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Hitachi 42PD960DTA User's Manual

1. TV SETUP OPERATION continued Selected Items Setup hint 42PD960DTA On When you want to set specific adjustments in each of the 3 Color Temperature modes You can adjust on the amplitude and cut off The settings reflect on the Color Temperature Amplitude subdue the following colors on the brighter Color Temp Adjust parts Cut off subdue the following colors on the darker parts Green en Off Remains as default setting E Information The items indicated by can be stored for each of inputs and picture modes Dynamic Natural Cinema You can enjoy different setting depending on the selected input such as VCR in AV1 In addition the item indicated by can be stored for each of color temperature modes 30 TV SETUP OPERATION continued In this menu you can make specific adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference G3 Picture Contrast 31 I Brightness 31 F Color gt o I Tint 31 I Color Temperature Normal Color Temp Adjust Reset Reset Select Set Return Selected Items Setup hint This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment oy using button e The maximum value can be extended to 40 by 31 31 pressing and holding gt button at 31 which changes 32 40 the color between those numbers from green to magenta This is the special feature prepared for the dark scene At norma
2. 42PD960DTA USER MANUAL 42PD960DTA Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi Plasma Television Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product To ensure proper operation please read and follow ALL the instructions especially the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please keep this user manual for future reference CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONG 1 INTRODUCTION ccccecceeeeeeenseeeseneeeseeeseneeoee 2 About This Manual cccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 Trademark Credits 0 ccccccceccceeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaees 2 About Software cccccccececeeeecceeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeee 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cccccsceeeeneeeneceeeees 3 About the Symbols iainisssii ssns 3 Cleaning and Maintenance ccceeeeeeees 6 ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL 200000 7 Image Retention of Plasma Display 4 7 Common Characteristics of Plasma Display Panels cccceseeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 FEATURES ceceeceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseenseneeesseesenssone 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ssccseeeeeeneeeseeees 8 OPTION cccceecneeeeseneeen see seeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneeeneeees 8 COMPONENT NAMEG csccssneeenseneeeneeesnees 9 Main Un itera vuctavnctaciela teeta ER 9 Remote Control sarri n 10 PREPARA ION sssssss11012120151522555555555 5 11 Remote Control Batteries Installation 11 Handling
3. Page J To jump to the indicated page Page Select To split the screen into two and watch both Teletext information and actual broadcast at the same time Press again to watch Teletext on a single screen qh TextTV Text To display Index page ndex To access Subtitle service directly if the channel has the Subtitle Eas service broadcasting ubtitle To display Hidden text ex The answers of the Quiz or the Game page Press again to close the revealed answer Reveal on pd To return to actual broadcast temporarily while searching for the Teletext page you request S When the search is done the designated page will be displayed on the upper left of the screen Press again to return to Teletext page Cancel To access the link pages which are displayed at the bottom of the page O O Select the buttons corresponding to the colors of the letters on screen Color To hold the text picture D Hold E Information e Each time the button is pressed the screen will be switched from double screen to signal screen e Some Teletext pages do not display Link Pages at the bottom of the screen Press button to display them Teletext function is different between Analog and Digital Refer to about Digital Teletext 35 oS DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION With the On Screen Display system you can access the various kind
4. Select either 7MHz or 8MHz by using button Set to 7MHz normally Bandwidth Priority Select High or Low by using gt button Set to High normally Then press button on Start scan of Manual scan column If it finds a channel Success shows up If not Timeout error is displayed Quick scan Searches channels of the selected area The list of the area shows up Select one of those with button and press button e If you are uncertain about the area please select Auto scan method or contact the local dealer in your area e Auto scan Searches every channels The message Auto scan will take more than 10 minutes Do you want to continue Select Yes and press button to proceed it This restores the all channel settings MENU 1 Press button on the remote control in DTT mode 2 Select Installation on the DTT main menu with button and press button 3 The password is required to enter the Installation menu The initial password is 0000 4 Select Restore default and press button The message All setting would be lost appears Select Yes and press button NOTE Installation Adelaide A Manual scan Brisbane Quick scan Melbourne Auto scan Perth Restore default Sydney Batchelor Canberra Darwin v Press A to select city E Installation Auto scan will take Manual scan more than
5. SD Memory Card slot Photo Input Terminal This unit is ready for various kinds of connections Make a connection in the following steps Be sure to turn off the Main Power first when connecting external equipments 1 Connect Power Cord to the rear panel 2 Connect Aerial Lead 3 Connect your external equipments to the unit if any 4 Connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket 1 Connecting Power Cord to the Rear Panel Connect Power Cord to the unit E C Make sure not to connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket until all connections are completed 2 Connecting Aerial Lead STB There are two ways to connect Aerial Lead gt When you do not have any other external equipment m Nooo 4 Connect the Aerial Lead directly into the Socket at rear panel Ba On f When you have one or more external devices to connect Oo erm 1 Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and Example Connecting Antenna Antenna through STB and VCR 2 Connect the Aerial Lead to an equipment In Socket marked 3 Connect the RF cable from the equipment Out to the other equipment In 4 Then connect from the equipment Out to ANT on the plasma screen Socket on marked Precautions when connecting the aerial e Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as interference ma
6. Bass 15 E Balance OLLE IR SRS Off TruBass Low BBE Low Perfect Volume Off Internal Speaker On Headphone Volume 20 Reset Reset Select lt gt Set Return Selected Items Setup hint You can select the most suitable sound condition from 4 alternatives according to the contents Audio Mode F F If you want to adjust each item value based on your Favorite Preference select Favorite Treble 15 15 Adjust the Treble Bass 15 15 Adjust the Bass Balance 10 10 Adjust the balance of the sound from right and left speakers Off SRS This system gives you the dynamic 3D sound TruBass gives you the enchanced bass sound TruBass Select it depending on your preference BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism Select it depending on your preference It will automatically adjust the volume to its average level Berber volume each time you change the channel This needs to be switched to Off when you want to take audio from external epuipment It is normally set to On when you operate the set using the built in speakers Internal Speaker It allows you to adjust the volume of the headphone Headphone Volume The sound from the speaker will automatically set to MUTE when the headphone is connected to the terminal Reset all the set values on this Menu Page to the original Reset factory settings
7. button 4 The box appears to fill out the old and new password and the confirmation of the new password 5 Use the numeric number to enter NOTE gt In case that you forget your password please refer to Troubleshooting on 62 Make sure to select your resident area to set up the correct local time MENU 1 Press button on the remote control 2 Select General setting and press button 3 Select Local time and press button 4 Use button select the area and press button o Parental guidance Child lock No Block Block G and above Block PG and above Block M and above Block MA and above Block AV and above Block R and above Block All Parental Guidance Control is activated for this program Select another channel or enter password to overwrite Password 06 0070 Now IT S ACADEMIC 05 01 5 C 05 00 CHE 05 30 7 Channel 2 Audio language Language 1 Mpeg General settings Ol_passwor kkk Option setup New password k k Change pin Confirm new password gt Local time Subtitle setting General settings Current time zone Option setup Greenwich mean time Change pin Adelaide Aus
8. ome Play a 4 3 image on screen faithfully Blanking occurs on both ome NA C9 Al Panoramic1 4 3 Signal much wider Panoramic2 Play a 4 3 image which enlarges horizontal and vertical size of the middle in equal scales and displays both sides appearing The vertical size of Panoramic1 is reduced so that you can see the whole image including any subtitles that might otherwise not be fully visible on the screen bottom Play a 16 9 image in 4 3 frame Vista size faithfully In some case slight blanking may remain at the top and vertically Ke bottom horizontally squeezed O g When Watching D Pictures Play a 21 9 image in 4 3 frame Cinema size expanding In some case slight blanking may remain at the top and Play a 4 3 image faithfully in the standard vertical size and j O A Full 1080 O_O O_O or noise at the edges Play a 16 9 image faithfully showing 95 of the size Play a 16 9 image faithfully showing 100 of the size In some case the screen display has unnecessary blanking Panoramic on ome 4 3 Image in 16 9 Frame Aspect ratio represents horizontal vertical ratio on screen For example vista image is 16 9 in 4 3 image 45 o Play a 4 3 image in 16 9 frame which enlarges horizontal and vertical size of the middle in equal scales and displays both
9. sides appearing much wider FUNCTION continued TV AV signal input continued 42PD960DTA e Position Adjustment Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic1 Zoom Cinema and Full 1080 mode as follows 1 Press button while operating the picture size display 2 Position display will appear 3 Adjust the position by button Adjustment range of each picture size are as shown below Display Size Adjustable Range Condition Remark Panoramic1 12 12 Zoom Cinema 31 31 Full 1080 Component signal only A CAUTION Using a wide screen television e This television has a screen mode selection feature If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain software such as a TV program the image would appear different form the original Take this into consideration when making screen mode choices e Use of the wide feature displaying enlarged pictures in coffee shops hotel and other establishments for commercial or public viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holder s right protected by Copyright Law e When a normal 4 3 image not wide screen is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode the peripheral image may disappear partly and or appear distorted in some cases Use 4 3 mode to view the image reflecting original intention 46 47 FUNCTION continued RGB signal input You can select suitable size depending on the reso
10. G GND B GND No connection GND No connection SDA H sync V sync V CLK Q ole Input signal Y Y GND C C GND TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock TMDS Data2 CE C TMDS Data 1 14 Reserved N C on device TMDS Data0 17 DDC CED Ground TMDS Data0 Shield 18 5V Power TMDS Data0 19 Hot Plug Detect Input signal Pin Input signal 64 42PD960DTA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued With HDMI input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Signal Vertical frequency frequency Remarks Resolution frequency Hz kHz MHz 640 X 480 59 94 i EIA CEA 861B T 720 1440 X 576 EIA CEA 861B 480i 720 1440 X 480 EIA CEA 861B 576p 720 X 576 EIA CEA 861B 5 480p 720 X 480 59 94 i i EIA CEA 861B 6 1080i 50 1920X 1080 50 00 EIA CEA 861B 1080i 60 1920 X 1080 EIAICEA 861B 720p 50 1280X720 EIA CEA 861B 720p 60 1280 X720 EIA CEA 861B EIA CEA 861B EIA CEA 861B With RGB input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Vertical frequency frequency Remarks frequency Hz kHz MHz Resolution 640 X 400 640 X 480 800 X 600 VESA Winch WXGA Mode 1280x768 WXGA Mode 1366x768 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 unit differentiates the s
11. It may damage the cord and could result in fire or electrical shock e Hold the plug when disconnecting it Handle the batteries properly e Improper or incorrect use of the batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage which could cause fire personal injury or damage to the property e Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual e Do not install new batteries with used ones e Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity and indications on the battery compartment e Do not dispose of the used batteries as domestic waste Dispose of them in accordance with the local regulations Unplug the Power Cord when you do not intend to use the product for long periods of time o SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued PRECAUTIONS Do not install the unit at areas where it will be subjected to high temperatures It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus that produce heat e Keep the unit out of direct sunlight It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction Motor Fan e The TV has motor fan to lower its temperature and the fan may produce noise during its operation This is not a malfunction Viewing Advice e The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate Too bright dark environments are not good for your eyes
12. Panel It is recommended to set Off to reduce image retention Off Off This cannot be stored The default setting is off Please note that it is not available while operating Photo Input function Video Power Save the power status to power save mode in AV1 AV2 and standby mode in other AV input See in details Single This is the useful function to watch the program in a still Freeze Mode picture See 50 in details Split Single full sized image e Split half sized images One is still while the other is active Default Zoom Panoramic2 You can set the display size for TV input screen appearing 4 first when turning the main power On Full O E Information e The item Screen Wipe cannot be stored Select On or 60 Min to conduct this function as needed Refer to 7 about image retention During AV input this helps to reduce power consumption when there is no video signal In case of selecting AV ME input terminal which does not have signal input it changes O n n n 3 n 26 9 I 27 TV SETUP OPERATION continued Selected Items Setup hint Picture Size In case that the image from TV signal especially CATV has a blackened gap in either or both side during Panoramic mode select 2 so that it can make up for the gap This is not available when displaying Cinema size 2 This is not available except RF composite and
13. from 3 settings default depending on the color condition with button Color Temperature Normal Warm It allows you to choose from 3 modes Dynamic Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast feeling Normal Reproduce as faithful gradation as possible Low Weaken the graduation to reduce the contrast feeling Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing e button Dynamic Contrast Mode Normal 28 Selected Items TV SETUP OPERATION continued Setup hint 3D Color Management Black Enhancement Middle MPEG NR On It automatically adjusts the suitable tint color density and brightness on images Off Set it off if the image does not look natural Adjusts the black level compensation This is a noise reduction system for picture signal This is a noise reduction system for MPEG picture signal ex against mosquito noise and block noise Film Mode 3D Comb Filter Middle 29 On Automatically identify if it is the movie film and faithfully reproduces the original film images Off Set to Off if the image does not look natural This is available only when receiving NTSC PAL composite signal This reduces the dot and color blurring in minute scales so that it can reproduce purer color Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing button
14. of clearance to obtain the maximum performance of Swivel Function Refer to 44 for Swivel Function Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning cord or chain hook Securing to a wall or pillar Using a commercially available cord chain and clamp secure the set to a wall or pillar cord or chain Wall or Pillar screw Securing to ceiling Using a commercially available cord chain and clamp secure the set to a ceiling e For more information regarding the mounting of the unit please contact your dealer e Loosen a cord or chain enough while operating power swivel to avoid physical injury e Please install the unit at a proper area where it does not expose anyone to the danger of hitting themselves for example their hands head or face etc against the edge of the unit and cause personal injury 12 CONNECTION Rear minor Power Cord Socket faf i Aerial Socket Ir ia EE i o AVi AV2 a ull AV3 a Monitor Out and Sub Woofer PC RGB HDMI Analog Audio Input SS Or a idr 2 Service Use only IO Le Power Swivel Terminal See 44 2 Ee Service Use only eF PC Connection Terminal ak D sub 15 Pin HDMI1 and HDMI2 Side AV4 Headphone Terminal
15. or OSD pressing it once starts over the current movie By pressing it again within 2 seconds after that you can return to the previous movie 4 When it moves on the unsupported file it automatically returns to the Index 5 You can also select the Thumbnail Size image by inputting file with numeric buttons of remote control Operating the Movie e You can use the following control keys to operate the movie Fast Rewind Pause Next Previous Zoom Slow Exit forward Play Remote AV3 AV2 RGB HDMI2 HDMI1 Control aD gt lt op 0 oe Te AT e The movie OSD contains the file information and control keys as below No 127500 Play Stop 05 06 10 e The following indications might appear in Movie Operation OSD The movie does not have sound or this function does not support only the sound of movie This function does not support the movie e With button on the remote control you can switch the size of movie display between normal and double in full size mode e In case of displaying movie pictures 1 If your DSC supports SD card MMC insert the card to the unit directly rather than USB 2 If your DSC is PictBridge compatible and has a function to switch between PTP and Mass Storage connection change your setting to Mass Storage and then connect to Photo Input terminal so that it can be available on both Still and Movie pictures PT
16. output Example VCR Camcorder 3 VIDEO S VIDEO a __INPUT AV4 _ R LMONO LAUDIO Q If your external device has S video terminal S VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture e If both S video and video input terminals of AV4 are connected at the same time S video will have its priority Headphone The detail settings can be adjusted from Audio Menu on page 33 fm Mini Stereo plug Q The audio from the speaker will be muted when connecting the headphone to this terminal Photo Input terminal can be connected to a digital still camera or USB card reader with USB cable For details refer to the Photo Input function shown on 51 56 Example Digital Camera PHOTO IN OUT gt INPUT Hits a H USB Card reader e This photo input terminal does not support general USB devices such as USB memory Please do not connect with those devices SD Memory Card slot can be used for the Photo Input function with the SD or MMC card memory containing pictures For details refer to the Photo Input function shown on 5156 SD MEMORY PUSH EJECT 16 CONNECTION continued 4 Connecting the plug into the wall socket Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections The type of plug is diff
17. press button 4 With button select Enable and press button SLIDE SHOW You can also activate the subtitle by pressing button on the remote control Subtitles On or Subtitles Off will appears on the upper left corner Subtitles On Once turing TV off Auto subtitle returns to Disable 41 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION continued Parental guidance Any channel can be locked so that it cannot be selected for viewing without 4 digits pin code MENU 1 Press button on the remote control 2 Select Parental guidance and press ee button 3 The password is required to enter The initial password is 0000 4 With button select the rating and press button After this protection when encounter the channel blocked the message shows up and the password is required to view the channel Audio language The available Audio language can be selected 1 Press 1 button on the remote control in DTT mode 2 The available audio language appears 3 With button select the audio language and press button Change pin To use the locks effectively do change the pin number from the default setting which should be known and remembered only by you The default setting is 0000 MENU 1 Press button on the remote control 2 Select General setting and press button 3 Select Change pin and press
18. sure to connect the earth cable to the ground terminal Incorrect connection would cause fire or electrical shock Supply connect e For your safety always make sure to unplug the Power Cord before connect or disconnect the earth cable PPY the ground wire Follow the Anti tumble measures in this manual e If the unit tumbles over there is a risk of personal injury and possible death Also it would damage the product seriously Do not install the unit near the medical devices e To prevent malfunction of the medical devices do not use this product and medical devices in the same room Do not place a CRT based television near the speakers of the Plasma Television e t could cause the partial discoloration or blurring of the image on the CRT based television Please install it away from the speakers of the unit Disconnect all of the external connection cables and detach the anti tumble measures before moving the unit e It may cause fire electrical shock or personal injuries Connect the power plug securely e Improper connection will cause overheating and may result in fire e Do not touch the blades of the plug while connecting it to the wall socket It could cause electrical shock e If the plug is not fitted for the wall socket contact your dealer for replacement Do not handle the Power Cord with wet hands It could result in electrical shock Do not pull the cord when you unplug the Power Cord e
19. tends to remain The illustrations are images to explain image retention The actual manners on the image retention vary depending on such conditions as operation time and brightness Method to Reduce Image Retention e Use Screen Wipe function on the display which are available from Function Menu Refer to 26 After displaying certain images such as still image for a long time Screen Wipe can be used to reduce the image retention by displaying a completely white screen for about 1 2 hours e Use in combination with moving images Since the entire screen has relatively even degradation of the phosphor in moving images it can reduce the partial image retention We recommend to use together with such moving images as DVD Please be careful that leaving the images in 2 picture mode for a long period of time can cause image retention Some television broadcasts contain images of which cut the left right or top bottom and in which broadcast station identity or a clock is displayed for a long time at the same position Please be aware that it may cause image retention The following are the common characteristics of Plasma Display Panels due to structural reasons Please note that they are not malfunctions e Residual image When a still image or menu is displayed on the screen for a short time about a minute and then switches to another image it may leave an after image on the screen The residual image will disap
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21. the channel of the Sub screen Make sure that mark is located on the Sub screen e Press button to select channels RGB lt 4 AV1 3 To change the Input mode of the Sub screen e Make sure that the speaker icon is located next to the Input mode indication of the Sub screen lower e Press Input Select buttons on the remote control Sub screen 4 To change the location of the Sub screen The size of the sub screen differs depending on the signal format received Press button The Sub screen will move up and down 5 To exit from the Multi Picture mode press button e When operating Multi Picture mode the Power Save mode is not available even though the Horizontal Vertical Sync Signal or any kind of Video signal has not input for certain period of time e To prevent the image retention of the screen do not leave the unit with operating Multi Picture mode for long hours e If the input mode of the sub screen is HDMI1 2 which is connected by the HDMI DVI cable both the main screen and sub screen will output the same audio regardless of the location of the speaker icon 49 FUNCTION continued By pressing button you can change to freeze mode easily anytime you like Press it again to return to normal picture 42PD960DTA FREEZE button There are two types of freeze mode You can select these in the Freeze pe Mode from Funct
22. the sound back press button again or Volume Up button on either remote control or the control panel e The color of the Volume Indicator will turn back to green NOTE gt e You can decrease the volume by pressing button while the sound is muted Database is Empty Press MENU for Installation imi TV Setup Edit channels te Parental guidance General settings System Press 0 9 to change lt DTT Main Menu gt PUSH EIECT PHOTO INPUT ol veep ta oat C gt Volume Up Down 5 button Volume 15 a A The Volume Indicator BASIC OPERATION continued By pressing Input Select button you can switch the input e To watch actual broadcast press Input Select button on the control panel the numeric buttons or Channel Up Down button on the remote control e To display the image outputting from the external equipments connected to each terminal DTT TV AV1 4 HDMI 1 2 and RGB select corresponding mode 1 Press Input Select buttons on the remote control DTT TV Use O button to switch between DTT and TV mode 2 The Input modes can be also switched by using Input Select button on the control panel Each time this button is pressed the screen displays corresponding O mode by following order iad DTT gt TV gt AV1 gt AV2 gt AV3 RGB HDMI2 HDMI1 either remote control or the control panel A
23. unit use the optional Desktop Stand SD9G4237 Please refer to the user manual of the stand The Desktop Stand Option has been used for the illustration in this manual 42PD960DTA When installing the main unit be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance and maintain the safety We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount units or improper installation As for the installation instruction please read each user manual of the mount units for Desktop Setup Wall Mounting and Ceiling Mounting In case of using Wall or Ceiling Mounting unit by contacting your local dealer ask the specified installation specialist to set up Never attempt to install it by yourself It could cause injuries or damages Please leave the adequate space around this unit in order 40cm or more to avoid increasing the internal temperature and keep 30cm ai safety while using swivel function Sa i Leone Make sure not to block any ventilation holes es Pane Cord Do not install the unit in the small space such as inside chain the rack closet or the box Sian Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side of unit and 30cm from the top of unit to wall Without Swivel function Leave at least 10cm of clearance behind rear unit pe aces With Swivel function Leave at least 31cm
24. up all of the data in the memory card in case if data was lost due to unexpected accident We do not assume any liability for the losses by misuse or malfunction 56 42PD960DTA FUNCTION continued NICAM Sound Multiplex including A2 TV mode You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing button of remote control Audio can be switched only if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals otherwise pressing this button will have no effect such as when only mono sound is received These can be divided into two main categories Bilingual Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast Bilingual Dual Sound broadcast Bilingual broadcast is the broadcast available on the main and sub languages while dual sound broadcast is available on the primary and secondary sounds for example some sports programs contain broadcast commentary on a game as primary sound and a commentary about a team as the secondary When bilingual program is received sound mode display appears in yellow as shown Also when receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear Each time button is pressed the display is switched in the sequence of following Sound multiplex signal received Yellow Green ge Yellow E r NICAM signal received Yellow Yellow Green NICAM NICAM T a E I Main language Primary Sound I Sub language Secondary Sound force mono This selects main language or pr
25. x can be automatically stored depending on the signal mode e The signal mode is identified by the Horizontal Vertical frequency and the sync signal polarity which has almost same values in all the above items might be regarded as the same signal e The item Auto Adjust cannot be stored Press to start auto adjustment as needed 25 TV SETUP OPERATION continued lt Q gt This menu provides various ways to protect your panel reduce power consumption and set up utilizing the useful D functions such as Freeze Mode and Photo Input Q N vr 2 Function z Function Screen Saver Off Background 1 Screen Wipe On 60Min Slide Effect 1 Black Side Panel off i Video Power Save Off Rl hee a Freeze Mode Split Slide Mod 1 Default Zoom Panoramic lge Meee Eco Mode On Reset Reset Picture Size 1 Select lt gt Set de Return Reset Reset Select lt Set de Return Of This helps to reduce image retention by shifting the whole picture in small amounts around the screen at set Screen Saver intervals You can select the interval between each shift This displays the white pattern to reduce the image Off retention Screen Wipe 60Min On Continuous Operation 60Min Limited Operation for 60 minutes After 60 minutes TV goes to standby mode This can change the color of sidebars showing up in Off normal mode Off gray On black Black Side
26. 10 minutes Quick scan Auto scan Yes Restore default Do you want to continue Exit x Installation Manual scan Quick scan Auto scan Restore default All setting would be lost Yes Exit e The password will return to the default setting when activating Restore default 9 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION continued There are 4 ways to select the channels stepping through the channel selecting by number selecting from the program favorite list and using the Electronic Program Guide EPG Stepping through the Channel 42PD960DTA Press CHANNEL UP DOWN button to switch the next or previous channel on the list Information banner is displayed every time channel is switched Refer to about the information banner Selecting from the Program Favorite List e Program List All tuned channel is selectable from Program List 1 Press Cj Yellow button on the remote control to show up the Program List 2 Use button to select and press button Then it jumps to the selected channel e Favorite List Your favorite channels can be selected from Favorite List 1 Press C Blue button on the remote control to show up the Favorite list Each time pressed it switches to Favorite list 1 Favorite list 2 and off 2 Use button to select and press button Then it jumps to the selected channel A
27. 683 TV PROGRAMS 650_ TESTPAGES 690 CAPTIONS 801 MAKE AUSTEXT YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR LOCAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS INDEX PAGE 120 eco tf e m o W 40 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION continued Electronic Program Guide EPG The EPG screen displays a list of the stored channels 4 channels per page Electronic Program Guide along with information the now amp next program name Tuesday 05 05 AM GUIDE 06 0007 7 Channel 1 Seven Network 1 Press button to display EPG screen 06 0070 7 Channel2 7 Channel 1 05 00AM 05 30 06 0071 7 Channel 3 IT S ACADEMIC 06 0072 7 Channel A 2 Select the desired channel with button and press button 1 7 Channel 1_05 30AM 06 00 SEVEN NEWS AT 4 30 GUIDE 3 Press button or button to return to the normal screen RETURN d Not all channels broadcast all program information data Some channels do not provide program name and details In that case only channel name are displayed This enables disable the subtitle if available as your useful tool General settings Auto subtitle Option setup Enable Change pin Disable MENU A Local time 1 Press button to display DTT main menu Subtitle setting 2 Select General settings and press button Press A to select Then press OK 3 Select Subtitle setting and
28. E gt e In TV mode you cannot select the same channels on both sides simultaneously e You cannot select the same AV input on both sides simultaneously The message Not Available will be appeared on the screen when the combinations of the Input modes are not acceptable The size of the pictures differs See the Table below for details depending on the signal format received Table Mix and Match of the Input Modes 1 You cannot select the component signal on both sides simultaneously 48 9 l FUNCTION continued Activate in RGB Mode When you activate the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input the picture will be displayed at the mode which the Sub screen is displayed inside of the large screen Main screen e To activate Multi Picture mode press button on the remote control The speaker icon indicates the following e The audio sounds can be heard on the side with the speaker icon e When the speaker icon is on the Sub screen e Change channels e Switch the Input modes TV 1 AV1 4 2 and HDMI1 2 on the Sub screen Main screen is only for RGB Input 1 DTT Not available 2 AV1 2 Sub screen Component signal is not available 1 To shift the speaker icon 4 press button Input mode indication e The speaker icon will be displayed in front of the Input mode indication Main screen upper Sub screen lower 2 To change
29. E 980 COMPONENT NAMES Continued Sub Power Function Select TV DVD STB Press this button to select function mode indicating LED lamp Normally select TV Input Select DVD Control Photo Input Control Press this button to change input mode In addition you can use these buttons while operating the selected brand of DVD player or Photo Input function Menu Cursor OK Sound Mode Sound mode can be changed each time pressed in the following sequence Movie Music Speech Favorite CHI II This is exclusively for TV audio A2 NICAM mode Also press this button to select Audio Language in DTT mode Volume Up Down Program Select Page Select Press these buttons to select a TV program directly For 2 or 3 digits channel selection press button in advance Refer to 22 for details Freeze Hold Press this button to change the picture to freeze mode Press it again to return to normal picture Also it holds the page in teletext mode Color Color Yellow It displays program list in DTT mode Blue It displays favorite list in DTT mode Guide Index It displays EPG screen in DTT mode Time Cancel Press this button to display the time when receiving a TV program The time is not displayed if the signal received does not have any time information TV Text TV amp Text This switches between the TV mode and the Teletext mode Zoom Text gt TV Text Press
30. ED Information The items indicated by can be stored for each of Audio Mode 33 o f TV SETUP OPERATION continued This allows the unit to turn Off Standby mode or On at set time automatically which you may find useful B Timer Off Timer 30Min On Timer Z i Select lt Adjust e Return 42PD960DTA Off Timer This function automatically sets the power to Standby mode when the selected time period has elapsed 120Min This function automatically sets the power from standby mode to On when the specified time period has elapsed i After the On Timer is set the indicating lamp will start On Timer blinking Input the desired time within the range of 00 01 to 11 59 by using button on the remote control 34 TV SETUP OPERATION continued e What is Teletext Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as SS a e TV program schedule e Weather forecasts Sports resutts i eceeevatevatereverevrrtestertettererefie e Newsflash Link pages f Red Green Yellow Blue e How to operate the Teletext You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons Select Teletext language from Setup Menu shown on 23 csar ridata activate Teletext mode To exit from the Teletext mode To move to the next or previous page
31. IAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION continued The Edit channels menu allows you to select your favorite channels and make a Favorite List in order to access easily to the channel you watch most often MENU 1 Press button on the remote control and select Edit channels and press 0 button 2 Use G button to select the channel and gt button to select Fav 1 or Fav 2 3 Press ox button to set up as Fav List The Y mark will show up which means as favorite channel Pressing button again on the mark will cancel the setting You can display favorite list by pressing Blue button Refer to 38 39 Edit channels CH No CH name _Fav 1 Fav 2 06 0007 _7 Channel 1 Ww 06 0070 7 Channel 2 06 0071 7 Channel 3 06 0072 7 Channel A 06 0073 7 Channel B 06 0077 7 Channel Digital Press AW lt p to select Then press OK DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION continued Information Banner Whenever a channel is switched the TV displays the picture along with an information banner at the bottom of screen The information banner also appears by pees button while watching DTT While displaying information banner press button one more time the description currently being broadcast shows up Pressing it again the description of next program appears e Set up the display time The display time of information banner can be set up from 0
32. P connection can display still pictures but not movie pictures 3 If your DSC does not support SD card MMC or Mass Storage connection use USB card reader to connect with Photo Input terminal Please note that we do not guarantee all DSC can make either or both Mass Storage and USB card reader connection Comparing to movie pictures through SD card MMC the movie pictures using USB might have lower performance such as dropping frames 54 I I FUNCTION continued e You can select the background pattern on Background from Function Menu Function Menu Description Selection Select preferred background pattern Background 1 2 1 Striped texture of gray 2 Green checked pattern Press O button whenever you want to return from full size image to index e The file information is displayed by pressing button ree fa So 1 aii a The size of the image depends d x on the resolution for the image No we k PERGIS rs L o a 1600 x 1200 Thumbnail Size Image Full Size Image Still Full Size Image Movie To exit from Photo Input You can exit from Photo Input when Pressing button in Photo Index mode or Pressing button in Movie mode Index and full OSD Information Message g Loading Files Loading Normal no message Not insert USB SD MMC No Connection Not available form
33. Rotation Function ROTATE CII gt L C EE OCC OOC Photo Index 24 Page Rotating a thumbnail image to 90 e ee gt z 28 05 03 1600x1200 Full size Rotating a full size File 23 is displayed image to 90 ROTATE e Each time button is pressed the picture is rotated in the sequence of the following eo 90 gt 180 gt 270 gt 0 52 I p f Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode continued Slide Show Function SLIDE SHOW ol maca AA EE gt 29 30 O Ok Start Photo Index 2 Page Slide Show begins Slide Show is paused Select the file You can select where to start Slide Show See Slide Mode in the table 1 You can also start the slide show when displaying the selected full size image press SLIDE SHOW button by pressing button If the pause is left for more than a minute the slide show restarts automatically e If you stop the slide show halfway the photo index page selects the file in which you stopped e You can make specific adjustment on Slide Effect Slide Interval Slide Music Slide Mode from Function MENU Menu 2 page While operating Photo Input function you can jump to there by pressing button Press it again to return to the Photo Input page Refer to Table 1 as below NOTE Contrast will decrease automatically to reduce image retention if
34. at No Connection Abnormal I No Connection 55 The message Loading starts to blink automatically if it is displayed on the screen more than 5 seconds Specification Digital Still Camera corresponding to DCF standard Application USB Card Reader with the memory containing pictures had taken by camera SD card MMC card containing picture had taken by camera Max number of photo file 500 Max number of pixel 8176 x 8176 DCF JPEG format Max number of movie file 500 Motion JPEG avi mov 640 480 Photo Extension Max number of pixel MPEG1 mpg 640 480 MPEG4 avi mov mp4 asf 352 288 PCM Incompressible format ADPCM Supported Audio Format G 726 u LAW PCM MPEG1 Layerll We do not guarantee that all files meeting the above specifications can be displayed properly I FUNCTION continued Z CAUTION e In case of copying viewing or editing a picture by computer etc it may not be displayed in this function e Do not connect any apparatus other than DSC USB card reader and SD card MMC to the Photo Input connector It causes a malfunction Do not connect a DSC and USB card reader with USB HUB Pictures may not be displayed correctly or it causes the malfunction e Insert only one memory card even though the USB card reader has multiple slots for memory card Pictures in multiple memories cannot be seen at the same time e Certain typ
35. been pressed or not e Make sure that the headphone is NOT connected e Check the connection of the external equipments e Check the value level of Brightness and Contrast in Picture Menu The remote control does not work Normal picture but no color normal sound e Check if the batteries are installed correctly The batteries might be exhausted Replace them with new ones Remove all the obstructions in front of the sensor window on the unit e Check if you select the correct function by button on the remote control e Check if the buttons of the control panel can work e Check the connection of the external equipments e Check the Color System in Setup Menu 42PD960DTA 60 TROUBLESHOOTING continued Symptoms scant cone e Image is paused e Check if the TV is in freeze mode by pressing button No picture Check if the Power Cord is plugged into the socket firmly The Indicating lamp Off e Check if the Main Power is ON e Check if all the cables of the external equipments are connected correctly and firmly e Check if the power of the external equipments is ON e Check if the TV AV mode has been selected correctly e Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not e Refer to Power Save mode and When following messages appears on the screen e No picture e Check if the signal cable is connected correctly and firmly The indicatin
36. bout how to set the channel in Favorite list please refer to 39 Selecting by Number Enter the number the last 4 digits based on the list by using numeric buttons on the remote control An empty information banner shows up with the entered number Channel is switched if the number is valid If the entered number is not valid for one of the setup channels it automatically selects the closest channel Using the Electronic Program Guide EPG The EPG screen displays a list of the stored channel 4 channels per page along with the now amp next program name You can select a channel from the EPG channel List GUIDE 1 Press button to access EPG screen 2 Use button to select and press button GUIDE 3 Press button or button again to return to normal screen o Program list 06 0007 06 0070 06 0071 06 0072 7 Channel 1 7 Channel 2 7 Channel 3 7 Channel A 06 0073 7 Channel B 06 0077 7 Channel Digital Favorite list 1 06 0007 7 Channel 1 estee Electronic Program Guide Tuesday 05 05 AM 06 0007 7 Channel 1 Seven Network 06 0070 7 Channel 2 06 0071 7 Channel 3 06 0072 7 Channel A Ez 7 Channel 4 05 00AM 05 30 IT S ACADEMIC 7 Channel 1 05 30AM 06 00 SEVEN NEWS AT 4 30 RETURN oe 38 DIGITAL TERRESTR
37. ched Check if the cables are connected correctly e Cannot be displayed the image from e Check the output format of the equipments HDMI 1 or 2 Please refer to Connecting Procedure and Recommended Signal List e The image and audio are mismatched e Check if the PC RGB HDMI analog audio input terminal is connected when in RGB or HDMI1 2 mode to the same external device 61 TROUBLESHOOTING continued Cannot display the image from Photo Input function The message Loading is displayed on the screen for a long time e The image on the screen is moving in an oblique direction PC input mode only e Check the connecting equipments and image format Please refer to Photo Input function Response time to access or load the files might vary depending on each image contents e The image contents might not be supported Please turn the TV power off standby mode and remove the DSC USB card reader or SD card MMC from the Photo Input and check the specification of the image contents e Adjust Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase e The coarse horizontal stripes could be seen in full display mode PC input mode only e Adjust Horizontal Clock e The part of the image is lacking PC input mode only e Check if the Screen Saver is OFF e Try Auto Adjust The horizontal stripes are moving vertically with fli
38. ckering screen PC input mode only e Check the Signal status of the PC by pressing button on the remote control e When the characters are displayed on the whole screen the vertical stripes appear and some of the characters are blurred PC input mode only ABCDEFGHIJS abedefgABCDEFGabed ABCDEFGHIS abedefgABCDEFGabed e Try Auto Adjust e If the display condition is not improved with Auto Adjust adjust Horizontal Clock e When the letter string is displayed in full screen all of the characters on the screen are blurred PC input mode only ABCDEFGHIS abcdefgABCDEFGabed ABCDEFGHIS abcdefgABCDEFGabed e Try Auto Adjust e If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust adjust Clock Phase till you get clearest image e When the small patterns are displayed on the screen the entire screen is flickering PC input mode only e Try Auto Adjust e If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust adjust Clock Phase till you get flicker free display The thickness of the letters lines etc is not displayed evenly PC input mode only e It could happen when the image with more than 540 lines of vertical resolution is displayed Please note this is not malfunction e No Picture or sound is output DTT mode only e It might occur because it is tuned to digital teletext channel Return to another channel e Forgotten
39. comes back on turn Off the main power of the unit before you leave if there is a power cut during use of the unit 18 I 19 BASIC OPERATION continued When you turn ON the TV for the first time a message shows up to lead to the DTT channel installation 1 The message Database is Empty Press MENU for installation appears MENU 2 Press button to access DTT main menu 3 Select Installation from DTT main menu and press button 4 The password box will appears as and enter 0000 as your initial password 5 Select one of the scanning method from Manual scan Quick scan or Auto scan e Quick scan and Auto scan are easier methods for the first time See 37 for the details 5 ON MENU Use button to go back a previous menu condition and use button to return to the DTT main menu 1 To increase the sound volume press a button on the remote control or Volume Up button on the control panel e The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift right 2 To decrease the sound volume press a button on the remote control or Volume Down button on the control panel e The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift left 1 To mute the sound press X button on the remote control The sound of the unit is temporarily turned Off e The color of the Volume Indicator will turn into magenta while muting the volume 2 To turn
40. component 576i 480i input gray out Slide Effect Slide Interval Slide Music Slide Mode Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing oc button Backaround 1 This is available only for Photo Input function Switch the anon 2 pattern of background See details on 55 Off This is available only for Photo Input function You can select the method of switching slides during slide show See details on 53 This is available only for Photo Input function You can select the interval time for switching slides during slide show See details on 53 Off This is available only for Photo Input function You can select the preferred Background Music during slide show 2 See details on 53 1 This is available only for Photo Input function You can 2 select where to start the slide show See details on 53 Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the reset enalacony stings by presna O buton o TV SETUP OPERATION continued lt Q T In this menu you can make specific adjustments for the picture based on your preference By pressing W button at the bottom of each menu page the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen Q N e S O 3 e S O a Picture Gai Picture Dynamic 3 Picture Dynamic Dynamic 3D Color Management Off Contrast 31 Black Enhancement Off Brightness 31 DNR Off Sele
41. computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit Horizontal Yes No Yes No RGB sync signal Vertical Yes Yes No No i On PC Signals Active normal display Blank no display Operation mode Off Indicating lamp Lights green Lights orange Returning to operating status e Operate the personal computer or press either the INPUT SELECT button of the control panel or the RGB button of the remote control 58 FUNCTION continued You can use this remote control to operate DVD Player and Set Top Box of other makers as well as this set After pressing button press or hold the required buttons to select the maker and type as shown below Set up Example HITACHI DVD 1 Set up the maker Press button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control While the DVD LED is blinking Approx 30 Seconds press and buttons 2 Set up the maker type Release the button while keeping button depressed Then press button 3 Confirm the setting After setting the maker and type press the SUB POWER button on the remote control types as listed lt DVD Selection gt Makers of DVD Player Set Maker Set type If the DVD does not switch ON repeat step 1 and 2 using other maker Makers of DVD Player v 886 QQ00 s Set Maker Set type HITACHI O RCA o FUNAI oe Oo Mitsub
42. ct Set Return Color 0 I MPEG NR Off Sharpness 15 Film Mode Off Tint oL E 3D Comb Filter off Color Temperature Normal Reset Reset Contrast Mode Normal Select Set Return Reset Reset Select OK Set de Return Selecteditems f Items You can make the best selection from 3 modes depending on the lighting condition and intended use Picture Mode Dynamic Suitable for the brighter conditions Natural Suitable for the normal lighting condition Cinema Suitable for watching movie This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment by using button The maximum value can be extended to 40 by Contrast 31 31 pressing and holding gt button at 31 which changes 32 40 the color between those numbers from green to magenta This is the special feature prepared for the dark scene At the normal condition it is recommended to set the value less than 31 eid ay With this function black is adjusted to change the overall t rightness brightness by using button It can On color density based on your preference by Color 31 31 using gt button 415 415 Preferred sharpness can be adjusted by pressing lt button for Softer image or button for Sharper image Pressing lt button enhances red and weakens green 310 431 while pressing gt button weakens red and enhances green The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin color Cool You can select
43. digits channel selection on is for 3 digits channel selection and Position s nae is for 1 digit channel selection The position numbers are displayed on the upper right corner of screen Auto Tuning 1 199 AV00 The channel number 1 99 are displayed as Cx and the channel number 101 199 are displayed as S gt s h Tune the local channels automatically P Press button to start searching Press channel up down buttons to input position number 1 199 AVOO or channel number C or S Position When Auto Tuning Mode is set to position search the frequency by using button Frequency When Auto Tuning Mode is set to Direct this function is not available grayed out 1 Move the cursor to the first digit and select the letters with button Manual Tuning 2 Move to the next digit with gt button 3 Press button again when you finish inputting all the letters The selectable letters are as follows O 9 A Z blank displayed as blank and period Select the sound system from 5 different modes D Information e Use AVOO when connecting equipment such as a VCR via an RF aerial type cable 22 TV SETUP OPERATION continued Selected Items Setup hint SECAM Select color system from 5 different modes NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 It allows you to skip un
44. e Take time to relax your eyes occasionally e When you use this product view from a distance equal to 3 to 7 times the height of the screen This is the best viewing distance in order to protect your eyes against eyestrain e Adjust the volume to an appropriate level especially during the night When transporting this product e When the product needs to be transported due to moving or repair use the carton box and buffer material that came with this product e Do not transport this product on its side It could damage the panel glass or degrade the phosphors of the panel Keep radios away from the unit while in use This unit is designed to meet the international EMI standards due to prevent radio interference However the unit may generate noise in the radio e If the noise is heard on the radio please try the following actions Adjust the direction of the radio antenna in order not to receive the interference from the unit Keep the radio away from the unit Use coaxial cable for the antenna About infrared communication devices e The infrared communication devices such as cordless microphones or cordless headphones may not operate properly around the unit It is because of communication failure Please note that this is not malfunction When you dispose of this product at the end of its life follow the regulations in your residential area e For more information contact the local authority or the dealer where you pu
45. erent from this drawing CAUTION e Use only the Power Cord provided e Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated AC240V 50Hz It may cause fire or electric shock e For the plasma television a three core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection Always be sure to connect the Power Cord to a three pronged grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded If you use a power source converter plug use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line e Ensure that both ends of power cord are easily accessible e If you have to change the power cord please use the certified power cord that meets your region s safety standard Information e How to secure the cables After connecting all of the cables to the terminals secure them with the band When you secure the cables please be careful not to tighten too much QL28851 How to fasten the band To tighten ANT ar Pull the band in the direction of the arrow PC ANALOG RGB WOW SRS and c symbol are trademarks of SRS LA inc Loosen the band by pushing the knob in the direction of the arrow With long band 17 BASIC OPERATION Now turn On the main power to the unit Make sure that the Power Cord has plugged into the wall socket 42PD960DTA e To turn On the power of the unit 41 Press the Main Power switch on the u
46. es of DSC card readers or SD card MMC may not work with this Photo Input function e DSC with low battery power may not properly display photos in this function e Response time might vary depending on each image contents when switching pages loading files and playing each movie e Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes e The OSD message No Connection is displayed in case of the incomplete connection with USB cable or SD card MMC and connection to a digital still camera or USB card reader without the memory card e The menu items other than Picture Function and Audio are not available which are shown in gray e The functions of the multi picture CH selection freeze mode aspect mode display and so on are not available e While displaying still moving images blinking LED which indicates the access of DSC USB card reader SD card MMC or displaying Loading do not remove insert USB cable and memory card e The picture may not be displayed correctly depending on the connecting device in case of extending the USB cable e PictBridge compatible DSC can be connected to Photo Input terminal through PTP transfer which supports still pictures but not movie pictures Refer to the DSC user manual for PictBridge in details e Do not use this function other than private purposes It might infringe copyright laws e Back
47. eseneseees 36 How to use the On Screen Display OSD SYStOMi a icccteissectesszect nasen a ea eames 36 DTT Main Menu List 36 Installing Channels ssim 37 Restoring Channels ccccesceeeeseeeeeeneeeees 37 Channel Selections ccccecceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 38 Making Favorite List 0 cc ccceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 39 Utilizing the Information Tool 0 c0ceeeeees 40 Configuring Setting seisoen aAa e 42 Checking DTT System Information 0 43 TV Setup Menu ssir iinitan sapnas sakana 43 FUNCTION sssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnana 44 Power SWIVEL serari manana 44 Size Switching eee e r a a 45 Multi Picture MOdE zisirei 48 Picture Freezing cenn n S E 50 Photo Input Function ccccccssceeeeeeeeeeesaeeees 51 AUdIO SWItCHING eiiean sassa 57 Power Save Mode cceccceseseesseeesesnenseeeeenees 58 DVD Player STB Selection eeeeeeees 59 TROUBLESHOOTING 0cc0sceeeeneeeseeeeenseceens 60 When Following Messages Appear OM the Sereen nran 60 Symptom and Check Listir 60 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS wn 63 Signal Input cceccccceeeesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeesenaes 64 Recommended Signal List ceeeeeeees 65 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Read this instruction thoroughly e Retain this instruction for future reference e Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger e Follow all instructi
48. g lamp Green e Adjust the level of Brightness and Contrast lower e The rear of the TV makes a buzzing e This could be the sound produced by the motor fan when it rotates sound This is not a malfunction e No picture The Indicating lamp Orange It means that the unit is in Power Save mode e The top of the unit and surface of the e It may happen when you use the unit for long hours Turn off the Main panel heat up Power of the unit for a while Please note that this is not malfunction e Image cannot be displayed in the correct e Press button to check if the input signal of the displayed image is position compatible with the specification of the television e When the VCR is in special playback features Fast Forward or Rewind the screen gets dark and cannot see the image at all e It could happen when the VCR is connected to Component output such as 480i This is not malfunction Try Composite output or S video output and check the picture again e The images are not displayed on sub e There are some combinations of input signals that the images are not pictures right side in Multi Picture displayed on sub pictures right side mode Please check the Table of Multi Picture Function for details e Check the signal status by pressing the button on the remote control The available screen display size is different depending on the current signal status e Some screen display size cannot be swit
49. ideo input terminal RCA S video input terminal L R audio input terminal RCA HDMI 1 2 HDMI input terminal Audio input terminal L R audio input terminal RCA Photo Input Photo Input terminal SD card slot Input signals Output Signal Composite video PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL60 Component video 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 50 720p 60 1080i 50 1080i 60 HDMI VGA 60 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 50 720p 60 1080i 50 1080i 60 1080p 50 1080p 60 OUTPUT MONITOR composite video monitor output terminal RCA OUTPUT MONITOR L R audio monitor output terminal RCA OUTPUT HEADPHONE L R audio monitor output terminal Mini pin OUTPUT SUB WOOFER Woofer output terminal RCA RF input Input terminal Receiving range ANT 75Q Unbalanced 44 870MHz RF Video System RGB input PAL B G H 1 D K SECAM B G D K K1 NTSC M DVB T Input terminals Input signals Sync signals Analog RGB input terminal D sub 15 pin Audio input terminal L R audio input terminal RCA 0 7 Vp p analog RGB Recommended Signal H V separate TTL level 2KQ e The unit takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality This analog audio input terminal can be used for PC RGB or HDMI1 2 only PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued RGB terminal D sub 15 pin connector Input signal g Ajoj nj gt wio No connection No connection R GND
50. ignal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync signal polarities Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal e Displaying images with more than 540 lines of vertical resolution at Full display compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 65 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION continued With Multi Picture Function 2 Picture AV1 AV4 AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 TELETEXT Composite eet coe o Available TV AV1 AV4 Composite S Video AV1 AV2 Component HDMI1 HDMI2 DTT TV o e Composite S Video PAL NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 SECAM e Component 576i 576p 480i 480p 720p 50 720p 60 1080i 50 1080i 60 66 42PD960DTA
51. imary sound Stereo broadcast With stereo broadcast you can enjoy different sound from either side When a stereo program is received sound mode display will appear in red as shown Also when receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear Press button to switch between stereo and mono sound Sound multiplex signal received Red Green ES ee NICAM signal received NICAM D Red Green o D Stereo v Force Mono e Please select force mono in case of poor reception noise poor stereo sound due to signal condition so that you can receive a clear mono sound e V represents the Mono broadcast FUNCTION continued When AV input is selected e You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV input Set to On in Video Power Save from Function Menu which leads to the power save mode in AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 and the Standby mode in other AV input Please see the table below for details Refer to about Video Power Save When no signal is detected When signal is input during Condition Indicating Lamp On in Video Power Save 42PD960DTA AV1 AV2 F HDMI1 HDMI2 Power Save Orange Turns On automatically AV3 AV4 Standby Red Ss Remains as Standby mode When the RGB input is selected e When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer the Power Save mode Operation mode Off can be set to be activated automatically when the
52. ion Menu 26 Singl Freeze ingle It freezes a picture on a single frame Split Split It displays 2 pictures from the same source One is active left while the other is still picture right This is very useful in order to avoid missing something or i to make a note of something such as a recipe Activ FICE The size of the pictures differs depending on the signal format received NOTE gt e This function is not available in RGB input 50 re f FUNCTION continued With this Photo Input function you can enjoy watching Photos from such devices as Digital Still Camera Y oyo s and SD card along with useful features such as Slide Show with Background Music and Movie picture omv mw aya Av4 HDMI HDMI2 Operating the Photo Input 1 Before operating this function make sure to turn the power OFF Standby 2 Prepare the DSC Digital Still Camera USB card reader SD card or MMC as follows Digital Still Camera Set up with reference to the content about connecting to PC in the user manual of DSC USB Card Reader _ Insert only one memory card SD Card MMC Ensure the card is inserted in the correct direction as indicated near the slot 3 Connect the USB cable to the input terminal or insert the SD card MMC into the slot as shown below 4 Turn ON the TV after the USB cable is connected or the SD card MMC is inserted 5 Press button on the remote control to activate Photo I
53. ional SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check the supplied accessories before installation In case of missing or damaged please contact the dealer immediately 42PD960DTA Power Cord User Manual Remote Control AA size battery X2 ae A N The type of power plug provided may be different from this drawing OPTION Ask your local dealer for further details Desktop Stand SD9G4237 COMPONENT NAMES Front Panel Speaker Cabinet Panel Main Power Switch on the bottom surface Remote Control Receiver Indicating Lamp Desktop Stand option Rear Panel Handgrips E Side Input Terminal Board External Device Connection 7 r Power Cord Socket 5 A 7 Control Panel see below for details 7 Motor Fan a e j 7 Please refer to 13 17 for the detailed information for the connections Control Panel including Card Slot SD Memory Card Slot Photo Input Terminal Sub Power button Channel Up Down A Y button Volume Up Down lt gt button Input Select OK button Menu Return button TV DVD STB C E DTT TV A1 e E AV4 HDMI 1 HDMI2 P A A LIST FAV TE E GUIDE SLIDE SHOW ROTATE E ce SWIVEL PHOTO 5 i Be ie HITACHI CL
54. is manual please contact your local dealer or our Customer Service Center e Before operating this set please fully understand the prerequisite such as specifications or constraints of the hardware and software We are not responsible and have no liability for any loss damage or injury as a result of misuse e Reproduction copying use modification and or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited without any prior written permission All other products and company names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc e VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association e Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP5510752 and 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Manufactured under license from BBE Sound Inc e WOW SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc SD Logo is a trademark HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected You may not alter decompi
55. ishi Panasonic Q ZENITH 5 GREEN 5 SAMSUNG Sony lt STB Selection gt Makers of STB Player Set Maker Set type HITACHI O DGTEC Panasonic NOTE gt BUBUKO DENON O oa Please note that not all models of the listed makers can be operated using this remote control 59 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling service technician check the following tables first If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures contact your local dealer For your safety NEVER try to repair the product by yourself Message Condition Action Power Save This indicates it is in Power Save mode in AV RGB mode The indicating lamp lights in orange No Sync Signal The unit cannot detect any signals from any input terminals e Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly e Check if the power of any external equipment is ON e Check if the input selection matches the connection terminal e Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not Invalid Scan Freq The unit receives unsupported signals Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly e Check if the input signal is compatible with the specification of the television Not Available This shows when the selected operation is not available Please Push Return button Check Antenna This message appears when you select other than Q butto
56. l be able to rotate 30 degrees to each side SWIVEL Z CAUTION button e When you use the Power Swivel function make sure that the Power Cord cord or chain connected to the wall is loose enough to operate the Swivel function securely e Do not put hands or face near the unit while operating the Swivel It could cause personal injury Beware especially when small children are around the unit Swivel O The Swivel Display NOTE gt e If the stand cable is not connected to the unit the message Not Available aak A will appear on the screen e The Swivel Display will automatically disappear when no operation has been made for about 6 seconds NCAUTION e Do not push the panel with your hands while operating the Swivel It could damage the panel and or stand e Do not allow children to play or hang on the TV These actions may tip it over causing personal injury e Do not swing the unit back and forth e Do not place any fragile objects around the unit The unit would hit the object s during the Swivel operation and could cause the breakage of the objects and or the stand e To operate the Swivel function correctly place the unit on the stable surface e When you use the unit as wall mounting disconnect the stand cable from the unit before installation E Information About Swivel terminal connection e To connect the Desktop stand to the unit e To disconnect the stand from the u
57. l condition it is recommended to set the value less than 31 Brightness 31 31 Haya according to personal preference by using utton Color 31 31 he according to personal preference by using utton Pressing lt button enhances red and weakens green Tint 15 415 while pressing gt button weakens red and enhances green The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin color You can select from 3 settings default depending on the lighting condition with button Contrast Color Temperature 31 TV SETUP OPERATION continued Selected Items Setup hint 42PD960DTA On When you want to set specific adjustments in each of the 3 Color Temperature modes You can adjust on the amplitude and cut off The settings reflect on the Color Temperature Amplitude Subdue the following colors on the Color Temp Adjust brighter parts Subdue the following colors on the darker parts Off Remains as default setting Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing button D Information The item indicated by can be stored for each of color temperature modes 32 TV SETUP OPERATION continued With this menu you can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like You can move on to the next menu screen by pressing Wbutton at the bottom Audio Audio Mode Movie Treble 7415 L T
58. le disassemble decrypt or otherwise reverse engineer the Software installed in this product which are prohibited by law ra f SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety please read the following precautions carefully before using this product Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and or damage to your property or this product The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading the instructions in this section Never ignore the instruction There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user A CAUTION Do not ignore the instruction There are possibilities of personal injuries and or property damage Other Symbols The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of fire explosion or high temperatures if the product is handled improperly Each illustration within the triangle specifies the contents in detail The figure on the left is an example The circle with diagonal line and illustration indicates a prohibited action 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 There is a risk of fire electric shock or serious inj
59. loth e Never use the following detergents It could cause crack discoloration and scratch Acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap OA cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc 42PD960DTA ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL The plasma display has one of characteristics that results in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used The following are the common reasons for and effective preventive measures against the image retention Characteristics of Image Retention e Image retention is caused by partial degrading the phosphor due to the partial display of character and figure For example when the characters as shown in Fig A are displayed continuously for a long period of time only the phosphors Red Green Welcome Blue displaying the characters are degraded Consequently when displaying an all white image on the entire screen as shown in Fig a the marks remaining by the characters will show color differences therefore note that it is not burnt remains of the phosphors Welcome Fig A Fig a e The degree of image retention is proportional to the Brightness and Display Time for the characters and or figures The brighter the characters and figure the more phosphor is degraded As shown in Fig B in case of displaying images that Fig B Fig b have different brightness each for a long time Fig b shows that the brighter the image the more it
60. lso you can use the numeric buttons on the remote control gt AV4 j 3 To directly go back to TV mode pressing channel Up Down buttons on Input Select buttons 42PD960DTA m Channel Up Down button Channel Up Down button Input Select The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the button of the remote control e The display in DTT mode will appear as changing the channels and go out in set time Refer to 40 e The display in TV Video RGB mode will go out in approximately 6 seconds DTT Channel name Station name TV Off timer On timer VIDEO Off timer On timer RGB Off timer On timer 06 0072 Now SD C ABCDE Program name Broadcasting time Start time End time Min Gsaias AV1 Component 720p Min GS siss RGB H 48 4kHz V 60 1 Hz Min gt Sound mode Input mode Signal mode Signal format Component HDMI only Input mode Input horizontal frequency nput vertical frequency RECALL he ee button e a L a aa FAV GGO HITACHI 20 21 TV SETUP OPERATION With the On Screen Display system you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product e Basic Operation MENU 1 Press button on the remote c
61. lution ma Normal gt Full gt Zoom Display Area Selection Diagram Circular display Display Cs 640 X 480 VGA 800 X 600 SVGA 1024 X 768 XGA 1280 X 1024 SXGA 640 X 400 VGA 1280 X 768 WXGA 1366 X 768 WXGA In the signal display chart shown above some compression or stretching has taken place Flicker may be noticeable in Zoom mode depending on content 1366 X 768 WXGA is available only in Full mode FUNCTION continued With this feature you can watch different channels simultaneously on one screen in several ways As for the available signals please refer to Recommended Signal List on 66 42PD960DTA e To activate Multi Picture mode in either DTT TV AV and RGB mode press on the remote control Activate in DTT TV AV HDMI Mode You can watch two different pictures side by side Control on the side with Speaker Icon Audio is output from the selected picture with the speaker icon You can switch the Input modes DTT TV AV1 4 and HDMI1 2 or change channels only on the side with Speaker icon 1 To shift the speaker icon press D button e The speaker icon will be shifted from A to B back and forth The selected picture with speaker icon 2 To change the channel on the selected picture press button amp 5 AVA 3 To select the Input mode on the selected picture press Input Select buttons on the remote control N B o
62. n while Screen Wipe is ON Press Q button when this message appears Check the connection status when this message appears Auto Adjusting This indicates that it is in the process of auto adjusting in RGB mode Weak signal Bad or No signal Symptoms Check aerial lead if it is disconnected damaged misaligned in DTT mode e Check with your dealer if it is out of signal area or not in DTT mode Check list No picture no sound Snowy picture poor sound Multiple images normal sound Intermittent interference Normal picture but no sound No picture normal sound e Check the Indicating lamp status Off Red Green or Orange e Check the connection of the Power Cord and or other cables e Check if the Main Power of the unit or external equipments is ON Check if the TV mode is selected Check if the TV is in Standby mode or Power Save mode e Adjust the values in Picture menu and Audio menu e Check the antenna connection and direction e The TV station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel e Check the antenna connection and direction e Fine tuning the TV e Check the connection of the external equipments e The TV station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel e Check if the source of interference is shielded well e Remove those kinds of electrical devices away from the TV Check the volume level e Check if the X button has
63. nit The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red Standby mode Main Power switch on the bottom surface Sub Power button 2 Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote control e The color of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green and the image will display on the screen e To turn Off the power of the unit 1 Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote control e The image disappears from the screen and the Indicating Lamp turns into Red Standby mode 2 Press Main Power switch to completely turn Off the power of the unit The Indicating Lamp Status Check Te Indicating Lamp Status Off Off Main power Off Main power On Sub Power button Off Power Status Power Switch Status Standby mode Main power On on Sub power button gt On Main power On Sub Power button gt On Power Save mode About Power Save mode see Power Save Mode and When Following Messages Appear on the Screen on and for details e If the image does not appear on the screen at all or have any problem see TROUBLESHOOTING on 60 62 It may help you to solve the problems e You can turn ON the power only by pressing the Sub Power button during the Standby mode e Do not switch the power On Off repeatedly in a short period of time It could cause malfunction e To avoid sudden surges of electricity when the power
64. nit Connect the designated stand Before detach the stand from the cable to the Swivel terminal on unit make sure to disconnect the the rear side of the unit stand cable from the Swivel terminal on the rear side of the unit NCAUTION e When you install the Desktop stand follow the Instructions of the Manual included with the stand e Turn Off the Main Power of the unit when connecting or disconnecting the stand cable to the unit FUNCTION continued Each time button of the remote control is pressed the screen display size is switched in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen DTT TV AV signal input ZOOM button e Watching Standard Definition Pictures 480i 480p 576i 576p TV AV 1 AV2 AV3 AV4 HDMI1 HDMI2 4 3 Panoramic1 gt Panoramic2 Zoom Full lt meme Watching High Definition Pictures 720p 1080i 1080p HDMI only DTT AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 i Full Full 1080 A in Panoramic mode GOOG O GUIDE SLIDE SHOW ROTATE a 3 2 SWIVEL PHOTO Ss o a HITACHI CLE 980 During DTT input the part of OSD might not be displayed You can display the image at optimum condition by selecting display size depending on the current output image as shown below Display Input Signal serana Display Size To display suitable screen as follows When Watching SD Pictures 4 3 sides
65. nit Objects such as e Liquid containers vase fish tank flowerpot cosmetics or liquid medicine e If water or any liquid spill onto the unit it may cause short circuit and result in fire or electrical shock e In case that it happens turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and contact your dealer immediately e Do not place anything heavy on top of the unit e Do not climb on or hang from the unit Do not let your pets get on top of the unit Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture e Never use this unit in the bathroom or shower room e Beware when you use this product outside especially in rainy or snowy weather and at the beach or waterfront e When the product gets wet it could cause fire or electrical shock Unplug this unit during lightning storm e To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not touch the product when starts lightning Disconnect the plug from the power outlet Do not do anything that may damage the Power Cord e Do not damage modify twist forcibly bend heat or pull excessively the Power Cord e Do not place heavy objects including the unit itself on top of the Power Cord e If the Power Cord is damaged contact your dealer for repairs or exchange m Use only with designated power supply voltage e To prevent the risk of fire and electrical shock operate this product only with the power supply voltage indicated on the unit Beware not to drop or have any impact on the
66. nput mode Then turn ON the DSC Refer to the user manual of your DSC for the timing 6 Each time button is pressed you can switch the mode as follows s Photo gt Movie gt Normal Screen Make sure to turn the power OFF Standby when disconnecting the DSC USB card reader SD card or MMC from the set Z SD Card MMC CARD Digital Camera gt ea i O USB Card Reader QL28861 NOTE gt e Do not insert SD Card MMC and USB cable at the same time e Do not insert anything other than SD Card MMC into the slot It could cause malfuction or damage to the slot Do not allow children to play around the slot FUNCTION continued Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode 42PD960DTA Thumbnail Size Image Index to Full Size Image O22 Eo gt l Aaa E lt IAA 28 Ca Ga Gs Ge Ez Photo Index 1 Page Photo Index 2 4 Page Photo Index 2 4 Page O Move to next page Select the file gt gt 28 08 03 38 08 03 O 1600x1200 1600x1200 Full size Full size File 23 is displayed File 24 is displayed e When you enter the Photo Index mode the o icon appears as the indication e You can also select the preferred file in both Thumbnail size and Full size image by inputting the file directly with numeric buttons of remote control
67. on has been made for 10 minutes in TV mode it turns to standby mode automatically 23 TV SETUP OPERATION continued With this menu you can select or adjust the condition of the input signals from each terminal 42PD960DTA 2 Setup System System 1 Color System Select lt lt Set de Return Selected Items Setup hint System 1 Do not change the original setting System1 Europe Asia System2 South America System 2 Composite and S video input only ECAM Select the color system depending on the input signal System 1 NTSC 4 43 Generally select Auto to receive all signals for both System1 and System2 NTSC 3 58 In case that the input signal has too much noise the AV1 AV4 fas PAL60 signal level is too low or the operation is unstable in Auto select the system according to the color system of the input signal NTSC M Composite and S video input only System 2 PAL M PAL N 24 TV SETUP OPERATION continued With this menu you can adjust the display condition of the image which is inputting from the RGB terminals By pressing W button at the bottom of the 1st Setup menu page the 2nd Setup menu page will appear on the screen z Setup z Setup Adjust Frequency Display Off Horizontal Position oL E WXGA Mode off Vertical Position 31 Horizontal Clock 20W___ Select lt gt Set de Ret
68. one cable is used to transmit all video audio control signals which creates easy connection Moreover those digital signals can produce high quality data without any degradation You are provided with two HDMI terminals one of the most remarkable features Q If your external device has a HDMI terminal HDMI connection is recommended for higher quality picture and sound NOTE gt PC RGB HDMI analog audio input terminal a z PC RGB Terminal D HDMI2 Terminal U HDMI1 Terminal This terminal can be used in one of the following cases only The external device is connected to the PC RGB terminal of the TV The DVI output of an external device is connected to the HDMI1 terminal using the HDMI DVI cable The DVI output of an external device is connected to the HDMI2 terminal using the HDMI DVI cable Make sure that the video and audio terminals are connected to the same external device PC RGB HDMI Analog Audio About the output format of an external device refer to Input Terminal Recommended Signal List on 65 15 e Terminals on Side Since the following terminals are located on the side it is very convenient to connect an extra device on a temporary basis after completing the connections on the rear panel 42PD960DTA AV4 can be connected to the equipment with S Video output and composite
69. ons Improper handling could cause personal injury and or serious damage to the unit that may shorten its service time e Do not block any ventilation openings e Install the product in accordance with the manufacture s instructions e Before calling for the technical support or service technician read TROUBLESHOOTING 60 62 to determine the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product e If serious problems happen such as smoke or an abnormal odor from the unit turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and then contact your local dealer immediately 1 ra f INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi Plasma Television We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product This Plasma television has been designed to meet the international standards However it could cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit from your set please observe the following instructions when installing operating and cleaning the product Keep this manual for future reference and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the front cover page of this manual 42PD960DTA e The information in this manual is subject to change without notice e This manual has been created with extra care In case that you have any comments or questions regarding th
70. ontrol or Menu button on the control panel of the unit The Main Menu is displayed on the screen as shown on the right 2 To select the item press button The selected item will be highlighted in Green 3 Press ox button to set your selection The selected menu page will be displayed on the screen 4 Use button to choose the item on the MENU page Press button to set your selection 5 Use gt button to adjust the item values or choose options Press 0x button to set your selection MENU 6 To exit from the menu press button The OSD menu screen will be closed automatically when no operation has been made for about one minute e If the item in menu is shown in gray it means that it cannot be selected or adjusted Gs Picture ul Audio Timer 3 Setup Select 2 Function OK Set lt TV Main Menu gt Menu button Menu button WW ovo sw eee brim avi mw N A4 HOMI HOML2 D a f TV SETUP OPERATION continued With this menu you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings 42PD960DTA 3 Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off Off Select Set Return Selected Items Setup hint Select the way to display the channels on the screen between and AVOO by using button ig for 2
71. password DTT mode only P MODE e Press and hold down CD Red CD Green and buttons on the remote control simultaneously for over 3 seconds so that the password returns to the default setting 0000 Please note that all tuned channels and adjusted data for both analog and digital will be lost e Due to the bad reception block noise interferes during DTT mode DTT mode only e Check the aerial system to improve signal quality e Local time displays incorrectly DTT mode only e Check if you select correct area in Local time from General setting 42PD960DTA 63 SPECIFICATION ra f PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Display dimensions Panel Resolution Net weight Ambient conditions Relative humidity Power supply Approx 42 inches 922 H x 522 V mm diagonal 1059mm 1024 H x 1080 V pixels including Optional Stand 1134 W x 713 H x 365 D mm excluding Optional Stand 1134 W x 648 H x 109 D mm including Optional Stand 41 6kg excluding Optional Stand 35 7kg Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 0 C to 40 C Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Power consumption at standby Audio output AC240V 50Hz 380W lt 1W speaker total 36W VIDEO input Input terminals AV1 2 composite video input terminal RCA component video input terminal RCA L R audio input terminal RCA AV3 4 composite v
72. pear on its own Surface on Panel The plasma panel displays images by generating discharges internally This could raise the temperature of the display surface In addition do not allow any forceful impact to the surface of panel because plasma panel is fine processing glass even though the panel strengthens by the front filter made of tempered glass Defective Pixels on Panel The plasma display panel is manufactured with high precision technology However there might be some pixels that do not light are brighter than the others or in different colors etc o ra f FEATURES Enjoy not only beautiful and high quality pictures on the display but also various kinds of useful and convenient functions in your daily life e Large screen and high definition plasma display e Enjoy high resolution display with 1024 H x 1080 V pixels e Improved Digital signal processor e High quality sound with deeper richer and dynamic bass tones e Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals e Great diversity of connecting terminals to cover wide range of audio visual equipments e Enjoy the image from PC with large high definition Plasma screen e Photo Input function with selectable Background Music e SD Card Slot installed e Easy to use On Screen Display system operating with Remote control e Low power consumption with Power Saving feature e Motorized Power Swivel feature Desktop stand is opt
73. rchased the product Please make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit How to clean the plasma screen panel of the unit e The panel surface is specially coated to reduce the reflection and cut infrared radiation thus wipe the panel with a lint free and dry cloth in order to prevent damage to the coating e Do not use a chemical cloth or cleaner Depending on the ingredients it may cause discoloration and damage on the coating e Do not wipe with a hard cloth or rub hard It may hurt the coating e In case of the greasy dirt such as fingerprint wipe with a lint free cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution and then wipe with a soft and dry cloth e Do not use a spray cleaner It could remove the coating or cause malfunction by entering inside of the unit How to clean the cabinet of the unit e The following may cause crack deformation and paint peeling Do not wipe the cabinet with benzene thinner and other chemical products Do not spray volatile solutions such as insecticide over the cabinet Do not leave the cabinet in prolonged contact with plastic or rubber materials e Do not use a chemical cloth cleaner or wax Depending on the ingredients it may cause crack and deformation e Use a lint free cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the unit In case of the heavy dirt wipe with a soft cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution and then wipe with a soft and dry c
74. registered channels automatically Off when you use channel u down buttons to select Manual Tuning ae P On This function will automatically skip unavailable channels when set to on The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced especially at the area of weak electric field The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced Antenna Att in case that the receiving airwaves are too strong e The selection on this item is applied to all the channels gt Increase the frequency data for the main tuner lt Decrease the frequency data for the main tuner You can change the order of channels as follows 1 Move the cursor to the channel row you want to change Fine Tuning order and then press button 2 The color of the letters on the designated line will be turned into green bracket and with 3 Move the designated row by using button 4 Press button to fix the position e This function is not available grayed out when the Auto Tuning Mode is set to Direct Select Teletext Language from 5 different categories West Europe East Europe Russian Arabic and Farsi according to the area Example West Europe Asian countries where the Teletext Teletext Language is broadcasting in English such as Singapore Australia and Malaysia East Europe Poland Sweden Hungary Russian Russia Arabic Arab countries Farsi Iran When no airwave has been received and no operati
75. rtment cover slide the cover in the direction of an arrow till it clicks shut Use the remote control within about 5m from front of the unit s remote control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides Within 30 degrees Within 30 degrees Z CAUTION It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury and or property damage including fire e Never mix used and new batteries in the device e Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time e Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time To avoid possible failure read the following instructions and handle the remote control properly e Do not drop or cause impact to the remote control e Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control Do not place the remote control on a wet object e Do not place the remote control under the direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people are required to transport it safely 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 Handgrips 11 f PREPARATION continued Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 to carefully besides this page When installing the
76. s Search by its channel number frequency Manual scan bandwidth or priority Quick scan Search by the resident area Auto scan Automatically search one by one Restore default Restore the channel setting General settings Option setup Change pin Local time Subtitle setting Set up the display time of information banner Change the Password Set up the local time Enable or disable the subtitle System This displays the current DTT system information 37 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION continued You can search available channels in any of the following 3 methods 1 Press button on the remote control in DTT mode 2 Select Installation on the DTT main menu with button and press button 3 The password is required to enter the Installation menu The initial password is 0000 4 You can select either of the followings by pressing button e Manual scan Searches by individual settings manually The box shown on the right appears Fill out the following 4 items as needed Use button or numeric button to enter the number Ch2 Ch69 In case of tuning Ch9A select Ch2 frequency 205 5MHz Channel num Frequency Use numeric button to enter the frequency amp Installation Manual scan Quick scan Auto scan Restore default Channel num Frequency Bandwidth Priority Manual scan 6 177500KHz 7 MHz High Start scan
77. s of the features and functions e Basic Operation MENU m TV Setup 1 Press button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel of Edit channels te Parental guidance Installation General settings System 42PD960DTA the unit The DTT Main Menu is displayed on the screen as shown on the right 2 To select the item press button The selected item will be highlighted 3 Press button to set your selection lt i gt The selected menu page will be displayed on the screen DTT Main Menu 4 Use button to choose the item on the MENU page Press 0 button to set your selection Menu button 5 Use button to adjust the item values or choose options Press 0x button to set your selection MENU 6 To exit from the menu press button The OSD menu screen will be closed automatically when no operation has been made for about one minute ie During DTT input the part of OSD might not be displayed in Panoramic mode ian To display fully select the other display size with button Refer to 45 possi Menu button Check the reference page for the details This jumps to the TV main menu containing Analog TV Setup TV function such as Picture menu and Audio menu Edit channels You can set a list of favorite channels Parental guidance This blocks programs with the selected rating Installation This searches the available channel
78. stationary images such as still photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes Please note that it is not malfunction e Table 1 Slide Show Adjustment Function Menu Selection escription Select Slide Switching Method Off No effect nee 1 Fade In Out effect 2 Wipe effect Slide Interval 5Sec 10Sec 30Sec Select preferred interval times Select the Background Music Off_ gt 12 Off No sound 1 Slow tempo music 2 Up tempo music Select starting point of slide show Slide Mode 1 2 1 Start from the selected file 2 Start from 1 file 53 FUNCTION continued Displaying Movie Picture in Movie Mode 42PD960DTA Thumbnail Size Image Index to Full Size Image H emamna p Ame lt B P a 0 Movie Index 2 Page Movie Index 2 Page Select the file gt E lt gt gt ass Sra lt 4 M s o he M e Aft leting th Aft ovie starts perate the Movie er completing the er completing a with remote control current movie the of the movie files it keys or Movie OSD next Movie starts automatically returns automatically to the Index 4 1 Press G or button to display the operation OSD 2 Press button in remote control or button OSD to exit from the OSD display 3 For the Previous button on remote control
79. t Local time see nust z i anberra Aust Subtitle setting Darwin Aust Melbourne Aust Perth Aust Sydney Aust Tasmania Aust Press aw to select Then press OK 42 42PD960DTA DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION DTT OPERATION continued System Status System information H W Version BCM 7038 S W Version 0 8 This can display current DTT system information Release time Aug 21 2006 11 29 49 MENU 1 Press button on the remote control 2 Select System and press button System information Press Return to return The above is an example 3 Pressing button on Status shows up System information H W version S W version and Release time TV Setup menu can be accessed from the DTT main menu E Picure It jumps to the TV main menu containing Analog TV function such as Picture i menu and Audio menu Gel Refer to 21 regarding the setting for the details Select OK Set FUNCTION SWIVEL With the optional Desktop stand you can adjust the angle of the panel side to side by pressing O button on the remote control 42PD960DTA SWIVEL 41 Press button on the remote control The Swivel Display as shown in the figure on the right will appear on the screen 2 Adjust the angle of the panel with button while Swivel Display is on the screen The unit wil
80. this button to change picture size Recall Press this button to show the input signal status Return You can use this to return to the previous menu Picture Mode Picture mode can be changed each time pressed in the following sequence Dynamic gt Natural Cinema Channel Up Down Page Select Mute Multi Picture Press this button to change the picture to multi picture mode Press it again to return to normal picture Photo Input Photo Rotate Reveal Slide Show Subtitle These buttons are to display and control the pictures from digital still camera or USB card reader Slide Show button It displays subtitle in both TV and DTT mode Swivel with optional Desktop Stand This function is to rotate TV Select the degree of rotation with cursor key NOTE gt Some buttons are only for Teletext mode and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from the use of TV mode Those buttons are indicated by Refer to Analog Teletext on 35 42PD960DTA PREPARATION This remote control operates on 2 AA batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover e Slide open the battery compartment cover on the backside of the remote control in the direction of an arrow 2 Install the batteries e Install 2 AA batteries included making sure the polarities match the indication inside the compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover e To close the battery compa
81. to 20 sec MENU 1 Press button on the remote control 2 Select General settings and press button 3 Select Option setup and press button 4 The box shows up and select the display time by using button NOTE e When you select 0 sec for Information box timeout the information banner will not show up Digital Teletext Teletext can provide various information with text on the screen Press button to access Press it again to return to the normal screen To activate Teletext mode To exit from the Teletext mode To jump to the indicated page To move to the next or previous page G See 35 how to operate at Analog teletext The service of digital broadcasting signal varies depending on the area 06 0072 Now SD CC_ 7 Channel A IT S ACADEMIC 05 02 05 00 i 05 30 General settings Information box timeout 6 sec Option setup Change pin Local time Subtitle setting Press 4 gt to select Then press OK 42PD960DTA P100 Austext_100 Tue 14 Mar 16 04 58 AUSTEXT MAIN INDEX COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ON 104 INDEX INFORMATION MAIN INDEX 100 GENERAL INDEX 600 BUSINESS 113 NEWS 119 HOROSCOPES 606 SPORT o sas 160 SCI TECH NEWS 677 WEATHER 300 TAB SERVICE 500 SHOWBIZ NEWS
82. unit e Take extra care while moving the unit e The plasma display panel is made of glass In case that it breaks you may be injured by the broken pieces e In case that you drop the unit or the cabinet is damaged turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and contact your local dealer immediately e Continuing use of the product with above conditions may cause fire or electrical shock Clean dust or metals on or around the blade of the power plug regulary e Continuing use of the product with above condition may cause fire or electrical shock e Always unplug the Power Cord first and clean the blades with a dry cloth Do not place the unit on an unstable surface Unstable places such as e Tilted surface or shaky rack table stand or trolly e If the unit falls down it could cause personal injury 42PD960DTA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued CAUTION Do not place the unit at a dusty place It could cause malfunction Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product The unit would overheat and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual e Do not place the unit with ventilation side down e Do not install the unit on the carpet or bedclothes e Do not cover the unit with table cloth etc Be sure to ground the earth cable correctly e Especially when you use Power Cord adapter be
83. urn Clock Phase ONI M Reset Reset Select lt Set Return Selected Items Setup hint Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase automatically e Press button to start auto adjustment Auto Adjust The message Auto Adjusting is displayed e Depending on the type of the signal there is a possibility that the display may not be adjusted in its optimum condition with this function In that case please adjust each item manually Adjust the display position horizontally Horizontal Position e When the position exceeds the possible range the display color will turn into Magenta Adjust the display position vertically Vertical Position 31 31 e When the position exceeds the possible range the display color will turn into Magenta Horizontal Clock 31 31 Minimize the vertical stripes on the screen Minimize the blurring of the letters and stripes on horizontal row Clock Phase e Make sure to adjust Horizontal Clock first before adjusting Clock Phase Reset all the set values on this Menu page to original fac tory settings Freau a Deol Off Select whether indicating the PC signal frequency infor q y epey On mation on Input Signal Screen Display or not Off WXGA Mode 1280x768 1366x768 e This function is available only for WXGA signal e Refer to Recommended Signal List on 65 D Information e The items indicated by
84. ury Unplug the power cord immediately when serious problems occur Serious problems such as Smoke abnormal odor or noise comes out from the product Nabich d ordistarted piet theidispl Disconnect the o picture no sound or distorted picture on the display plug from the e Foreign objects such as water metals etc get inside the unit power outlet Do not continue using the product under these abnormal conditions Turn off the Main Power unplug the Power Cord and contact your dealer immediately For your safety never try to repair the product by yourself Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects such as metals or flammable items inside the unit e In case it happens turn off the main power unplug the Power Cord and contact your dealer immediately e Use special caution when younger children are around the unit Do not remove cover or modify the product e High voltage components are installed inside of the unit Removing covers can expose you to high voltage electrical shock and other dangerous conditions Do not e Contact your local dealer to perform servicing such as inspection adjustment or repair work disassemble SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued There is a risk of fire electric shock or serious injury Install the unit at a proper area where it does not expose anyone to any danger e If you hit against the edge of the unit you may be injured Do not place any objects on top of the u
85. will have its priority Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor When this output terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal the same image from composite AV1 4 S Video AV3 4 or RF including DTT signal can be displayed to the external monitor OUT IN Example VCR Recording Device e Video output is not available from component RGB or HDMI input e Audio output is not available when HDMI HDMI cable is connected Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker Example O 7 s all gt an o OUT IN PC terminal D sub 15 pin PC RGB HDMI Analog Audio Input terminal are connected to PC which allows Analog RGB signal IN OUT T a ze ii ii TT HDMI 1 2 terminals can be connected to the devices with HDMI output If the external device has DVI output this can be available with HDMI DVI cable In case of using the HDMI DVI cable connect analog audio signal to PC RGB HDMI Analog Audio Input terminal IN OUT Example VCR DVD player 4 ae HDMI2 Os DMI DVI c Set Top Box or a HDMI CH gt Information HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is next generation multimedia I O interface Only
86. y occur causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen e Avoid using indoor aerial as this may be affected by interference Please use CATV net or outdoor aerial e For safety install an external aerial conforming to AS1417 1 e If noise appears in the picture of VHF Low band channel please use a double shielded cable not provided for RF LEADS to reduce the noise 13 f CONNECTION continued 3 Connecting to External Equipment e Terminals on Rear AV1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with either Component or Composite output Depending on whether the Y VIDEO input of your selected equipment is Y signal or Video signal it automatically regards as Component or Composite When using as Composite do not insert the jacks into Pg or Pr 42PD960DTA Example YNIDEO VCR DVD player Set Top Box Q If your external device has a Component terminal COMPONENT connection is recommended for higher quality picture AV3 can be connected to the equipment with an S Video output and Composite output Example VCR sveo IN OUT DVD player Set Top Box Q If your external device has a S video terminal S VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture NOTE gt e If both S video and video input terminals of AV3 are connected at the same time S video

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