Hitachi 42HDM12 Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the monitor where temperatures can become excessively hot for example in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Monitor is its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the monitor and about 8 to 18 feet from the screen During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the monitor can be located in a different section of the room If the monitor s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the monitor place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area2. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance IMPORTANT NOTES wem p buzzing sound might be heard when the plasma monitor is turned on in a very quiet room This is due to the monitor panel plasma display panel drive circuit when it is functioning This arching sound is normal and it is not a malfunction equipment equipment 3 Bright and dark spots High precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma display panel But in some cases there are minor defects in some parts of the screen Points that do not light points with brightness different from that of the periphery points with color different from that of the periphery etc Some pixels will always be on or always off Please note that this is not a malfunction 4 Picture Image Spectrum When receiving still picture signals e g channel number indication or clock indication for a while you can see image like when the picture varied This is not a defect 5 Plasma display panel surface The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation In some cases this may temperature is too high cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase Please note that this is not a malfunction The Plasma monitor surface temperature is higher than a Cathode ray tube 6 Plasma Surface The plasma display panel is made from glass Heavy shock the front
3. The heat could have adverse influence on the PDP monitor and other parts and could result in transformation melting or fire Do not place the PDP monitor the remote control and other parts in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater etc Do not put the PDP monitor in a place where the temperature is widely changing Remove the power cord for complete separation For safety purposes disconnect the power cord if the PDP monitor is not to be used for prolonged periods of time Before cleaning turn off and unplug the PDP monitor Neglect could result in fire or electrical shock PRECAUTIONS e Installation environment Do not obstruct a ventilation hole Do not put the PDP monitor on carpet or blanket or near a curtain which has a possibility of obstructing a ventilation hole of the PDP monitor Do not put the PDP 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 OOOO Disconnect the plug from the power outlet e How to view the Plasma Monitor If you use the monitor in too dark a room your eyes may become tired Please use it in a rea
4. Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 Tel 1 800 448 2244 1 800 HITACHI ATTN CUSTOMER RELATIONS 34 USEFUL INFORMATION Features New Easy to Use On Screen Menu Control 3 Language Film Mode Process with 3 2 amp 2 2 pull down Adjustable Color Temperature PIP Picture Enhancement Input Signal Identification Noise Reduction HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1 1 Compatible Video 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution High Contrast Pure Color Glass Shield Wide Viewing Angle More than 160 4 Color Temperature Presets Cool Natural Warm Black amp White and User Multiple Screen Fill Modes 4 3 Standard 4 3 Expanded 4 3 Zoom1 4 3 Zoom2 16 9 Standard 16 9 Zoom e 3D Y C Comb Filter Picture Modes Natural Cinema and Dynamic Computer Display VGA SVGA XGA Inputs e 1 AC 120V 60Hz 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e S Video Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm Component Video Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm e Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm e Average input 470mVrms he dass ees Hm 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm HDMI 2 2
5. Plug and Play PC is powered on it sends a command to the Monitor requesting identification The Monitor sends back a string of data including its characteristics TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT DDC is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association IBM PC AT and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S A Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association 2 i LL This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 33 USEFUL INFORMATION AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If th
6. 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 Adjust the horizontal clock and clock phase Adjust the horizontal clock first the clock phase next RGB input Adjust the clock phase for the clearest viewing RGB input 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 Adjusting the clock phase will reduce the horizontal stripes RGB input This condition may occur when the unit is connected to a VCR with component output such as 480i but it is not a failure But when it occurs switch to composite output 3l USEFUL INFORMATION 32 USEFUL INFORMATION PLUG and PLAY This Plasma Monitor complies with VESA DDC2B specifications Plug amp Play is a system with computer peripherals including monitors and operating system It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug amp play When a
7. for the remote control When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover Press and pull the back cover to remove HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR To take measures to prevent the Plasma Monitor from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place Securing to a wall Keep the Plasma Monitor four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket 10cm 4 inches or more 2 i LL NOTES 1 Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Monitor Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect 2 If you purchased the wall mount bracket option please ask for professional installer Do not install by yourself PRECAUTIONS Please avoid installing the monitor directly on the wooden floor Depending on the quality and condition of the floor the desktop stand may stick to the floor face and the surface could come off when the monitor is lifted up Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people are required to transport it safely Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on both sides for stability When moving the Plasma Monitor lift the top and the bottom frame as shown below s
8. panel might damageit 7 Transportation When the plasma monitor is transported horizontally the glass panel has the possibility of being broken or increasing the picture defects At the time of transportation horizontal style is prohibited More over please treat the plasma panel with great care because of a precision apparatus Please instruct transporters so that it should be put into the packing box at the time of shipment There is a possibility that breakage of the panel or defects will increase Rough transportation might cause damage to the panel and pixel failure 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 Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or hi 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 Luminosity and contrast Plasma monitor has luminosity and low contrast compared with CRT monitor Granular spots When a screen is seen at point blank range a rand
9. EL CONNECTIONS e S VIDEO HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players etc that have this feature Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature f your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left L audio jack on the monitor Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables Connect only 1 component VCR DVD player camcorder etc to each input jack COMPONENT connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the monitor s input and the components R Y output to the monitor s Pg input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CgCr In this case connect the components output to the monitor s input and the On S LL components Cr output to the monitor s Pg input e It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the inputs To ensure no copyright infringement the VIDEO OUT output will be abnormal when using the RGB and HDMI input jack VIDEO output may be used for recording only when the inp
10. HITACHI Inspire the Next PLASMA MONITOR Operating Guide for 42HDM12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS s cccsssccsssecessesscsessestsesscsessesstsesacserecsrsesassesecseraes 1 6 IMAGE aO 7 ACCESSORIES CRAS e euren nee Maer rd Se arte eee 8 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR 9 21 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR 22 24 OSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY cccscsscesessesessesscsessesessesscsesscsssscsscsecseseceeserscsarseceeseraceacsecsnsenes 25 29 USEFUL INFORMATION 30 37 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Monitor Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI Plasma Monitor Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma monitor The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral CAUTION triangle is intended t
11. R D REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting signal adjusting volume etc 2 POWER light indicator To turn the PDP MONITOR ON press the main power button located on the BACK left side of the monitor A red stand by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate The PDP monitor is now ready for remote on off operation Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Of the MAIN POWER is set OFF Lights Red Off Stand by When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is OFF Lights Orange Off Power Saving 1 When the MAIN POWER set ON 2 No signal input no sync signal Lights Green On When the POWER is ON 8 POWER button This power button is for power on the plasma monitor or change to standby mode and A selector These buttons serve as the cursor down V and up buttons when in MENU mode 5 VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level The volume level will be displayed on the monitor screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left 4 and right gt buttons when in MENU mode INPUT EXIT button Press this button to select the desired input Composite VIDEO S VIDEO Analog RGB or HDMI source This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode 7 MENU SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set m
12. al Do not physically impact the remote control A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control Take care not to drop the remote control Do not place heavy objects on the remote control Avoid strong rays Any strong rays such as direct sun rays or room lighting onto the remote control sensors could invalidate the remote control Avoid radio interference Any interfering radiation could cause distorted images or noises Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone transceiver etc around the PDP monitor Set the sound volume at a suitable level It is better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhood environment Precautions for the installation Do not use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions 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 stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet that could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and or personal injury Follow instructions for
13. back to last page of OSD 11 VIDEO button Shortcut to access the composite video S video and HDMI mode Press repeatedly to circle through the selections ATTENTION Using 480i 576i signals When the input signal is 480i or 576i and you select in the monitor will suggest entering into high quality display mode If you select yes the image will display in high quality mode on the screen Then the monitor will check with again If you can 0 accept the quality please choose Yes E LL Enter into high quality 480i Display accept Yes lt NO Yes No 12 PC button Press to switch directly to PC mode 13 PIP INPUT button Activate PIP by pressing PIP Input button to select desired video input To turn off PIP by keep pressing PIP Input button until the PIP window disappear PIP source cannot be the same with main video source Analog RGB amp Component are not accessible to PIP Icd mom MN NENNEN i 14 PIP SWAP button Press to exchange the main video signal source with PIP video signal source 15 ASPECT button Press repeatedly to change image to different aspects Aspects include 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 STANDARD 4 3 ZOOM 4 3 ZOOM2 16 9 STANDARD 16 9 ZOOM Depending on the input signal format received the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options 4 3 EXPANDED Use
14. bnormal operations such as smoke strange odor no image no sound excessive sound damaged casing elements cables penetration of liquids or foreign matter etc can cause a fire or electrical shock In such case immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped contact your dealer Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be dangerous d Disconnect the plug from the power outlet Do not insert liquids or foreign objects Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock Use special caution in households where children are present If liquids or foreign objects should enter the projector immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Do not place the PDP monitor in a bathroom Do not expose the PDP monitor to rain or moisture Do not place flower vases pots cups cosmetics liquids such as water etc on or around the PDP monitor Do not place metals combustibles etc on or around the PDP monitor Never disassemble or modify the Plasma Monitor The PDP monitor contains high voltage components Modification could result in fire or electrical shock Never remove any fixed cover e Do not disassemble Do not give the Plasma Monitor any shock or impact If the PDP monitor should be shocked and or brok
15. ck Do not apply too much heat pressure tension to the power cord and cables If the power cord or cables are damaged exposed or broken core wires etc contact your dealer Do not place the monitor or heavy objects on the power cord and cables Also do not place a spread cover etc over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables 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 Do not modify the power cord Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury The battery may explode if not handled properly Keep the battery away from children and pets If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment Do not allow the battery to be exposed to fire or water Avoid fire or high temperature environment Do not hold the battery with metallic twee
16. d Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the monitor 3 Turn on the monitor 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source HDMI Component Video S Video or Composite Video 2d i LL SUBWIDOFER ANALOG RGB AUDIO Hom HoMAUDIO IN our WA d RB INPUT mi COMPOS SIDED Y Pe Ce Pr COMPOS ITED 1 Ce PR HDMI CABLE DYD PLAYER 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A VCR 1 Connect the VCR player using S Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the monitor 3 Turn on the monitor 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source S Video or Composite Video SUBWOOFER RGB DEO AUDIO HOM m TED RN ZI ANALOG RGB INPUT HOMI INPUT E j f 1 ee i COMPOS SADED Y GPe COMPOSITE einen CoP VCR 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A AUDIO RECEIVER For improved sound quality you may want to play the audio of the PDP through your stereo system 1 Use an audio cable and Subwoofer cable to connect the PDP s audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A V receiver 2 Connect all power sources before activating the monitor 3 T
17. d other establishments for commercial or public viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holders right protected by Copyright Law e When a normal 4 3 image is displayed over the entire picture the 4 3 Expanded mode parts of the periphery of the image may disappear and appear distorted in some cases Use the 4 3 mode to view image which were created in 4 3 mode 16 SLEEP button Press the sleep button repeatedly to set the sleep timer to 30 60 90 and 120 minutes 17 ZOOM buttons Zoom in on the image by pressing Zoom button and press Zoom button to zoom out 18 FREEZE button Freeze button allows user to temporarily pause current image Press to freeze the image The picture will restore automatically after 60 seconds or press again to restore the picture 19 MUTE button Press to mute the volume Press again to restore the volume 20 VOLUME buttons Press Vol Vol buttons to increase and decrease the volume 24 OSD On Screen Displa USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD CONTROLS 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma Monitor 2 Use the A V 4 P to navigate to different menu item 3 Use the lt to adjust functions 4 Press SEL on the remote control to select functions 5 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT MODES FOR THE OSD ARE THE FOLLOWING Audio Video Mode Displays when the Composi
18. e picture invisible during special playback of a VCR FF REW IGNITION NOISE Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the monitor signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture Or LL RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This monitor has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers If this monitor causes a problem to Radio receivers then take the following steps Keep the monitor away from Radio Adjust
19. eens 19 PIN Outputs Ris X 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e 470mVrms 1k Ohm 500mVrms 3 8k Ohm Audio e SRS e 10W 10W e Mute 35 Supplied Accessories e Remote Control e Batteries e D Sub Cable e S Video Cable AV Cable Power Cable User s Guide Easy Graphic Guide e Warranty Card Optional Accessories Wallmount INPUTS OUTPUTS e Component Y PR 1 ROB Analog AOU 1 i D s een eee eee ene ee eee eee 1 e Composite 1 endo 1 ge P PT E EE 4 e A diO o P 1 NV OO mE 1 e Subwoofer Output 0 0 0 ecccceecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeeessaeeees 1 SPECIFICATIONS e Multi Scanning 32 7 0kHz h 50 85Hz v Piel PICH 0 90 horiz x 0 51 vert mm dius Class M B for Consumer Use e Power Requirements AC 108 132V 60Hz e Power Consumption 350W SPO cm 1W DIMENSIONS Width 1036 mm Height 775 mm with stand 713 mm without stand Depth 330 mm with stand 93 mm without stand Weight 42 5Kg with stand 35Kg without stand Screen mode availability varies by input format HDTV Monitors dis
20. en 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 Plasma Monitor on an unstable surface If the PDP monitor should be dropped and or broken it could result in an injury and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place the monitor on an unstable slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand Do not obstruct the ventilation of the Plasma 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 PDP monitor due to overheating Make sure there is ample ventilation Keep a space of 100mm 10cm or more between the sides rear and top of the PDP monitor and other objects such as walls Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the PDP monitor Never block ventilation openings Do not put the plasma screen side up Do not cover the PDP monitor with a tablecloth etc Do not place the PDP monitor on a carpet or bedding or near a curtain Use only the correct power outlet Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the PDP monitor and the safety standard The enclosed powe
21. equipment POWER SOURCE THIS PLASMA MONITOR IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE PLASMA MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE PLASMA MONITOR S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE PLASMA MONITOR TO 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus other hazards If the monitor does not operate properly unplug the Plasma Monitor and call your CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the Plasma Monitor as this can expose you to very high voltages and authorized dealer or service center IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this monitor 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safet
22. et which 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 Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your monitor Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry After the monitor has been on for any length of time you will notice that the screen becomes warm Please note that this is normal Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots Please note that this is normal 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 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 This product contains lead Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws For product recycling and disposal information contact your l
23. f 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 _ About the Symbols 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 WARNING incorrect handling CAUTION This symbol indicates information that if ignored could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due 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 This symbol indicates a compulsory action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet WARNING Never use the Plasma Monitor if a problem should occur A
24. he Screen Saver Mode Use Aspect Ratio modes that completely fill the screen with picture Make sure 4 x 3 aspect ratio and letterbox images are not displayed more than 15 of total viewing time Avoid using split screen PIP modes for long periods of time Do not display still images such as menus from game consoles PCs or logos on the monitor Screen for long periods of time Reduce the Contrast level setting to the lowest acceptable setting ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material POWER CORD D SUB MINI 15 PIN AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO CABLE BATTERIES EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE HITACHI CLE 472 CAUTION Ceiling mounting is not recommended Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel This plasma monitor product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical 1 Remote Control Unit 6 Two AAA size 1 5V batteries 2 Power Cord 7 User s Guide 3 D SUB Mini 15 Pin Cable 8 Easy Graphic Guide 4 Audio Video Cable 9 Warranty Card 5 S Video Cables REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pressing the notched REAR VIEW Remote Control part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off 2 Insert two new size batteries
25. is equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or monitor reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc may void the user s warranty Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding this declaration contact Hitachi America LTD Home
26. ited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Shoul d you have any questi ons regardi ng varranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 USEFUL INFORMATION Hitachi Canada LTD Digital Media Division Shoul d you have any questi ons regardi ng varranty service operation or technical assistance pl ease contact In Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Monday Friday EST 9 00am 7 00pm Saturday EST 9 00am 5 00pm 0 C Ch LL Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box If the nanual is messing call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 for a Pour ae pl us anol es rensei gnenents sur e servi ce durant ode couverte garantie sur efonct onnenent ou pour assistance techni que conmary quez avec Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm La version francaise votre nanual se trouve 2 ext rieur de la bofte 5 le est nanquant coposez 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 pour oben r votre e HITACHI CANADA LTD 2495 Meadowpine Blvd Mississauga ON L5N 6C3
27. itor away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the PDP monitor Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this PDP monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the monitor If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the PDP monitor check the instructions mentioned above 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 PDP 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 e Precaution during transportation Please pay attention when you transport this PDP monitor because it is heavy Furthermore use the original carton box and its packaging materials when the PDP monitor is transported Failure to transport the monitor in any carton except the original carton may result in damage to the PDP monitor Save the original carton box and all packing materi
28. m 1 Connect the HDTV source device using the appropriate cable pair in the following order of preference HDMI cable OR 2d i LL Component cable and audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the monitor 3 Turn on the monitor 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source HDMI or Component Video YCgCr YPsPrR SLBWOOFER ANALOG RGE IDEO AUDIO Hom CLT 0010 IN QUT d ANALOG RGB INPUT ADM INPUT m COMPOS VIDEO Y e Pe Cer HDM CABLE Antenna output HDTV SOURCES 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1 Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using Component cable and Audio cable OR S Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the monitor 3 Turn on the monitor 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source Component Video YCgCr YPsPrR S Video or Composite Video SUBWOOFER AMALOG RGB AUDIO Som OUT HDMLALDIOIN OUT DU C wa ANALOG RGB INPUT HOM INPUT COMPO STEI SAADEBD 1 Aerial output TV CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1 Connect the DVD player using HDMI cable OR Component cable and Audio cable OR S Video cable an
29. n Use the HDMI input for your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection ol MIS es Ls HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC NOTES 1 The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers 2 Only DTV formats such as 1080i 720p 480i and 480p are available for HDMI input 5 ANALOG RGB Input Use this 15 pin D Sub input for your external devices with RGB output using the D Sub Mini 15 pin cable provided 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES IMPORTANT This is a monitor only product No TV or Cable tuner is included The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma monitor is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features For best performance video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources such as a digital cable box digital satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver box can be connected as desired using the appropriate cable syste
30. n 0 to 100 Not available for 720p 720p 50Hz 1080i 1080i 50Hz signals T Adjusts the clarity of images 0107 Available for 480p 720p 1080i signals Color Temperature Adjusts the level of the color temperature Black amp White User Puts all of your display settings back to their default _ 26 OSD On Screen Display Adjust scaling auto adjust border color set noise reduction 3 2 pull down clock phase and horizontal clock Audio Video Mode 4 3 expanded 4 3 standard Select the screen sizes 4 3 Zoom Available for 480i 480p 576i 576p HDMI signals 4 3 Zoom2 16 9 standard 16 9 zoom 4 3 expanded 16 9 standard Aspect Please see ASPECT on page 23 for more information Select the screen sizes Available for 720p 1080i HDMI signals Black Border Color Set Select the border color when display 4 3 video Provide 3 models for reducing video noise Francais Noise Reduction Not available for YPgPrR HDMI signals lity Disabl 3 2 Pull Down Improve me picture quality isable Not available for YPgPr HDMI signals Enable PC Mode Automatically detects video format Auto Adjust m Auto Not available for 480p 576p 720p 1080i signals Clock Phase Video timing adjustment 0 to 31 Horizontal Clock Moves image left and right 0 to 100 27 OSD On Screen Display Adjusts the mute volume treble bass balance SRS WOW and Subwoofer of you
31. o alert the user to the presence of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure On C il LL that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE alert the user to the presence of important operating and CAUTION NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE maintenance servicing instructions the literature REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLASMA MONITOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE PLASMA MONITOR SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE MONITOR NOTE Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the Plasma Monitor CAUTION Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to operate the Plasma Monitor MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division may void the user s authority to operate the
32. ocal government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Canada For more information call 1 800 HITACHI Do not place any objects on the top of the monitor which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed nonmoving patterns can cause permanent damage to monitor receivers Such SCREEN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material e This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This PDP Plasma Display Panel monitor has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken i
33. om fine grain may be visible to a dark part 1 Disturbance to video apparatus If an apparatus VCR etc antenna line is arranged near the monitor the image may shake or disturbance may be received Lip Sync There is some time lag between the picture and the sound You can see lip motion that is delayed compared to the sound About the use environment of Electric discharge luminescence characteristic of the plasma display panel also changes with peripheral plasma monitor temperature temperature Moreover since there is also high power consumption value a specified temperature environment is required Caution on prolonged storage the plasma monitor for a period of more than 2 to months without use might cause an unstable picture when the set is turned on Operating Operating altitude 800 to 1 114hPa 6 194ft to 2 484ft Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F Storage Altitude 300 to 1 114hPa 31 912ft to 2 484 Storage temperature 5 F to 140 F 7 ON or OFF Frequent use of the Power ON or OFF might trigger the power protection circuit If the monitor does not turn ON please wait a little before turning ON again 10 IN oO NO HOOKUP CABLES Most video audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors For best performance video cables should use 75 Ohm coaxial shielded wire Cables can be p
34. onitor features to your preference without using the remote This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode 12 REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH amp JACKS IMPORTANT This is a monitor only product No TV or Cable tuner is included REAR VIEW 42 PLASMA MONITOR n i LL a3 92 81 10 i d ll ill 5 4 oo 0 Goo 2 C MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system and must be turned ON OFF manually It is recommended to leave the MAIN POWER to ON condition lights red for stand by mode NOTES It is required that there should be at least 5sec between Main Power button off then on AC IN input This monitor is designed to operate on 120VOLTS 60Hz AC current Insert the monitor power cord into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet 3 Service Terminal Input For factory adjustment and service please DO NOT connect here 4 Y PBPR Y CBCR Audio Input Connect audio for Component input if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left L audio jack 5 S VIDEO Audio Input Connect audio for S Video input if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left L audio jack COMPOSITE Audio Input Connect audio for Composite input if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left L audio jack 7 Y PBPR Y CBCR Inputs Provide Y PBPR Y CBCR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD
35. ove the plug from the wall outlet if your Plasma Monitor will not be used for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Plasma Monitor Avoid repeatedly touching the screen Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc This may cause physical damage to the precision parts Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the remote control unit to fail When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or become unresponsive Replace the old batteries with two new size batteries Do not use an old battery with a new battery Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to the plasma screen 30 RECEPTION PROBLEMS The display image appears scrolling diagonal Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked with the characters in vertical columns blurred Text displayed across the screen appears blurred A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen Vertical stripes appear depending on the screen contents Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display The display dims to make th
36. play HDTV when combined with an HDTV Tuner and Source All specifications weights and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice Please access www hitachi com tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc WOW SRS and the o symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW technoloav is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HASAR HA HIERE 2 i LL USEFUL INFORMATION To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the lim
37. player or Set Top Box S VIDEO Inputs Provide S VIDEO Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability 13 REAR PANEL JACKS 9 COMPOSITE VIDEO Input By using the VIDEO button of the remote control you can select Composite video source Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players DVD players etc AUDIO Output These jacks provide fixed audio signal which are used for recording If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left L audio jack 1 VIDEO Output This jack provides Composite video signals which are used for recording S VIDEO Component signal Analog RGB and HDMI inputs do not have VIDEO output 2 ANALOG RGB HDMI Audio Input Connect audio for ANALOG RGB and HDMI input NOTES In case of using analog audio when connecting with DVI HDMI transformation connector use ANALOG RGB HDMI audio terminal for input 3 SUBWOOFER Output Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input HDMI Digital Input About HDMI HDMI is the next generation all digital interface for consumer electronics HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high definition video and multi channel audio in a single cable Because digital television DTV signals remain in digital format HDMI assures that pristine high definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to your monitor scree
38. r cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used e gt oo 3 Or i LL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Be cautious of the power cord connection Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean with no dust before using Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly Avoid using a loose unsound outlet or contact failure Do not cut off the fitted power plug the removal of which could lead to impaired performance If you wish to extend the lead obtain an appropriate extension lead or consult your dealer 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 PDP 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 If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables it can cause a fire or electrical sho
39. r sound Mute off the sound Enable or disable Increases and decreases the level of sound 0 to 63 Treble Increases and decreases the level of treble 16 to 16 When SRS WOW select On this function is not available Increases and decreases the level of bass Bass Vae E 16 to 16 When SRS WOW select this function is not available Balance Adjusts the left and right sound level 16 to 16 RS WOW Turns SRS WOW function on and off On or Off Subwoofer Subwoofer function on and off On or Off SRSCO SRS WOW is audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep rich bass any speaker system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components For systems with a subwoofer SRS WOW complements and enhances the bass performance This feature can be set to On or Off NOTES WOW SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Language Adjusts the OSD language Language Set the language for the OSD 28 OSD On Screen Displa System Adjusts the screen format and PIP settings Audio Video Mode ignal Format Displays video signal information SL Move Screen Mode Off Mode 1 or Adjusts the gamma and move screen function Mode 2 Move Screen Time 255 5 sec Source AV and SV Size PIP Off Small Medium Large Position Nine diffe
40. rent positions Audio Source Select between the Adjust the PIP source position audio source and display sound of your main picture or PIP PIP Display Adjust the brightness contrast and color Francais Swap Switches your main picture and PIP ystem Reset Sets OSD back to default settings MEER PC Mode System Function amp Signal Format Displays RGB signal information D Source AV and SV Size PIP Off Small Medium Large Position Nine different positions Adjust the PIP source position audio source and display Audio Source Select between the sound of your main picture or PIP PIP Display Adjust the brightness contrast and color P d IP Set Gamma 0 8 1 0 1 2 or 1 4 Move Screen Mode Off Mode 1 or Advanced Adjusts the white pattern and gamma Mode 2 Move Screen Time 255 5 sec Power Save Turns Display Power Management System on and off On or Off System Reset Sets OSD back to default settings gt 29 USEFUL INFORMATION CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Place your Plasma Monitor away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Rem
41. sonably 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 PDP monitor for long period of time Relax your eyes by viewing away from the PDP monitor from time to time Please watch the PDP monitor in downward direction How to clean the plasma screen panel of the Plasma Monitor Before cleaning the PDP 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 Plasma Monitor Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the PDP 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This PDP monitor has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers Keep the PDP mon
42. te S video Y CgCr or HDMI is selected PC Mode Displays when the Analog RGB input is selected Audio Video Mode PC Mode Video On il LL Color Temperature Auto Adjust Clock Phase Horizontal Clock Noise Reduction E Language Language English System Signal Format System Signal Format PIP Set PIP Set System Reset System Reset 25 OSD On Screen Displa Video Adjusts the picture mode brightness contrast color tint sharpness color temperature and position of your display Audio Video Mode Picture Mode Select a preset customized picture setting Brightness Adjusts the darkness and lightness of the display 0 to 100 Adjusts the color brightness of the display 0 to 100 Adjusts the saturation level of color 0 to 100 Adjusts th ies justs e color properties 0 to 100 Not available for PAL system Sharpness Adjusts the clarity of images J y ges 0 to 7 For YPgPa and HDMI signals only Color Temperature Adjusts the level of the color temperature Black amp White User Puts all of your display settings back to their default es PC Mode Brightness Adjusts the darkness and lightness of the display 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the color brightness of the display 0 to 100 lx Moves image to the left or right H Position i 0 to 100 Not available for 720p 720p 50Hz 1080i 1080i 50Hz signals Moves image up or down V Positio
43. this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 sources by linearly increasing image expansion from the center towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it 4 3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional 4 3 images Side panels gray areas are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source Note Use this mode for only 15 of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in on conventional 4 3 sources 16 9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display 16 9 sources like DVD s preserving the original 16 9 aspect ratio 16 9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom in once while in 16 9 aspect 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR 1 480i 480p 576i 576p HDMI Input 2 720p 1080i HDMI Input 16 9 Standard 16 9 Zoom 4 3 Expanded 3 RGB Input Auto adjust to full size Aspect ratio is not changeable ATTENTION Using a wide picture size This monitor has a picture size selection feature If an incompatible size is selected to play certain software such as a TV program the image would appear different from original Take this into consideration when making picture size choices Use of this monitor in its enlarged display mode with the wide feature enabled in coffee shops an
44. urchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable Phono Connector Provided Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel 3 8mm STEREO MINI PLUG Stereo Cable This cable is used to connect from external audio out to the audio input of the Plasma monitor ex ANALOG RGB HDMI Audio Input D SUB MINI 15 Pin Cable Provided This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D SUB input located on the rear panel of the Plasma monitor The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma monitor 11 1 S Video Super Video Connector Provided This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and laserdisc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set Top Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the monitor s HDMI input Subwoofer Cable This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to the subwoofer output of the Plasma monitor 2 i LL FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42 PLASMA MONITO
45. urn on the monitor 4 Press the MENU to display the menu then press A V to select Audio 5 Press SEL then press A V to select subwoofer and press 4 to select On Off SLEWDOFER ANALOG RGR DEO AUDIO T um 3 ae E TE 4 3 EQ T f i 4 p bd a a at hat ES Emm a Pe COMPOSITE f Y Cafe AN RECEIVER 19 2d i LL CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING PC 1 Connect the PC using D Sub cable and 3 5 mm Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the monitor 3 Turn on the monitor 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source Analog RGB SUBWOOFER ANALOG RGE VIDEO ALIDIO HOM OLT HOMLAUDIO IN OUT BUT i E a ANALOG RGBINPUT HDMI INPUT 7 co m SIT This Plasma monitor can automatically defect and display the signal format below Recommended Signal List Signal Mode No Sanai ame Resolution Vertical Horizontal 9 Frequency Hz Frequency kHz 640 x 400 70 09 31 47 640 x 480 59 94 31 47 640 x 480 66 67 35 00 640 x 480 72 81 37 86 640 x 480 75 00 37 50 640 x 480 85 01 43 27 800 x 600 800 x 600 SVGA 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 X 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 VGA VGA VGA GA 20 TIPS ON REAR PAN
46. ut is of Composite Video type e When using a HDMI input from a Set Top Box it is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR RECALL GRA PE AD SLEEP ria s MUTE HITACHI 7 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the monitor set on or standby 2 RECALL button Press to display source input signal on the display When the PIP function is working press to display audio source Then press A V buttons to select between the sound of your main picture or PIP Picture in Picture 3 QUICK buttons Shortcut to access the Brightness Contrast Volume Treble Bass and Balance adjustment Press repeatedly to circle through the selections 4 MODE button Press to select Natural Cinema and Dynamic picture mode Press repeatedly to circle through the selections 5 PC ADJ button not available for 480p 720p 1080i signals When the image is not even or not in the center of the screen under PC mode press this button for auto adjustment 6 MENU button The MENU button will start the OSD On Screen Display 7 EXIT button This button will exit all OSD menu 8 SEL button Press SEL button to select the functions under OSD menu 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR 9 V 4 P buttons Press Up Down Left Right buttons to adjust the options under OSD menu 10 RETURN button Press this button to jump
47. wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation operation or safety of your equipment Other precautions Do not leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand by mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and show your family how to do this Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped people Disposal of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident region Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry IMAGE RETENTION Image Retention can be an issue for any plasma display and is caused by displaying fixed non moving images for extended periods of time If you follow the simple guidelines below you will enjoy a high quality picture for many years to come Examples of Image Retention 4 x 3 Image Display Letterbox Image m Or i LL Display On Screen Display amm Hitachi has included a number of features which help to reduce image retention Please refer to the user manual for this model for additional instructions on how to use these features To avoid image retention please follow these simple guidelines Activate t
48. y purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Co Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any Way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 16 17 18 19 20 A Monitors are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabin
49. zers Keep the battery in a dark cool and dry place Do not short circuit the battery Do not recharge disassemble or solder the battery Do not physically impact the battery Use only the battery specified in the manual of this monitor Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the battery f you observe a leakage of the battery wipe out the liquid and then replace the battery If the liquid adheres your body or clothes rinse well with water Obey the local laws on disposing the battery SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Be careful in moving the Plasma Monitor Neglect could result in an injury or damage Do not move the PDP monitor during use Before moving disconnect the power plug and all external connections You are advised to move the PDP monitor with two persons Avoid any impact or shock to the PDP monitor particularly take care of glass screen Do not put anything on top of the Plasma Monitor Placing anything on the PDP 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 PDP monitor in a smoke a highly humid dusty place oily soot or corrosive gas could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place near the kitchen a humidifier or other place where there is oil smoke or humidity Avoid a high temperature environment
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