. int is adjusting for the realistic skin color This is not available grayed out when receiving PAL SECAM signal Color Temperature 29 Dosloniei Een Manual com Manuals Black White You can select from 4 settings default depending on the color condition with lt gt buttons HITACHI P 2005 11 08 sud 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued Contrast Mode ENGLISH Dynamic It allows you to choose from 3 modes Dynamic Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast feeling Normal Reproduce as faithful gradation as possible Auto Adjust to natural brightness without blurred white by detecting the bright parts on images Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing 99 button This is a noise reduction system for picture signal Film Mode This is a noise reduction system for color signal On Automatically identify if it is the movie film and faithfully reproduces the original film images Off Set to Off if the image does not look natural during turning on 3D Comb Filter This is available only when receiving NTSC PAL composite signal This reduces the dot and color blurring in minute scales so that it can reproduce purer color Adjusts the sharpness of the picture signals Black Enhancement Auto Color Adjusts the sharpness of the color signal Adjusts the black level co
57. k the Color System in Setup Menu HITACHI 4 2005 11 14 I 55 Symptoms 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA TROUBLESHOOTING continued Check list No picture The Indicating lamp Off No picture The Indicating lamp Orange It means that the unit is in Power Save mode Check if the Power Cord is plugged into the socket firmly Check if the Main Power is ON Check if all the cables of the external equipments are connected correctly and firmly Check if the power of the external equipments is ON Check if the TV AV mode has been selected correctly Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not Refer to Power Save mode and When following messages appears on the screen No picture The indicating lamp Green The top of the monitor and surface of the panel heat up Check if the signal cable is connected correctly and firmly Adjust the level of Brightness and Contrast lower It may happen when you use the unit for long hours Turn off the Main Power of the unit for a while Please note that this is not malfunction Image cannot be displayed in the correct position When the VCR is in special playback features Fast Forward or Rewind the Screen gets dark and cannot see the image at all The images are not displayed on sub pictures in Multi Picture mode Screen display size cannot be switched correctly Cann
58. lade of the power plug regulary Continuing use of the product with above condition may cause fire or electrical shock Always unplug the Power Cord first and clean the blade with dry cloth Do not place the unit on an unstable surface Unstable places such as Sloped place or shaky rack table stand or trolly e If the unit falls down it could cause personal injury HITACHI Dosloniei eda Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 sal l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued NCAUTION Do not place the unit at the dusty place It could cause malfunction Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product The monitor would overheat and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life A Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual Do not place the unit with ventilation side down Do not install the unit on the carpet or bedclothes Do not cover the unit with table cloth etc Be sure to ground the earth cable correctly Especially when you use Power Cord adapter be sure to connect the earth cable to the ground terminal Incorrect connection would cause fire or electrical shock Supply connect For your safety always make sure to unplug the Power Cord before connect or disconnect the earth cable PPY the ground wire Follow the Anti tumble measures in this manual e f the unit tumble dow
59. letters and stripes on horizon tal row Make sure to adjust Horizontal Clock first before adjusting Clock Phase Reset all the set values on this Menu page to original fac tory settings Clock Phase 0 63 25 HITACHI Doslondei een Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 08 mE l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued ENGLISH Normally select 0 7V Input Level Select 1 0V only when the whole display becomes too white Select whether indicating the PC signal frequency infor mation on Input Signal Screen Display or not Frequency Display It allows you to switch display size to Full and Real See Size Switching on 39 for the details This function is available only for WVGA signal e Refer to Recommended Signal List on 59 This function is available only for WXGA signal WXGA Mode 1280x768 x e Refer to Recommended Signal List on 59 1366x768 Off Vertical Filter Reduce the flickers on the screen when set to On Frequency Mode Select Movie when you see the moving image on PC Information The items indicated by x can be automatically stored the setting depending on the signal mode The signal mode is identified by the Horizontal Vertical frequency and the sync signal polarity which has almost same values in all the above items might be regarded as the same signal The item Auto Adjust cannot be s
60. m HDMI 1 2 terminals can be connected to the devices with HDMI output or if the external device has DVI output this can be available with HDMI DVI conversion cable In case of using the HDMI DVI connect to audio terminal besides HDMI IN OUT Example 4 Ep VCR a Mini Stereo plug i d DVD player DMI or DVI Set Top Box TS HDMI HDMI Information HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is next generation multimedia I O interface Only one cable is used to transmit all video audio control signals which creates easy connection Moreover those digital signals can produce high quality data without any degradation You are provided two HDMI terminals one of the most remarkable features Q If your external device has a HDMI terminal HDMI connection is recommended for higher quality picture and sound LNOTE gt When both HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 terminals are connected to devices via HDMI DVI conversion cable HDMI 2 has a priority over the audio terminal HITACHI l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA CONNECTION continued e Terminals on Side Since the following terminals are located on the side it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary basis after done the connections on the rear panel ENGLISH AV5 can be connected to the equipment with an S Video output and co
61. m T Si No V 6 28 05 03 The size of the image depends on the resolution for the image 1600 x 1200 Thumbnail Size Image Full Size Image Still Full Size Image Movie To exit from Photo Input You can exit from Photo Input when Pressing button in Photo Index mode or Pressing button in Movie mode Index and full OSD Information Operation Message Accessing Loading Loading Files Loading Normal no message Not insert USB SD MMC No Connection Not available format No Connection Abnormal No Connection NoFile No File 49 Dovdtondes rend Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 10 Pal The message Loading starts to blink automatically if it is displayed on the screen more than 5 seconds Specification Digital Still Camera corresponding to DCF standard Application USB Card Reader with the memory containing pictures had taken by camera G SD card MMC card containing picture had taken by camera Max number of photo file 500 Max number of pixel 8176 x 8176 DCF JPEG format Max number of movie file 500 Motion JPEG avi mov 640 480 MPEG1 mpg 640 480 MPEG4 avi mov mp4 asf 352 288 PCM Incompressible format Photo Supported Video Format Extension Max number of pixel Supported Audio Format MPEG 1 Layerll HITACHI Dosloniei rem Manual com Manuals o 20
62. mpensation This monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors This is available only when receiving an NTSC composite and S Video signal Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing button Doslondei rend Manual com Manuals 30 HITACHI t 2005 11 08 sd l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued Amplitude On When you want to set specific adjustments in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes You can adjust on the amplitude and cut off The settings reflect on the Color Temperature Amplitude subdue the following colors on the brighter Color Temp Adjust parts Cut off subdue the following colors on the darker parts Remains as default setting Magenta Turn On to adjust the balance of each colors depending on the user s preference The settings Color Management reflect in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes Yellow Off Remains as default setting RGB R G B This can adjust R G B level and tint to make the color appear naturally for the user s appearance First select RGB multiple color screen or R G B single color screens to check the color decoding effects while adjusting Then you can adjust the level of color red and green color intensity and tint Press o9 to save the setting
63. mposite output Example VCR IN OUT Camcorder 5 VIDEO S VIDEO a2 R O L MONO LAUDIO Q If your external device has a S video terminal S VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture Headphone The detail settings can be adjusted from Audio Menu on page 35 Oc aj m Mini Stereo plug Q The audio from the speaker will be muted when connecting the headphone to this terminal Photo Input terminal can be connected to digital still camera or USB card reader with USB cable For details refer to the Photo Input function shown on 45 50 Example Digital Camera IN OUT c C a g USB Card reader SD Memory Card slot can be used for the Photo Input function with the SD or MMC card memory containing pictures For details refer to the Photo Input function shown on 45 50 PHOTO INPUT SD MEMORY PUSH EJECT 16 HITACHI Dosloniei From Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 aa l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA CONNECTION continued 4 Connecting the plug into the wall socket Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries NCAUTION Use only the Power Cord provided Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated AC100 240V 50 60Hz It may cause fire
64. n there is a risk of personal injury and possible death Also it would damage the product seriously Do not install this product near the medical devices To prevent malfunction of the medical devices do not use this product and the medical devices in the same room Do not place the CRT based television near the speakers of the Plasma Display t could cause the partial discoloration or blurring of the image on the CRT based television Please install it away from the speakers of the unit Disconnect all of the external connection cables and detach the anti tumble measures before moving the unit t may cause fire electrical shock or personal injuries Connect the power plug securely Improper connection will cause overheat and may result in fire Do not touch the blade of the plug while connecting it to the wall socket It could cause electrical shock If the plug is not fitted for the wall socket contcat your dearly for replacement Do not handle the Power Cord with wet hands t could result in electrical shock Do not pull the cord when you unplug the Power Cord t may damage the cord and could result in fire or electrical shock Hold the plug when disconnecting it Unplug the Power Cord when unused the product for long periods of time Handle the batteries properly Improper or incorrect use of the batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage which could cause fire personal injury or t
65. n the upper left of the screen Cancel Press again to return to Teletext page To access the link pages which are displayed at the bottom of the page C5 C5 Co C9 Select the buttons corresponding to the colors of the letters on screen Color To hold the text picture e 2 4 12 Hold D Information Each time the button is pressed the screen will be switched from double screen to signal screen Some Teletext pages do not display Link Pages at the bottom of the screen Press button to display them 37 HITACHI Dosloniei een Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 08 mI G 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued Each time button of the remote control is pressed the screen display size is OOOO switched in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen ana a a TV AV signal input C 8 OR ZOOM button TV AV 1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AV5 HDMI1 HDMI2 4 3 Panoramic gt Zoom HITACHI CLE 970 Full Cinema 1 You can display the image at optimum condition by selecting display size depending on the current output image as shown below Current Output Image Display Size To display suitable screen as follows Input Signal o 0o Panoramic Play a 4 3 image which enlarges horizontal and vertical size of the 4 3 Signal middle in equal scales and displays both sides appearing much wider Play a 4 3 image on screen faithfully Blanking o
66. ngs Selected Items Position ENGLISH x Setup Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off Select Off OK Set de Return Select the way to display the channels on the screen The position numbers are displayed on the screen 1 199 AVOO Auto Tuning Direct Search Position Frequency Manual Tuning Information AVOO is useful when connecting to equipments su channel frequency The channel number 0 99 are displayed as C and the channel number 100 199 are displayed as S gt Tune the local channels automatically Press o9 button to start searching Press channel up down buttons to input position number 1 199 AVOO or channel number C x or S gt When Auto Tuning Mode is set to position search the frequency by using lt P buttons When Auto Tuning Mode is set to Direct this function is not available grayed out 1 Move the cursor to the first digit and select the letters with A V buttons 2 Move to the next digit with button 3 Press 99 button again when you finish inputting all the letters e The selectable letters are as follows 0 9 A 7 blank displayed as blank comma and period Select the sound system from 5 different modes ch as VCR which its antenna terminal can output the specified 22 HITACHI Dosloniei reda Manual com Manuals h 2005 11 09 seal
67. ns to select the maker and type as shown below Set up hint Example HITACHI DVD 1 Set up the maker Press button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control While the DVD LED is blinking Approx 30 Seconds press and buttons 2 Set up the maker type Release the button while keeping button depressed Then press button 3 Confirm the setting After setting the maker and type press the SUB POWER button on the remote control If the DVD does not switch ON repeat step 1 and 2 using other maker types as listed lt DVD Selection Makers of DVD Player Set Maker Set type Makers of DVD Player HITACHI FUNAI Pioneer Panasonic Q G Mitsubishi Qe OO Q TOSHIBA Philips O O O ji w lt RE e o O ZENITH O THOMSON SHINCO REEN ELLOW JVC SKYWORTH SAMSUNG BUBUKO DENON o T e lt SAT Selection Makers of STB Player YAMAHA G9 9 l HITACHI Set Maker Set type Q Q DGTEC Panasonic NOTE amp o o Please note that not all models of the listed makers can be operated using this remote control 53 Dosoniei emi Manual com Manuals HITACHI t 2005 11 14 sud TROUBLESHOOTING 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA Before calling service technician check the following tables
68. ore installation In case of missing or damaged please contact the dealer immediately ENGLISH User Manual Remote Control AA size batteries X2 ee M i Power Cord BS Type The type of power plug provided may be different from this drawing for some countries OPTION Ask your local dealer for further details Desktop Stand SD8G4237 for 42PD8800TA SD8G5500 for 55PD8800TA HITACHI Dolton eps Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 xxl l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA COMPONENT NAMES Front Panel Speaker Cabinet Panel Main Power Switch on the bottom surface Remote Control Receiver Indicating Lamp Desktop Stand option oOG0co0O00 Rear Panel Handgrips only for 42PD8800TA Side Input Terminal Board External Device Connection Power Cord Socket Control Panel see below for details Please refer to 13 17 for the detailed information for the connections 000060 SD Memory Card Slot Sub Power button Channel UP A button Channel DOWN V button Volume UP ta button Volume DOWN za button Input Select OK button Menu Return button HITACHI Doslonied epa Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 09 sell ECB
69. ot be displayed the image from HDMI 1 or 2 Dosloniei em Manual com Manuals Press button to check if the input signal of the displayed image is compatible with the specification of the monitor t could happen when the VCR is connected to Component output such as 480i This is not malfunction Try Composite output or S video output and check the picture again There are some combinations of input signals that the images are not displayed on sub pictures Please check the Table of 2 Picture and 4 picture 2 picture 1080i for details The display size is fixed at FULL when the receiving signals are 1080i 60Hz 1080i 50Hz 720p 60Hz or 720p 50Hz e Check the signal status by pressing the button on the remote control Check if the cables are connected correctly Check the output format of the equipments Please refer to Connecting Procedure and Recommended Signal List HITACHI 4 2005 11 14 seat 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA TROUBLESHOOTING continued Symptoms Check list Cannot display the image from Photo Input function The image on the screen is moving in an oblique direction PC input mode only Check the connecting equipments and image format Please refer to Photo Input function Adjust Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase ENGLISH The coarse horizontal stripes could be seen in full display mode PC inpu
70. ound broadcast is available on the primary and secondary sounds for example some sports programs contain broadcast commentary on a game as primary sound and a commentary about a team as the secondary When bilingual program is received sound mode display appears in yellow as shown Also when receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear Each time button is pressed the display is switched in the sequence of following Sound multiplex signal received Yellow Green a Yellow M E r r E NICAM signal received Yellow Yellow Green NICAMIT NICAMIT Ld CELL CL I Main language Primary Sound II Sub language Secondary Sound V force mono This selects main language or primary sound Stereo broadcast With stereo broadcast you can enjoy different sound from either side When a stereo program is received sound mode display will appear in red as shown Also when receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear Press J button to switch between stereo and mono sound Sound multiplex signal received Red Green PLS L NICAM signal received NICAMCD Red Green CD Stereo w Force Mono NOTE gt Please select V force mono in case of poor reception noise poor stereo sound due to signal condition so that you can receive a clear mono sound V represents the Mono broadcast 51 HITACHI l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued When A
71. p Down buttons on either remote control or the control panel Also you can use the numeric buttons on the remote control Ox Oe The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the button of the remote control The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds TV 1 TV position ABCDE Name Y Sound mode Off timer G Min On timer Q VIDEO Input mode Signal mode Off timer Min On timer Q i RGB Input mode Input horizontal frequency Input vertical frequency Off timer G Min On timer Q Dolton dylanual com Manuals HITACHI 4 Input Select buttons ENGLISH Up Down button ee Channel Up button 2 Lc Channel Down button Input Select RECALL button TV ovo SAT 9 e e OOS nes aow A Swe nore a m HITACHI cues 20 2005 11 09 us C3 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION With the On Screen Display system you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product e Basic Operation MENU 1 Press button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel of the unit The Main Menu is displayed on the screen as shown on the right 2 To select the item press A or V buttons The selected item will be highlighted in Green 3 Press 9
72. put signal status Return You can use this to return to the previous menu Picture Mode Picture mode can be changed each time pressed in the following sequence Dynamic Natural Cinema Channel Up Down Mute Multi Picture Press this button to change the picture to multi picture mode Press it again to return to normal picture Photo Input Photo Rotate Slide Show These buttons are to display and control the pictures from digital still camera or USB card reader Swivel with optional Desktop Stand This function is to rotate TV Select the degree of rotation with cursor key ENGLISH NOTE Some buttons are only for Teletext mode and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from the use of TV mode Those buttons are indicated by Refer to About Teletext on 37 10 Dos llondedikrom BE Manual com Manuals HITACHI 4 2005 11 09 l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA PREPARATION This remote control operates on 2 AA batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover Slide open the battery compartment cover on the backside of the remote control in the direction of an arrow 2 Install the batteries Install 2 AA batteries included making sure the polarities match the indication inside the compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover To close the battery compartment cover slide the cover in the direction of an arrow till it clicks shut
73. t available During blinking LED which indicates the access of DSC USB card reader SD card MMC or displaying Loading do not turn the power off standby mode nor remove insert USB cable and memory card The picture may not be displayed correctly depending on the connecting device in case of extending the USB cable PictBridge compatible DSC can be connected to Photo Input terminal through PTP transfer which supports still pictures but not movie pictures Refer to the DSC user manual for PictBridge in details Do not use this function other than private purposes It might infringe copyright laws Back up all of the data in the memory card in case if data was lost due to unexpected accident We do not assume any liability for the losses by misuse or malfunction ENGLISH 50 HITACHI Dosoniei manual com Manuals o 2005 11 14 sd 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued NICAM Sound Multiplex including A2 TV mode You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing 1 bottom of remote control Audio can be switched only if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals otherwise pressing this button will have no effect such as when only mono sound is received These can be divided into two main categories Bilingual Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast Bilingual Dual Sound broadcast Bilingual broadcast is the broadcast available on the main and sub languages while dual s
74. t buttons on the remote control N In TV mode you cannot select the same channels on both sides simultaneously You cannot select the same AV input on both sides simultaneously The message Not Available will be appeared on the screen when the combinations of the Input modes are not acceptable See the Table below for details Table Mix and Match of the Input Modes You cannot select the same TV channels on both sides simultaneously HITACHI DoslonieiErmiMannal com Manuals p 40 2005 11 10 Pa l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued 2 picture mode continued 4 To switch to 4 picture mode press V once The 4 picture mode is displayed on the screen x9 AV1 Each time is pressed the picture mode will be switched by following order ae t 2 Picture gt 2 Picture 1080i 4 Picture 12 Picture TV mode only When receiving 1080i format of component signal there is a mode 2 Picture 1080i Se which sub screen is displayed inside of the large screen Main screen Please note that you cannot display the picture with component signal on Sub screen 2 Picture 1080i Mode 5 To EXIT from the Multi Picture mode press button Next time you press to activate the Multi Picture mode it will start from 2 picture mode 4 picture mode You can watch 4 different pictures from live broadc
75. t mode only Adjust Horizontal Clock The part of the image is lacking PC input mode only Check if the Screen Saver is OFF Try Auto Adjust The horizontal stripes are moving vertically with flickering screen PC input mode only e Check the Signal status of the PC by pressing button on the remote control If the Vertical Frequency of the PC is set to less than 85Hz adjust its level higher up to 85Hz Set Vertical Filter to ON Please note that you will have lower vertical resolution with this action When the characters are displayed on the whole screen the vertical stripes appear and some of the characters are blurred PC input mode only ABCDEFGHIJ abcdefgABCDEFGabcd ABCDEFGHIJ abcdefgABCDEFGabcd Try Auto Adjust f the display condition is not improved with Auto Adjust adjust Horizontal Clock When the letter string is displayed in full screen all of the characters on the screen are blurred PC input mode only ABCDEFGHIJ abcdefgABCDEFGabcd ABCDEFGHIJ abcdefgABCDEFGabcd Try Auto Adjust f the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust adjust Clock Phase till you get clearest image When the small patterns are displayed on the screen the entire screen is flickering PC input mode only Try Auto Adjust f the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust adjust Clock Phase till you get fli
76. terial comes with this product Do not keep this product lying sideways during transportation It could damage the panel glass or degrade the phosphors of the panel Keep away from the unit when you use radio This unit is designed to meet the international EMI standards due to prevent the interference against the radio However the unit may generate noise in the radio If the noise is in the radio please try the following actions Adjust the direction of the radio antenna in order not to receive the interference radio wave from the unit Keep the radio away from the unit Use coaxial cable for the antenna About the infrared communication devices The infrared communication devices such as cordless microphone or cordless headphone may not be available around the unit It is because of the communication failure Please note that this is not malfunction When you dispose this product at the end of its life follow the regulations at your residential area For more information contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product Please make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit How to clean the plasma screen panel of the unit The panel surface is specially coated to reduce the reflection and cut infrared radiation thus wipe the panel with a lint free and dry cloth in order to prevent damage to the coating Do not use a chemical cloth or cleaner Depending on
77. the symbols before reading the instructions in this section WARNING Never ignore the instruction There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user A CAUTION Do not ignore the instruction There are possibilities of personal injuries and or property damage Other Symbols The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of fire burst or high temperature if the product is handled improperly Each illustration within the triangle specifies the contents in detail The figure on the left is an example The circle with diagonal line and illustration is intended to prohibit the users from doing the indicated actions when handle the product Each illustration within this symbol specifies the contents in detail The figure on the left is an example The blacked out circle with illustration is intended to constrain the users to follow the indicated actions when handle the product Each illustration within this symbol specifies the contents in detail The figure on the left is an example There is a risk of fire electric shock or serious injury Unplug the power cord immediately when serious problems happen Serious problems such as e Smoke abnormal odor or sound comes out from the product No picture no sound or distorted picture on the display Disconnect the d i plug from the Foreign objects such as water metals etc get inside the unit power outlet Do
78. tored Press to start auto adjustment as needed 26 HITACHI Doslondei rend Manual com Manuals o 2005 11 08 RU 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued This menu provides various ways to protect your panel reduce power consumption and set up utilizing the useful functions such as Freeze Mode and Photo Input Function x Function Screen Saver Off 1 Screen Wipe On 60Min Slide Effect 1 Black Side Panel Off Slide Int 5Sec Video Power Save Off tte g r Slide Music off Freeze Mode Split Slide Mode 1 Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Eco Mode On Luminance Manager Off s Select Set 5 Return Picture Size 1 Reset Reset Select lt gt Set de Return Selected Items Setup hint Screen Saver Screen Wipe Black Side Panel This is one of the initiatives to reduce image retention by moving the displaying screen slightly at set interval You can select the interval with cursor button This displays the white pattern to recover from the image retention On Continuous Operation 60Min Limited Operation for 60 minutes This can change the color of sidebars showing up in normal mode Off gray On black It is recommended to set Off to reduce image retention Please note that it is not available while operating Photo Input function Video Power Save During AV input this helps to reduce power consumption when there is no
79. video signal In case of selecting AV input terminal which does not have signal input it changes the power status to power save mode in AV1 AV2 and standby mode in other AV input See 52 in details Freeze Mode Sirob This is the useful function to watch the program in both still and active pictures See in details Split half sized images Strobe thumbnail sized images Panoramic Default Zoom You can set the display size for TV AV input screen appearing first when turning the main power On Eco Mode 27 This can reduce the power consumption HITACHI Dosloniei rend Manual com Manuals 4 2005 11 08 E 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA MENU OPERATION continued ENGLISH Lumitancn Manader Off This helps to avoid the image retention such as station 9 On logo by lowering the brightness of 4 corners Picture Size In case that the image from TV signal especially CATV has a blackened gap in either or both side during Panoramic mode select 2 so that it can make up for the gap This is not available when displaying Cinema size 2 This is not available except RF composite and component 576i 480i input gray out Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing 9x button Back d 1 This is available only for Photo Input function Switch the acsgroun 2 pattern of background See details on 49 Slide Ef
80. w the Instructions of the Manual included with the stand Turn Off the Main Power of the unit when connecting or disconnecting the stand cable to the unit HITACHI Dosloniei een Manual com Manuals p 2005 11 08 l l f 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA FUNCTION continued e What is Teletext Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as I 11 37 56 TV program schedule Weather forecasts Mseicaci cM rna Newsflash Link pages Red Green Yellow Blue e How to operate the Teletext You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons NOTE gt Select Teletext language from Setup Menu shown on 23 Operation NN To activate Teletext mode To exit from the Teletext mode To split the screen into two and watch both Teletext information and actual broadcast at the same time Press again to watch Teletext on a single screen To display Index page To access Subtitle service directly if the channel has the Subtitle service broadcasting A To display Hidden text oe ex The answers of the Quiz or the Game page i EE Press again to close the revealed answer Reveal To return to actual broadcast temporarily while searching for the CN E Teletext page you request 9 aA rej When the search is done the designated page will be displayed o
81. y which are available from Function Menu Refer to 27 28 After displaying certain images such as still image for a long time Screen Wipe can be used to reduce the image retention by displaying a completely white screen for about 1 2 hours In addition Luminance Manager function works in case of displaying such images on the four corners as TV station logos and clock display Use in combination with moving images Since the entire screen has relatively even degradation of the phosphor in moving images it can avoid the partial image retention We recommend to use together with such moving images as DVD Please be careful that leaving the images in 2 picture mode for a long period of time can cause the image retention Some television broadcasts contain images of which cut the left right or top bottom and which broadcast station or clock is displayed for a long time at the same position Please be aware that it may cause the image retention Image retention can be reduced by Eco Mode in Function menu 27 The following are the common phenomena when operating Plasma Display Panel due to its structural reason Please note that they are not malfunctions Residual image When a still image or menu is displayed on the screen for a short time about a minute and then switches to another image it may leave an after image on the screen The residual image will disappear on its own Surface on Panel The plasma panel displ

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