Hitachi 42PD6000TA Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. U O Q D Position Adjust to preference PIP Display Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness For normal viewing we recommend that the Contrast is set to 46 33 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA m L m 1 Audio Switching ab v A2 NICAM Sound Multiplex TV mode e The I II button in remote control is useful for NICAM and sound multiplex signals Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect OTHER FUNCTIONS BILINGUAL DUAL sound broadcast When bilingual program is received sound mode display appears as shown on right Press the I II button to select the sound to be heard Each time the button is pressed Ij Language A II Language B I II j Language A B or W Mono appear cyclically on the screen When receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear as below Sound multiplex signal received Yellow Yellow Yellow Green NICAM signal received Yellow Yellow Yellow Green NICAM IJ STEREO sound broadcast When a stereo program is received sound mode display will appear and you can press the I II button to select between stereo and mono sound Each time the button is pressed W Mono or I Stereo appear cyclically on the screen When receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear as below Green Red Sound multiplex signal received NICAM signal received Indicatin Red Monaural sound broadcast When a monaural program is received sound mode2. 9 4 3 Standard ENGLISH 16 9 Zoom 4 3 Zoomi Full 4 9 4 3 Zoom2 Adjust to preference Please refer to for more detail Available for TV 480i 480p 576i 576p HDMI signals Panoramic Hull 16 9 Zoom Available for 720p 1080i HDMI signals Adjust to when display 4 3 video Black lt Gray This turns the gray sidebars to the black sidebars when watching normal mode Border Color Setting A A screen size area It is always set to Off when the monitor powered On It is recommended to set to Gray to reduce the panel image retention Not available for 720p 1080i HDMI signals Adjust to when display static image Off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 If this is set to On it helps to reduce the noise interference visible on the static image especially in the weaker signal reception areas Not available for YPgPR HDMI signals Noise Reduction PC Mode Selected characters lt Pm Setphnt Slows the dot clock Advances the dot phase shifts slightly clock phase shifts Clock Phase to left slightly to right Adjust for clear character visibility Horizontal Clock Adjust for maximum character clarity Pressing the ENTER button automatic regulation is started Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase are adjusted automatically Not available for 480p 576p 720p 1 080i signals Auto Adjust off the function 29 HITA
3. INPUT EXIT CHANNEL A V button buttons INPUT SELECT button e Input can be switched in the sequence of Analog RGB gt HDMI gt Composite Video S Video YCsgCr gt YPpPr TV by pressing the INPUT button of the control panel RGB HDMI gt Composite Video m Input can be switched to TV by pressing CHANNEL A V UP DOWN button buttons or NUMBER buttons of the remote control e Input can be switched by pressing the PC TV VIDEO or HDMI buttons of the remote control Volume Adjustment e The volume can be adjusted by pressing the VOLUME A V of the control panel or Vol and Vol buttons of the remote control e When a button is pressed the volume adjustment status guide Will be displayed The volume will increase when the volume A or Vol buttons are pressed while the guide is being displayed e The volume will decrease when the volume W or Vol buttons are pressed while the guide is being displayed Volume setting value Volume 32 Adjustment status guide display J Audio Mute e The audio volume can be temporarily muted by pressing the MUTE button of the remote control e The muting can be cancelled by pressing the volume A V Vol buttons or MUTE button while the audio is mute MUTE button CANCEL SUE PAGE REVEAL C 5 3C JC 5 I IEEE E T Z00M FA S SLE EM OGE QUICK AP PE SARS HITACHI GE 3n CHANNEL UP DOWN button 25 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000
4. JL HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA COMPONENT NAMES continued 1 POWER button T Press this button to turn the TV set on or standby 2 VII button T Press to select sound mode Mono W Stereo 1 Language A 1 Language B II Language A B 1 0 3 K MUTE button Press to mute the volume Press again to restore the volume 4 RECALL button Press to display source input signal on the display When the PIP function is working press to display audio source Then press A W buttons to select between the sound of your main picture or PIP 5 PC button Press to switch directly to PC mode 6 TV VIDEO button Shortcut to access the TV Composite Video S Video Y Cg Cg and Y Pg Pg mode Press repeatedly to circle through the selections 7 HDMI button Press to switch directly to the HDMI mode 8 SLEEP button Press the sleep button repeatedly to set the sleep timer to 30 60 90 and 120 minutes 9 button Press this button to choose specific number channel for two or three code upper channel For example when select you can only choose one or two code channel When select you can choose one two or three code channel 10 NUMBER buttons Use Number buttons with button to choose specific channel 11 RTN RETURN button Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel viewed and press jump back to last page of OSD 12 EXIT button This button will exit all On Screen Di
5. With Analog RGB signal input Signal moge Horizontal Dot clock 1 VGA 640x400 7009 31 47 2 VGA 640x480 59 94 31 47 35 00 4 VGA 640x480 72 81 37 86 5 VGA 640x480 75 00 350 e vera 4x48 850 4327 390 o o 7 SVGA 800x600 5625 amp 3516 X 83600 8 X SVGA 800x600 603 83788 X 4000 J 9 SVGA 800x600 X 7219 amp 4808 amp 5000 10 svea 800x600 7500 4688 4950 1 svea 800x600 8500 5367 5625 2 XGA 1024x768 X 6000 4836 X 6500 e 8 XGA 1024x768 X 7007 5648 7500 4 XGA 1024x768 75 03 amp 6002 7875 5 XGA 1004x768 8500 6868 16 amp XGA 1280x720 6014 X 4511 7650 7 XGA 1280x960 6000 6000 10800 18 XGA 1280x1024 6002 X 6398 amp 10800 19 XGA 1280x1024 X 7503 7998 18500 The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct displays adjustment of Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase The monitor may fail to display an animation image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it The monitor differentiates
6. Auto Adjust 5 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed 6 Press the V button and select IMAGE 7 Press the ENTER button The Setup Menu will be displayed 8 Press the V button and select Horizontal Clock Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Horizontal Clock adjustment 9 Press the lt or gt buttons and search for clear characters over the entire screen 10 Perform adjustment for symptom 2 below when the characters are blurred on the entire screen Adjustment Procedure The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure Sumon Text displayed across the screen appears blurred in its entirety Figure 2 nup A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen Figure 3 Before adjustment Before adjustment ABCDEFGHI abcdefg ABCDEF Gabcd ABCDEFGHI abcdefg ABCDEF Gabcd Example After adi justm ent After adjus stment AN A EN ABC V LZ MM 1 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed Press the V button and select IMAGE Press the ENTER button The Setup Menu will be displayed 4 Press the V button and select Auto Adjust When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust Adjustment 5 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed procedure 6 Press the V button and select IMAGE 7 Press the ENTER button The Setup Menu will be d
7. Connect the signal input terminal PC RGB INPUT on the rear panel of this device to the display signal output terminal of the personal computer Use a cable that fits the input terminal of this device and the output terminal of the personal computer Depending on the type of personal computer being connected the use of an optional conversion adapter or the adapter provided with the personal computer may be necessary in some cases For details refer to the instruction manual of the personal computer or ask the personal computer manufacturer or your local retail dealer CONNECTING PC 1 Connect the PC using D Sub cable and 3 5mm Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source PC RGB Tuy PGA ees cat PC REB IN ACH INPLIT Service Tamina 1 EP NOTE fer PDP TV can automatically defect and display the signal format Please refer to Recommended Signal List on 42 22 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord after completing all other connections Connect the power cord to this device Use the binders to fix the power cord Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries CAUTION Use only the power cord provided Ask your local re
8. operate the Teletext function in Teletext pattern Function depends on the Teletext pattern C YELLOW button Press to operate the Teletext function in Teletext pattern Function depends on the Teletext pattern D GREEN button Press to operate the Teletext function in Teletext pattern Function depends on the Teletext pattern E RED button Press to operate the Teletext function in Teletext pattern Function depends on the Teletext pattern F REVEAL button Press this allows hidden information found on some Teletext pages to be displayed on the screen G SUB PAGE button Use this to access a subtitle service directly rather than through a Teletext service subject to subtitle service broadcasting H CANCEL button This allows the screen to return to the TV mode temporarily while searching for a required text page When the required text page has been received the page number will be displayed at the top left of the screen Press the CANCEL button again to display the Teletext screen I INDEX button Press this button to select the index page that displays the list of Teletext contents NOTE Certain pages do not show linked pages at the bottom of the screen To display linked pages press the INDEX button Refer to Teletext Language shown on HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation e If you have purchased the model without the stand attached When installing the monitor use the op
9. CHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Audio Menu Selected characters lt lt pm Setup hi Disable Enable Turns down the Volume ums down me rus up the volume This is to set the volume for speaker Suppresses right side Suppresses left side sound sound Treble Suppresses treble Enhances treble eee PP A When SRS WOW select On this function is not available ER Suppresses bass Enhances bass Adjust to preference When SRS WOW select On this function is not available On 4 gt Off Subwoofer 4 A Adjust to preference On Off SRS WOW A Adjust to preference SRS CO WOW SRS WOW is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep rich bass on any speaker system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components For systems with a subwoofer SRS WOW complements and enhances the bass performance This feature can be set to On or Off NOTES WOW SRS and the CO symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Language Menu Selected characters Sp English 3 CAS Language Se Adjust to preference Pyccxun lt a 30 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued ENGLISH System Menu TV Video Mode NOTES When operating the TV at first time its TV system is at default factory mode and this
10. DEL 42PD6000TA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Connecting to an Audio Visual Device 1 Make sure that the signal of the audio visual device to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS concerning the specifications of this device 40 2 Make sure that the power switch of the PDP TV is turned off 3 Make sure that the power switch of the audio visual device is turned off 4 Use a commercially available cable and connector to connect the signal input terminal on the rear panel of this device and the signal output terminal of the audio visual device CONNECTING AN ANALOG TV CABLE OR AN ANALOG ANTENNA WITHOUT A TV CABLE BOX 1 Use an antenna cable connects to an outdoor antenna 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 To use the TV press TV VIDEO button on the remote o When operating the TV at first time its TV system is at default factory mode and this mode cannot display the image normally on the screen In order to watch the TV program without problem please execute TV Channel Setup menu 311 for normally display ANTENNA ANT o is Antenna cable Precautions when connecting the antenna Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the antenna Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as interference may occur causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to a
11. HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI PDP TV Before using your TV please carefully read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and this USER S MANUAL so you will know how to operate the PDP TV properly Keep this manual in a safe place You will find it useful in the future Notes on Installation Work This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified personnel with enough skill and competence Always have an installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product HITACHI cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake in installation or mounting misuse modification or a natural disaster Note for Dealers After installation be sure to deliver this manual to the customer and explain to the customer how to handle the product HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po
12. Radio should be kept away from the television Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this television influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the television If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the television check the instructions mentioned above Precautions for the cable connection Do ensure that all connections including the power plug extension leads and interconnections between the pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Switch off and withdraw the power plug before making or changing connections Confirm the connector is fixed tightly when the signal cable is connected Also confirm the screws on the connector are tightened e Plug the power cord of the television into a different socket from that for other equipment such as Radio etc Use a plug with ground terminal and make sure that it connects to the ground Precaution during transportation Please pay attention when you transport this television because it is heavy Furthermore use the original carton box and its packaging materials when the television is transported Failure to transport the television in any carton except the original carton may result in damage to the television Save the original carton box and all packing material Do not physically impact the remote control A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control T
13. TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Input Signal Screen Display The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control The display will go out in approximately 3 seconds TV 1 TV position RECALL button ABCDE Channel name I Sound mode VIDEO PC RGB S O 6 5 HF HHI E EXIT OA C gt y Cet j acsi Analog RGB Signal mode 1024X768 60Hz Input frequency O c WA bu m d i TV TEXT A Sa PDEX CANCEL SUE PAGE REVEAL SEE SR JC sur JE 700M Hue RSE Er C 7 QS HITACHI 26 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Using the Menu Screen On screen display system Control panel 1 Press MENU of the control panel to display the OSD on your Plasma TV 2 Use the CHANNEL A V and VOLUME P to navigate to different menu item 3 Use the VOLUME 4 P to adjust functions 4 Press ENTER of the control panel to select functions 5 Press EXIT of the control panel to quickly exit from a menu Remote control 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the OSD on your Plasma TV 2 Use the A V P to navigate to different menu item 3 Use the 4 gt to adjust functions 4 Press ENTER on the remote control to select functions 5 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT MODES FOR THE OSD AS BELOW TV Video Mode Displays when the TV Compo
14. UCTIONS continued System Menu continued TV Video Mode Selected characters Setup int This is used to input the channel number for the channel you would like to insert in the sort list after you found the channel form Channel Frequency function Decrease channel Increase channel number number NTSC PALB G SECAM DK PAL Select the system through the 6 different settings Mdb scalas PAL D K iis This is used to input the name for the channel you would like to insert in the uet add off the function sort list After fixing the cursor on the first digit select a letter by P A the channel Vand ENTER buttons by manual e Selectable letters are 0 9 A Z _ LT and comma e Press the ENTER buttons to enter this function then press lt to search off the function the channel Press ENTER or Exit buttons to stop searching Channel enini off the function o Ims is used to search the channel frequency directly Frequency Channel l x sek off the function This is used to add the channel to the sort list West Europe East Europe Teletext Language Select the language depends on your country or area Turkish gt Cyrillic Channel Decrease channel Increase channel Show the channel position number which you want to edit Number number number This is used to input the name for the channel you would like to insert in the Cha
15. ZOOM buttons Zoom in on the image by pressing Zoom button and press Zoom button to zoom out ENGLISH 23 PIP SWAP button Press to exchange the main video signal source with PIP video signal source 24 PIP INPUT button Activate PIP by pressing PIP Input button to select desired video input To turn off PIP by keep pressing PIP Input button until the PIP window disappear PIP source cannot be the same with main video source Component YCgCr YPgPr HDMI and PC RGB are not accessible to PIP oe oo ae a Low 9 ee CA ST el PE ee A os ox ox ox we ox J amp J x jJ Y Pg Pn HDMI PC RGB NOTE For changing TV channel under PIP function Press directly channel number and return buttons on remote control to change the channel 25 QUICK button Shortcut to access the Brightness Contrast Volume Treble Bass and Balance adjustment Press repeatedly to circle through the selections 15 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA COMPONENT NAMES continued rn th P r 1 i C C y gt W 7 ix 5 rund ui Es m a P 4978 IE FER f TwrExI i a a aL SORT moh SORT T OM TE m B r e E H Z00M Z UM p PMODE CO3OCOCCO QUIA PIP IMPLIT PIP SWAP gt A cn y J A o ss EU PIP A TV TEXT button Press to switches between the TV mode and the Teletext mode B BLUE button Press to
16. acter marks displayed up to Welcome that time will become a color difference visible to the eye but the phosphor will never burn Fig A Fig a m The degree of image retention is proportional to the brightness of the characters and figures displayed as well as the display time e The tendency of the phosphor is to degrade more the brighter the characters and figures are displayed When images of figures with different levels of brightness as shown in Fig B are continuously displayed for a long period of time it becomes easier for image marks at gt locations when the brighter figures are displayed to be noticeable Fig B Fig b The image retention images in this document are exaggerated for the purpose of explanation The actual manner in which the image retention is seen differs depending on the operation time and brightness Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention Lower the Contrast and Brightness settings of the plasma display as much as possible A function is provided in the display that controls the brightness of the screen to reduce degradation of the panel Using this function makes it possible to reduce image retention e Set the PDP TV to a Move Screen display Move Screen function works to reduce image retention when displaying images on the four corners such as TV station logos and clock display Settings can be made using Move Screen from Function MENU shown on 31 Using in c
17. ake care not to drop the remote control Do not place heavy objects on the remote control Avoid strong rays Any strong rays such as direct sun rays or room lighting onto the remote control sensors could invalidate the remote control Avoid radio interference Any interfering radiation could cause distorted images or noises Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone transceiver etc around the television Set the sound volume at a suitable level It is better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhood environment Precautions for the installation Do not use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over This product is designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet that could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and or personal injury Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufact
18. ation hole of the television Do not put the television in the following places Hot places such as near heater place exposed to the direct rays of the sun A place where the temperature is widely changing Places with soot dust or high humidity Poor air ventilation place Place near fire A wet place such as bathroom or shower room Place where you can trip over it Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places Distorted or unstable places How to view the PDP TV If you use the television in too dark a room your eyes may become tired Please use it in a reasonably bright room Avoid direct rays of the sun to the screen in order to prevent eye fatigue Your eyes will get fatigued after viewing the television for long period of time Relax your eyes by viewing away from the television from time to time Please watch the television in downward direction A OOO Note on image retention The plasma PDP TV illuminates phosphor to display images The phosphor has a finite illumination life After extended periods of illumination the brightness of the phosphor will be degraded to such extent that stationary images would burn in that part of the screen as grayed out images Tips to prevent such image retention are Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or high contrast images such as monochrome characters and graphic patterns for long Do not leave stationary images appearing for l
19. ction terminal An input signal is not received normally Check to see if the input signal matches the specifications Check the way the signal cable is connected Check the contrast and brightness settings adjust them for higher contrast and brightness Check the way the signal cable is connected Adjust the dot clock frequency and phase Adjust the dot clock frequency first the dot clock phase next PC RGB input e Adjust the dot clock phase for the clearest viewing PC RGB input e Check to see if the batteries are loaded in the remote control in opposite direction e Check to see if the batteries in the remote control are OK Check to see if the displayed input signal match the PDP TV specification by pressing RECALL button e Turn off the Move screen e Turn off the Move screen The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation In some cases this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase Please note that this is not a malfunction 41 37 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA TROUBLESHOOTING continued Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures continued Symptom Point to check See page There are locations on the screen that are different from the High precision technology is used to manufacture the periphery plasma display panel However in some cases there are Points that do not light points with br
20. display will appear NOTE e f sound signal is not strong enough for quality reception press the I II button until W appears on the screen to receive a clear mono sound e f sound has hiss noise or keep switching between stereo and mono mode due to signal condition press the I II button until W appears on the screen to receive a clear mono sound 34 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OTHER FUNCTIONS continued Signal Check Analog RGB mode b Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise When Mode Display is set to A guide is displayed for the ON the input signal is input terminal and the switched or when the horizontal and vertical sync RECALL button is pressed frequency When the sync signal is no A guide displays No Input Recheck the personal longer detected Signal and Power Save computer power switch for approx 5 sec status and the e When the condition connection status continues where the sync No Input Signal signal cannot be detected Going to suspend indicator lamp of power Going to standby source changes in orange and the mode switches to power save mode When the input signal does A guide displays No Input Recheck the input not match the monitor Signal signal specifications specifications or is in an unstable status Analog RGB 1024X768 60Hz No Input Signal Going to sleep Signal Check TV Video mode Changes in the signal status are displayed on t
21. em out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover BOTTOM VIEW S e Remote Control Press and pull the back cover to remove Do not use new and old batteries together The batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains When loading batteries observe their correct polarities as marked on the product If loaded in the wrong direction the batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains Handling the Remote Control Use the remote control within about 5 m from front of the unit s remote control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides Within 30 degrees About 3m Within 30 N egrees About 3m About 5m ATTENTION Do not drop or impact the remote control Do not splash the remote control with water or put it on a wet object to avoid possible failures Before leaving the remote control out of use for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it e f the remote control begins to lack responsiveness replace the batteries e Strong light such as direct sunlight impinging on the photoreceptor of the remote control can cause operational failure Position this unit to avoid direct contact with such light 11 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA T D E O 2 N m lt z Z T z O A O O Function Buttons E
22. he button corresponding to the appropriate signal source Component Video YCgCr YPpPr S Video or Composite Video PC ROS IN TV CABLE BOX 19 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Connecting to an Audio Visual Device continued CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1 Connect the DVD player using HDMI cable or Component cable and Audio cable or S Video cable and Audio cable or Composite cable and Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source HDMI Component Video YCgCr YPsPrR S Video or Composite Video a Hom err PC RGB IN AGM INT Service Terminal n EL fann u Lig y CONNECTING A AUDIO RECEIVER DVD PLAYER For improved sound quality you may want to play the audio of the PDP through your stereo system 1 Use an audio cable and Subwoofer cable to connect the PDP s audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A V receiver 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 Press the MENU to display the menu then press A W to select Audio 5 Press Enter then press A WV to select subwoofer and press 4 to select On Off XE imm Loris TUONSVTITS nem CRT FER ped out CRIT PC RGE IN HOM INPUT LJ diy AV RECEIVER 20 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Connecting to a
23. he screen as they arise mode Ses Display aton TV When the TV signal A guide is displayed for e Recheck the antenna 2 00 is no longer searching and counting down connection status No Input Signal detected 2 minutes Reception other than ees enig e If the TV signal cannot be those of broadcasting detected after 2 minutes the stations can be PDP TV will turn off directly considered and indicator lamp is going to red When the sync e A guide displays No Sync e Recheck the device signal is no longer Signal in orange power switch status detected and the connection status l Video source name e Recheck the device No Sync Signal connection status e Recheck the input signal specifications ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OTHER FUNCTIONS continued Power Save Mode When the Analog RGB input is selected When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer the Power Save Off mode can be set to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit RGB sync signal PC signal Active normal display Blank no display Operation mode W Indicating lamp Lights green Lights orange 350 W 3W 100V 240V Returning to operating status Operate the personal computer or press either the INPUT button of the main unit or the PC button of the remote control 36 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly A
24. hysical damage due to incorrect handling Typical Symbols This symbol indicates an additional warning including cautions An illustration is provided to clarify the contents This symbol indicates a prohibited action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby the Q symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited This symbol indicates a compulsory action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet WARNING Never use the PDP TV if a problem should occur Abnormal operations such as smoke strange odor no image no sound excessive sound damaged casing elements cables penetration of liquids or foreign matter etc can cause a fire or electrical shock In such case immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped contact your dealer Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be eet dangerous from the power outlet Do not insert liquids or foreign objects Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock Use special caution in households where children are present If liquids or foreign objects should enter the television immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and con
25. ightness different from minor defects in some parts of the screen Please note that that of the periphery points with color different from that of this is not a malfunction the periphery etc Vertical stripes appear depending on the screen contents The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation Depending on the screen contents in rare cases this may cause vertical stripes to appear because of failure to light Please note that this is not a malfunction Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display Adjusting the Clock Phase will reduce the horizontal stripes PC RGB input e Flickering in the form of horizontal lines oscillating up and e If the direct frequency from the computer is below 85Hz try down PC RGB input only a higher frequency upper limit 85Hz There may be a slight attenuation of the current image may heat up This is not a malfunction Text characters are displayed with varying thicknesses The thicknesses of characters and lines may vary if images with a vertical resolution greater than 512 lines are displayed however this is not a malfunction e The screen becomes dark and the images can not be seen This sometimes occurs when a component output VTR during VTR special playback fast forward rewind such as the 480i is connected This is not a malfunction therefore please take note that this may occur When it does occur change to composite outpu
26. in product damage and or personal injury 16 Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer 17 An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits 18 Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your PDP 20 2 s TV Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry After the PDP TV has been on for any length of time you will notice that the screen becomes warm Please note that this is normal Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots Please note that this is normal To prevent scratches or damages to the Plasma screen do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the PDP TV When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth Never use acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap OA cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc especially because they would cause discoloration scratches or cracks This product contains lead Dispose of this product in accorda
27. isplayed 8 Press the W button and select Clock Phase Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Clock Phase adjustment 9 Press lt or gt buttons to make the text appear clean 9 Press lt or gt buttons to make the text appear without across the screen flickering 39 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Display dimensions Approx 42 inches 926 H x 525 V mm diagonal 1064mm Resolution 1024 H x 1024 V pixels 1036 W x 713 H x 93 D mm Net dimensions O1 A Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 0 C to 40 C conditions Relative humidity Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Audio output Speaker 10W 10W 80 D Q U 5 UO c D Sub input terminal D sub 15 pin I inal Sin l m nput terminals PC audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack Input signals 0 7Vp p analog RGB Recommended Signal H V Separate TTL level 2kO Sync signals H V Composite TTL level 2kO Sync on green 0 3Vp p 75Q 19 modes Recommended signal Video input Composite video input terminal RCA Composite video L R audio input terminal RCA S Video input terminal S Video L R audio input terminal RCA Component YCgCr YPsPr video input terminal RCA Component YCgCr YPsPr L R audio input terminal RCA HDMI input terminal Composite video PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 Comp
28. ith dynamic contrast In addition it corresponds to a broad array of personal computer signals from 640 x 400 and 640 x 480 VGA to 1280 x 1024 XGA PC RGB Input Easy to use remote control and on screen display system The remote control included eases the work of setting display controls Further the on screen display system displays the status of signal reception and display control settings in an easy to view fashion Power saving system The power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are not available When connected to a VESA DPMS compliant PC the PDP TV cuts its power consumption while it is idle Connecting to an Audio Visual Device e One S Video terminal one composite terminal one component terminals a HDMI terminal and a PC RGB input terminal have been added A video output terminal is also provided as a monitoring output A wide range of devices can also be connected besides personal computers Options TV stand or wall mount ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 OTHER FUNCTIONS 34 FEATURES e ai 3 Audio Switching 34 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS nnm 5 Signal CHECK NES 35 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY 9 Power Save MOGdG us itti e a af 36 OO ENA MES EMI EUONE 10 TROUBLESHOOTING ce 37 Don IE eto a ts a Eae Adr ELLE 10 Sympt
29. just for most realistic skin color Shift to the minus side for a softer effect and plus for sharper picture Color T Cool lt Normal lt gt Warm N olor Temperature tee Black amp White ormally set to Cool The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by Reset off the function pressing the ENTER button PC Mode Selected characters 4 lo Sp Black is subdued for Black is set off for Brightness increased overall increased overall Adjust to preference darkness brightness penne me a uade me did Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness Contrast between brightness between brightness Not available for 480p 576p 720p 1080i signals and darkness and darkness position to left position to right Adjust the left side display position EU IE Not available for 480p 576p 720p 1080i signals Moves down the Moves up the vertical V Position vertical position position Adjust for maximum character clarity Not available for 480p 576p 720p 1 080i signals Color Temperature pid oma oa Normally set to Cool dd User 4 gt Black 8 White hi d The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by Reset off the function pressing the ENTER button 28 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued _ Image Menu TV Video Mode Selected characters Sp Panoramic amp
30. l surface but avoid strong impact because there is still danger of glass breakage ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA COMPONENT NAMES Front Control panel e Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom e The front bezel is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons eT Gsm c wem de oem d 066000 POWER CHANNELA UPA CHANNEL V DOWNY VOLUMEP RIGHT gt VOLUME LEFT 4 INPUT EXIT MENU ENTER e Normal button action Button action when MENU engaged Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people are required to transport it safely Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forwards using the two handgrips at the back and the unit should then be held at the base on both sides for stability 10 Indicating lamp Remote control receiver Main power switch e The main power switch is located at the back on the right side Rear Main power switch Mc ce Power cord connector Power cord HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA COMPONENT NAMES continued Loading Batteries 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pressing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover Off 2 Insert two new AAA size batteries for the remote control When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift th
31. larized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Co Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any Way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting
32. lue type and approval as the original Ensure the fuse cover is returned to its original position Be sure to keep safety ground connection Connect the ground terminal of AC inlet of this television with the ground terminal provided at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for Q replacement of the obsolete outlet Surely connect the ground wire Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables it can cause a fire or electrical shock Do not apply too much heat pressure or tension to the power cord and cables If the power cord or cables are damaged exposed or broken core wires etc contact your dealer e Do not place the television or heavy objects on the power cord and cables Also do not place a spread cover etc over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables e Do not pull the power cord and cables When connecting and disconnecting the power cord or cables do it with your hand holding the plug or connector Do not place the cord near the heater Do not touch the power plug just after disconnecting it from the power outlet to prevent electric shock Do not touch the power plug when lightening is close to you Avoid coiling the power cord and bending it sharply Protect the power cord f
33. mode cannot display the image normally on the screen In order to watch the TV program without problem please execute TV Channel Setup menu for normally display Selected characters 4 Setup int 0 0 0 0000 0 Signal Format off the function DA Press the ENTER button to show the information of the current input signal Advanced Press ENTER button to select the following functions 3D Comb Use only for the NTSC system Improve the quality as good as Super video a input Available for TV Component signals Adjust to preference Available for TV signal t4 location Panel Lock Adjust to prevent children from touching Adjust to preference The moves the picture around the screen to reduce the panel image retention This is where stationary objects such as screen logos leave a slight image visible after they should have disappeared Off Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode A A Move Screen Adjust to preference i This moves the picture around the screen in small amounts at set intervals to Time 5 255 sec l lod reduce the panel image retention This is where stationary objects such as screen logos leave a slight image visible after they should have disappeared PIP Set Press ENTER button to select the following functions TV 4 AV 4 SV Source A A Adjust to preference Small gt Medium lt Large Adjust to preference 9 positions for selection Upper Left Upper Cente
34. n Audio Visual Device continued NOTES e If the Video OUTPUT Monitor terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal it is possible to view the same image as on the main unit But it is possible to monitor only the TV signal Composite Video signal or the S Video signal that is displayed on the screen at the time e If a Video equipment with an S Video output terminal is used cabling by the S Video cable is recommended to provide finer Video quality ENGLISH HOM HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a digital interface based on DVI Digital Visual Interface which is an added function for audio visual equipment It does not have degradation by transmission since it is digital With only one cable it is possible to transmit both picture signals and audio signals In case of using analog audio when connecting with DVI HDMI transformation connector use analog RGB audio terminal for input 21 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Connecting to a PC 1 Make sure that the display signal of the personal computer to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS concerning the specifications of this device 2 Make sure that the power switch of the personal computer is turned off 3
35. n the sides rear and top of the television and other objects such as walls Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the television Never block ventilation openings Do not put the LCD panel side up Do not cover the television with a tablecloth etc Do not place the television on a carpet or bedding or near a curtain Use only the correct power outlet Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the television and the safety standard e The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used gt oo HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean with no dust before using Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly Avoid using a loose unsound outlet or contact failure Do not cut off the fitted power plug the removal of which could lead to impaired performance If you wish to extend the lead obtain an appropriate extension lead or consult your dealer e Should you require replacing the fuse in the molded plug with a new fuse then please replace with new one of the same va
36. nce with applicable environmental laws For product recycling and disposal information contact you local government agency Do not place any objects on the top of the television which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed nonmoving patterns can cause permanent damage to television receivers Such SCREEN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA FEATURES Large screen high definition plasma display panel The 42 inch color plasma display panel with a resolution of 1024 H x 1024 V pixels creates a high definition large screen aspect ratio 16 9 and low profile flat display Free from electromagnetic interferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines the panel produces high quality display images free from color misconvergence and display distortion High Performance Digital Processor A wide range of input signals can be handled including composite component and HDMI High Definition Digital Processor creates the fine textured image w
37. nnel ict Re nmin sort list After fixing the cursor on the first digit select a letter by P A Name Y and ENTER buttons e Selectable letters are 0 9 A Z _ l l and comma NTSC PAL B G Sort t ipress HT System SECAM DK PAL I Select the system through the 6 different settings EDIT button to 1 modnes SECAM BG gt PAL D K Decreasing the Increasing the Fine Tune frequency data for the frequency data for the After completing the fine tune press the ENTER button to exit this mode main tuner main tuner off the function This is used to delete the channel from the sort list l The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by System Reset off the function l pressing the ENTER button 32 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued System Menu continued Selected characters a kt Signal Format off the function oOo a y Press the ENTER button to show the information of the current input signal Advanced Press ENTER button to select the following functions 22 4 26 lt gt 28 Gamma A A Adjust to preference On Off This is for locking out the control panel function Panel Lock 4 A l Adjust to prevent children from touching Adjust to preference The moves the picture around the screen to reduce the panel image retention This is where stationary objects such as screen logos lea
38. ombination with moving images Since the degradation of the fluorescent material progresses comparatively uniform for moving images the occurrence of partial image retention can be controlled We recommend to use in combination with moving images such as a DVD Please be careful since image retention will occur if display is left in PIP display state for a long period of time Television broadcasts include images displayed for long periods of time in which the left and right or top and bottom of the image are cut and broadcast station name or time are displayed for a long period of time at the same portion of the screen Image retention in these portions can be expected to occur so please be aware About screen defects e High precision technology is used in the making of plasma panels but there may be dark spots points that do not illuminate and bright spots points that are too bright in some cases These do not indicate a malfunction About residual images e In some cases residual images may remain after the short term display of still images and another image is displayed but these will disappear and return to normalcy This is not a malfunction About the panel screen e Plasma displays display images by means of electrical discharges inside the panel Because of this the temperature of the panel Surface may rise in some cases Also plasma displays are made of finely processed glass A reinforced glass filter is installed over the pane
39. oms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures 37 Remote Control Masse otc 11 Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays vc 39 Loading Bateries utace cornet ahah na 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 40 Handling the Remote Control 11 Recommended Signal List ic ccccncsudeaceatedisaseada casa a falsa 41 SUNGI BURNS 204 a paar 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 stalla er 17 Connecting to an Audio Visual Dewvice 18 Connecting to PQs octets e e RE etel A ieuo 22 Power Cord Connection ccccccccccccceeeceeeeessesseeeeceeeeeeeeees 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 24 Turning Power On and Off eeessssesseseeeeeeernnn 24 Ip S WIECIIEIG ES Rr SR iUe Unus 25 Volume Adjustment 23 9 cca poH Se axe c depen oS quss 25 Audio MUTE icu ertet a nac medie E 25 Input Signal Screen Display sseeeeesees 26 Using the Menu Screen On screen display system 27 Video ER ao actes re ee tee LA UE mM E UEFA E 28 Mage uU 29 Audio MENU sacco uide ceeds RA e e EIER Da EA REUS 30 Language Ment gasi ehe com cr teint ica initi 30 SITE NES EI eae ee 31 Notes about This Manual The information in this manual is subject to change without notice While meticulous care has been taken in the preparation of this manual you are requested to notify your dealer or us should you have any comments views or que
40. on from the center towards the edges of the display area in order to fill it Use these side modes to zoom in on conventional 4 3 sources Use this side mode to display 16 9 sources like HDTV and DVD s preserving the original 16 9 side ratio Use this side to Zoom in once while in 16 9 side Depending on the input signal format received the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options 1 TV 480i 480p 576i 576p HDMI Input 4 3 Zoom1 1 16 9 Zoom Full 4 3 Zoom2 2 720P 1080i HDMI Input 16 9 Zoom Panoramic 3 RGB Input Auto adjust to full size Aspect ratio is not changeable ATTENTION Using a wide picture size This TV has a picture size selection feature If an incompatible size is selected to play certain software such as a TV program the image would appear different from original Take this into consideration when making picture size choices Use of this TV in its enlarged display mode with the wide feature enabled in coffee shops and other establishments for commercial or public viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holders right protected by Copyright Law e When a normal 4 3 image is displayed over the entire picture in the Panoramic mode parts of the periphery of the image may disappear and appear distorted in some cases Use the 4 3 mode to view image which were created in 4 3 mode HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA COMPONENT NAMES continued 22
41. onent YCgCg YPagPn video 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 10801 60 Input signals 720p 50 720p 60 S Video PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 NTSC3 58 HDMI HDMI input signal Output signar e Output TV Composite video S Video output terminal RCA Audio Output L R audio output terminal RCA Subwoofer output terminal RCA PAL B G 1 D K Input terminals RF Video System NTSC M SECAM B G D K This monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality 40 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued Recommended Signal List With composite input and S Video input sland MOUE Venlcalieauene Horizontal Dot clock Signal Name iia y frequency kHz frequency MHz NTSC4 43 PAL With YCgCg YPgPg input signal meds Vertical frequency Horizontal Dot clock a 2 48i 480 5994 1573 b NEN 4 48 X480 5994 3147 b EE 6 1080 60 1080 6000 3375 8 720p 60 720 X 6000 4500 b VESA With HDMI input signatmede s Horizontal Dot clock 25 18 2 576 720 1440 x 576 54 00 3 480 720 1440 x 480 27 00 4 576p 720x576 5000 3125 27 00 5 480 720x480 5994 3147 27 00 6 X 1080 1920x1080 5000 2813 7425 EIA G61B 8 722p 1280x720 X 5000 X 3750 7425 EM 860B 9 720p 1280x720 6000 X 4500 7425 X EIA860B VESA 41 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA
42. ong but try to refresh them at appropriate intervals of time or try to move them using screen saver function e Turn down the contrast and brightness controls How to clean the plasma screen panel of the PDP TV Before cleaning the television turn off the television and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet To prevent scratching or damaging the LCD screen face do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth If it is not enough then use a cloth with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners How to clean the cabinet of the PDP TV Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the television When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth Never use acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap OA cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc especially because they would cause discoloration scratches or cracks ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This television has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers Keep the television away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference The antenna cable of
43. ppear on the screen Avoid using indoor antenna as this may be affected by interference Please use CATV net or outdoor antenna Keep the power cord as far away from the antenna wire as possible For safety install an external antenna conforming to AS1417 1 applicable for Australia only If there are noise appearance in the picture of VHF Low band channel please use the double shielded cable not provided for RF LEADS to reduce the noise 18 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Connecting to an Audio Visual Device continued CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources such as a digital cable box digital satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver box can be connected as desired using the appropriate cable system 1 Connect the HDTV source device using the appropriate cable pair in the following order of preference HDMI cable or Component cable and audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source ube On E A H PC RGE IN Antenna output g HDTV SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1 Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using Component cable and Audio cable or S Video cable and Audio cable or Composite cable and Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 Press t
44. ppear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed If the symptoms remain uncorrected contact your dealer N WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous Symptom Point to check No picture with the power indicating lamp off The message No Input Signal Going to suspend or Power Save is displayed No Input Signal No picture with the power indicating lamp lights in orange The message No Input Signal Going to sleep is displayed he power indicating lamp is normally lit but no picture he display image appears flowing slantwise Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked with the characters in vertical columns blurred Text displayed across the screen appears blurred A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen e The remote control does not work The display image does not appear in the normal position The display has lack of picture around the screen PC RGB input e The temperature of the display panel surface is high No Input Signal e Check the way the power cord is connected Press the power switch No input signal is detected Check the way the signal cable is connected Make sure that the switch of the computer imaging equipment etc is turned on Make sure the computer is not in the power save mode Check to see if the input selection matches the conne
45. r Upper Right Position Adjust to preference Middle Left Middle Center Middle Right Lower Left Lower Center Lower Right Main lt PIP Audio Source A Adjust to preference Black is subdued for Black is set off for Brightness increased overall increased overall Adjust to preference darkness brightness PIP Display comet Narrows the gap Broadens the gap Contrast between brightness j between brightness Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness and darkness and darkness Decrease color Increase color Color l l Adjust to preference intensity intensity Main lt PIP l A A Adjust to preference TV Channel Setup Press ENTER button to select the following functions only available under TV mode Select the channel entry method between position setting or direct setting And press the ENTER button in SEARCH function to fix it Please use auto search when you first use your TV Position 4 gt Direct Position search the channel by frequency from 48 25 863 25MHz We N D ep RV 0 Channel Auto Mode Search suggest to use these function for the channel setting Direct search the channel by CCIR PAL B G table Provide the faster speed than position mode but some channels which are not in the table may be lost off the function MEC o Press the ENTER button and it starts the auto tuning 31 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTR
46. rol and then press the main power switch on the PDP TV main unit to OFF Main power switch e During normal use the main power switch is set in the y ON position and the monitor can then be turned ON OFF using the POWER button or the POWER button on the remote control e The main power switch is located at the back on the right side Indicating lamp Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating When the main power Oft When the main power Stand by switch is ON and the POWER button is OFF Lights Orange switch is ON and the Lights Red rouen power button is ON Lights Green On switch is ON and the power button is ON POWER button When the indicating lamp lights in orange or the message No Input Signal or Power Save appears on the screen there is something unusual about the status of reception See Power Save Mode or Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures N ATTENTION e Avoid repeatedly turning the PDP TV on and off at short time intervals Failures might result from such operation e Turn off the main power switch before leaving the PDP TV out of use for an extended period of time e If a power failure occurs while the main unit is running it would be powered on upon recovery from the failure Turn off the unit main power switch before leaving the main unit 24 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued
47. rom being walked on pinched particularly at plugs conveniences receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Do not modify the power cord Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury The battery may explode if not handled properly Keep the battery away from children and pets If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment Do not allow the battery to be exposed to fire or water Avoid fire or high temperature environment Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers Keep the battery in a dark cool and dry place Do not short circuit the battery Do not recharge disassemble or solder the battery Do not physically impact the battery Use only the battery specified in the manual of this television Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the battery f you observe a leakage of the battery wipe out the liquid and then replace the battery If the liquid adheres your body or clothes rinse well with water Obey the local laws on disposing the battery HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued CAUTION Be careful in moving the PDP TV Neglect could result in an injury or damage Do not move the television during use Before moving disconnect the power plug and all external connections You are advised to mo
48. site S video Y CgCpr Y PgPr or HDMI is selected PC Mode Displays when the Analog RGB input is selected TV Video Mode Picture Mode Brightness 2 Pull Down P ubwoofer IP Set V Channel Setup TV mode only ystem Reset T 3 T System ignal Format S S SRS WOW S S PC Mode a Color Temperature Volume Balance Video L B H V Image Clock Phase Horizontal Clock Auto Adjust Audio T Subwoofer SRS WOW System Signal Format PIP Set System Reset 2f ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Video Menu TV Video Mode Selected characters 4 o Setuphit 0 0 Natural This setting is for normal lighting conditions Natural lt Cinema 4 Dynamic Picture Mode A Cinema This setting is best for watching movie Dynamic This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting Black is subdued for Black is set off for increased overall increased overall Adjust to preference darkness brightness Narrows the gap Broadens the gap between brightness between brightness Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness and darkness and darkness Decrease color Increase color l i Adjust to preference intensity intensity Enhances red and Enhances green and This is not available to adjust when receiving PAL SECAM signal weakens green weakens red Then the character will be grayed out Ad
49. splays 13 MENU button The MENU button will start the OSD 14 A V 4 buttons Press Up Down Left Right buttons to adjust the options under OSD menu 15 ENTER button Press ENTER button to select the functions under OSD menu 16 CHANNEL POSITION buttons Press Channel Channel buttons to change channels under TV mode 17 VOLUME buttons Press Vol Vol buttons to increase and decrease the volume 18 SORT button Press to access the TV channel list table 13 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA COMPONENT NAMES continued 19 SORT EDIT button Press SORT EDIT button to enter function menu for editing channel name system fine tune channel frequency and delete the channel from list table 20 P MODE button Press to select Natural Cinema and Dynamic picture mode Press repeatedly to circle through the selections 21 P SIZE button Press repeatedly to change image to different size Sizes include 4 3 Standard Panoramic 4 3 Zoom1 4 3 Zooma2 Full 16 9 Zoom Use this side mode to display conventional 4 3 images Side panels gray areas are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source Note Use this mode for only 15 of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas Use this side mode to display conventional 4 3 sources by linearly increasing image expansi
50. stions about our product Fully understand the prerequisites to using the product such as hardware and software specifications and constraints in using the product We are not held liable for damages caused by improper handling of the product Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part without our prior written permission is prohibited The product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This PDP TV has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured Before using this product please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage and follow all the instructions Various symbols are used in this manual the users manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage to prevent danger to the user and others and to prevent property damage The meanings of these symbols are described below It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents N WARNING This symbol indicates information that if ignored could possibly result in personal injury or even YA J death due to incorrect handling SATITIC This symbol indicates information that if ignored could result possibly in personal injury or CAUTION p
51. t or S video output During PIP mode sub pictures are not displayed Sub pictures image might not be able to be displayed depending on the combination Refer to the table of PIP input table The screen display sizes are not switched The screen display size is fixed at Full as receiving VGA signal Images from HDMI are not displayed Check the cable and output format of connecting device Refer to Connecting to an Audio Visual Device NO IN save fal ie d 38 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA TROUBLESHOOTING continued Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Depending on the kind of system equipment used images may not be displayed normally In this case make the adjustments suggested below only for PC RGB symptom S displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked with some characters blurred Figure 1 PC RGB input WerBcal o adjustment SRE meme chaeacfera nra Cael ver ABCDEFGHL TED d Afer adiusimant i i i all l hb r abedeigABCOEFGabed ABC V ABC istaD rarus Example ABCDEFCGHI F he F nc dej ABEDE FGabcd M i i AI alien 7 ABC al characters ars 1 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed Press the V button and select IMAGE Press the ENTER button The IMAGE Menu will be displayed 4 Press the V button and select Auto Adjust When adjustment is not possible with
52. tact your dealer Do not place the television in a bathroom Do not expose the television to rain or moisture Do not place flower vases pots cups cosmetics liquids such as water etc on or around the television Do not place metals combustibles etc on or around the television Never disassemble or modify the PDP TV The television contains high voltage components Modification could result in fire or electrical shock Never remove any fixed cover Do not disassemble Do not give the PDP TV any shock or impact If the television should be shocked and or broken it could result in an injury and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock If the glass panel is broken or damaged immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Do not place the PDP TV on an unstable surface If the television should be dropped and or broken it could result in an injury and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place the television on an unstable slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand Do not obstruct the ventilation of the PDP TV If the ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the television or just after switching off the power it could result in damage and shorten the lifespan of your television due to overheating Make sure there is ample ventilation Keep a space of 100mm 10cm or more betwee
53. tail dealer about the power cord for AV monitor e Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated AC 100 240V 50 60Hz as this may cause fire or electric shock AN WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean with no dust before using Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly Avoid using a loose unsound outlet or contact failure Do not cut off the fitted power plug the removal of which could lead to impaired performance If you wish to extend the lead obtain an appropriate extension lead or consult your dealer e Should you require replacing the fuse in the molded plug with a new fuse then please replace with new one of the same value type and approval as the original Ensure the fuse cover is returned to its origin position 23 ENGLISH HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Indicating lamp Turning Power On and Off e To turn the PDP TV power ON press the main Remote control receiver power switch on the PDP TV main unit to ON and then press the POWER button of control panel or the POWER button on the remote control e To turn the TV power OFF press the POWER button of control panel or the POWER button on the remote cont
54. the signal modes according to the horizontal an 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 Displaying images with more than 512 lines of vertical resolution at Full display compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 42
55. tional stand CMPAD42T The desktop stand has been used for the installation in this manual ENGLISH N WARNING Use one of the special mount units to install this product A mount of insufficient strength or inadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire electrical shock or injury Please note that our company assumes absolutely no responsibility for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mount units or improper installation Have this unit mounted in a stable place Take measures to prevent it from tumbling down to avoid possible A Be CAUTION 10cm 4 inches or more In order to prevent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10cm res 4 inches For a desktop set up or more between the sides and other objects such as walls etc so that the ventilation holes are not blocked PRECAUTIONS Please avoid installing the TV directly on the wooden floor Depending on the quality and condition of the floor the desktop stand may stick to the floor face and the surface could come off when the TV is lifted up Read SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 to carefully to ensure maximum safety before proceeding to these steps Choose an appropriate site and install the product on a level table where the stand is secure e Install the PDP TV to have ready access to a power socket available Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off 17 HITACHI MO
56. urer Consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation operation or safety of your equipment Other precautions Do not leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand by mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and show your family how to do this Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped people Disposal of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident region Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY There are different characteristics that result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used Situations and effective usage methods related to ghosting are provided below Image retention characteristics of a plasma display The image retention phenomenon of a plasma panel occurs due to partial phosphor degradation arising from partial character and figure display For example when the character image as shown in Fig A at the right is continuously displayed for a long period of time the only part of the phosphor Red Green Blue that will degrade will be Welcome the color of the applicable character display portion Welcome Consequently when a white image is displayed on the entire T screen as shown in Fig a the char
57. ve a slight image visible after they should have disappeared Off lt Mode 1 4 gt Mode 2 Mode A Move Screen l Adjust to preference This moves the picture around the screen in small amounts at set intervals to Time 5 255 sec l l reduce the panel image retention This is where stationary objects such as screen logos leave a slight image visible after they should have disappeared PIP Set Press ENTER button to select the following functions TV 4 AVS SV Source A A Adjust to preference Small gt Medium Large 9 positions for selection Upper Left Upper Center Upper Right Middle Left Middle Center Middle Right Lower Left Lower Center Lower Right Main lt PIP Audio Source A A Adjust to preference Black is subdued for Black is set off for increased overall increased overall Adjust to preference darkness brightness Narrows the gap Broadens the gap Contrast between brightness between brightness and darkness and darkness Decrease color Increase color Color l Adjust to preference intensity intensity Main lt PIP Bawer Save On lt _ gt Off This is used to reduce power consumption when there is no signal Setting it wer Sav T A On will lead the PDP TV to the standby mode when the PC input no signal The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored b System Reset off the function 9 y 9 pag y pressing the ENTER button
58. ve the television with two persons Avoid any impact or shock to the television particularly take care of glass screen Do not put anything on top of the PDP TV Placing anything on the television could result in loss of balance or falling and cause an injury or damage Use special caution in households where children are present Avoid a humid or dusty place Placing the television in a smoke a highly humid dusty place oily soot or corrosive gas could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place near the kitchen a humidifier or other place where there is oil smoke or humidity Avoid a high temperature environment The heat could have adverse influence on the television and other parts and could result in transformation melting or fire Do not place the television the remote control and other parts in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater etc Do not put the television in a place where the temperature is widely changing Remove the power cord for complete separation For safety purposes disconnect the power cord if the television is not to be used for prolonged periods of time Before cleaning turn off and unplug the television Neglect could result in fire or electrical shock Disconnect the PRECAUTIONS Bou power outlet Installation environment Do not obstruct a ventilation hole Do not put the television on carpet or blanket or near a curtain which has a possibility of obstructing a ventil
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