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1. BHMMAHME B VGA XGA International Business Machines Corporation VESA Video Electronics Standard Association 3U81641A E COVER 2 H IT 9 16 05 10 59 AM 42 1 EE ENGLISH USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display Before using your monitor please carefully read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and this USER S MANUAL so you will
2. T 42PD380TA P1 Quick guide for MENU operation Selecting the video input source Make and power supply as the description sure the antenna connection on 72 POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE OOO 0000 SUB PAGE MENU PROG P dc o PROG PAGE V INPUT SELECT AUDIO E TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE OOO PICTURE SIZE If no buttons are pressed for more than approx 60 seconds the MENU disappears automatically 18 3U81641A E P18 24 18 Preparation Turn on the unit with Main Power Switch on the bottom left of screen Standby indicator will light up in red Then press 5 SUB POWER on the unit or remote control Standby indicator will change to green You can also turn on the unit with PROGRAM A Y on the unit or gt gt on the remote control Press 1 CH1 will appear Call MENU and for example Select AUTO TUNING 1 Press MENU If you press MENU for the first time after the purchase the Language selection screen step 1 on next page will appear 2 Press J or L to my ahy m iy select A AUTO TUNING gt MANUAL TUNING gt SORT gt TEXT LANGUAGE WEST LANGUAGE ENGLISH VERTICAL POSITION gt Y Y SELECT MENU EXIT 3 Press lt gt or iy i lt gt to select Ally i Ay gt gt AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING AUTO TUNING p TEXT LANGUAGE WEST
3. 1 HITACHI Color Plasma Display USER S MANUAL LEE EI L Model 42PD380TA P1 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY KEEP THIS USER S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For future reference record the serial number of your monitor SERIAL NO The serial number is located on the rear of the monitor 3U81641A E COVER 1 H IT CH 9 16 05 10 59 AM A42PD3 bTA P4 NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders P ACH PCS E BUT A IR BEE Vici n VGA 1 XGA J IBM BI TEMA Ps VESA RIZR UHL Y b ESS PO n di ER C A PR A BD s CHEERS n o Bc AFH AAS EAR AER IF TA AAE ROSE Z8 RIT RE PS ERE RT VGA 1 XGA VESA EJES AAR UAR i Yo BUE eb E EXE E E Xe ima o
4. esses 41 Specifications sse 41 Notes about This Manual The information in this manual is subject to change without notice While meticulous care has been taken in the preparation of this manual you are requested to notify your dealer or us should you have any comments views or questions about our product Fully understand the prerequisites to using the product such as hardware and software specifications and constraints in using the product We are not held liable for damages caused by improper handling of the product Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part without our prior written permission is prohibited The product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners A2PD3 bTA P4 9 16 05 7 25 ENGLISH 42 1 EE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This Plasma monitor has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured Before using this product please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage and follow all the instructions Various symbols are used in this manual the user s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage to prevent danger to the user and others and to prevent property damage The meanings
5. A A Disconnect the plug from the power outlet The plasma monitor illuminates phosphor to display images The phosphor has a finite illumination life After extended periods of illumination the brightness of the phosphor will be degraded to such extent that stationary images would burn in that part of the screen as grayed out images Tips to prevent such image retention are Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or high contrast images such as monochrome characters and graphic patterns for long Do not leave stationary images appearing for long but try to refresh them at appropriate intervals of time or try to move them using screen saver function Turn down the contrast and brightness controls How to clean the plasma screen panel of the monitor Before cleaning the monitor turn off the monitor and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth If it is not enough then use a cloth with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners How to clean the cabinet of the monitor Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the monitor When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry s
6. P32 39 33 Aids recovery of retained images on the screen ENGLISH Select SCREEN WIPE PN f Ally ahy cy Kis Then press x COLOR SYSTEM AUTO SCREEN WIPE gt SCREEN SAVER ON STATIC IMAGE OFF AY SELECT gt ADJUST MENU RETURN MENU disappears and the picture showing on the screen will be replaced with a white screen The screen will return to normal when any button is pressed Moves the picture on the screen in small increments continu ously to reduce the image retention of stationary images i e channel identification logo etc 1 Select SCREEN 3 SAVER Ally 4 b 1 A l A Then press 3 Or COLOR SYSTEM AUTO to select ON SCREEN WIPE SCREEN SAVER or OFF STATIC IMAGE OFF SELECT lt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears Automatically reduce the brightness in small steps if a static stationary image is displayed for a long time The speed and delay time of this function will depend upon the brightness of displayed picture 1 Select STATIC IMAGE A Then press or COLOR SYSTEM AUTO SCREEN WIPE gt to select ON SCREEN SAVER ON STATIC IMAGE 99 or OFF AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears 33 H Teed 9 16 05 7 26 PM BENNETT 1 42PD380TA P1 Using the panel lock feature You can lock the front panel buttons
7. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor Transmitter window If bright sunlight directly beams onto the unit front If an obstacle is placed between the unit and the handset If the batteries have not been installed according If the batteries are weak to their polarities 11 3U81641A E P09 12 11 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 26 PM z TT 2oppa yTA P4 l Note Before you connect something To avoid every possible damage turn off the TV unit with Main Power Switch and then pull the power plug out Arrange the desired connection When the connection made up firmly and correctly connect the unit to AC100 240V 50 60Hz and turn the unit on For safety install an external aerial conforming to AS1417 1 applicable for Australia only Connect the antenna as shown below Connect the unit with an outdoor antenna H or a cable net A In case of reception disturbance consult with a specialist of antenna A Antenna connection The built in Hyperband CATV tuner can receive all analog cable television programs B Audio Video output To connect with an audio amplifier and external speakers and adjust the audio level using the TV s remote control To control the audio turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier and turn off the TV s built in speakers 28 Signal from Video output jack composite video sign
8. etc Now conceal programme places 3 and 5 The sequence is now 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 etc Cancel Concealment of Channels Select the concealed channels with the 10 Number Buttons The programme number flashes Press SKIP The programme number no longer flashes This channel is no longer concealed 39 3U81641A E P32 39 39 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 26 PM 42PD380TA P1 Color system adjusting POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE CD C 9 9 URGE MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT AER TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE e SOS COLOR SYSTEM is available only in AV1 AV2 AV3 mode 40 3U81641A P40 BACK 40 Connect with another equipment 13 17 1 In menu select COLOR SYSTEM 2 Press 3 or f to select AUTO 3 If AUTO option does not work press O or to select desired color e g NTSC 3 58 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu disappears H ITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM 1 Ally ahy Kiy A COLOR SYSTEM PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 PAL60 SCREEN WIPE gt SCREEN SAVER ON STATIC IMAGE SELECT lt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 42PD380TA P1 Troubleshooting table Specifications Please check the following items before you request for service Symptom Possible solution Page No picture n
9. Software Notice It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy reverse engineer or reverse compile the software included therein save to the extent permitted by law Plasma Monitor After the plasma monitor has been on for any length of time you will notice that the screen becomes warm Please note that this is normal Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots Please note that this is normal CAUTION To prevent scratches or damages to the plasma screen do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners CAUTION Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the monitor When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth Never use acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap OA cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc especially because they would cause discoloration scratches or cracks 42PD380TA P1 HITACHI Large screen high definition plasma display panel The 42 inch color plasma display panel with a resolution of 852 H x 480 V pixels creates a high definition large screen aspect ratio 16 9 and low profile flat display Free from electromag netic inter
10. TEXT LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH VERTICAL POSITION gt v AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears 19 3U81641A E P18 24 19 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 26 PM BENNETT TT 42PD3 bTA P4 l Automatic station presetting with the built in Tuner Your television has an Automatic Tuning System which makes tuning in your television easy This Automatic Tuning System scans the entire reception range in your area and automatically stores all available channels of suitable signal strength in the correct order Please note that the Auto tuning facility can only search for analogue signals if you have any digital decoders connected please refer to their instructions for details of how to set them up Preparation Connect a antenna or a cable net POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE Do not connect any other unit or cable To avoid every reception disturbance all connected unit must be turned off and power supply is disconnected 1 2 5 Press 1 button CH1 will appear G 1 Select AUTO TUNING QUICK VIEW SUBPAGE MENU QUO AU ap Zi Dy PROG PAGE A MANUAL TUNING gt SORT gt TEXT LANGUAGE WEST LANGUAGE ENGLISH VERTICAL POSITION gt AY SELECT gt ADJUST MENU RETURN INPUT SELECT AC IS 2 Then press NET The broadcast searcher searches the broadcasts and
11. Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the dealer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over This product is designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet that could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and or personal injury Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation operation or safety of your equipment Other precautions Do not leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand by mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and show your family how to do this Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped people Disposal of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident region Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry 3U81641A E 1 07 7 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 25 PM BENNETT 42PD3 bTA P4 l IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY There are different characteristics t
12. LANGUAGE ENGLISH on the following VERTICAL POSITION gt pages the MENU can i AY SELECT gt ADJUST be called in the same MENU RETURN way as here 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears Press INPUT SELECT to view a signal from another device connected to your TV such as a VCR or DVD player You can select each input source depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices ER To select the video input source press gt gt or the corresponding number button Then press ENTER within 6 seconds zzzowv UIOO 4 U0 22 mm Be mm Mes sonson g lt lt lt 4 m mN 2 On mm 4 HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM On screen Language Selection Teletext Language Selection o 1 Select LANGUAGE press or to select the desired language POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE SSS ally abby silky AUTO TUNING gt O 2 MANUAL TUNING gt SORT gt TEXT LANGUAGE WEST LANGUAGE 8 ECS 850 KEX VERTICAL POSITION QUICK VIEW SUBPAGE v Q Q AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST PROG PAGE A MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears INPUT SELECT 1 Select TEXT LANGUAGE REVEAL Then press or to select WEST or EAST Le ari AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING gt SORT gt
13. PERFECT VOLUME SPEAKERS ON HDMI HDMI y AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST NORMAL RESET MENU RETURN ENGLISH If you wish to set the treble or balance press lt gt or lt gt to select TREBLE BALANCE 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears This will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level 1 Select PERFECT VOLUME Then press O or to select ON or OFF Ally zy suy NICAM AUTO BASS 25 TREBLE 25 BALANCE 0 PERFECT VOLUME 99 SPEAKERS ON HDMI HDMI v AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears To centralize BASS TREBLE and BALANCE press MENU and select each setting option e g BASS Then press NORMAL The selected option return to center level 3U81641A P25 31 27 HITACHI 27 9 16 05 7 26 PM BENNETT 42PD380TA P1 Turning off the built in speakers Using the wow surround sound feature POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE GO 9 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT AUD NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE OOO PICTURE SIZE Make sure the volume control of your audio amplifier is set to a moderate listening level f the broadcast is monaural the SRS 3D effect will not work The headphone jack
14. 9 16 05 7 26 PM BENNETT TT A2PD3 TA P4 Selecting the color temperature Film mode FILM MODE is not available in PAL or POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE C C o C 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU INPUT SELECT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE PICTURE SIZE SECAM signal mode 30 3U81641A E P25 31 30 Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color temperatures cool normal warm as described in the following table 1 Select COLOR TEMPERATURE 1 EN ahy a Ay A COLOR TEMPERATURE NORMAL WARM FILM MODE OFF AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press O or to select the desired setting Mode Picture Quality COOL Bluish NORMAL Neutral WARM Reddish 3 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears You can set the TV to automatically detects the movie film material and faithfully reproduces the original film image 1 Select FILM MODE Then press 6 or f to select ON or OFF Dy aphy guy COLOUR TEMPERATURE COOL FILM MODE 899 SELECT b ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM Picture format 42 1 Each time the PICTURE SIZE button is pressed the screen
15. RETURN 2 Press L gt or lt gt until the position number that you want to move appears e g CH 40 then press ENTER SORT CH 1 AY SELECT ENTER SET MENU RETURN 3 Press lt gt or lt gt gt until the program position on which you want to put the moving program appears e g CH 5 then press ENTER CH 40 SORT AY SELECT ENTER SET MENU RETURN 4 The original program 40 is now stored in memory position 5 To arrange the other channels repeat this procedure SORT CH 40 AY SELECT ENTER SET MENU RETURN 5 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears 21 HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM BENNETT TT 42PD380TA P1 Manual TV station presetting Usually Automatic station presetting stores all stations of each reception area In case of bad receiving condition some broadcasts may not be stored These stations can also be stored manually POWER SLEEP RECALL COO QUICK VIEW OO PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT Auge TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV E T B REVEAL HOLD C9 GREEN YELLOW BLUE E The auto search stops at the best receiving position automatically A manual fine tuning is normally not necessary If want you can do the manual fine tuning additionally In step 3 when the auto search stopped at each station press lt gt or lt S gt until the desired fine tuning achieved
16. Then press ENTER The search moves up to the next station position automatically If want you can also hold the search manually Press or at the desired position The search keeps hold If want do the fine tuning as the description above 22 3U81641A E P18 24 22 Example Preset the BBC on program position 2 1 Select MANUAL TUNING Then press ally AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING SORT TEXT LANGUAGE LANGUAGE VERTICAL POSITION v AY SELECT ls a7 My Ky gt a gt WEST ENGLISH gt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN Then press ENTER 2 Press 3 or f to select color system e g PAL PAL ENTER SET mmm LO o l 45 ADJUST MENU RETURN CH 1 AUTO 3 Press f The auto search starts forward It will stop at each station with good reception Press again until you receive the BBC Then press ENTER 8 CH 1 AUTO AY F TUNE ENTER SET 4 gt SEARCH MENU RETURN 4 Press or f to select sound system e g AUTO Then press ENTER ENTER SET _ lt P ADJUST MENU RETURN CH 4 5 The channel position number will be highlighted Press lt gt or lt gt repeatedly until the number next to CH change to 2 Then press ENTER The BBC was now stored in the channel position CH 2 ENTER SET 7 _ 7 AY SELECT MENU RETURN AUTO 6 Repeat
17. all pages have been received The pages can only be accessed when they have been E stored This can take a moment o Z TOPtext c CO The TOPtext is teletext with a special directory On the lower part of the screen there are four different coloured 1 2 5 fields red green yellow and blue These fields lead directly to the pages shown within The coloured buttons the remote control correspond to the coloured fields Press the appropriate 5 7 coloured button RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE in order to MENU activate the desired colour field Switch on off Teletext Teletext is not transmitted by all channels OSA Select the channel that shows teletext Press TEXT MIX TV You will now see a teletext page The channel you have chosen does not send teletext if 100 is shown Press TEXT MIX TV again Teletext and TV picture are shown simultaneously Press TEXT MIX TV again in order to switch off teletext ae Press TEXT MIX TV again in order to switch on teletext again The last page which was stored is now shown 8 REVEAL Note You cannot select any other channels as long as teletext is RED YELLOW switched on Switch teletext off when you want to switch over O O to another channel Select Page Press lt gt or lt gt until the page you desire appears enter the requested page number by using the 10 Number Buttons And if you mistype something ju
18. display size will change in sequence POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE OOOO 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUBPAGE MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT REBEL NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW In PC mode the PICTURE SIZE fea ture is available only for FULL or 4 3 format In WXGA INPUT and WVGA INPUT mode the PICTURE SIZE feature is not available In HDMI COMPONENT 1 2 mode of scanning rate 720p and 1080i the PICTURE SIZE feature is not available In PANORAMIC and ZOOM modes the top of the picture will be slightly cut off If you want to see this part you can scroll the picture 22 3U81641A P25 31 31 4 3 It shows a 4 3 picture in original size with black bands on left and right side O PANORAMIC Stretches the left and right hand sides of a 4 3 picture horizontally to fill the screen while leaving the centre of the picture unstretched PANORAMIC In this mode the picture is geometrically distorted on the left and the right sides of the screen FULL This mode is used with 16 9 signals from a DVD or digital decoder OHO O O O O FULL 16 9 format signals can only come from external sources th built in tuner does not receive signals in this format ZOOM This is used with 4 3 letterbox format pictures with black ba ENGLISH e rs at the top and bottom this type of signal can be received
19. in a place where the temperature is widely changing Remove the power cord for complete separation For safety purposes disconnect the power cord if the monitor is not to be used for prolonged periods of time Before cleaning turn off and unplug the monitor Neglect could result in fire or electrical shock PRECAUTIONS Installation environment Do not obstruct a ventilation hole Do not put the monitor on carpet or blanket or near a curtain which has a possibility of obstructing a ventilation hole of the monitor Do not put the monitor in the following places Hot places such as near heater place exposed to the direct rays of the sun A place where the temperature is widely changing Places with soot dust or high humidity Poor air ventilation place Place near fire A wet place such as bathroom or shower room Place where you can trip over it Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places Distorted or unstable places How to view the monitor If you use the monitor in too dark a room your eyes may become tired Please use it in a reasonably bright room Avoid direct rays of the sun to the screen in order to prevent eye fatigue Your eyes will get fatigued after viewing the monitor for long period of time Relax your eyes by viewing away from the monitor from time to time Please watch the monitor in downward direction Note on image retention Disconnect the plug from the power outlet
20. know how to operate the monitor properly Keep this manual in a safe place You will find it useful in the future Notes on Installation Work This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified personnel with enough skill and competence Always have an installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product HITACHI cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake in installation or mounting misuse modification or a natural disaster Note for Dealers After installation be sure to deliver this manual to the customer and explain to the customer how to handle the product 3U81641A E 1 07 1 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 25 PM 3U81641A 1 07 2 Important Please read this User s Manual thoroughly especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 7 Mis use may cause damage to your plasma monitor which could shorten its lifespan or cause injury to yourself Should you encounter any difficulty in the set up or operation of your monitor firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at the rear of this manual In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your plasma monitor switch off at the mains sockets pull out the plugs and contact your dealer immediately CAUTION Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your plasma monitor Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry
21. of these symbols are described below It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents This symbol indicates information that if ignored could possibly result in personal injury or A WARNING even death due to incorrect handling This symbol indicates information that if ignored could result possibly in personal injury or A CAUTION physical damage due to incorrect handling Typical Symbols A This symbol indicates an additional warning including cautions An illustration is provided to clarify the contents This symbol indicates a prohibited action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited This symbol indicates a compulsory action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet N WARNING Never use the monitor if a problem should occur Abnormal operations such as smoke strange odor no image no sound excessive sound damaged casing elements cables penetration of liquids or foreign matter etc can cause a fire or electrical shock In such case immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped contact your dealer Never attempt to make Disconnect the repairs yoursel
22. then replace the battery If the liquid adheres your body or clothes rinse well with water Obey the local laws on disposing the battery 3U81641A E 1 07 5 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 25 PM A AX QD Surely connect the ground wire A AX ENGLISH z TT 2oppa yTA P4 EE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Be careful in moving the monitor Neglect could result in an injury or damage Do not move the monitor during use Before moving disconnect the power plug and all external connections You are advised to move the monitor with two persons Avoid any impact or shock to the monitor particularly take care of glass screen Do not put anything on top of the monitor Placing anything on the monitor could result in loss of balance or falling and cause an injury or damage Use special caution households where children are present Avoid a humid or dusty place Placing the monitor in a smoke a highly humid dusty place oily soot or corrosive gas could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place near the kitchen a humidifier or other place where there is oil smoke or humidity Avoid a high temperature environment The heat could have adverse influence on the monitor and other parts and could result in transformation melting or fire Do not place the monitor the remote control and other parts in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater etc Do not put the monitor
23. this option to ON WVGA MODE When you input WVGA set this option to ON 3U81641A E P32 39 35 HITACHI AUDIO Menu 7 BASS TREBLE BALANCE Tone setting menu the NORMAL button resets these values to the middle PERFECT VOLUME Select PERFECT VOLUME ON or OFF 27 SPEAKERS Select SPEAKERS ON or OFF 28 HDMI Select HDMI or DVI 36 WOW SRS 3D FOCUS TruBass Adjust desired WOW feature 28 The PC Monitor Menu settings are not effective for normal TV mode or external input mode 35 9 16 05 7 26 PM BENNETT 42PD3 bTA P4 Selecting the HDMI audio input source You must choose an appropriate HDMI audio input setting for each connection on 16 1 Select HDMI Press or f to select HDMI or DVI Lip 22 WAR POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE Ay 3 A 4 NICAM AUTO NEN n TREBLE 25 BALANCE 0 PERFECT VOLUME OFF g SPEAKERS ON 5 X QUICK VIEW SELECT lt gt ADJUST SUBPAGE C MENU RETURN PROG PAGE A 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears INPUT SELECT ud TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS E T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE O O C PICTURE SIZE 36 3U81641A E P32 39 36 H IT 9 16 05 7 26 PM 42 1 EE Teletext is sent page by page This unit is able to automatically store up to 812 pages Storage lasts until
24. ORD and press f to display the password entering screen Then input new password 9 16 05 7 26 PM HITACHI POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE OOOO 09000 QUICK VIEW SUBPAGE OOOO PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT TEXT NORMAL SKIP MIX TV F T B REVEAL RED GREEN YELLOW 42PD3 TA P1 the TV screen Example Adjust the contrast L 92 1 During PC mode press MENU once The Menu appears a o z aF BRIGHTNESS 25 CONTRAST 37 H POSITION 25 V POSITION 25 CLOCK PHASE 25 HORIZONTAL CLOCK 0 Y SELECT MENU EXIT 2 Press lt gt or Cx to select CONTRAST Then press or f to adjust CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS 25 CONTRAST 37 H POSITION 25 V POSITION 25 CLOCK PHASE 25 HORIZONTAL CLOCK 0 v AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST NORMAL RESET MENU RETURN 3 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears Description about the each setting option PICTURE Menu A Jg BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST can be set as you are accustomed to your TV the NORMAL button resets these values to the middle H POSITION and V POSITION to adjust the horizontal and vertical placing of the image CLOCK PHASE and HORIZONTAL CLOCK eliminates the horizontal HORIZONTAL CLOCK and vertical CLOCK PHASE interfering lines AMPLITUDE RED GREEN BLUE influences the colour balance the NORMAL button resets these values to the middle WXGA MODE When you input WXGA set
25. On screen Language Selection 19 Teletext Language Selection 19 Automatic station presetting with the built in Tuner 20 Change the order of stored channel 21 Manual TV station presetting 22 Basic 23 Timer 24 Stereo reception with the built in tuner 25 Bass Treble and Balance 27 Perfect volume 27 Turning off the built in speakers 28 Using the WOW surround sound feature 28 Brightness Contrast Color and Sharpness 29 DNR n 29 Selecting the color temperature 30 Film mode 30 Picture format ceo ciere ebore 31 Scrolling the PANORAMIC ZOOM Wide picture 32 Screen wipe re 33 Screen Saver 33 Static Image nie 33 Using the panel lock feature 34 PC Setting sseeenene 35 Selecting the HDMI audio input source 36 Teletext eerie eee inane tate 37 Conceal stored channels 39 Color system adjusting 40 Troubleshooting table
26. RN 2 Press L gt or C to enter the hours and minutes at which you want your TV to automatically switch on ON TIMER OFF TIMER F PANEL LOCK ADJUST ENTER SET Ally ahy su x Hh SET 00 00 OFF gt SELECT MENU RETURN For rapid time change in ten minute intervals press and TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW hold the lt gt or C button Press 1 3 Press L gt or lt gt to select the channel you wish to display when you TV switches on Press ENTER lt gt gt button allows you to set the time in step 2 backward When a timer event is executed the timer will return to 00 00 e If the OFF TIMER and SLEEP timer overlapped the TV will shut off with the earlier reached timer The TV will automatically turn off approximately 1 hour later after the ON TIMER turns on the TV If you wish to continue watching the TV press any button to cancel the one hour automatic shut off This shut off feature prevents the TV from playing continuously if no OFF TIMER is set If OFF TIMER is set the shut off feature does not work 24 3U81641A E P18 24 24 AJ Ay a a ON TIMER 10 30 CH 3 OFF TIMER SET 00 00 F PANEL LOCK OFF ADJUST 4 SELECT ENTER SET MENU RETURN If you wish to set the OFF TIMER press lt gt or lt gt to select OFF TIMER at step 1 4 Press MENU repeatedly u
27. TE will appear for approx 4 seconds The muting can be released by pressing MUTE again or O or RECALL Press RECALL Channel number STEREO and wide screen type will appear The display will disappear after 4 seconds FULL STATUS Press STATUS The clock and a program information will appear approx 2 seconds later if the station supported SLEEP TIMER Press SLEEP SLEEP and the SLEEP minutes until the shut off will appear Each time you press SLEEP the number near SLEEP will change When the displayed time runs out the unit will switch to standby The display will disappear after approx 4 seconds To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until 0 appears 23 H IT cH 9 16 05 7 26 PM iis TT The on timer feature allows you to automatically turn on your TV after a preset amount of time up to 12 hours and 59 minutes at the selected channel The off timer also allows you to turn off your TV after a preset amount of time You can set the off timer in conjunction with the on timer POWER SLEEP RECALL C CO C 5 6 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE PROG INPUT SELECT PAGE V AUDIO 1 2 RESET 42PD380TA P1 Example Turning on the TV to channel 3 at 10 30 1 Select ON TIMER Then press ENTER AU ahy ai 3 ON TIMER OFF TIMER F PANEL LOCK AY SELECT ENTER SET 00 00 CH 1 SET 00 00 OFF MENU RETU
28. als C AV1 AV2 input To the connection of audio and composite video S video cables D COMPONENT 1 2 input To the connection of audio and component cables E HDMI input 36 F PC Monitor input PC 35 Power supply Connect the supplied power cable Connect to AC100 240V 50 60Hz Never repair a damaged AC power cord with isolation tape Have a specialist exchange with a new AC power cord Do not let your pet loose near the cable To bite isolation is danger of life Above all a rat a parakeet a hamster a rabbit and other toothed animals can bite the cable Outdoor antenna If the outdoor antenna already exists you can also connect to it for analog TV program I Bracket holes To fix wall mounting bracket not supplied here remove the screws If the unit is mounted on the wall contact the shop where you purchased the unit for advice and leave the installation work to experts Incomplete installation work can cause you injuries 12 3U81641A E 12 12 H IT 9 16 05 7 26 PM 42 1 EE Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the Plasma Display is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the Owner s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs ENGLISH The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions You ma
29. and variable audio OUT jacks do not output any of the WOW audio features SRSCO CENT WOW SRS 9 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 28 3U81641A E P25 31 28 Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system 15 1 Select SPEAKERS Then press or f to select ON or OFF ED Ally 157 au AY NICAM AUTO BASS 25 TREBLE eu BALANCE 0 PERFECT VOLUME OFF SPEAKERS HDMI HDMI SELECT 4b ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep rich bass from stereo sound sources Your TV s audio will sound fuller richer and wider WOW consists of three features SRS 3D FOCUS and TruBass 1 Select desired WOW feature you want to adjust Then press or to select the desired mode Ally Dy guy Ky A WOW SRS 3D FOCUS ON TruBass HIGH SELECT 4b ADJUST MENU RETURN SRS 3D To turn on or off the surround sound effect FOCUS To turn on or off the vocal emphasis effect TruBass To select your desired bass expansion level HIGH LOW or OFF 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears 9 16 05 7 26 PM HITACHI 42PD380TA P1 6B Brightne
30. by the internal tuner O O gt O O SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE ZOOM H 9 16 05 7 26 31 BENNETT 42PD380TA P1 Scrolling the PANORAMIC ZOOM Wide picture You cannot move the picture vertically POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE CO CO 0000 SUB PAGE MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT AA TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE O O O PICTURE SIZE in other wide mode 32 3U81641A P32 39 32 During the PANORAMIC or Zoom wide mode you can adjust the vertical picture position 1 Select VERTI CAL POSITION Then press Ally a AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING SORT TEXT LANGUAGE LANGUAGE VERTICAL POSITION v AY SELECT WEST ENGLISH gt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press lt L gt lt gt to adjust the vertical position of the picture To raise the picture press To lower the picture press POSITION AY ADJUST ENTER SET POSITION AY ADJUST ENTER SET 3 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM 42PD380TA P1 Screen wipe Screen Saver Static Image POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE COO C5 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT AUDIO TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE 3U81641A
31. ce 3U81641A E P40 BACK 41 9 16 05 7 26 HITACHI 41 ENGLISH 3U81641A E P40 BACK 42 42PD380TA P1 HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM _
32. ds when a NICAM MONO A and MONO B broadcast signal is received It will be displayed for the NICAM signal for NICAM OFF approx 4 seconds when the NICAM OFF is selected in menu Screen A2 Stereo reception STEREO illuminates for approx 4 seconds STEREO when a A2 STEREO broadcast signal is received H 9 16 05 7 26 25 iii 2oppa yTA P4 11 Stereo reception with the built in tuner In case of 2 channel soundreception Each time you press the AUDIO 1 2 the both sound channels you can select the desired sound with alternate with each other AUDIO 1 2 POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE NICAM 2 OOO C 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU 9 QOO t NICAM 1 oe PROG PAGE V INPUT SELECT RUDO tE TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD 5 RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE e PICTURE SIZE SOUND 2 sounn 1 26 3U81641A E P25 31 26 H IT 9 16 05 7 26 PM 42PD380TA P1 Bass Treble and Balance Perfect Volume POWER SLEEP RECALL DOO 9 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT TEXT NORMAL SKIP MIX TV F T B REVEAL RED GREEN YELLOW MUTE MENU AUDIO 1 2 RESET STATUS HOLD 1 Select BASS Then press 7 f to adjust the bass Ally 207 aur AK NICAM AUTO BASS 27 TREBLE 25 BALANCE 0
33. e stores them in order During the search the sound is muted BED GREEN YELLOW BLUE When all programs have been stored the AUTO TUNING Q PEE menu will appear automatically CH 1 pb MENU RETURN If you receive a signal of NTSC4 43 from ANT IN e g connect with your VCR and then tuning with AUTO TUNING its color and sound may not come out But it is not a failure In case you tune to the NTSC4 43 signal perform MANUAL TUNING on P 22 setting color system on step 2 as NTSCA 43 20 3U81641A E P18 24 20 H IT 9 16 05 7 26 PM 42PD380TA P1 Change the order of stored channel The Automatic station presetting stores the found station specific order This order can be changed POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE CD CO CO 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUBPAGE PROG PAGE A PROG PAGE V INPUT SELECT poate TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F I T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE OOO PICTURE SIZE To arrange all channels begin with pro gram 1 Furthermore continue this procedure to select the broadcast that should be seen on program position 2 3 4 and so on 3U81641A P18 24 21 1 Select SORT d m ay Ally aby iY Ky AUTO TUNING gt MANUAL TUNING gt SORT gt TEXT LANGUAGE WEST LANGUAGE ENGLISH VERTICAL POSITION gt v SELECT gt ADJUST MENU
34. ect your Plasma Display to a DVD player using a component video cord It can greatly enhance picture quality and performance Rear lower of the Plasma Display 000000000 COMPONENT 1 or 2 Video cord not supplied To Component OUT Component Video input of this unit are for use of device which output interlaced signals PAL 576i 1080i or NTSC 480i 1080i and progressive signals PAL 576p 720p or NTSC 480p 720p 14 3U81641A E P13 17 14 HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM 42 1 EE Connections to other equipment If you connect a DTV receiver set top box connect your Plasma Display to a DTV receiver set top box using a component video cord ENGLISH Rear lower of the Plasma Display 000 O 99999 COMPONENT 1 or 2 To Audio OUT Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied To Component OUT This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers and adjust the audio level using the Plasma Display s remote control To control the audio turn on the Plasma Display and the stereo amplifier and turn off the Plasma Display s built in speakers see Turning off the built in speakers on page 28 Rear lower of the Plasma Display Amplifier 0009 00000 poa 00000 99 00000 OOO O AUDIO L OUTPUT To Audio L In
35. f because this could be dangerous plug from the power outlet Do not insert liquids or foreign objects Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock Use special caution in households where children are present If liquids or foreign objects should enter the monitor immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Do not place the monitor in a bathroom Do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture Do not place flower vases pots cups cosmetics liquids such as water etc on or around the monitor NO Do not place metals combustibles etc or around the monitor CN LK Never disassemble or modify the monitor The monitor contains high voltage components Modification could result in fire or electrical shock Never remove any fixed cover Do not Do not give the monitor any shock or impact disassemble If the monitor should be shocked and or broken it could result in an injury and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock If the glass panel is broken or damaged immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Do not place the monitor on an unstable surface If the monitor should be dropped and or broken it could result in an injury and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place the monitor on an unstable s
36. ferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines the panel produces high quality display images free from color misconvergence and display distortion Easy to use remote control and on screen display system The remote control included eases the work of setting display controls Further the on screen display system displays the status of signal reception and display control settings in an easy to view fashion Connecting to an Audio Visual De vice Three composite S terminals three composite terminals two component terminals and a HDMI terminal have been added A composite video output terminal is also provided as a monitoring output Acomposite S terminal A side input If two composite terminal and two component terminal are used at the same time the component terminal would govern A wide range of devices can also be connected besides personal computers 9 16 05 7 25 PM 6 3U81641A E 1 07 3 H IT CH FEATURES reto 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY 8 Location of controls 9 Remote Control isean 10 Antenna connection 12 Connections to other equipment 13 Quick guide for MENU operation 18 Selecting the video input source 18
37. hat result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used Situations and effective usage methods related to ghosting are provided below Image retention characteristics of a plasma display The image retention phenomenon of a plasma panel occurs due to partial phosphor degradation arising from partial character and figure display For example when the character image as shown in Fig A at the right is continuously displayed for a long period of Welcome time the only part of the phosphor Red Green Blue that Welcome will degrade will be the color of the applicable character Welcome display portion Consequently when a white image is displayed on the entire screen as shown in Fig a the character marks displayed up to that time will become a Fig A Fig a color difference visible to the eye but the phosphor will never burn B The degree of image retention is proportional to the brightness of the characters and figures displayed as well as the display time The tendency of the phosphor is to degrade more the brighter the characters and figures are displayed When images of figures with different levels of brightness as gt shown Fig are continuously displayed for a long period of time it becomes easier for image marks at locations when the brighter figures are displayed to be noticeable Fig B Fig b The image retention images in this document are exaggerated for the purpose
38. he power plug into a power outlet firmly Avoid using a loose unsound outlet or contact failure Do not cut off the fitted power plug the removal of which could lead to impaired performance If you wish to extend the lead obtain an appropriate extension lead or consult your dealer Should you require replacing the fuse in the molded plug with a new fuse then please replace with new one of the same value type and approval as the original Ensure the fuse cover is returned to its original position Be sure to keep safety ground connection Connect the ground terminal of AC inlet of this monitor with the ground terminal provided at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet The socket outlet must be installed near the monitor and easily accessible Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables it can cause a fire or electrical shock Do not apply too much heat pressure or tension to the power cord and cables If the power cord or cables are damaged exposed or broken core wires etc contact your dealer Do not place the monitor or heavy objects on the power cord and cables Also do not place a spread cover etc over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables D
39. l set into memory Press W to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory In Menu Setting In Standby Turning on the unit A Volume A V Buttons To adjust the volume In Menu Setting To display the menu Screen press these buttons simultaneously for more than one second INPUT Button Select input mode for TV AV HDMI PC 5 SUB POWER button To turn the unit standby mode on and off STANDBY ON indicator It lights up in red at STANDBY and in green at POWER ON Remote sensor Loudspeakers HEADPHONES jack Plug headphones with a mini plug 3 5 mm into this jack AV3 Input Input for analogue A V Signal Composite If your equipment has an S video connector use an S video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable You still must connect the standard red and white audio cables for full system connection but do not connect a standard yellow video cable at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable 3U81641A E P09 12 9 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 25 PM Remote Control POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE OOOO 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW PROG PAGE A SUBPAGE MENU INPUT SELECT AUDIO V2 TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE PICTURE SIZE 10 3U81641A 12 10 42PD380TA P1 Function Page Turn the unit on or off 18 Sleep Timer 23 c Display pr
40. lant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand Do not obstruct the ventilation of the monitor If the ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the monitor or just after switching off the power it could result in damage and shorten the lifespan of your monitor due to overheating Make sure there is ample ventilation Keep a space of 100mm 10cm or more between the sides rear and top of the monitor and other objects such as walls Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the monitor Never block ventilation openings Do not put the plasma screen side up Do not cover the monitor with a tablecloth etc Do not place the monitor on a carpet or bedding or near a curtain Use only the correct power outlet Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the monitor and the safety standard The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used 3U81641A E 1 07 4 H IT 9 16 05 7 25 PM i A2PDS BTA P4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Be cautious of the power cord connection Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean with no dust before using Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug Insert t
41. nitor Display modes P C MODE Resolution Refresh rate Rear lower of the Plasma Display VGA GE WVGA SVGA XGA To PC IN WXGA To PC AUDIO IN jack Audio cord not supplied VGA cable not supplied 640x480 60Hz 848x480 60Hz 800x600 60 3Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1280x720 768 60Hz If there is no video signal from the computer when the unit is in PC mode NO SYNC SIGNAL will appear on the TV screen for approx 10 seconds 16 3U81641A E P13 17 16 HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM L MENENEENESISTT TT 42PD3 bTA P4 Connections to other equipment To playback from a camcorder connect the camcorder to the Plasma Display as shown ENGLISH Side of the Plasma Display m HEAD PHONE 5 a To Audio Video OUT SVIDEO Audio Video cord not supplied The Plasma Display can also be used as a display device for many video games However due to the wide variety of signals generated by these devices and subsequent hook up variations required they have not all been included in the suggested connection diagrams You ll need to consult each compo e nent s Owner s Manual for additional information e Side of the Plasma Display i HEAD PHONE TV GAME ttt VIDEO LMONO R To Audio Video OUT SVIDEO OoOoooO Audio Video supplied 17 3U81641A E P13 17 17 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 26 PM
42. nt socket from that for other equipment such as Radio etc Use a plug with ground terminal and make sure that it connects to the ground Precaution during transportation Please pay attention when you transport this monitor because it is heavy Furthermore use the original carton box and its packaging materials when the monitor is transported Failure to transport the monitor in any carton except the original carton may result in damage to the monitor Save the original carton box and all packing material Do not physically impact the remote control A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control Take care not to drop the remote control Do not place heavy objects on the remote control Avoid strong rays Any strong rays such as direct sun rays or room lighting onto the remote control sensors could invalidate the remote control Avoid radio interference Any interfering radiation could cause distorted images or noises Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone transceiver etc around the monitor Set the sound volume at a suitable level It is better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhood environment Precautions for the installation Do not use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions
43. ntil the MENU disappears Put your TV into standby mode by pressing 5 SUB POWER button HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM IL This built in Tuner can receive Stereo 2 channel program In case the Stereo broadcast was send out with NICAM this unit can distinguish these NICAM Stereo broadcasts automatically POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE COO C 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU PROG PAGE A AUDIO 1 2 INPUT SELECT RESET TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE O OOQ PICTURE SIZE e In case of bad reception the stereo sound also can be disturbed A stereo is not available in the broadcast area of only NTSC 3U81641A P25 31 25 42PD3 y TA P4 111 Stereo reception with the built in tuner 1 Select NICAM Press 6 or f to select AUTO or OFF Select OFF if you want no NICAM reception zh T Ally 207 mu NICAM BASS eu TREBLE 25 BALANCE 0 PERFECT VOLUME ORE SPEAKERS ON HDMI HDMI AY SELECT b ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears ENGLISH NICAM ST illuminates for approx 4 seconds NICAM ST when a NICAM STEREO broadcast signal is received NICAM M1 illuminates for approx NICAM 1 4 seconds when a NICAM MONO A broadcast signal is received NICAM M1 M2 illuminates for approx NICAM M1 M2 4 secon
44. o not pull the power cord and cables When connecting and disconnecting the power cord or cables do it with your hand holding the plug or connector Do not place the cord near the heater Do not touch the power plug just after disconnecting it from the power outlet to prevent electric shock Do not touch the power plug when lightening is close to you Avoid coiling the power cord and bending it sharply Protect the power cord from being walked on pinched particularly at plugs conveniences receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Do not modify the power cord Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury The battery may explode if not handled properly Keep the battery away from children and pets If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment Do not allow the battery to be exposed to fire or water Avoid fire or high temperature environment Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers Keep the battery in a dark cool and dry place Do not short circuit the battery Do not recharge disassemble or solder the battery Do not physically impact the battery Use only the battery specified in the manual of this monitor Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the battery f you observe a leakage of the battery wipe out the liquid and
45. o sound Switch on the set ES Check the 100 240 V wall outlet Select appropriate input mode 18 No reception Preset the station without using the AV cable Press 1 on the remote control Ea Connect the antenna In Check your antenna The TV switches off with This is normal 23 missing antenna input signal 15 minutes after the antenna signal has disappeared the set will change to standby In menu TUNING line The unit is set to AV mode Press 1 on the remote can not be selected control Specifications Color System PAL SECAM NTSC Frequency Range Power Supply Power Consumption PDP HDMI input Output Power Surrounding temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight Accessories 1 S6 S7 S36 S37 E69 AC 100 240V 50 60Hz Operation approx 250W Stand by approx 1W 41 58 TYPE 105 6 cm visible 852 x 480 Pixel HDMI compliant type A connector HDCP compliant Suggested scan rates PAL 576i 576p 720p 1 080i NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1 080i HDMI Audio 2 channel PCM 32 44 1 48 kHz sampling frequency 16 20 24 bits per sample 10W x 2 MAX Operation 5 C 40 C Storage 20 60 C Less than 80 RH 121 W x 65 8 H x 11 5 D cm approx 34 kg w o Accessories 2 batteries AAA ROS UM 4 Remote control unit AC cord Weight and dimensions are approximate Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications and designs without prior noti
46. of explanation The actual manner in which the image retention is seen differs depending on the operation time and brightness Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention We recommend that you use the screen saver functions About screen defects High precision technology is used in the making of plasma panels but there may be dark spots points that do not illuminate and bright spots points that are too bright in some cases These do not indicate a malfunction About residual images n some cases residual images may remain after the short term display of still images and another image is displayed but these will disappear and return to normalcy This is not a malfunction About the panel screen Plasma displays display images by means of electrical discharges inside the panel Because of this the temperature of the panel surface may rise in some cases Also plasma displays are made of finely processed glass A reinforced glass filter is installed over the panel surface but avoid strong impact because there is still danger of glass breakage 3U81641A E P08 8 H IT 9 16 05 7 25 PM I EE Location of controls HEAD PHONE e Left Side Front Side ENGLISH Description of Indicators and Controls 1 2 PO Moe Main Power Switch To turn the unit on or off completely PROGRAM A Y Buttons Press A to change to a higher numbered channe
47. oft cloth Never use acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap OA cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc especially because they would cause discoloration scratches or cracks 3U81641A E 1 07 6 H IT 9 16 05 7 25 PM 42 1 EE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This monitor has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers Keep the monitor away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the monitor Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the monitor If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor check the instructions mentioned above ENGLISH Precautions for the cable connection Do ensure that all connections including the power plug extension leads and interconnections between the pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Switch off and withdraw the power plug before making or changing connections Confirm the connector is fixed tightly when the signal cable is connected Also confirm the screws on the connector are tightened Plug the power cord of the monitor into a differe
48. ogram position number 23 lt gt Tur the sound on off 28 Select channel 20 23 Select Teletext page 87 35 Switches between the present channel and the last selected channel 23 Sub Page selection 38 O Call Menu AS Select TV channel or Teletext page step by step In Menu Setting In Standby Turning on the unit oC f Volume i Menu Setting Memorize Select input source 8 Two Channel Sound AUDIO 1 2 selector 28 C9 Teletext page 100 38 Cj Teletext Mix OFF 37 ww Reset Sound Picture EA CO Teletext enlargement 38 E Program position skipping 39 CO Quiz Teletext Timer display Hold the text page TOPtext buttons PICTURE SIZE Select picture format H 9 16 05 7 26 42 1 Remote Control Use batteries type UM 4 AAA Size Do not use the storage batteries The remote control does not work properly with weak voltage from the storage batteries Replace the exhausted batteries with new batteries Never charge batteries Batteries may explode by the charge ENGLISH An exhausted empty batteries may leak namely corrosive electrolyte will leak out The remote control may damage by it Therefore remove the exhausted batteries early Open the battery compart 2 Install the batteries as shown Close the battery ment below compartment
49. put To Audio R Input AUDIO R OUTPUT Audio cord not supplied 15 3U81641A E P13 17 15 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 26 PM 2oppa yTA P4 Connections to other equipment The HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from a HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device When you connect to DVI device with a HDMI to DVI adapter cable it transfers only the video signal Separate analog audio cords are required Rear lower of the Plasma Display HDMI to DVI adapter cable HDMI type A connector not supplied To DVI output HDMI cable type A connector not supplied pele To HDMI out You must choose an appropriate setting for each connection 36 Audio cord not supplied DVI device or HDMI device Before you connect this Plasma Display to your PC change the adjustment of your PC s Resolution and Refresh rate 60 Hz Connect one end of a male to male VGA cable to the video card of the computer and the other end to the VGA connector PC MONITOR on the back of the Plasma Display Attach the connectors firmly with the screws on the plug In case of a Multimedia computer connect the audio cable to the audio output of your Multimedia computer and to the AUDIO connector of the PC AUDIO IN jack of the Plasma Display Switch on the computer The Plasma Display can operate as the computer monitor Mo
50. ss Contrast Color and Sharpness DNR POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE COO C 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT AUDIO TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW To centralize these picture adjust ments press NORMAL in step 1 TINT changes something only when NTSC 3 58MHz signal is played back through an AV input In HDMI or COMPONENT mode the DNR option can not be selected 3U81641A E P25 31 29 brightness I o a 1 Select BRIGHTNESS Then press O or to adjust the 2 EX sey BRIGHTNESS 25 4mm CONTRAST 37 COLOR 25 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 25 DNR ON v SELECT lt gt ADJUST NORMAL RESET MENU RETURN If you wish to set the contrast color tint or sharpness press lt gt or lt gt to select CONTRAST COLOR TINT or SHARPNESS The menu TINT can be selected at AV Playback if a NTSC 3 58MHz signal comes in through a AV socket and NTSC or AUTO was selected at COLOR SYSTEM 40 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears DNR Digital Noise Reduction can reduce the roughness of 1 Select DNR Then press 9 f to select ON or EE ahy mw BRIGHTNESS 2 CONTRAST 37 COLOR 25 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 25 DNR ON v AY SELECT lt gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears 29 H IT cH
51. st enter the complete 3 digit wrong page number then enter the desired number again Or press one of the coloured teletext buttons so that page from TOPtext is shown 37 3U81641A E P32 39 37 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 26 PM POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE OOOO 0000 0000 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU PROG PAGEA PROG PAGE V INPUT SELECT EI TEXT MIX TV NORMAL F T B SKIP REVEAL STATUS HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW COO gt BLUE PICTURE SIZE See PROG PAGE V INPUT SELECT AUDIO 1 2 TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV F T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE PICTURE SIZE 38 3U81641A P32 39 38 42PD380TA P1 Hold Pages Some pages are divided up into subpages by the channel Subpages are automatically shown in turn as they are transmit ted In order to hold the page press HOLD Press HOLD again in order to display the next subpage Directly Select Subpages You can directly select the subpages if required Example Page 667 from BBC comprises of 2 subpages In the right upper corner you will for example see 1 2 That means that page one of 2 subpages is being shown at the moment 667 667 BBC Text 21 07 03 15 01 38 1 2 Press SUB PAGE in order to select subpage 2 4 dashes are shown Enter 0 0 0 2 It can take a minute before subpage 0002 appears Press SUB PAGE again in order to s
52. the steps 2 5 to preset other TV stations T Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears HITACHI 9 16 05 7 26 PM Basic Operation Channel selection With the 10 number buttons Example CH 2 Press 0 0 2 continuously The station stored in the position 2 will appear 42PD3 bTA P4 CH 29 Press 0 2 9 continuously The station hidden store position will not appear 38 stored in the position 29 will appear CH 107 Press 1 0 7 continuously The station stored in the position 107 will appear POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE GO lt gt C 2 3 MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT F ge TEXT NORMAL SKIP STATUS MIX TV E T B REVEAL HOLD RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE OOO PICTURE SIZE If the built in tuner does not receive anything e g if no antenna is con nected during TV operation then the TV unit will change to standby after approx 15 minutes 3U81641A P18 24 23 Press lt gt or lt gt to change to the program z forward or backward The changing takes approx 2 seconds If the auto search stored only 5 stations these only 5 also will appear Still uncovered QuickView QUICK VIEW button allows you to go back to the last selected channel Volume adjusting Press or to adjust the volume The volume level disappears after 4 seconds MUTE Press MUTE The sound will be cut off MU
53. to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the panel lock is in ON all control buttons on the TV front panel except POWER do not operate POWER SLEEP RECALL MUTE OOOO 0000 5 QUICK VIEW SUB PAGE MENU PROG PAGE A INPUT SELECT NORMAL SKIP MIX TV F T B REVEAL RED GREEN YELLOW 34 3U81641A E P32 39 34 1 Select PANEL LOCK Then press to display the password entering screen n 4 ally ay mw i ON TIMER SET 00 00 CH 1 OFF TIMER SET 00 00 F PANEL LOCK SELECT gt ADJUST MENU RETURN 2 Using the 10 number buttons to enter your password then press ENTER The F PANEL LOCK menu screen appears If you input the password for the first time enter the same password again for confirmation If you input wrong number ERROR will appear for approx 4 seconds Then input correct number again Ally a mu x PASSWORD EZZ 0 9 SELECT ENTER SET MENU RETURN 3 Select F PANEL LOCK and press 3 or f to select ON Ay a mu x MENU RETURN F PANEL LOCK EI orr NEW PASSWORD Y SELECT lt gt ADJUST 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears If a button on the front panel is pressed the message F PANEL LOCK appears for approx 4 seconds To unlock the panel Select OFF at step 3 above To change password At step 3 above select NEW PASSW
54. witch off the subpage feature You can only select other teletext pages when the subpage feature is switched off Enlargement In order to enlarge the display press F T B Either the upper or lower half of the screen is enlarged Each time you press F T B you switch between the display of the upper or lower half of the screen or the full picture Answering Quiz Questions Some pages contain quiz questions with concealed answers Press REVEAL in order to show the answers Reset Press RESET in order to show page 100 H 9 16 05 7 26 42 1 Conceal stored channels The stored channels are switched back or fore individually using lt gt 2 Channels that should not appear can be o concealed These channels are not deleted They can be ac a cessed at any time with the 10 Number Buttons POWER SS EER een JI MUTE 1 Select the channel to be concealed i e CH29 C Cc c Press SKIP 1 2 The programme number flashes 0000 H P ae MENU PROG PAGE A 2 Select the next channel to be concealed Press SKIP The programme number flashes ERS neve AOU You can conceal as many channels as you like CO C Example mum uem num 5 channels are automatically stored via the automatic channel storage feature When you keep pressing lt gt then the channel will appear in the following order 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1
55. y need to modify them to accommo date your particular assortment of components The diagrams are intended to show component video and audio interconnections only Note Select a appropriate external input mode 18 Rear lower of the Plasma Display 00000 To AV IN 1 or 2 Audio Video cord not supplied To Audio Video OUT If you connect a VCR with a S VIDEO cord to the S VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the Plasma Display you must also connect the audio cords to the AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the Plasma Display The S VIDEO cord only carries the video signal The audio signal is separate Rear lower of the Plasma Display To S VIDEO IN 1 or 2 To AUDIO IN 1 or 2 To S Video OUT S Video cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied To Audio OUT When the S video cord and the video cord are connected to each jack at the same time the S video cord takes precedence over the video cord 13 3U81641A E P13 17 13 H IT CH 9 16 05 7 26 PM BENNETT 42PD3 bTA P4 l Connections to other equipment If your DVD player or Satellite receiver has a S Video out jack connect cords as shown Rear lower of the Plasma Display To S VIDEO IN 1 or 2 To AUDIO IN 1 or 2 To S Video OUT S Video cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Audio OUT your DVD player has component video out jacks conn

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