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Hitachi 55HDT51 Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. ob O E RGB VIDEO o e glelele buttons VATA SIZE button INPUT SELECT button SIZE button Input can be switched by pressing the AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control e Input can be switched in the sequence of AV1 gt AV2 gt AVi gt AV2 gt AV3 AV3 gt AV4 gt RGB1 gt RGB2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT button of the monitor RGB2 lt RGB1 lt AV4 Each time the SIZE button of the remote control or the monitor is pressed the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen During VIDEO signal input AV1 AV2 AV3 During AV4 signal input a A Full Auto gt Full Zoom 14 9Zo00om C14 9L CT 414 9Z700m C14 9L e The size will fix as Full mode and not change when receiving the e Auto is the mode using the Switch signal from the equipment component signal of 1080i 50 1080i 60 or 720p 60 connected to AV4 terminal included in SCART connector No 8 pin which indicate the picture format of the video source When Switch signal has not been detected Default Zoom setting in the Function Menu is used to choose e And during some input mode except AV4 if the Switch signal is detected under the condition that Auto is selected for the picture Ri size of AV4 the input mode will automatically transfer to AV4 Display size selection diagram When you
2. RECALL You can see the input mode status on the screen by pressing this button DVD CONTROL You can use these buttons to operate the selected brand of DVD player 54 PROGRAM SELECT Press these buttons to select a TV program directly TIME Pressing this button can indicate the time by On Screen display when AUDIO MODE You may recall the sound mode by pressing this button Each time pressed sound mode is changed in following sequence Movie Music M Favourite Speech MATRIX SURROUND Press this button to set Matrix Surround On or Off MULTI PICTURE Press this button to change the screen to multi pictures Press it again to return to normal picture CH I II This button is for A2 NICAM models only MULTI MODE In multi picture mode pressing this button will change the multi picture mode MUTE Press this button to turn off the set sound When press again or the gt volume up button will restore the sound FREEZE Press this button to change the picture to freeze mode Press it again to return to normal picture receiving a TV program on the screen including TELETEXT service with the time information ZOOM Press this button can change Picture size SUBTITLE button MODE button INDEX button TV TEXT button CANCEL button Buttons for TELE
3. 1280 X 1024 1280 X 1024 1280 X 1024 1600 X 1200 1600 X 1200 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Macintosh 832 X 624 1024 X 768 1152 X 870 1280 X 768 1280 X 768 1280 X 768 1366 X 768 WXGA Mode 1280 x 768 55 only 1366 x 768 e 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 e The monitor may fail to display an animat ion image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it e 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 havi ng all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal e Displaying images with more than 512 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 37 e Displaying images with more than 768 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 55 29 30 Additional functions when the optional video unit is installed are as follows 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 1 Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off 2 Make sure that the power switch of the imaging devi
4. Approx 55 inches 1229 H x 691 V mm diagonal 1410mm Resolution 1024 H x 1024 V pixels 1366 H x 768 V pixels Net dimensions excluding Speakers Stand 940 W x 573 H x 99 D mm 1394 W x 857 H x 105 D mm Net weight excluding Speakers Stand 29 0kg 63 5kg Ambient Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 0 C to 40 C conditions Relative humidity Power supply Power consumption at standby AC100 240V 50 60Hz 320W lt 3W Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 90 non condensing 530W lt 3W Audio output Speaker 12W 12W 6Q Speaker 12W 12W 6Q sub woofer terminal RCA RGB input Input terminals RGB1 DVI input terminal DVI D RGB1 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack RGB2 analog RGB input terminal D sub 15 pin RGB2 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack Input signals Video signals 0 7 V 1 0 Vp p analog RGB Recommended Signal 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 Sync signals H V separate TTL level 2KQ H V composite TTL level 2KQ Sync on green 0 3 Vp p 75Q Recommended signal 47 modes Video input Input terminals Input signals AV1 composite video input terminal RCA AV1 Y PB PR video input terminal RCA AV1 L R audio input terminal RCA AV2 composite video input terminal RCA AV2 Y G PB B PR R video input t
5. 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 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 e 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 Radi
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7. VGA O W VGA 640 X 480 WVGA type On 640 X 480 640 X 480 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 OJOJOJOJOJOJOJO OJO OOO JO 480p 720 X 480 ElA 861 720p 60 1280 X 720 ElA 861 1080i 60 1920 X 1080 acceptable With Composite Input AV1 AV4 input and S video Input AV3 input Signal mode Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency Hz Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz EIA 861 Remarks NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 525 59 94 15 73 PAL SECAM 625 50 00 With R G B Video input AV2 and AV4 input Signal mode Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency Hz 15 63 Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz Remarks NTSC4 43 3 58 PAL SECAM 525 625 59 94 50 00 15 73 15 63 With component input AV1 AV2 and RGB2 component input Signal mode Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency Hz Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz Remarks 576i 576 50 00 15 63 480i 576p 480 59 94 15 73 480p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 e The monitor differentiates the signal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizonta
8. A dy y a Auto Colour off Next Prev lt On Off e Return Picture olour Temp Adjust On Amplitude Red 63M Green 0 Blue 31 I Cut Off Red 31 Green 0 I Blue 31 Reset Select lt gt On Off Picture Colour Management On Magenta 60 Red 30 I Yellow on Green 60 Cyan 30 I Blue of Reset Reset 4 Select gt On Off e jReturn Picture Colour Decoding eRGB o R OG O B Red on Green 60 I Colour o I Hue 31 I Reset Reset 4Select Te Return Exit 35 ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Selected characters lt gt Setup hint Picture Mode gt Dynamic Natural Dynamic This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting Natural This setting is for normal lighting conditions 36 Narrows the gap between brightness and darkness Broadens the gap between brightness and darkness Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness This can adjust further till 40 by pressing and holding p gt cursor button at 31 The color for 32 to 40 numbers will change from white to magenta This special mode is better for dark scenes For normal viewing we recommend that the Contrast is set to 31 Panel Life in the Function Menu should be set to Normal when this Contra
9. disassemble Do not give the monitor any shock or impact 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 e Do not place the monitor on an unstable slant 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 e Keep a space of 100mm 10cm or more between the sides rear and top of the monitor and other objects such as walls e Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the monitor e Never block ventilation openings e Do not put the plasma screen side up e Do not cover the monitor with a tablecloth etc e 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 indicat
10. Dc CLs connected to AV1 audio input terminal If it is monaural audio set this to L Mono Same to AV1 Scart Output Not Available grayed out This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the RGB1 Co pa i equipment that is connected to RGB1 DVI terminal This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the RGB2 1 step pees Lia equipment that is connected to RGB2 D sub terminal This step should be set only when Component is selected on the 1st step This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the equipment that is connected to RGB2 D sub terminal Auto gt HDTV gt SDTV DVD RGB2 2nd step E e Normally set this to Auto The signal mode of the input signal will be automatically recognized OTHER FEATURES e lf the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the Approximately 1 sec after adjustment is completed the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below operation is found erratic set this to match the input signal Display Registration condition Display Registration condition Picture Mode 1 setting is registered Yellow 1 setting is registered Contrast For every input function and every Brightness Picture Mode 1 setting is registered Colour Sharpness Colour Decoding Hue Red For every Colour Temperature 1 Colour Temperature Greenlsetting is registered C
11. ENGLISH For example when the character image as shown in Fig A at the right is Welcome continuously displayed for a long period of time the only part of the phosphor 2 z Red Green Blue that will degrade will be the colour of the applicable character 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 colour difference visible to the eye but the phosphor will never burn Welcome Fig A Fig a EThe degree of image retention is proportional to the brightness of the characters and figures displayed as well as the display time e 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 shown in Fig B 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 cS Fig B Fig b The image retention images in this document are exaggerated for the purpose 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 e Lower the Contrast and Brightness settings of the plasma display as much as possible A function is provided in the display that controls the brightness of the screen to reduce
12. Favourite BE Speech This selects the audio suitable for News Talk show etc Favourite This mode should be adjusted depending on user s preference Treble Suppresses treble Enhances treble Adjust to taste Bass Suppresses bass Enhances bass Adjust to taste Balance Suppresses right side sound Suppresses left side sound Adjust to taste SRS TruBass takes advance of the ability of the human ear to be able to distinguish between two different tones By using this ability ff lt gt Low lt gt Middle High SRS TruBass 2 a 9 TruBass gives enhanced bass sound that otherwise would not be heard Adjust it depending on the user s preference Matrix Surround Off gt On This features the spacious sound effects of a stadium This will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has Off gt On Perfect Volume the same average volume level The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button Reset off the function waiting to reset Picture Timer Audio Off Timer 30Min r Timer OK On Timer Domi MENU 4 Function 0 4 Select Adjust Ze Return gt gt Setup y S Language Select OK Set Selected characters Setup hint Off Timer Min lt gt 30Min gt 60Min This function automat
13. SELECT buttons to select picture The selected channel number would change green poe e The TV channel can be changed by pressing the and UI PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons on the remote A control e The audio can only be output from picture A in 4 pictures mode B3 11 e The same signal input mode cannot be selected for each screens at the same time e Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button at the 4 picture mode will cancel the multi picture mode And then pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will display the 4 pictures e Refer to the table for 4 pictures mode 49 Activating the 12 pictures mode from the TV screen Pressing the MULTI MODE button one time at the 4 pictures mode will display 12 pictures e Starting from channel 1 preset channels will automatically display in sequence on the 12 windows e This function activates only in TV mode e After several seconas it refreshes the picture one by one e Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button at the 12 picture mode will cancel the multi picture mode And then pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will display the 12 pictures again e Pressing the MULTI MODE button at the 12 picture mode will display the 2 pictures Split mode NOTE e Even if the input of the horizontal vertical synchronizing signal or video signal stops in the multi picture display the mode will not change to power save mode e Please be careful since
14. System Timer Colour System MA uy Function S Video ingat BS AVI Auto gt gt Setup Audio Input AV2 PAL gt 4D Language Scart Output Monitor AV3 SECAM Y Select RGB1 DVI STB AV4 PAL OK Set RGB2 Component HDTV Select OK Set S e Return 4 Select SelRetun E Exit a a Setup Setup System System 1 Video Input Colour System oK Video put SS AVI Auto Audio Input AV2 Composite Component Scart Output Monitor gt AV3 Auto RGB1 DVI STB AV4 S Video RGB2 Component HDTV Select OK Set de Returmn 4Select SelRetun 5 Exit lt r a Setup Setup System System 1 Audio Input Colour System OK AVI Stereo Video Input S AV2 L Mono Audio Input AV3 Stereo Scart Output Monitor gt AV4 L Mono RGB1 DVI STB Select d eJReturn Em Exit RGB2 Component HDTV Select OK Set de Return Selected characters Setup hint System CAEN lt gt Sysiem2 j System1 Europe Asia System2 North America Colour System System 1 This should correspond to the colour system of the signal from the equipment that is connected to AV1 video input terminal iene PAL SECAM e Normally set this to Auto The system of the input signal will be NTSC3 58 lt NTSC4 43 automatically recognized System 2 e lf the i
15. button on the underside of the front of the frame is ON O When the main power switch is ON and the ON button on the Off remote control or the SUB POWER Lights orange Power Save button on the underside of the front of the frame is O However the state in POWER SUB POWER button SAVE mode POWER OFF When the indicating lamp lights in orange or the message No Sync button Signal Power Save or Invalid Scan Freq appears on the screen there is something unusual about the status of reception POWER ON POWER ON OFF See Power Save Mode or Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be button button pees ATTENTION e Avoid repeatedly turning the monitor on and off at short time intervals Failures might result from such operation e Turn off the main power switch before leaving the monitor out of RGB1 RGB2 MUTE VOL AVI AV2 AV3 AV4 use for an extended period of time e If a power failure occurs while the main unit is running it would AUTO PiP SZE RECALL be powered on upon recovery from the failure Turn off the unit main power switch before leaving the main unit MENU i OK TO 1D 1D SET O gt 13 ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued L fe HITACHI olololo VIA VOLUME UP DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT but
16. degradation of the panel Using this function makes it possible to reduce image retention Refer to Panel Life Extend 1 or Extend 2 shown on e Set the plasma monitor to an Screen Wipe or Inverse display The occurrence of image retention when displaying images of identical patterns such as static images for long periods of time can be reduced by displaying a reversed colour or completely white screen for about 1 2 hours after terminating the display Settings can be made using Screen Wipe and Inverse of Function MENU shown on e Using in combination with moving images Since the degradation of the fluorescent material progresses comparatively uniform for moving images the occurrence of partial image retention can be controlled We recommend to use in combination with moving images such as a DVD Please be careful since image retention will occur if display is left in a two screen display state for a long period of time Television broadcasts include images displayed for long periods of time in which the left and right or top and bottom of the image are cut and broadcast station name or time are displayed for a long period of time at the same portion of the screen Image retention in these portions can be expected to occur so please be aware About screen defects e 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 br
17. image retention will occur if display is left in a multi picture display state for a long period of time 2 Pictures Split Input terminal AV1 AV4 ANT AV1 AV2 RGB2 Sub PAL NTSC3 58 Main SECAM NTSC4 43 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 Component PAL SECAM O O O NTSC3 58 4 43 O O O 576i 576p 480i 480p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 STB Component 4 Pictures Input terminal AV1 AV4 ANT AV1 AV2 O Available RGB2 Sub PAL NTSC3 58 Main SECAM NTSC4 43 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 Component PAL SECAM O O NTSC3 58 4 43 576i 576p 480i 480p O Main Sub 1 Sub 2 Sub 3 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 STB Component The TV channel status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control e The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds TV Off timer On timer TV position Name Sound mode O Available Sound system ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued FREEZE button Split When the FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed the screen transfers into the freeze mode e There are two types of freezing screen mode Split and Strobe These are possible to select at the Freeze Mode setting of
18. increases the fan will start the RPMs will increase and motor noise will grow louder This is not a malfunction though The top of the monitor heats up e When used for long periods of time the top of the monitor may heat up This is not a malfunction Text characters are displayed with varying thicknesses e The thicknesses of characters and lines may vary if images with a vertical resolution greater than 512 lines are displayed however this is not a malfunction 37 Model 512 lines 55 Model 768 lines 25 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING continued Depending on the kind of system equipment used images may not be displayed normally In this case make the adjustments suggested below only for RGB2 Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked with some characters blurred figure 1 The display image appears flowing figure 2 RGB input Symptom 1 Vertical Before adjustment Fi gure 1 streaks Some characters are blurred ABCDEFGHI After adjustment abedetgABCDEFGabed gt ae appear ABCDEFGHIJ g Example abedefgABCDEFGabed asc After adjustment All characters are blurred When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust 2 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed Adjustment 3 Press the Y SELECT button and select Setup procedure 4 Press the OK button The Setup Menu will be displayed 5 Press the W SELECT button and select Horizont
19. nccnnnn 16 PICTURE MENU partisan net 17 AUDIO MENU ica 18 TIMER MEN sis cage id 18 FUNCTION MENU sesionar 19 SETUP MEN assi ainan aaa 20 LANGUAGE MENU acosta asia 21 Notes about This Manual e The information in this manual is subject to change without notice OTHER FEATURES mmnnmnnennannre 21 Automatic Store aient ouest ce cendre na Pt due 21 Signal CHECK sn desormais 22 Power Save Mode cial cia 22 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY 23 TROUBLESHOOTING nnnsmmsmnmmnnmnnmanmannnnne 24 Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures 24 Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays iio 26 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS sms 27 Sion MM PUT ciao 27 Recommended Signal List 28 SUPPLEMENT mmemnmnnnananenennnnnnnnnns JO Optional Video Unit Function coin 31 Optional Tuner Unit Function oia 43 e 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 e 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 e Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part without our prior written permission is prohibited e The product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners EN
20. one 2 5cm dome type tweeter and two 8cm round type woofers colour dark gray PAS13S for 37 same type to CMPAS13 colour liight gray PAS15SS for 55 2 way speaker unit with one 2 2cm dome type tweeter and two 6 5x9cm oval cone type woofers colour silver e CMPAS15US for 55 under speaker same type to CMPAS15SS color silver ee OO 3 Video unit CMPAVW1 An expansion unit for viewing video with this device FEATURES mmanmannnnnnnenanmnnnnnmnnnnnnnnnnr 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS mmmnnmannaned COMPONENT NAMES nsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn O Main Unit s neepa aiaee anei 8 Remote CONO sois 9 Loading Batteries vacas ioi ninaconindas impiden ias 9 Handling the Remote Control 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 A A 10 Antistumble mesas conri ar 10 CONNECTING to PO sursis 11 Mounting the Speaker Unit cceceeceeeeeeeecteeeeeeeeees 12 Power Cord Connection c occoccciocococcconcconnnconaconnnconccnnncnnnnna 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS nus 13 Turning Power On and Off 13 Input Wichita 14 Volume ACIUSHMENT sus eaus us srania 14 Audio UNG cesan 14 DIZESWIICHING sssonciscais nica nia Glesvapieasaenaiiaenbiteaaiedananeesnaes 15 Input Signal Screen Display ooonnnconnininnininconccnonacnanccinnnn 15 Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock 16 Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors 16 Using the Menu Screen nccicinconoccconcconnnconcconnncon nana
21. the product has not been repaired maintained or modified by any person other than a Hitachi authorized dealer 3 the product serial number has not been removed or altered ethis guarantee does not apply to a product acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use ethis guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries the adjustment of user controls or aerial alignment eany parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of HITACHI EUROPE LTD eplease note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this guarantee is carried out Use the boxes provided below to record your TV s Model and Serial Number these are found on the rating plate located on the rear of the Plasma screen and on the bottun of the AVC Also record where and when you purchased this T V This information will help any future queries you may have and should be used in all correspondence with Hitachi service centres SERIAL NUMBER DEALER STORE DATE PURCHASED This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights In all cases of difficulty please consult your Hitachi dealer 57 HITACHI Hitachi Ltd Tokyo Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING No 15 12 Nishi Shinbashi 2 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8430 Japan Tel 03 35022111 HITACHI EUROPE LTD Whitebrook Park Lower Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8YA UNITED KINGDOM Tel 0162
22. to be heard Each time the button is pressed Il or y force mono appear cyclically on the screen When receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear as below Sound multiplex signal received Yellow Green Yellow 11 m v r o NICAM signal received Ha a Green NICAM I NICAM I v Select I H or w force mono to hear the CHI CHII or MONO broadcast respectively STEREO sound broadcast 8 When a stereo program is received sound mode display will appear in red and you can press the CH I II button to select between stereo and mono sound CO Each time the button is pressed Dor w force mono appear cyclically on the screen When receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear as below Sound multiplex signal received O Red Y lt Green NICAM signal received NICAM CO 4 Red Y lt Green _ K _ gt Select Dor w force mono to hear the STEREO or MONO broadcast respectively Monaural sound broadcast When a monaural program is received sound mode display will appear in green You can press the CH Il button to select the sound mode between monaural and forced mono sound is same Each time the button is pressed V or W force mono appear cyclically on the screen NOTE e If sound signal is not strong enough for quality reception press the CH I II button until w appears on the screen to receive a clear mono sound e If sound h
23. 55 Setup Setup Input Level 0 7V Input Level 0 7V Frequency Display Off Frequency Display Off WVGA Type Off WVGA Type Off Vertical Filter On WXGA Mode Off Frequency Mode Movie Vertical Filter On RGB1 DVI PC Frequency Mode Movie RGB2 RGB RGB1 DVI PC Select lt gt Set d e Return RGB2 RGB 4 Select Set de Return Selected characters lt q gt Setup hint Menu Adjust Auto Adjust Pressing the OK button here Automatic regulation is started Moves the horizontal position Moves the horizontal position to left to right Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase are adjusted automatically Adjust the left side display position This function is only for RGB2 It s not available grayed out for k RGB1 Horizontal Position Mave SO penitence Moves up the vertical position j i i ii position p p Adjust the vertical display position Vertical Position This function is only for RGB2 It s not available grayed out for F RGB1 Reduces the dot clock Increases the dot clock frequency shrinks the right frequency expands the right Adjust for maximum character clarity Horizontal Clock Side side This function is only for RGB2 It s not available grayed out for a RGB1 Slows the dot clock phase Advances the dot clock phase Adjust for clear character visibili shifts sl
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25. Blue Brighter scene is decreased in greenish colour Brighter scene is decreased in bluish colour Brighter scene is increased in greenish colour Brighter scene is increased in bluish colour Red Dark scene is decreased in reddish colour Dark scene is increased in reddish colour modes Green Dark scene is decreased in greenish colour Dark scene is increased in greenish colour Blue Dark scene is decreased in bluish colour Dark scene is increased in bluish colour Adjust colour temperature depending on the user s preference These settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Colour Temperature off the function waiting to reset The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button 17 ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Picture Audio Audio Audio Mode Movie R Timer OK Treble 10 C F MENU Function Bass 10 E O gt Setup Balance oL E JR 4D Language SRS TruBass Middle a Select Matrix Surround Off OK Set Perfect Volume Off Reset Reset Select lt Set d e Return Selected characters Setup hint Movie This selects the audio suitable for Movie Music This selects the audio suitable for Music Audio Mode a Movie gt Music gt Speech lt gt
26. GLISH 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 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 even death due to A WARNING incorrect handling This symbol indicates information that if ignored could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due A CAUTION to incorrect handling Typical Symbols 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 indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet A WARNING Never use the monitor if a problem s
27. HITACHI Colour Plasma Display Monitor USER S MANUAL Model PW1 MANUEL UTILISATEUR 37PD5000 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 55PD5000 55PMA550E CMP5500 System Name 37PD5200 55PMA500 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 This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service As an ENERGY STARO Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets Groggy the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 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 APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc 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 REMARQUE Les particularit s de l cran couleur plasma sont les suivantes Les informations contenues dans ce manuel peuvent tre modifi es sans pr avis Le constructeur n accepte aucune
28. K Set d e Return 51 ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Selected characters Setup hint Auto Tuning Country Select the country name by y A SELECT buttons and press OK button e lf some required stations could not be preset in this auto tuning function select and preset the required station in the required position by the manual tuning operation Search Press the OK button and it starts the auto tuning Manual Tuning Position Set the position number This also can be set by PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons Search MHz At first select the channel entry method entering a two digit channel number CH entering a two digit S band number or entering a three digit frequency MHz by pressing the OK button Enter two digit number by pressing 0 9 NUMBER buttons If the number is normal then it starts the channel search Enter two digit number by pressing 0 9 NUMBER buttons If the number is normal then it starts
29. O IN_ SUB WOOFER RGB 1 RGB 2 55 DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG INPUT RGB 1 RGB 2 Pc 00000 Do Ajo ere RGB input terminals 11 POWER OFF button 4 POWER ON button f 43 MUTE buttonf 44 RGB VIDEO buttons 44 PinP button 34 I AUTO buttons 46 E MENU button f 46 OK button f 4 1D button Loading Batteries 1 Open the battery cover e Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Load batteries e Load two Size AA batteries included observing the correct polarities 3 Close the battery cover e Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place e Do not use new and old batteries together The batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains e When loading batteries observe their correct polarities as marked on the product If loaded in the wrong direction the batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains RC 13 POWER ON OFF button ENGLISH VOLUME UP DOWN buttons SIZE button 15 RECALL button RETURN button 16 SELECT ADJUST buttons 16 ID SET button Handling the Remote Control Use the remote control within about 5 m from front of the unit s remote control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides With in 30 With in 30 degrees degree
30. Press p or lt ADJUST buttons to make the text appear clean across the screen without flickering PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications and designs are subject to change without notice Display dimensions Approx 37 inches 814 H x 445 V mm diagonal 930mm Approx 55 inches 1229 H x 691 V mm diagonal 1410mm Panel Resolution 1024 H x 1024 V pixels 1366 H x 768 V pixels ENGLISH Net dimensions excluding Speakers Stand 940 W x 573 H x 99 D mm 1394 W x 857 H x 105 D mm Net weight excluding Speakers Stand 29 0kg Ambient Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 0 C to 40 C conditions Relative humidity Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Power supply AC100 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption at standby 320W lt 3W 530W lt 3W Audio output Speaker 12W 12W 6Q Speaker 12W 12W 6Q sub woofer terminal RCA RGB input RGB1 DVI input terminal DVI D RGB1 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack RGB2 analog RGB input terminal D sub 15 pin RGB2 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack Input terminals Input signals Video signals 0 7 V 1 0 Vp p analog RGB Recommended Signal H V separate TTL level 2KQ Sync signals H V composite TTL level 2KQ Sync on green 0 3 Vp p 75Q Recommended signal 44 modes e The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain t
31. Select OK Set cd e Return OK Set a ri Setup Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Position 99 Fine Tuning Search C22 Sort Descrambler Off Auto Off Off Name ABCDE Select OK Set e Return Sound System BG Colour System Auto Skip Off NR Off Select d e Return Exit 47 vx Setup Setup Prog No 199 Auto Tuning Fine Tuning 56 J Manual Tuning Select lt gt Adjust e Return Fine Tuning Sort Auto Off Off Select OK Set dTe Return a gt Setup Setup Auto Tuning Position Name C S MHz Manual Tuning 100 ABCDE 471MHz Fine Tuning 101 BBC1 C25 Sort 102 A C40 103 BB 30 oa ors ot z 104 FGHIJ 27 Select et d e Return 105 XYZAB S41 106 225MHz 107 C51 Select e Return Exit AA nn ntnts yO q qq De a Sa Y Y Setup Setup Setup Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Country Country A Country o Austria lt gt o Greece gt o Portugal Belgium o Hungary J San Marino o Croatia O Iceland Spain 4 o Czech Republic lt P 4 o Ireland gt i o Sweden gt o Denmark oltaly o Switzerland o Finland o Netherlands o Turkey France Norwa United Kingdom o Germany o Polan Search Search Search Select ok Set Te Return Select OK JSet de Return Select 0k Set Return I i Le m me me at eni b i i i L i mu mn Setup Setup Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Country o Rorty aa Scanning Channel Number 33 o Span 4 Sweden gt o Switzertand Ganel o Turkey e United Kingdom Ok Cancel Search Select O
32. TEXT Mode ENGLISH TV button COLOUR buttons RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE TEXT button TEXT TV TEXT button PAGE UP DOWN button SUB PAGE buttons REVEAL button HOLD button U N L button TELETEXT FUNCTION Buttons on Remote Control Function TEXT Press this to use the TELETEXT services TV Press this to return to the TV mode when in the TELETEXT mode TV TEXT This switches the receiver between the TV mode and the TELETEXT mode TEXT TV TEXT n TELETEXT mode this button switches between TV TEXT screen split and TELETEXT only MODE This selects the FASTEXT and FAVOURITE modes INDEX This selects the P100 page SUB PAGE This allows receiving of a sub page When the button is pressed Sk will be displayed at the top left of the screen SUB TITLE Use this to access a subtitle service directly rather than through a TELETEXT service subject to subtitle service broadcasting CANCEL This allows the screen to return to the TV mode temporarily while searching for a required text page When the required text page has been received the page number will be displayed at the top left of the screen Press the CANCEL button again to display the TELETEXT screen RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE Each of these buttons selects a link page displayed at the lower part of the screen A FAVOURITE page can also be stored in the memory using one of the c
33. al Clock Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Horizontal Clock adjustment 6 Press the gt gt or lt ADJUST buttons and search for clear characters over the entire screen 7 Perform adjustment for symptom 2 below when the characters are blurred on the entire screen 1 Press the AUTO button on the remote control e The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure Text displayed across the screen appears blurred in its entirety figure 2 Symptom 2 A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen figure 3 Figure 2 Before adjustment Figure 3 Before adjustment ABCDEFGHIJ _ EET abcdefgABCDEFGabcd i ABCDEFGHIJ DEEE abcdefgABCDEFGabcd Example After adjustment After adjustment 1 Press the AUTO button on the remote control When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust 2 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed Adjustment 3 Press the W SELECT button and select Setup procedure 4 Press the OK button The Setup Menu will be displayed 5 Press the W SELECT button and select Clock Phase Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Clock Phase adjustment 6 Press p or q ADJUST buttons to make the text appear 6
34. al input RGB1 input Signal mode Horizontal frequency Dot clock frequenc Vertical frequency kHz q y MHZ y Remarks Hz 640 X 400 70 08 31 47 25 18 640 X 480 59 94 31 47 25 18 W VGA 864 X 480 59 94 31 47 34 24 WVGA type On 640 X 480 72 81 37 86 31 50 640 X 480 75 00 37 50 31 50 640 X 480 85 01 43 27 36 00 800 X 600 56 25 35 16 36 00 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1280 X 768 55 only Signal Name Resolution VGA e Make sure that the signal of the equipment to be connected is compatible with the specifications of this list With Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Signal mode Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency Hz Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz ENGLISH Remarks VGA 640 X 400 70 08 31 47 25 18 640 X 480 59 94 31 47 25 18 W VGA 864 X 480 59 94 31 47 34 24 WVGA type On 640 X 480 72 81 37 86 31 50 640 X 480 75 00 37 50 31 50 640 X 480 85 01 43 27 36 00 800 X 600 56 25 35 16 36 00 800 X 600 60 32 37 88 40 00 800 X 600 72 19 48 08 50 00 800 X 600 75 00 46 88 49 50 800 X 600 85 06 53 67 56 25 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 60 00 48 36 65 00 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1152 X 864
35. andby White Off gt 15Min gt 30Min 120Min he This function can change each level of RGB signal invert to reduce the panel image retention When this function is required to use select On continuous operation or 60Min time limit operation and press the OK button And press the Menu or Return button to exit This function is also provided against the image retention If time is set for this item the screen changes into the white pattern when the monitor enters power save mode and it will continue for the period of setting time Gamma foe eerj Normally set to 2 2 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Picture i Setup Audio Auto Adjust Adjust Timer OK Horizontal Position 0 I OK a Function EB Vertical Position 31 I MENU gt Setup tb v Horizontal Clock 20 E E gt Language Clock Phase 10 E gt MD y Select Reset Reset y OK Set Select S lRetun Exit 7 Horizontal Position 0 Next Prev Adjust d e Return y y y y Setup Auto Adjust Adjust Horizontal Position 0 oK Vertical Position 31 I Horizontal Clock 20 E gt Clock Phase 10 E Reset Reset Select TelReturn jExit Clock Phase 10M Next Prev Adjust e Return o 87
36. as hiss noise or keep switching between stereo and mono mode due to signal condition press the CH II button until w appears on the screen to receive a clear mono sound OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued DVD Player Selection e You can use this remote control to operate the selected brand of DVD player by pressing the following buttons on the remote control simultaneously Brands of DVD Player Press Brands of DVD Player Press Hitachi RECALL RCA RECALL Pioneer RECALL Mitsubishi RECALL 0 Panasonic RECALL Onkyo RECALL INDEX Toshiba RECALL Zenith RECALL MODE Philips RECALL Orion RECALL SUB PAGE JVC RECALL Shinco RECALL CANCEL Samsung RECALL Skyworth RECALL REVEAL Sony RECALL Bubuko RECALL TV TEXT Example To operate HITACHI DVD player press and hold the RECALL button followed by the O button RECALL button ae 00 H NOOO FOOR MODE button SUB PAGE buttons 86 0000 INDEX button TV TEXT button n REVEAL button CANCEL button NOTE e Not all models of the listed brands can be operated using this remote control 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed If the symptoms remain uncorrected contact your dealer Z N WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardou
37. ce is turned off 3 Use a commercially available cable and connector to connect the signal input terminal on the rear panel of this device and the signal output terminal of the imaging device Speaker L exp Speaker R exp Monitor rear panel plo b O at SPEAKERITERMINAL 6Qh2W ER za L 3 Zo a 5 c i Be EEE 5 39 INPUT Ava 3 T 52 SCART te Do FEFEEFEFEF Monon OSO OG DVD player ttittttttt a a ss INPUT T AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 6 Ge a v3 JO20 O O Dmono 5 Le VCR th 33 go 33 a Ge 3 7 HE Ze dd E BE 3 29 Bs 37 230 23 30 2 5 0 Ss 3 22 aa 3 30 a ae a gt a oD 3 Sol Bo ea 22 To RGB 3 2 88 Da video and audio ae a3 8 input terminals Fe 33 2 To SCART j 32 5 yal 5 YE E An example of connectin
38. cts the movie film material and faithfully reproduces the original film image Off Set to OFF when switching between images does not appear natural PAL Comb Filter ets ors This is available only when receiving a PAL composite signal Turn On to reduce the discolorations in fine picture detail and provides purer colour LTI CTI Black Enhancement Off lt Low Middle gt High Adjusts the sharpness of the picture signal Adjusts the sharpness of the colour signal Adjusts the black level compensation Auto Colour iia aiid ae This is available only when receiving an NTSC composite S Video signal This monitors and adjusts the colour to maintain constant colour levels It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colours Colour Temp Adjustment ce eonia Turn On when you wish to change colour temperature depending on the user s preference Amplitude Red Brighter scene is decreased in reddish colour Brighter scene is increased in reddish colour Green Brighter scene is decreased in greenish colour Brighter scene is increased in greenish colour Blue Brighter scene is decreased in bluish colour Brighter scene is increased in bluish colour Adjust colour temperature depending on the user s preference These Cut Off Red Dark scene is decreased in reddish colour Dark scene is increa
39. e RETURN button to return to the previous screen e lf there is no operation for a period of one minute the Adjustment Menu screen will be closed automatically Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set mm MENU OK Selected characters lt Picture Contrast 31 I Brightness 31 OK Colour 0 I Hue 31 I gt Picture Enhancement Off Colour Temperature Normal Colour Temp Adjust Reset Reset Select OK Set Te Return A i 1 1 y D Picture Contrast 91 Oy Brightness 31 LE OK Colour 0 I Hue 31 gt Picture Enhancement Off Colour Temperature Normal Colour Temp Adjust Reset Reset Select OK Set d e Return A ee Picture Contrast 31 I Brightness 31E OK Colour 0 I aS Hue 31 I Picture Enhancement Off Colour Temperature Normal Colour Temp Adjust Reset Reset Select OK Set de Return gt Contrast Next Prev Adjust de Return v Colour Temperature Normal Next Prev Select d e Return Picture Colour Temp Adjust On Amplitude Red 63H__ Green 0 Blue 31 Cut Off Red 31 Green 0 A Blue 310 Reset Reset Select On Off de Return Set
40. e You are advised to move the monitor with two persons e 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 in 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 e 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 e Do not place the monitor the remote control and other parts in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater etc e Do not put the monitor in a place where the temperature is widely changing Doing so could cause the unit to tip over or become damaged causing injury Be especially careful in households with small children e Although the product has a hook to prevent tipping leaning items against it could tip the unit over causing injury Remove the power cord for complete separation e For safety purposes disconnect the power cord if the monitor is not to be used for prolonged periods of time e Before cleaning turn off and unplug the monitor Neglect could result in fire o
41. e limit operation and press the OK button Press the MENU or RETURN button on the remote control to return to normal viewing Black Side Panel This turns the gray sidebars On Off when watching normal mode screen size area It is always set to Off when the monitor powered On It is recommended to set to Off to reduce the panel image retention Video Power Save Optional grayed out Freeze Mode Optional grayed out Default Zoom Optional grayed out Reset off the function waiting to reset The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button Panel Life Normal gt Extend 1 lt Extend 2 This function is to suppress the contrast of the screen regardless of the Contrast setting in the Picture Menu By this control power consumption can be reduced or degradation of a panel can be mitigated The order of power consumption is Extend 2 lt Extend 1 lt Normal If the Contrast setting is changed when this item is set to Extend 1 or 2 it will be changed to Normal automatically Mode Display This can display the Input Signal Screen Display every time the input mode and signal mode are changed Set to OFF if the Input Signal Screen Display is not needed when switching signals ID Number Assigns ID nos to the monitors so that they can be controlled individually up to 7 monitors can be controlled Inverse St
42. e that this is not a malfunction e There are locations on the screen that are different from the periphery Points that do not light points with brightness different from that of the periphery points with color different from that of the periphery etc e High precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma display panel However in some cases there are minor defects in some parts of the screen Please note that this is not a malfunction e Vertical stripes appear depending on the screen contents e The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation Depending on the screen contents in rare cases this may cause vertical stripes to appear because of failure to light Please note that this is not a malfunction e Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display e Adjusting the Clock Phase will reduce the horizontal stripes RGB input e Flickering in the form of horizontal lines oscillating up and down PC INPUT MODE only e f the direct frequency from the computer is below 85Hz try a higher frequency upper limit 85Hz There may be a slight attenuation of the current image e Try turning the Vertical Filter On For this case however the vertical resolution will drop e The fan motor is noisy Fan application model only e Use the fan that controls the temperature in the main body to lower the temperature of this unit If the ambient air temperature
43. e time e Pressing the PinP button again or the RETURN button will cancel the 2 pictures display e When the Video input is set to RGB Video this Split mode is not possible e Refer to the table for 2 pictures Split mode 2 Pictures Split Input terminal AV1 AV4 AV1 AV2 RGB2 O Se MEL 1080i 50 1080 60 720p 60 Component lt PAL SECAM O O O NTSC3 58 4 43 O O O 576i 576p 480i 480p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 STB Component Main Sub O Available NOTE e Even if the input of the horizontal vertical synchronizing signal or video signal stops in the MULTI PICTURE display the mode will not change to power save mode e Please be careful since image retention will occur if display is left in a MULTI PICTURE display state for a long period of time VIDEO Tr Input mode The input signal status can be displayed on the screen Composite Signal mode by pressing the RECALL button of the remote conirol or the monitor e The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds Off timer 3 gt On timer 3 gt 34 mm MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set OK Picture Picture Mode Dynamic Contrast 31 I Brightness 31 E Colour 0 I Sharpness 15 Hue 0 I Colour Tem
44. eir correct polarities as marked on the product If loaded in the wrong direction the batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains AUDIO MODE button SURROUND button CH I II button MULTI PICTURE PinP button Buttons for MULTI PICTURE mode RETURN button S ELECT ADJUST buttons aw 4 gt VOLUME UP DOWN buttons MUTE button FREEZE button ZOOM button RGB VIDEO buttons Use the remote control within about 5 m from front of the unit s remote control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides With in 30 ee degrees About 3m About 3m About 5m ATTENTION e Do not drop or impact the remote control e Do not splash the remote control with water or put it on a wet object to avoid possible failures e Before leaving the remote control out of use for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it e lf the remote control begins to lack responsiveness replace the batteries e Strong light such as direct sunlight impinging on the photoreceptor of the remote control can cause operational failure Position this unit to avoid direct contact with such light ENGLISH COMPONENT NAMES continued 44 PICTURE MODE You may recall the picture mode by pressing this button Each time pressed picture mode is changed in following sequence ee P a INPUT SELECT Press this button to change input mode
45. en 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 Large screen high definition plasma display panel The 55 inch colour plasma display panel with a resolution of 1366 H x 768 V pixels and the 37 inch colour plasma display panel with a resolution of 1024 H X 1024 V pixels creates a high definition large screen aspect ratio 16 9 and low profile flat display Free from electromagnetic interferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines the panel produces high quality display images free from colour misconvergence and display distortion High Performance Digital Processor A wide range of personal computer signal
46. en obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs this must be carried out by a competent person preferably a qualified electrician If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug ensure that you dispose of it immediately having first removed the fuse to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED Green amp Yellow to Earth Brown to Live Fuse Blue to Neutral Cord Clamp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued A CAUTION Be careful in moving the monitor Neglect could result in an injury or damage e Do not move the monitor during use Before moving disconnect the power plug and all external connections
47. ent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10cm 4 inches A i For a desktop set up or more between the sides and other objects such as walls etc so Le Walker Pillar that the ventilation holes are not blocked i clamp for 37 Have this unit mounted in a stable place Take measures to prevent it from tumbling down to avoid possible physical injury Securing to a wall or pillar Using a commercially available cord chain and clamp secure the set to a firm wall or pillar Vag cord or chain for 55 Cord or Chain clamp for 55 y A cord or chain for 37 A Mall or Pillar Hook clamp for 37 Cord or Chain Securing desktop 1 Using wood screws two fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the stand as shown 2 Using commercially available wood screws secure the set firmly in position Wood screw Two places 10 Read SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 to carefully to ensure maximum safety before proceeding to these steps Choose an appropriate site and install the product on a level table where the stand is secure e Install the monitor to have ready access to a power socket available Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off ENGLISH 1 Make sure that the display signal of the personal computer to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device e See Product Specifications concerning the
48. eparate sync 1 H V composite sync 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No connection sync on Green 3 Even in the case of the recommended signals shown on the following page there may be instances when correct display is not possible In this case use H V separate sync H V composite H sync or H V composite sync sync V sync V CLK SCL o GND a a No connection N SDA wo gt a a _ With component input S input connector pin specifications Input signal Scart connector pin specifications Signal O OUT RIGHT Not Used O IN RIGHT RGB R GND O OUT LEFT MONO GND O GND RGB R S VHS CHROMINANCE IN B GND BLANKING SIGNAL O IN LEFT MONO COMPOSITE VIDEO GND B IN BLANKING SIGNAL GND O RGB SWITCH 16 9 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO S VHS LUMINANCE IN FEFEFEFEFE D D D D B D B D AU RGB G GND ot Used GND SHIELD CHASSIS RGB G IN O CO J O oy AJOI mp ak ae 0 41 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued With Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input Signal mode Setup Menu Condition DVI PC DVI STB Dot clock frequency MHz 25 18 25 18 34 24 Horizontal frequency kHz 31 47 31 47 31 47 Vertical frequency Remarks Hz 70 08 59 94 59 94 Signal Name Resolution 640 X 400 640 X 480 864 X 480
49. ered ode 1 setting is Auto Adjust not registered Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase For every signal Mode 1 setting is registered Only for RGB2 Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type WXGA Mode 55 Vertical Filter Frequency Mode 1 setting is registered 1 setting is regis 1 setting is registered e The previously recorded items will be lost e The signal mode can be identified by the horizontal vertical sync frequency and the sync signal polarity Different signals with which all the elements are the same or similar will be handled as the same signal 21 22 OTHER FEATURES continued Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise Status Display When Mode Display is set to ON the input signal is switched or when the RECALL button is pressed A guide is displayed for the input terminal and the horizontal and vertical sync frequency RGB RGB2 RGB H 48 4kHz V 60 1 Hz G Min ic sn as When the sync signal is no longer detected e A guide displays No Sync Signal and Power Save for approx 5 sec e When the condition continues where the sync signal cannot be detected indicator lamp of power source changes in orange and the mode switches to power save mode Recheck the personal computer power switch status and the connection
50. erminal RCA AV2 L R audio input terminal RCA AV3 composite video input terminal RCA AV3 S video input terminal RCA AV3 L R audio input terminal RCA AV4 composite video S video RGB L R audio input terminal Scart Video signals AV1 AV1 AV2 AV2 AV3 AVA AVA PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 PAL SECA PAL SECA RGB NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 1080i 60 720p 60 RGB Video output Signal AV4 composite video L R audio output terminal SCART OUTPUT MONITOR composite video monitor output terminal RCA OUTPUT MONITOR L R audio monitor output terminal RCA Recommended signal 15 modes RF input Input terminals ANT 75Q Unbalanced Input signals RF Video System PAL B G H 1 D K SECAM B G D K K1 L L e The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality Guarantee Thank You for purchasing this Hitachi Television ENGLISH In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault we undertake to repair or replace any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that 1 the product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product 2
51. essed multi pictures will display And then three types PROGRAM UP DOWN of the screen can be selected by pressing the MULTI buttons MODE button on the remote control sas The multi picture mode will change in the following sequence each time the MULTI MODE button is pressed i pictures Split gt 4 pictures 12 pictures 7 Activating the Split mode from the TV screen Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button one time will display 2 pictures e The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the A B button the audio will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located e The same signal input cannot be selected for both screens at the same time e The TV channel can be changed by pressing the and Y PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons on the remote control e The signal input mode of picture A or picture B the one that the speaker icon is located on can be selected by pressing INPUT SELECT button on the remote control e Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button once again will cancel the multi picture mode e When the Video input is set to RGB Video multi picture mode is not possible e Refer to the table for 2 pictures Split mode Activating the 4 pictures mode from the TV screen Pressing the MULTI MODE button one time at the 2 pictures mode will display 4 pictures e Press A B button to select picture A or picture B indicated by a red triangle For pictures on right press A YV
52. g video imaging devices DM F 000 Use if the OI video gt equipment has an Set Top Box VCR S video input terminal e If video equipment with an S video output terminal is used cabling by the S video cable is recommended to provide finer video quality If the S video input terminal and the video input terminal of AV3 connect to the monitor at the same time S video input would govern e f the OUTPUT MONITOR terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal it is possible to view the same image as on the main unit But it is possible to monitor only the composite video signal from AV1 AV2 AV3 or AV4 input that is displayed on the screen at the time With DVI STB and RGB component setup DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG INPUT CAUDIOIN sus WOOFER RGB RGB 2 os RGE 2 65 re a ea 23 To audio sub woofer To component video equipments Please use the connection cable suitable for the terminal form of video equipment Applicable video signals for each input terminal See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS for details Terminal RCA SCART D sub Remarks Signal S video Component RGB Component AV1 O AV2 O Refer to Setup Menu AV3 AV4 Refer to Setup Menu RGB1 Refer to Setup Menu RGB2 Refer to Setup Menu O Available 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
53. ge of each picture size are as shown below Panoramic 12to 12 Zoom 31 to 31 C14 9L and 14 9Z00m 16 to 16 4 When 1080i 50 or 1080i 60 component signal is received vertical position can be adjusted only one step up The range 0 to 1 ENGLISH Position 31 Press A Press v ATTENTION Using a wide screen monitor e 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 from the original Take this into consideration when making screen mode choices e Use of this monitor in its enlarged display mode with the wide feature enabled in coffee shops hotels and other establishments for commercial or pubic viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holder s right protected by Copyright Law e When a normal 4 3 image is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode parts of the periphery of the image may disappear and or appear distorted in some cases Use the 4 3 mode to view images which were created in 4 3 mode This mode allows 4 3 content to be viewed without picture distortion 33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued HITACHI If the PinP button on the remote control is pressed MULTI f PICTURE will display Activating the P in P mode from the RGB input screen olo Pressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures e This mode can be available fro
54. he status of optimal picture quality RGB terminal D sub 15 pin connector Input signal R G or sync on green B No connection e 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 No connection R GND G GND B GND Sync signal type Priority H V separate sync H V composite sync ojoj NI a a AJ wy D No connection sync on Green a o GND No connection Even in the case of the recommended signals shown on the following page there may be instances when correct display is not possible In this case use H V separate sync H V composite H sync or H V composite sync sync a SDA V sync V CLK SCL 27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued DVI terminal DVI D Input signal i Input signal T M D S Data2 5V Power 3 4 aoe Dan os See ee T M D S Data2 4 Shield Hot Plug Detect TM D S Datad TM DS Data0 rire 19 20 21222520 T M D S Data4 T M D S Data0 DDC Clock T M D S Data0 5 Shield DDC Data T M D S Data5 T M D S Data1 T M D S Clock Shield T M D S Data1 T M D S Clock T M D S Data1 3 Shield T M D S Clock T M D S Data3 T M D S Data3 D 5 Nol on A j N With Digital RGB sign
55. hock 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 e 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 e Do 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 e Do not modify the power cord Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control correct handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury The battery may explode if not handled properly eep 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
56. hould occur e e This symbol indicates a compulsory action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby the symbol to the left 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 Disconnect the that the smoke or odor has stopped contact your dealer Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be plug from the dangerous 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 projector immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer e Do not place the monitor in a bathroom e Do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture e Do not place flower vases pots cups cosmetics liquids such as water etc on or around the monitor e Do not place metals combustibles etc on or around the monitor Never disassemble or modify the monitor The monitor contains high voltage components Modification could result in fire or electrical shock Do not e Never remove any fixed cover
57. ically sets the power to standby status when the 120Min gt 90Min indicated time period has elapsed This automatically sets the power from standby to ON when the indicated time period has elapsed The settable time is 00 00 11 59 Input the required time by w SELECT buttons on the remote control On Timer 18 mm MENU Selected characters Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set I Function Screen Saver Off O oK Screen Wipe On 60Min 2 qa Black Side Panel Off LL _ gt lt S gt Video Power Save Off Freeze Mode Split Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Select lt gt Set de Return a a Function Panel Life Normal Mode Display Off ID Number 1 Inverse On 60Min Standby White Off Gamma 2 2 Reset Reset Select Set de Return Setup hint Screen Saver Bes lt gt 5Min gt 10Min 60Min lt 40Min lt 20Min This moves the picture around the screen in small amounts at set intervals to reduce the panel image retention This is where stationary objects such as screen logos leave a slight image visible after they should have disappeared Screen Wipe This is used to reduce the panel image retention that can occur with stationary pictures by the white field signal Select On continuous operation or 60 Min tim
58. ight in some cases These do not indicate a malfunction About residual images e In 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 e 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 23 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed If the symptoms remain uncorrected contact your dealer Z N WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous Symptom Point to check See page e No picture with the power indicating lamp off La e Check the way the power cable is connected e Press the power switch e The message No Sync Signal or Power Save is displayed e No picture with the power indicating lamp lights in orange 1 No Sync Signal No sync signal is detected e Check the way the signal cable is connected e Make sure that the switch of the computer imaging equipment etc is turned on e Make sure the computer is not in the power save mode e Check to see if the input selecti
59. ightly to left shifts slightly to right Clock Phase auy ghtly to right This function is only for RGB2 available grayed out for gt RGB1 The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button This is effective only for RGB2 Reset off the function waiting to reset Normally set to 0 7 V If white is found to spread across the screen set E A Input Level eC 1OY to 1 0 V This is effective only for RGB2 Off gt On Set this to Off if the frequency information of the Input Signal Screen Frequency Display Display is not required This is only available for W VGA signal WVGA Type R Off lt On a When it is set to On the display area modecan be selected Full or Real RGB2 ANALOG INPUT only 55 This is only available for W XGA signal WXGA Mode 55 a Off lt gt 1280x768 lt gt 1366x768 7 When itis set to W XGA mode the display area modecan be selected Full or Real RGB2 ANALOG INPUT only Vertical Filter C gt Off gt On Turn On when concerned about screen flicker Frequency Mode Ea Movie gt PC sj Set to Movie when viewing moving images on a personal computer RGB1 Optional grayed out RGB2 Optional grayed out Depending on the type of signal displayed displays may not be optimized through automatic adjustment Ad
60. ing PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons at the screen without OSD On screen display e Input can be switched in the sequence of TV gt AV1 gt AV2 gt AV3 gt AV4 gt RGB1 gt RGB2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT button of the monitor or the remote control Mi gt gt AV1 gt AV2 gt AV3 RGB2 lt RGB1 _ wee INPUT SELECT button PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons VOLUME MUTE button ZOOM button buttons O6 RGB VIDEO buttons Og O Each time the ZOOM button of the remote control is pressed the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen During TV mode gt Full Zoom 14 9Z00m lt ae e Auto is the mode using WSS Wide Screen Signals which identify the picture format movies and programs are broadcast in Various broadcast stations now transmit WSS It can be detected and the monitor automatically switch to the correct format However some broadcasters do not transmit WSS so this monitor will not recognize which format is being transmitted Therefore Default Zoom setting in the Function Menu is used to choose when a WSS has not been sent or has not been detected UP DOWN buttons PROGRAM SELECT 47 ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued RECALL button MULTI PICTURE button MULTI MODE button A B button SELECT buttons If the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is pr
61. inserted e The screen becomes dark and the images cannot be seen during VCR special playback fast forward rewind Display Panel dimensions Resolution 1024 H x 1024 V pixels 1366 H x 768 V pixels Net dimensions excluding Speakers Stand Net weight excluding Speakers Stand Ambient Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 0 C to 40 C conditions Relative humidity Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Power supply AC100 240V 50 60Hz Audio output Speaker 12W 12W 6Q Speaker 12W 12W 6Q sub woofer terminal RCA RGB input Approx 37 inches 814 H x 445 V mm diagonal 820mm Approx 55 inches 1229 H x 691 V mm diagonal 1410mm 940 W x 573 H x 99 D mm 1394 W x 857 H x 105 D mm 29 0kg 63 5kg RGB1 DVI input terminal DVI D RGB1 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack RGB2 analog RGB input terminal D sub 15 pin RGB2 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack 0 7 V 1 0 Vp p analog RGB Recommended Signal 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 H V separate TTL level 2KQ Sync signals H V composite TTL level 2KQ Sync on green 0 3 Vp p 75Q Input terminals Input signals Video signals Recommended signal 47 modes Video input composite video input terminal RCA AV1 Y PB PR video input terminal RCA AV1 L R audio input terminal RCA AV2 composi
62. ion on the monitor and the safety standard e The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used OO A WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock e Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand e 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 ENGLISH e Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly Avoid using a loose unsound outlet or contact failure e 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 e 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 Surely connect Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables nn If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables it can cause a fire or electrical s
63. ity 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 e 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 Connecting the speakers e Only use option speakers Using other than option speakers could damage the unit COMPONENT NAMES Front Panel Cabinet 4 front frame HITACHI Control panel e Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom e The back cover is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons Le HITACHI gt Remote control y SELECT bu
64. just manually to optimize them 20 mm MENU gt gt Picture Audio Timer OK Function Setup Language a a Select OK Set Select a language by W A SELECT buttons and press the OK button OTHER FEATURES Approximately 1 sec after adjustment is completed the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below Display Registration condition Language English O Francais o Deutsch Espa ol O Italiano O Norsk O Svenska y Select ejReturn Exit ENGLISH Display Registration condition Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Picture Enhancement Colour temperature Colour Temp Adjust For every input function 1 setting is registered R Amplitude G Amplitude B Amplitude R Cut Off G Cut Off B Cut Off For every Colour Temperature 1 setting is registered Screen Saver 1 setting is registered Screen Wipe not registered Black Side Panel not registered Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma 1 setting is registered Audio Mode 1 setting is registered Treble Bass For every Audio registered ode 1 setting is Balance 1 setting is registered SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Perfect Volume For every Audio regist
65. ke the colour appear natural for the user s preference These settings are independently stored in each Colour Darkens colours Lightens colours of the 4 Colour Temperature modes Enhances red and weakens Enhances green and weakens Hue green red 2 item is added to the Menu shown in the page Picture Function Audio Screen Saver Off Timer OK Screen Wipe On 60Min MENU Function a Black Side Panel Off gt gt Setup Video Power Save Off 4D Language Freeze Mode Split Select Default Zoom Panoramic OK Set Reset Reset Select lt gt Set de Return A gt Function Panel Life Normal Mode Display Off ID Number 1 Inverse On 60Min Standby White Off Gamma 22 Reset Reset Select lt gt Set de Return Selected characters Setup hint This is used to reduce power consumption for video input when there Video Power Save Of On is no video signal Setting it On will leads the monitor to the standby mode when the AV input with no signal is selected ont lt gt 43 Y This selects the screen display size that appears first when the power Default Zoom 14 9 Zoom turned on AV4 only 32 37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Picture Setup Setup Audio bie System System 1 de Colour
66. l and vertical sync signal polarities Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal e Displaying images with more than 512 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 37 e Displaying images with more than 768 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 55 The optional tuner unit can operate when installed with the optional video unit Additional functions when the optional tuner unit is installed are as follows 43 COMPONENT NAMES This type of remote control would be provided for the optional tuner unit as the substitute for the one shown in page i POWER ON OFF button PICTURE MODE button RECALL button INPUT SELECT button MENU button PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons OK button DVD CONTROL buttons PROGRAM SELECT buttons PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons TIME button 1 Open the battery cover e Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Load batteries e Load two Size AA batteries included observing the correct polarities 3 Close the battery cover e Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place e Do not use new and old batteries together The batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains e When loading batteries observe th
67. m RGB1 DVI PC and RGB2 RGB input e The speaker icon can be shifted up and down by pressing the d RECALL button and SELECT buttons the audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located 4 AVI e The sub screen position can be selected up and down by pressing V A SELECT buttons e The sub screen can be selected with the AV1 AV2 AV3 and AV4 buttons Sub from the status that the speaker icon soraan appears on the left side of AVx as shown in the diagram to the right e Pressing the PinP button again or the RETURN button will cancel the 2 pictures display RECALL button e Frequency Mode in the Setup Menu should be set to Movie when sub screen is the component signal of 1080i 50 or 1080i 60 AV1 Displays the VIDEO input signal of the sub screen O PinP button RGB1 RGB2 MUTE VOL SIZE RECALI Activating the Split mode from the video input screen MEU de SE Pressing the PinP button one lt 4 AVI AV S RETURN button time will display 2 pictures O 0 e The speaker icon can be shifted left P LN RSET and right by pressing the and gt K SELECT buttons the audio of the A video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located e The same video input mode cannot be selected for both screens at the sam
68. monitor e The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds RGB RGB2 Input mode H a Signal mode V 60 1 Hz Input horizontal frequency Off timer Input vertical frequency On timer 15 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued VOL RGB1 RGB2 MUTE VOL OO AVI AV2 AV AVS ve SIZE RECALL RETURN buttons AUTO PinP AUTO button MENU button SELECT ADJUST buttons ID button OK button ID SET button Adjustment of the screen to a position suitable for the PC signal and the clock adjustment can be performed automatically by pressing the AUTO buiton of the remote control Perform this adjustment for each input RGB1 or RGB2 and for each signal Depending on the signal satisfactory adjustment may not be possible in some cases In such case adjust by referring to the Setup Menu item Setting the ID No of the remote control allows separate control of up to a maximum of seven monitors Remote control ID No 2 initially ID no 1 can be set by pressing the ID SET button for 2 sec or more while holding down the ID button The number will be incremented 2 6 gt 7 1 2 when this button pressed continuously The remote control ID no can be checked by pressing the ID SET button while holding down the ID button ID Number Monitor 1 RIC 11 T Monitor ID no Remote control ID no The ID remote control is o
69. nd the volume display green will appear RGB1 RGB2 MUTE VOL AVI AV2 AV3 AN4 AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL RECALL button ENGLISH o ofo oc SIZE button RECALL button SIZE button Each time the SIZE button of the remote control or the monitor is pressed the screen display area will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Normal gt Full gt Zoom 1 This mode is only available for VGA 640 X 480 and WVGA 864 X 480 37 55 Model This mode is only available for SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 and WXGA 1280 x Re al Zoom3 Zoom2 768 55 Model only Display area selection diagram RGB input Display Resolution 640 X 480 VGA 800 X 600 SVGA TS 1024 X 768 XGA O O 1280 X 1024 SXGA S A Q k Y 1600 X 1200 UXGA 55 only selected 1366 X 768 WXGA character WXGA can t select Type Real mode position Display Resolution 640 X 480 VGA O O 800 X 600 SVGA 1024 X 768 XGA CES 1280 X 768 WXGA can t select NO 1280 X 1024 SXGA 37 Model 55 Model can t select 1600 X 1200 UXGA The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL bution of the remote control or the
70. nput signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the operation is found erratic set this to match the input signal pe NTSC M e When the component signal is received this would be not available PAL N gt PAL M grayed out Same to AV1 Video Input This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the equipment that is connected to AV1 video input terminal Auto gt HDTV gt SDTV DVD e Normally set this to Auto The signal mode of the input signal will be automatically recognized e lf the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the operation is found erratic set this to match the input signal This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the RGB gt Composite Component AV2 1st step S Composite Gompone equipment that is connected to AV2 video input terminal This step should be set only when Composite Component is selected on AV2 2nd step Auto ope eevee the 1st step And the procedure is same to AV1 e If the signal from the equipment that is connected to AV4 Scart input S Video lt Composite terminal is S Video or Composite set this to correspond to that signal to ee e If the signal is RGB it will be automatically recognized and this setting will have no effect Selected characters Setup hint Audio Input ENGLISH This should correspond to the audio signal from the equipment that is
71. o 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 different 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 c
72. olours It can then retrieve the page stored by pressing the appropriate colour button To store a FAVOURITE page e press the MODE button e press a colour button for the FAVOURITE page e enter the FAVOURITE page number to be stored and press the same colour button again to confirm Each time this button is pressed the screen display mode changes through the following normal state gt Upper half screen enlarged lower half screen enlarged HOLD This holds the page currently being displayed on the screen Instead of the page number a E indicator appears at the top of the screen Press this button again to release the hold state REVEAL This allows hidden information found on some teletext pages to be displayed on the screen PAGE UP DOWN NOTE These buttons increase decrease the TELETEXT page number e Certain pages do not show linked pages at the bottom of the screen To display linked pages press the INDEX button INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off Speaker R Monitor rear panel Speaker L ANT FEFFFFFFEF EE CO OG jbo conor nee 7 T HERA a D oR Or COS da INPUT cavoio voeo S VIDEO pee _ve Jo Po Y O 6 e a wa e20 O Of Od o lo os Ja lem voeo Pa_ VIDEO El WM
73. on matches the connection terminal e The message Invalid Scan Freq is displayed Invalid Scan Freq An input signal is not received normally e Check to see if the input signal matches the monitor specifications e Check the way the signal cable is connected e The power indicating lamp is normally lit but no picture e Check the contrast and brightness settings adjust them for higher contrast and brightness e Check the way the signal cable is connected e The display image appears flowing slantwise e Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked with the characters in vertical columns blurred e Adjust the dot clock frequency and phase Adjust the dot clock frequency first the dot clock phase next RGB input e Text displayed across the screen appears blurred e A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen e Adjus RGB the dot clock phase for the clearest viewing input e The remote control does not work e Check to see if the batteries are loaded in the remote control in opposite direction e Check to see if the batteries in the remote control are OK Symptom Point to check e The temperature of the display panel surface is high e The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation In some cases this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase Please not
74. on to exit this mode The variable range is 56 56 Increasing the frequency Fine Tuning data for the main tuner Sort Press OK button at the a line that is required to change order then the characters will change to green And move it up or down in the list by pressing W SELECT buttons And press OK button to complete it Press the RETURN button to exit A Line of position List If this is set to On the power will be turned off when there is no transmission signal and no operation for about 10 minutes in the TV mode Auto Off During VIDEO signal input 1 item is added to the Menu shown in the page Selected characters Setup hint TV AV4 Scart output will be fixed as TV signal output Monitor AV4 Scart output can view the image as on the main unit But it is possible to monitor only the composite video signal from AV1 AV2 or AV3 input that is displayed on the screen at the time e If Descrambler is set to On it will be fixed as TV automatically Scart Output i lt Monitor 52 A2 NICAM Sound Multiplex e The CH I II button is only useful for NICAM and sound multiplex signals Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect ENGLISH 8 BILINGUAL DUAL sound broadcast When bilingual program is received sound mode display appears in yellow as shown on NICAM M right Press the CH I II button to select the sound
75. ono 5J 77 ma A O INPUT AV2 JCC INPUT avi AUDIO VIDEO antenna ss Precautions when connecting the antenna e Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the antenna Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as interference may occur causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen e Avoid using indoor antenna as this may be affected by interference Please use CATV net or outdoor antenna e Keep the power cord as far away from the antenna wire as possible If 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 46 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The functions of the buttons located on the bottom of the monitor change as shown below L LT a e E p elelelele VIA VIA MENU button INPUT SELECT button OK button PROGRAM UP DOWN button y ASELECT button VOLUME UP DOWN buttons lt q p gt ADJUST buttons SUB POWER button e _ indicates the function while the MENU is displayed on the screen e Input can be switched by pressing the AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control And the way to return to a TV channel is as follows e Pressing INPUT SELECT button at RGB2 input screen e Pressing some PROGRAM SELECT buttons and select a TV channel e Press
76. ontrast Mode Colour For every input function and every YNR Picture Mode 1 setting is Hue registered CNR _ Function Video Power Save 1 setting is registered Film Mode PAL Comb Filter Default Zoom E LT Setup System 1 setting is registered CT Colour System 1 setting is registered Black Enhancement Auto Colour Colour Temp Adjust R Amplitude For every Colour Temperature 1 G Amplitude setting is registered Video Input B Amplitude R Cut Off G Cut Off Audio Input B Cut Off AV1 1 setting is registered AV1 1 setting is registered For every input function and every Colour Management Picture Mode 1 setting is registered Magenta 1 setting is registered Red e The previously recorded items will be lost 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed If the symptoms remain uncorrected contact your dealer Z N WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous Symptom Point to check e This sometimes occurs when a component output VCR such as the 480i is connected This is not a malfunction therefore please take note that this may occur When it does occur change to composite output or S video output PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS This table shows the specifications when the optional video unit has been
77. ontrol A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control e Take care not to drop the remote control e 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 About infrared communications devices Infrared cordless microphones headphones and other communications devices may at times become unusable due to communications interference This does not mean that the device is malfunctioning or damaged Avoid radio interference Any interfering radiation could cause distorted images or noises e 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 e 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 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer 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 stabil
78. perated by pressing the various buttons while holding down the ID button Operation is possible only when the remote control and monitor ID nos are the same e The remote control can be operated normally by pressing the various remote control buttons without holding down the ID button e Set the monitor using the ID No of Function MENU 49 When the MENU button is pressed the adjustment menu screen will be displayed from there PC signal adjustment and seiting is possible by using the SELECT button ADJUST button and OK button e Refer to 21 concerning the adjustment items and the settings Example Selecting the Picture screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu screen Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set mm MENU 2 Press the OK button to display the Picture Menu screen Use the A and Y SELECT buttons to select other items Picture Contrast 317 EH OK Brightness 7 31 Colour 0 I Hue 31 iy Picture Enhancement Off Colour Temperature Normal Colour Temp Adjust Reset Reset Select dd elReturn Exit 3 Use the A and Y SELECT buttons to select the item to be adjusted and then use the lt and gt ADJUST buttons to adjust example Contrast Contrast 31 I fNext Prev lt Adjust e Return e Press th
79. perature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset Reset Select OK Se e Return A t I 1 1 Y A pt v Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Colour Temperature Contrast Mode Reset Select OK Set Dynamic 31 I 31 E 0 I 15 0 I Normal Normal Reset fe Return Picture YNR CNR Film Mode PAL Comb Filter LTI CTI Black Enhancement Auto Colour Reset Select OK Set Picture YNR CNR Film Mode PAL Comb Filter LTI CTI Black Enhancement Auto Colour Reset Dynamic Off Off On On Off Off Off Select OK Set Picture Colour Temp Adjust Colour Management Colour Decoding Select OK Set Te Return a v Picture Colour Temp Adjust Colour Decoding Select OK Set Dynamic 97 Return Picture Colour Temp Adjust Colour Management Colour Decoding Dynamic Select OK Set Te Return OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Picture Mode Dynamic Next Prev Select de Return A dy a Contrast Mode Normal Next Prev gt Select J e Return YNR Off Next Prev gt Select F Retun
80. power cord after completing all other connections 55 ra e a Connect the power cord to this device Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries e Use only the power cord provided e Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated AC100 240V 50 60Hz as this may cause fire or electric shock OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 37 l 55 To turn the monitor power ON press the main power switch on the monitor main unit to ON and then press the SUB POWER button or the ON OFF or ON button on the remote control Indicating lamp e To turn the monitor power OFF press the SUB POWER button or the ON OFF or OFF button on the remote Main power switch control and then press the main power switch on the monitor main unit to OFF e During normal use the main power switch is set in the ON position and the monitor can then be turned ON OFF using the SUB POWER button or the ON OFF button on the remote control Indicating lamp Indicating lamp Power status Operating When the main power switch is set Of off to OFF When the main power switch is ON and the OFF button on the Lights red remote control or the SUB POWER button on the underside of the front of the frame is OFF When the main power switch is ON and the ON button on the Lights green remote control or the SUB POWER
81. r electrical shock ADOOODO Disconnect the PRECAUTIONS Seis e 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 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
82. responsabilit pour les erreurs qui peuvent ventuellement appara tre dans ce manuel MARQUES D POS ES VGA et XGA sont des marques d pos es d International Business Machines Corporation APPEL et Macintosh sont des marques d pos es d Apple Computer Inc VESA est une marque d pos e d une organisation sans but lucratif La Video Electronics Standard Association Toutes les marques ou noms de produit sont des marques de commerce ou des marques d pos es de leur d positaire respectif HINWEIS Die Informationen in dieser Anleitung unterliegen nderung ohne Vorank ndigung Der Hersteller bernimmt keine Verantwortung fiir etwaige Fehler in dieser Anleitung WARENZEICHEN BESTATIGUNG VGA und XGA sind eingetragene Warenzeichen der International Business Machines Corporation APPLE und Macintosh sind eingetragene Warenzeichen von Apple Computer Inc VESA ist ein Warenzeichen einer gemeinn tzigen Organisation Video Electronics Standard Association Alle Marken oder Produktnamen sind Warenzeichen oder eingetragene Warenzeichen der jeweiligen Inhaber USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display Monitor Before using your monitor please carefully read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and this USER S MANUAL so you will 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
83. s Symptom Possible reason ENGLISH Remedy 1 Connection of antenna cable to the TV is poor Corroded or poor antenna connections Antenna has moved position Adverse weather conditions 2 3 4 5 Transmitter problems Antenna has moved position TV not tuned correctly Adverse weather conditions Transmitter problems AV Input not set correctly 1 Make new connection and or change antenna plug Make new connections or renew cable Re align antenna None 2 3 4 5 Check with local Operator Re align antenna Re tune or fine tune TV Check with local Operator Check the external equipment connected 1 Interference from electrical or mechanical motors fluorescent lights portable radios etc intermittent interference 1 Check devices for shielding and renew if necessary or move further from TV 1 TV may be in AV mode 2 Picture sound setting set to minimum 3 TV in standby or power save mode no picture or sound 1 Press the INPUT SELECT button or to buttons on your remote control to return to normal TV mode 2 Check picture sound controls go to MAIN MENU 3 Press POWER ON OFF button 55 56 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS This table shows the specifications when the optional video unit and tuner unit have been inserted Display Panel dimensions Approx 37 inches 814 H x 445 V mm diagonal 930mm
84. s About 3m ATTENTION e Do not drop or impact the remote control e Do not splash the remote control with water or put it on a wet object to avoid possible failures e Before leaving the remote control out of use for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it e lf the remote control begins to lack responsiveness replace the batteries e Strong light such as direct sunlight impinging on the photoreceptor of the remote control can cause operational failure Position this unit to avoid direct contact with such light INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS e f you have purchased the model without the stand attached When installing the monitor use the optional Desk top Stand CMPAD16N 55 The Desk top Stand has been used for the illustrations in this manual ZN WARNING Use one of the special mount units to install this product A mount of insufficient strength or inadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire electrical shock or injury Please note that our company assumes absolutely no responsibility for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mount units or improper installation A CAUTION 10cm 4 inches or more e Installation of the wall mount unit and ceiling mount unit can be dangerous so do not cord or chain for 55 attempt this work yourself Ask your dealer to provide the name of a qualified installer clamp for 55 ao or chain for 37 e In order to prev
85. s can be handled from 640 x 400 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA RGB Analog input 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 Power saving system The International ENERGY STAR power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are not available When connected to a VESA DPMS compliant PC the monitor cuts its power consumption while it is idle TruBass ES TruBass SRS and O symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs nc TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc About the Optional Video Unit The following functions can be obtained by connecting the optional video unit 1 A composite S terminal and two component terminals have been added A composite video output terminal is also provided as a monitoring output 2 A wide range of devices other than personal computers can also be connected 3 A component input is possible to switch to RGB signals from the Menu screen 4 A SCART terminal is also provided for the signal of the European standard lt operates as composite S RGB input terminal or video output terminal Ask your local retail dealer for further details 1 Desktop stand e CMPAD16R for 55 2 Plasma monitor speaker e CMPAS13 for 37 2 way speaker unit with
86. sed in reddish colour settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Colour Temperature modes Green Dark scene is decreased in greenish colour Dark scene is increased in greenish colour Blue Dark scene is decreased in bluish colour Dark scene is increased in bluish colour Selected characters lt gt Setup hint Turn On when the original balance of each colour is required to adjust Off gt On Colour Management depending on the user s preference Magenta Magenta is weakened Magenta is strengthened ENGLISH Red Red is weakened Red is strengthened Yellow Yellow is weakened Yellow is strengthened This adjusts listed colours individually to make them either deeper or more pure These settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Green Green is weakened Green is strengthened Colour Temperature modes Cyan Cyan is weakened Cyan is strengthened Blue Blue is weakened Blue is strengthened Select the single colour screen when that is required to adjust R G B level individually depending on the user s preference And set it back i RGB gt R gt G gt B Colour Decoding a G to RGB mode that indicates all colour after adjusting Press the OK button every time the setting is changed Red Darkens red only Lightens red only Green Darkens green only Lightens green only This adjusts R G B level or tint to ma
87. specifications of this device 27 ped 2 Make sure that the power switch of the personal computer is turned off 3 Connect the signal input terminal RGB 1 or RGB 2 on the rear panel of this device to the display signal output terminal of the personal computer e Use a cable that fits the input terminal of this device and the output terminal of the personal computer e Depending on the type of personal computer being connected the use of an optional conversion adapter or the adapter provided with the personal computer may be necessary in some cases For details refer to the instruction manual of the personal computer or ask the personal computer manufacturer or your local retail dealer Monitor rear panel Speaker R Speaker L SPEAKERITERMINAL 6Qf2W Power cable connector DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG INPUT AUDIO IN SUB WOOFER RGB 1 RGB 1 RGB 2 55 Pc PC 9 oe Lie 3 5mm Power DVI D stb n Stereo PCA pin plug cord mini jack poala NA To audio To audio ouipu oupu output sub woofer terminal terminal terminal PC 11 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Refer to the instruction manual concerning mounting of the optional speaker unit Connect the power cord after completing all other connections 37 wT i Connect the
88. st setting is adjusted Black is subdued for increased overall darkness Black is set off for increased overall brightness Adjust to taste Darkens colours Lightens colours Adjust to taste Soft Sharp Normally set to Centre position Shift to the minus side for a softer effect and plus for sharper picture Colour Temperature Enhances red and weakens green Enhances green and weakens red Cool gt Normal gt Warm gt Black White This is not available to adjust when receiving PAL SECAM signal Then the character will be grayed out Adjust for most realistic skin colour Adjust to taste Contrast Mode Normal gt Au o gt Dynamic Dynamic Emphasizes the differences between video shadings to improve the feeling of contrast Normal The gradation of an image is reproduced as faithfully as possible Auto Detects image brightness and automatically adjusts for natural brightness Reset off the function waiting to reset The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button YNR CNR Off gt Low gt High 5 Performs picture signal noise reduction Turn up to reduce noise Performs colour signal noise reduction Turn up to reduce noise And it will be fixed as Off only when selecting DVI STB mode Film Mode aa or On Automatically dete
89. status When the input signal does not match the monitor specifications or is in an unstable status A guide displays Invalid Scan Freq When the RGB RGB2 input is selected e When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer the Power Save Off mode can be set to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit RGB sync signal Horizontal Recheck the input signal specifications CALA Yes No Sync Signal Invalid Scan Freq Vertical Yes PC signal Active normal display Blank no display Operation mode On Off Indicating lamp Power consumption Returning to operating status e Operate the personal computer or press either the INPUT SELECT button of the main unit or the RGB1 RGB2 buttons of the remote control Lights green Lights orange 3W or less RGB1 530W 55 1W or less RGB2 100V lt AC lt 120V 3W or less RGB2 120V lt AC lt 240V IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY There are different characteristics that 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
90. te video input terminal RCA AV2 Y G PB B PR R video input terminal RCA AV2 L R audio input terminal RCA AV3 composite video input terminal RCA AV3 S video input terminal RCA Input signals AV3 L R audio input terminal RCA AV4 composite video S video RGB L R audio input terminal Scart AV1 PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 AV1 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 AV2 PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 Video signals AV2 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 RGB AV3 PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 AV4 PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 AV4 RGB OUTPUT MONITOR composite video monitor output terminal RCA Video output Signal OUTPUT MONITOR L R audio monitor output terminal RCA AV4 composite video L R audio monitor output terminal SCART Recommended signal 15 modes e The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality Input terminals 40 RGB terminal D sub 15 pin connector Input signal a R Pr Cr G or sync on green Y B P8 C8 No connection No connection R GND Pr Cr GND G GND Y GND B GND Pe C8 GND ENGLISH e 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 Sync signal type Priority H V s
91. that it is installed by qualifed 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 ENGLISH 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 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 scre
92. the Function Menu A e The Split mode will display 2 pictures from the same source on the screen with one active picture and the other still e The Strobe mode will display 12 pictures with the last picture active while other 11 windows are still e Pressing the FREEZE button again changes the screen back to the normal picture e This function is also available from video input mode besides TV mode Refer to the table for Freeze function Strobe as below 1 2 3 4 Strobe PAL SECAM a O 5 z 7 A NTSC3 58 4 43 O O 576i O O 4801 O gt y Active 576p 480p 1080i 50 1080 60 720p 60 RGB DVI PC O O OJOJO O O Available Refer to the page Itis same to the Picture Menu of Optional Video Unit Function But 1 item is added and 5 items are deleted Selected characters This selects the display condition of the FREEZE mode between Split lit gt Strob Freeze Mode Sp SODS 2 pictures and Strobe 12 pictures Mode Display Not Available grayed out ID Number Not Available grayed out Inverse Not Available grayed out Standby White Not Available grayed out Gamma Not Available grayed out During TV mode Picture Setup Audio Auto Tuning Timer Manual Tuning Ly Function Fine Tuning Setup gt Sort Language Auto Off Off 4 Select
93. 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 ake sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the battery elf you observe a leakage of the battery wipe out the liquid and then replace the battery If the liquid adheres your body or clothes rinse well with water e Obey the local laws on disposing the battery FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U K THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE FOR THE U K PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE 888 22 ee ee 0 IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM WORDING FOR CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted If a replacement fuse cover is required ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug Fuse covers are available from your dealer DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point th
94. the channel search Enter three digit number by pressing 0 9 NUMBER buttons If the number is normal then it starts the channel search Descrambler Set this to Off normally If it is set to On AV4 Scart terminal operates as TV signal output and the screen changes to display AV4 Scart input signal automatically ca letter This is used to input the name of the TV station within 5 letters After fixing the cursor on the first digit select a letter by W A SELECT buttons and move to next digit by p ADJUST button Press the OK button again after finished e Selectable letters are 0 9 A Z gt blank comma and period Sound System ect the sound sys em through the 5 different se tings Cr LL Auto gt PAL gt SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 Mes TE Decreasing the frequency data for the main tuner Colour System Select the colour system through the 5 different settings f this is set to On that position will be skipped while selecting positions by PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons This is automatically set to On for those non broadcasting channels Skip If this is set to On it helps to reduce the noise interference visible on the screen especially in the weaker signal reception areas NR After completing the fine tuning press the RETURN butt
95. ton MUTE button VOLUME RGB buttons al ea UP DOWN buttons AV AVS AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU Input can be switched by pressing the RGB1 RGB2 buttons of the remote control e Input can be switched in the sequence of RGB1 gt RGB2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT button of the monitor i gt RGB2 14 The volume can be adjusted by pressing the VOL and VOL buttons of the remote control or the A and Y volume buttons of the monitor unit Volume setting value y Volume 15 OO Adjustment status guide display When a button is pressed the volume adjustment Staus guide will be displayed The volume will increase when the VOL or 4 button is pressed while the guide is being displayed e The volume will decrease when the VOL or W button is pressed while the guide is being displayed The audio volume can be temporarily mute by pressing the MUTE button of the remote control Volume setting value y Volume 15 OO oo Adjustment status guide display The display colour will change to magenta When a button is pressed the volume adjustment status guide magenta will be displayed e The volume setting can be lowered by pressing the VOL button while the audio is mute e The muting can be cancelled by pressing the VOL button or MUTE button while the audio is mute When the MUTE button of the remote control is pressed again the audio will be restored a
96. tton SUB POWER button 13 Caution when moving the main unit e As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two over people are required to transport it safely e Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forwards using the two handgrips at the back and the unit should then be held at the base on both sides for stability 37 Model Caution when moving the main unit e As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two or more people are required to transport it safely e When carrying this product hold it by the top and bottom on both ends Do not hold it by the speaker system Attached parts could come loose causing the product to fall and possibly causing injury 55 Model olo MENU button vja INPUT SELECT button 14 VOLUME OK button UP DOWN RECALL button buttons A SELECT button lt gt ADJUST SIZE button buttons e indicates the function while the MENU is displayed on the screen receiver Indicating lamp 13 e The main power switch is located at the back on the lower surface Main power switch 13 Rear O 7 ancor p E o o Handgrips 37 37 External 87 87 External speaker C E speaker terminals terminals EA 11 External device connection terminals AUDI
97. up hint Contrast Narrows the gap between brightness and darkness Broadens the gap between brightness and darkness Adjus white recommend to set at 31 Pane Contrast setting is adjusted for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness This can adjust further till 40 by pressing and holding p gt cursor button at 31 The color for 32 to 40 numbers will change from o magenta This special mode is better for dark scenes For brighter scene some parts of the picture might not be clear We Life in the Function Menu should be set to Normal when Brightness Black is subdued for increased overall darkness Black is set off for increased overall brightness Adjust to taste Colour Darkens colours Lightens colours Adjust to taste Hue Enhances red and weakens green Enhances green and weakens red Adjus for most realistic skin colour Picture Enhancement Off gt Low gt Middle gt High tC Sets the clarity of small details to the desired level Colour Temperature Cool gt Normal gt Warm gt Black White e e e Normally set to Normal Colour Temp Adjustment p ofa ona the user s preference Turn On when you wish to change colour temperature depending on Amplitude Red Brighter scene is decreased in reddish colour Brighter scene is increased in reddish colour Green
98. want to Set the display size to Input signal Display screen Remarks Play a 4 3 image in a 16 9 screen faithfully 4 3 Blanking occurs on both sides Play a 4 3 image in a 16 9 screen with the 9 O E height and width of the middle of the 7 screen enlarged on equal scales and with Panoramic 4 3 signal both sides appearing somewhat enlarged Play a 16 9 VISTA size image in the 4 3 o O O e The 4 3 image is called a letterbox image image faithfully reproduced on the 16 9 e In some cases some slight blanking may screen Vista remain at the top and bottom Play a 4 3 image faithfully in a 16 9 screen O O O An image with an aspect ratio of 16 9 in the standard vertical size and shrunk horizontally to 4 3 to display in a 4 3 horizontally squeezed Squeeze screen Py PES Rage Inala Screen This mode is provided for the broadcasting expanded vertically and squeezed horizontally program with WSS code C14 9L 14 9 signal Play a 14 9 image expanded vertically on 14 9Zoom oOo This mode is provided for the broadcasting the 16 9 screen program with WSS code 14 9Zoom 4 4 9 signal Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic Zoom C14 9L and 14 9Z00m mode as follows 1 Press SIZE button and VW SELECT buttons during picture size display 2 Position display will appear 3 Adjustment ran

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