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Hitachi 42EDT41A Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. r 5 CE BJ 5 e S VCR 2 INPUT AV2 JC INPUT AV n n n a zs s Ss 55 e 3 Seo 39 53 55 25 9 5 25 DS DS f Ei H 30 HE o So E o f 2S 35 35 o S video Composite vide po 5 2 e VI posite video wa Ba Do connect both o plugs at the same time Use either of them sjeuluue indui jueuoduioo go 32 39 B 5s m o9 og o o 32 5 ES Use if the 222 C 10 videg equipment i has an Video disc player VCR 1 S video input terminal With DVI STB and RGB component setup DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG INPUT G 5 Pc S To component video equipments Please use the connection cable suitable for the terminal form of video equipment 1 Cables are optional except when specified 2 The SCART terminal Adaptor for AV4 is optional 3 If video equipment with an S video output terminal is used cabling by the S video cable is recommended to provide finer video quality If the S video input terminal and the video input terminal of AV3 connect to the monitor at the
2. ollollollo lock Phase eset Reset Y 5 Select Return Exit V POSITION Auto Adjust Adjust Horizontal Position CE vertical Position C Horizontal Clock ollollollo cock Phase _ S BReset Reset Y Select Return Exit This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal position of the display Use CURSOR buttons lt gt to adjust the horizontal position Press the RETURN button to return to previous menu item Press MENU to quit This feature allows you to adjust the vertical position in RGB mode Use CURSOR buttons 4 gt to adjust the vertical position Press RETURN button to return to previous menu item Press MENU to quit 63 LAdNI 89H AHL ONISN ee RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY justs the pixel clock f t th rtical stripe HORIZONTAL CLOCK Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Facto Adjust I Adjust Horizontal Position I N vertical Position I N Horizontal Clock clock Phase I 1 BReset I Reset Select Return Exit USING THE RGB INPUT CLOCK PHASE Use CURSOR buttons 4 to adjust the horizontal clock Press the RETURN button to return to previous menu Press MENU to quit
3. AUDIO QUT VIDEO OUT PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons HITACHI Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub picture while viewing another program as main picture ANT AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 or RGB2 Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is pressed multi pictures will display And then three types of the screen can be selected by pressing the MULTI MODE button on the remote control The multi picture mode will change in the following sequence each time the MULTI MODE button is pressed 2 pictures Split 4 pictures 12 pictures Activating the Split mode from the TV screen Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button one time will display 2 pictures e speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the A B button the audio will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located e The same signal input cannot be selected for both screens at the same time e The TV channel can be changed by pressing the A and PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons on the remote control e same signal input mode cannot be selected for each screens at the same time e Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button at the 2 picture mode will cancel the multi picture mode And then pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will display the 4 pictures e Refer to the table for 2 pictures mode 2 Pictures Split Input terminal ANT AV1 AV4 AV1 AV2 576i 480i 10801 50 10801
4. Use the CURSOR buttons A to select the source Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to change the source from Air CATV1 and CATV2 Press the OK button to set Use the CURSOR buttons to select the search option auto Tuning I auto Tuning I Source Lani Scanning Channel Number 23 earch I 5 Select Set Return CanceT Cancel Press OK to CANCEL Press the MENU button to quit the menu 44 SETUP Select this feature to manually tune each channel Tuning I I channel Number 55 a Fine Tuning I ame auto off ort color system Auto Select Return Exit I I EH Select Return Exit Use the CURSOR buttons to select other sub menu items Channel Number Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set the channel numbers Name Use the CURSOR buttons A to edit and enter channel name Color System Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set and choose between 2 different Color System settings Auto NTSC M Skip Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set If this is set to ON that channel will be skipped while using the channel CH and CH buttons Skip is automatically set to ON for those non broadcasting channels after channel search has b
5. R DVI PC RGB Select 4 Set Return Use CURSOR buttons lt or to set 65 USING THE RGB INPUT IL RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY VERTICAL FILTER Turn On when concerned about screen flicker Setup input Level Frequency Display I Use CURSOR buttons lt or gt to set orf mode Wvertica Filter Frequency Mode R RA Select lt gt Set Return FREQUENCY MODE Set to Movie when viewing moving images on a personal computer Setup input Level Frequency Display mode vertical Filter On Use CURSOR buttons lt or P to set Em um um EEE h Frequency Mode PC RE DVI PC Erce2 RGB Select lt gt Set Return This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the equipment that is connected to RGB1 DVI terminal input Level Frequency Display xc Mode vertical Filter E Use CURSOR buttons lt or to set Em um um o Frequency Mode PC sce DVI PC RGB Select lt gt Set Return This should correspond
6. system I Video Input I Video Input I audio Input I Audio Input I Scart output 7v Scart output lw E ovrc E Auto Auto Select Return Exit 4 Select 4 Set Return Press the CURSOR buttons lt or to set Select the Color System that corresponds to the color system of the signal from the equipment that is connected to the corresponding Video input terminal AV1 AV2 AV3 and AV4 Set to Auto for automatic signal detection Color System system system 1 color system I color system I AVL Auto Video Input I AV2 Auto Audio Input audio AV3 Auto scart output 7v AVA Aito 1 Auto 5 Select Set Return Select Return Exit Use the CURSOR buttons V A to select the Video Input Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set Color System NOTES 1 Normally set to Auto to automatically recognize the signal 2 When a component signal is received the Color System and Auto Color options will be grayed out 3 PAL SECAM and NTSC 4 43 signals are not available in North America 46 SETUP Video Input Select the Video input that corresponds to the signal mode of the signal from equipment that is connected to the corresponding video input terminal AV1 AV
7. Brefect Volume Reset Select 2 Select Return Exit OK Set Press CURSOR buttons A V to select menu item Press CURSOR buttons lt or gt to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select Audio to return to the main menu Audio Mode Use this function to choose from automatic audio settings to optimize your TV s performance This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers This function will control the left to right balance of the Plasma TV internal speakers NOTE If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting treble The additional menu items Bass and Balance can be selected and adjusted in the same manner SRS TruBass 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 TruBass complements and enhances the bass performance This feature can be set to Off Low Medium and High NOTES TruBass SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Matrix Surround The Matrix Surround features the spacious sound effects of a stadium that can be turned ON or OFF Perfect Volume This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level
8. 6 RECALL button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received the picture or input signal source the OFF timer and ON timer 3 Input Source Stereo Audio Broadcast Off Timer Q Min MPX button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Multi Channel TelevisionSound options Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog SAP which may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV The source you select will be displayed above the sources received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED Stereo WU m MULTI PIC Picture in Picture button See separate section on pages 27 30 for a description 9 MULTI PICTURE MODE buttons See separate section on pages 27 30 for a description 23 ALOWSAY AHL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION CLOSED CAPTION C C ON OFF buttons Press the ON button to turn ON the Closed Caption and press the OFF button to turn OFF the Closed Caption 17 MENU button Press the MENU button to start the On Screen Display OSD mode Press it again to EXIT quit RETURN button Us
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10. 57 494 AHL ONISN USING THE RGB INPUT ee Function Setup Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Color Temp Adjust Reset Audio Mode Treble Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Perfect Volume Picture Audio Timers Off Timer On Timer Screen Saver Screen Wipe Set Black Side Panel Video Power Save Freeze Mode Default Zoom Reset Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type WXGA Mode Vertical Filter Frequency Mode RGB1 RGB2 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Adjust overall picture brightness Adjust color Adjust sharpness Adjust tint Select between COOL 12 000K NORMAL 9 300K WARM 6 500K or Black White 5 400K Enhance picture details Off Low Medium or High Recall the factory preset data of the RGB Video Settings Select preset Audio Modes Adjust the treble Adjust the bass Adjust the balance Select SRS settings Off Wide Normal Select Matrix Surround On Off Adjust volume in fixed sett
11. NOTE Due to varying signal content you may see vertical or horizontal lines bend occasionally in RGB mode However this phenomenon is not a defect It s caused by a lack of picture content due to under scanning in RGB mode Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Adjust I Adjust Horizontal Position I 0 N vertical Position I Horizontal Clock I E 1 Phase BReset Reset Select Return Exit RESET Use CURSOR buttons lt to adjust the clock phase Press the RETURN button to return to previous menu item Press MENU to quit Set HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL POSITION HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE to factory preset for current RGB format Fauto Adjust I Adjust Horizontal Position I 0 N Wvercicai Position o N Horizontal Clock o N cock Phase I 0WN Reset I Reset Select Return Exit Use CURSOR buttons lt gt to highlight Reset Press the the OK button to RESET to factory preset settings 64 INPUT LEVEL RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY ee Select the Input Level voltage between 0 7V and 1 0V input Level Frequency Display ca Mode Rhertical Filter Frequency Mode P
12. RGB1 Set to DVI PC or DVI STB RGB2 151 Step Set to RGB or Component RGB2 2nd Step Set to Auto HDTV SDTV DVD 47 SCREEN DISPLAY ON LOCKS L k This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input OCKS It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number The factory preset code is 0000 Use the number buttons to enter the access code Function Please Enter Access Code Bse 0 9 Enter Code Set Locks change Access Code Engage Lock E e Ratings Ratings canadian Ratings CEng canadian Ratings CFrn 5 Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A or V to highlight function and then press the OK button To change the access code number select Change Access Code Enter a new four digit number Select CHANGE ACCESS CODE to change the factory preset code 0000 to your preference When ENGAGE LOCK is selected SET CHANNEL LOCK SET INPUT LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for all video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3 4 will b
13. SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION 3 Attach the connection cables to the speaker system Speaker terminals i C t th coloured Treating the wire ends MET C oure gt 88 E AIO ANS MEN Connect the silver coloured wire to the side Please prepare the supplied speaker cables How to connect the speaker Press down L Insert the Remove the lever with wire your finger cables Speaker side your finger 4 Attach the speaker connection cables to the monitor How to connect the speaker cables Monitor side Press the Raise the lever down CAUTION Be sure to insert the speaker cables securely Lock the connection terminal level securely JSN LSHI4 FIRST TIME USE 1 VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Television is its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 18 feet from the VERTICAL VIEWING screen ANGLE During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduc
14. Adjust the percentage of Red Green and Color according to preference Select preset Audio Modes Adjust the treble Adjust the bass Adjust the balance Select SRS settings Off Wide Normal Select Matrix Surround On Off Adjust volume in fixed setting Reset Restore to original factory settings 33 AV IdSIG N3349S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY Timers Off Timer On Timer Screen Saver Function Screen Wipe Black Side Panel Video Power Save Freeze Mode Default Zoom Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset Auto Tuning Manual Setup Fine Tuning Antenna Input Auto Off System Color System Video Input Setup Audio Input AV1 AV4 Input Scart Output RGB1 RGB2 Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings Locks TV Ratings Canadian Ratings ENG Canadian Ratings FRN Caption Display Captions gt Captions Language OSD On Screen Display This function automatically sets the power to standby status when the indicated time period has elapsed This automatically sets the power from standby to ON when the indicated time period has elapsed Set Screen Saver to prevent screen burn Sel
15. T 1080 50 1080 60 720p 60 STB Component O Available Activating the 12 pictures mode from the TV screen Pressing the MULTI MODE button one time at the 4 pictures mode will display 12 pictures i e Starting from channel 1 preset channels will automatically display in sequence on the 12 windows e This function activates only in TV mode d 7 e After several seconds it refreshes the picture by one e Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button at the 12 picture mode will cancel the multi picture mode 9 10 12 then pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will display the 12 pictures again e Pressing the MULTI MODE button at the 12 picture mode will display the 2 pictures Split mode NOTES 1 Even if the input of the horizontal vertical synchronizing signal or video signal stops in the multi picture display the mode will not change to power save mode 2 Please be careful since image retention will occur if display is left in a multi picture display state for a long period of time 28 MULTI PICTURE PinP Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the PinP button on the remote control is pressed MULTI PICTURE will display PinP button RECALL button A B button RETURN button Activating the P in P mode from the RGB input screen Pressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures This mode can be available from RGB1 DVI PC and RGB2 RGB Input The speaker icon can b
16. 4 Move Return NC 17 x 5 Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A V to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block Press the OK button to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected Once rating is selected for example PG 13 all movies rated PG 13 and higher R NC 17 and X will be blocked Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATING to return to the previous menu Motion Picture Ratings Chart General audiences All ages admitted Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian No one 17 and under admitted Adults only Contains no rating Not Rated NR and Not Applicable NA NOT RATED NR programs Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed If the movie does not carry a rating the TV will not block it Blocking RATED NR programs may block emergency programming sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather AV IdSIG N3349S NO 49 ON SCREEN DISPLAY LOCKS Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate TV R
17. A to highlight and adjust individual colors Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight and select Reset to return all colors to default settings Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red Green and Blue according to the user s Color Decoding 2 i preference in each of the four color temperature settings Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural color Temp Adjust B color Decoding I color Management I eclor Decoding I RGB OR OG OB 4 Select Set A Return Red 433 33 E OK Color 5 Tint E Reset I Reset Select 4 On Off Return Use CURSOR buttons to highlight function Press the OK button to select from 4 menu items Press CURSOR buttons 4 gt V A to highlight and adjust Red Green Color and Tint Use CURSOR buttons to highlight and select Reset to return all settings to default NOTE Color Decoding settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Color Temperature settings 39 AV IdSIG N3349S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY AUDIO z Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality Audio audio Mode Movie Eee Ex x MENU eatance Ws TruBass
18. Adjust Set to change color temperature depending on preference Adjust Amplitude to increase decrease colors Red Green Blue in Brighter scenes Adjust Cut Off to increase decrease Red Green Blue in Dark Scenes color Temp Adjust BH color Temp Adjust on color Management I Amp1itude color Decoding I Red Select Set v Return Green Blue OK Cut Off Red 0 Green E Blue Reset I Reset Select On Off 4 Return Press CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set to On Off Press CURSOR buttons A V to select color options Press the OK button then use the CURSOR buttons 4 to adjust settings Press the MENU button to exit 38 Color Management Use this function to adjust and balance the listed individual colors to make them either deeper or more pure depending on the user s preference color Temp Adjust B color Management B on color Management I color Decoding I Magenta 40 Select Set CA Return Red 433 Yellow 26 E Green 30 Cyan 422 E Blue 40 Reset I Reset Select lt gt On Off Return Use the CURSOR buttons lt gt to set On Off Press the CURSOR buttons 4 gt V
19. CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when viewing a 480p 720p or 1080i input via the COMPONENT Y PBPR inputs 2 When the MULTI PICTURE 12 picture Mode is on Closed Caption will not work 3 Closed Caption availability and content depends on the broadcaster Closed Caption is available when Closed Caption icon is displayed on screen 53 AV IdSIG N3349S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE Lan gu age This feature will select the language options of the OSD Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Locks Captions Language Select Set Use CURSOR buttons A V to highlight the function to change then press the OK button to select the function Press the MENU button to quit menu 54 English OFrancais OEspa ol 4 Move Return Exit CONNECTING TO A RGB1 RGB2 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 Connect the signal input terminal RGB 1 or RGB 2 on the rear panel of this device to the display signal output terminal of the personal computer Use a cable that fits the input terminal of this device and the output terminal of the personal computer Depending on the type of pers
20. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence 13 ans 18 ans 52 5 Capti ons Closed Captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or r Caption Display off Auto Function Captions Mode Captions Text Setup Channel 102 03 Locks Move Return Language n di n aye 5 ajja A 2 i a Select set Caption Display On Off will turn the display on or off Auto will turn the display on when Mute is on Caption Mode Captions is for the program you are viewing Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible Text may not be available with every program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region 3 is sometimes used for a third language may vary by region 4 is sometimes used for a fourth language may vary by region Use the CURSOR buttons A V 4 to highlight the function to change then press the OK button to select the function Press the MENU button to exit or the RETURN button to return to previous menu NOTES 1
21. External Video Source 15 21 F e ee Ans 30 Input button sss etm Rm 4 23 L Language Menu Language 54 Locks Change Access Code 48 Channel LOCK 5 2 rm nh ee Rm 48 Front Panel Lock 48 Input LOCK me 48 Movie Ratings 49 TV Ratings eee eee 50 TV Ratings Canadian English 51 TV Ratings Canadian French 52 M Matrix Surround 40 Montor dale tae Od ts 19 P Perfect Volume 40 Picture Mode 35 Picture in Picture 27 30 Position RGB Input Horizontal iiis RR manne ananas 63 VerliCal iris similaire 63 R Remote Control FUNCHIONS ia kk x mr sean 22 31 DVD Programming 31 Installing Batteries 4 R G B soe bodes Bee N e Dees i Id 21 55 67 5 Screen Savers csse RR RR d 42 Sharpness 36 sis 6 7 Split Mode shee eed hal eal nes 27 T TIMES tie dda ae ee eG ee ee 41 DAC RS aoc ah at eevee TUN RUM 36 Treble
22. These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up A buttons when in MENU mode 4 VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left lt and right gt buttons when in MENU mode 5 SUB POWER button Press this SUB POWER button to turn ON the Plasma television when not using the remote control power button 11 JSN 5 FIRST TIME USE 6 Plasma Television MAIN POWER switch This power switch is for the complete system and must be turned ON OFF manually It is recommended to leave the MAIN POWER to ON condition lights red for stand by mode 7 POWER light indicator FRONT PANEL CONTROLS To turn the monitor ON press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the monitor A red stand by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate The Display Monitor is now ready for remote on off operation Indicating lamp Indicating Power status lamp Operating Off Off When to OFF he main power swi ch is set Off Lights red standby When he main power swi ch is ON and the POWER button on the remote button front o control or the SUB on the underside o the frame is OFF POWER the Lights green When he main power swi ch is ON and the POWER button on the remote button fron
23. 5 UHF Band ght aden gy et bhi 14 69 RGB Analog 1 CATV Mid Band 5 1 Composite Video 1 ax a Ed PEL 1 aed cantio gene Super Band J W Composite Video 1 Hyper Band W 1 W 28 DE sA n us Ultra Band W429 W484 ee te o Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio Re e S Video ET AV4 SCART Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Composite 1 Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm PAUGIO L P eT 1 e i SPECIFICATIONS Component 1999 Multi Scanning 15 73 KHz 24 107KHz h 50 85Hz v Luminance Y es 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Pixel Pitcher tne 1 08 H x 1 08 V mm Chrominance PB PR 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm PCC Gast nm B for Consumer Use Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm Power Requirements 108 132V 60Hz Average input level 470mVrms availability varies by input format e RGB e RR ES 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm HDTV Monitors display HDTV when combined with an HDTV Tuner and Source Outputs All specifications weights and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice Please access www hitachi us tv for detailed specifications and dimensions s VideO s seed RES 1 OVp p 75 Ohm for custom installations Audio 2 2 li tien 470mVrms 1k Ohm UltraVision Digital is a registered trad
24. 5 53 PR VIDEO INPUT AV2 JU iNPUT AV a Antenna Input Use the INPUT button to select Antenna Audio Video Inputs AV1 AV2 AV3 and AV4 By using the INPUT button or the individual INPUTS buttons of the remote control you can select each video source Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players DVD players etc if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left audio jack NOTE See page 20 for Input AV4 SCART 3 MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals ANTENNA AV1 AV4 which are used for recording Component signal to Input AV1 and AV2 RGB inputs will not have monitor output 4 S VIDEO AV3 provide S VIDEO Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability 5 Component Y PgPg Inputs AV1 and AV2 provide Y PgPg jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player or Set Top Box You may use composite video signal for AV1 and AV2 S Video has a higher priority over video input Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the Plasma Monitor s PR input and the components R Y output to the Plasma Monitor s PR input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CRCR In this case connect the component output to the Plasma Monitor s PR input and the component CR output to the Plas
25. 60 720p 60 STB Component 576 480p 7 NTSC M o Main Sub AVi AVA NTSC M ojo 576i 576p 480i 480p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 STB Component O Available 27 ALOWSAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL MULTI PICTURE PinP Activating the 4 pictures mode from the TV screen Pressing the MULTI MODE button one time at the 2 pictures mode will display 4 pictures E al BLA e Press A B button to select picture A or picture B indicated by a red triangle For pictures right press A W SELECT buttons to select picture The selected channel number would change green A ur e The TV channel can be changed by pressing the PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons on the remote control e The audio can only be output from picture A in 4 pictures mode e same signal input mode cannot be selected for each screens at the same time e Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button at the 4 picture mode will cancel the multi picture mode And then pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will display the 4 pictures e Refer to the table for 4 pictures mode 4 Pictures Input terminal ANT AV1 AV4 AV1 AV2 576p 480p NT O J j j Sub2 NsCM O 576i 576p Sub3 4540 O j
26. 94 31 47 27 00 Make sure that the signal of the equipment to be connected is compatible with the pecifications of this list O With Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input acceptable Signal mode a Vertical f Horizontal Dot clock frequency Remarks Signal Name Resolution Mz frequency kHz MHz 1 G 640 X 400 70 08 31 47 25 18 2 640 X 480 59 94 31 47 25 18 3 W VGA 864 X 480 59 94 31 47 34 24 WVGA type On 4 640 X 480 72 81 37 86 31 50 5 640 X 480 75 00 37 50 31 50 6 640 X 480 85 01 43 27 36 00 7 800 X 600 56 25 35 16 36 00 8 800 X 600 60 32 37 88 40 00 9 800 X 600 72 19 48 08 50 00 10 800 X 600 75 00 46 88 49 50 1 800 X 600 85 06 53 67 56 25 2 1024 X 768 60 00 48 36 65 00 3 VESA 1024 X 768 70 07 56 48 75 00 4 1024 X 768 75 03 60 02 78 75 5 1024 768 85 00 68 68 94 50 6 1152 X 864 75 00 67 50 108 00 7 1280 X 1024 60 02 63 98 108 00 8 1280X 1024 75 03 79 98 135 00 19 1280 X 1024 85 02 91 15 157 50 20 1600 X 1200 60 00 75 00 162 00 21 1600 X 1200 75 00 93 75 202 50 22 1600 X 1200 85 00 106 25 229 50 23 640 X 480 66 67 35 00 30 24 832 X 624 74 55 49 72 57 28 25 aa 1024 X 768 74 93 60 24 80 00 26 1152 X 870 75 06 68 68 100 00 79 o UW PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 27 1280 X 768 59 833 47 986 81 00 28 1280 X 768 69 997 56 137 94 760 WXGA 1280 X 768 59 876 47 776 79 50 WXGA Mode 1280x768 1366X768 WXGA Mode 1366x
27. ON when you wish to change color temperature depending on the user s preference contrast I 31 rightness I N 0 E rc Bloc m 3 Picture Enhancement color Temperature normar Temp Adjust I Reset I Reset Select Return Exit RESET Set Menu Items to factory preset condition contrast 31 Td Use CURSOR buttons lt or gt to highlight Reset Em l Press the OK button button to RESET to factory preset settings rightness cotor Bint Picture Enhancement High color Temperature Normal color Temp Adjust Reset Reset Select Return Exit See page 40 TIMERS See page 41 FUNCTION See page 42 43 SETUP tuto Adjust I Adjust Adjust I Adjust Horizontal Position I o N Horizontal Position I o N Position I N Rertical Position I o E Horizontal Clock I 0 N Horizontal Clock I E clock Phase I clock Phase I BReset I Reset BReset H Reset Select Return Exit Select Return Exit LT T
28. Of Not Available Not Available High Off Middle Off Off Press MENU to quit menu or press the RETURN button to return to previous menu 35 AV IdSIG N3349S NO PICTURE Contrast 31 L 1 rightness BGs Setu sharpness IC color Temperature Black White 4 Select Reset Reset e elect eturn e xit OK Set Sel Exi Use the CURSOR buttons A or V to highlight the function to be adjusted Press the OK button to select the function settings Press the CURSOR button lt or to adjust the function Press the RETURN button to navigate back one On Screen Display at a time Press MENU to quit menu Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Brightness Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness Color Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture Sharpness Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture Tint Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Set this to Cool for cooler color with more blue set to Normal for more natural color set to Warm for accurate color or set to Black White for more reddish color Color Temperature Use this function to choose between 3
29. Reset Reset Restore to original factory settings 40 TIMER T1 mer Use this function to set the power to standby status and from standby status to ON Picture MENU Function Setup Captions E ajja Language Select OK Set Press CURSOR buttons A V to select options Press CURSOR buttons 4 gt to select OFF Timer settings 30 60 90 120 min Press CURSOR buttons lt to select hour or minute of On Timer settings Press CURSOR buttons A V to adjust On Timer settings Press the MENU button to exit 41 Worf Timer W Wo Timer I 4 Select Return Exit AV IdSIG N3349S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY FUNCTION Function MENU Screen Saver Loir screen wipe 60Min black Side Panel ore Video Power Save Elo Freeze Mode sprit Reset H Reset Select Return Exit Select OK Set Select Function to set the listed options Panel Life rode Display Number rrverse standby white BReset Normal ON 1 On 60Min Off 2 2 Reset Select 4 Set Return Press CURSOR buttons to highlight and adjust options Press the MENU button to exit S
30. ages 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity Adult Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 51 AV IdSIG N3349S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY LOCKS Canadian Ratings Use CANADIAN RATINGS FRN to block Canadian French programs according to various CFrn program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content E Access Code canadian Ratings Fr fj Engage Lock atus MENU Time Lock Ser Ratings C8 TV Ratings cana
31. and snap it back into place m CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace with the same or equivalent type 4 HOW SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place Securing to a table top 1 Using wood screws two fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma Television stand as shown below 2 Using commercially available wood screws secure the set firmly in position Wood screw two places Securing to a wall or pillar Using a commercially available cord chain and clamp secure the set to a firm wall or pillar cord or chain Wall or Pillar NOTES 1 Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Television Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect 2 The plasma display has one AC cord In case of an abnormal symptom unplug the AC cord 3 If you purchased the wall mount bracket option please ask for professional installer Do not install by yourself Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people are required to transport it safely Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the two handgrips at the back for the plasma television When moving the Display Monitor lift the handles a
32. audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals then press the INPUT button on the Control panel located at the bottom of the display monitor or the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the INPUT items CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE AV1 AV4 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack as shown on the Monitor Rear Panel below Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select AV1 to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select the ANTENNA input to return to the previous channel INPUT AUDIO e3 AV3 a AUDIO VIDEO 9 0 mono 5 ANT RCE AUDIO VIDEO Ar MONTOR OC O Back of VCR 15 JSN 1Sul4 FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack as shown on the Monitor Rear Panel below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or
33. by the discharge of internal radiation Depending on the screen contents in rare cases this may cause vertical stripes to appear because of failure to light Please note that this is not a malfunction e Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL Adjusting the clock phase will reduce the display horizontal stripes RGB input e The display dims to make the picture This condition may occur when the unit is invisible during special playback of a connected to a VCR with component output VCR FF REW such as 4801 but it is not a failure But when it occurs switch to composite output or S1 S2 output 69 SS ask 5J USEFUL INFO o SYMPTOMS No Picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Picture rolls vertically Poor color 70 PLUG and PLAY 5 This Plasma Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications Plug amp Play is a system with computer peripherals including monitors and operating use 8 system It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running operating system software that is capable for the plug amp play When a Plug and Play PC is powered on it sends a command to the Monitor requesting identification The Monitor sends back a string of data including its characteristics TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT DDC is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association IBM PC AT and VGA are registered t
34. the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select AV1 to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select the ANTENNA input to return to the previous channel AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT MONITOR C D r 8 D E INPUT r AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 4 e 2 09 96 L MONO 5 Ss A Back of NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S VIDEO VCR LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the S VIDEO OUT of the S VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT S VIDEO jack as shown on the Monitor Rear Panel below Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc p
35. 2 AV4 system system 1 color System I color system I AVL Auto Video Input I AV2 Composite Component Audio Input I Kae scart output ET OK AVA Composite Auto Select Return Exit Select Return Exit Use the CURSOR buttons V A to select the Video Input Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set the Video Input AV1 Auto HDTV SDTV DVD AV2 1st Step RGB Composite Component AV2 2nd Step Auto HDTV SDTV DVD AVA S Video Composite NOTE The RGB signal will be automatically recognized Audio Input Select the Audio input that corresponds to the Audio signal from equipment that is connected to the corresponding audio input terminal AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 system system 1 audio Input I system I stereo Hideo Input AZ stereo audio Input I RE stereo scart output ET stereo RE I DVI PC 4 Select Return Cm Exit Auto Select Return Exit Use the CURSOR buttons A to select the Video Input Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set the Audio Input NOTE If the Audio Input is a monaural sound set to L Mono AV IdSIG N33HDS NO Scart Output Set to TV or monitor
36. 48 2244 1 800 HITACHI ATTN CUSTOMER RELATIONS 72 USEFUL INFO Ly Features Audio New Easy to Use On Screen Menu Control 3 Language e MTS Stereo SAP Preprogrammed Remote Control e TruBass and Matrix Surround Power Management ON OFF via signal detection 12W 12W Picture Enhancement Video Supplied Accessories 852 x 480 Display Resolution e Remote Control High Contrast Pure Color Glass Shield e Batteries Wide Viewing Angle More than 160 Cable 4 Color Temperature Presets Black White 5400K Normal Speakers x2 9300K Warm 6500K Cool 12000K Cleaning Cloth Multiple Screen Fill Modes 4x3 Panoramic Speaker Wires Zoom Full Cinema Speaker Holder x4 4MB 10 bit Y C Comb Filter e Cushion x2 e Picture Modes Day and Night e Mounting Screws x8 Computer Display VGA SVGA XGA SXGA scaled INPUTS OUTPUTS inp ts Inputs RGB1 RGB2 AV1 AV3 pe Component Y Pb Prt ed ee iced 3 e Power Input AC 120V 60Hz HGB Analog nets en 1 Power Consumption RGB Digital 1 Refer to rear panel at the back of the Plasma Composite 4 0 ie e dedere 3 Monitor RON NEM RCM ANE 1 Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Antenna HE PE HE En 1 e Channel coverage 181ch Audio ERE 5 VHF Band 2 13 4
37. 5 mm plug This cable is used to connect from external audio out to the audio input ex RGB Input F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on the television S Video Super Video Connector This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and laser disc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture D SUB MINI 15 Cable This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D SUB input located on the rear panel of the Monitor The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma Monitor JSN LSHld FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL JACKS VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV Cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connect the outdoor antenna CATV coaxial cable to the ANT 75 Ohm terminal VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer antenna yw AUDIO L MONO COMPONENT Of PR VIDEO
38. 59 94 31 47 1080 50 1080 50 00 28 13 1080i 60 1080 60 00 33 75 720p 60 720 59 94 44 96 The monitor differentiates the signal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync signal polarities Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal Displaying images with more than 480 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 80 INDEX SS ask COT Y A Accessories 4 Antennas Connecting 10 Antenna Setup 44 Audio HUI 40 Audio Settings 40 Auto Adjust RGB Input 63 B Balance FRE x End 40 Cre 40 Black Enhancement 36 Brighiness uisi ie ue petites des 36 C Caution and Safety Tips 2 3 Channel Auto Channel Tuning 44 Clock Phase RGB Input 64 Closed Captions CaptilOns sse d RR ew E UR ERE EE 53 Color Management 39 Color Decoding 39 Color Temperature 38 COOPER ER 36 Contrast cce exo wee ER 36 Contrast Mode 36 E
39. 768 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 the signal 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 Displaying images with more than 480 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes With Composite Input AV1 AV4 input and S video Input AV3 and AV4 input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency frequency kHz frequency MHz Remarks Hz NTSC M 525 59 94 15 73 With R G B Video input AV2 and AV4 input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock frequency kHz frequency MHz Vertical frequency Remarks Signal Name Resolution Hz NTSC M 525 59 94 15 73 With component input AV1 AV2 and RGB2 component input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock ur a frequency kHz frequency MHz 576i 576 50 00 15 63 480i 480 59 94 15 73 Remarks Signal Name Resolution 576p 576 50 00 31 26 480p 480
40. C DVI PC lcs RGB Y Select 4 Set Return LAdNI 89H AHL ONISN Use CURSOR buttons lt gt to select between 0 7V and 1 0V depending on the amount of brightness in the picture When RGB1 is selected this function will be deactivated FREQUENCY Set this to Off if the frequency information of the Input Signal Screen Display is not required DISPLAY input Level 0 7V Frequency Display ca Mode lhertical Filter Frequency Mode PC DVI PC RGB Y Select 4 Set Return WVGA MODE Use CURSOR buttons lt or to set This is only available for W VGA signal When it is set to On the display area mode can be selected Full or Real Setup Wi Level 0 7V Frequency Display lwc Mode lhertical Filter Frequency Mode PC DVI PC RA RGB Select Set Return Use CURSOR buttons lt or gt to set This is only available for PC WXGA signal The display area mode is selected 1280x768 or 136 6x768 input Level 0 7V Frequency Display On Off mode Off Fvertical Filter Off Frequency Mode PC
41. CREEN DISPLAY PICTURE The Film Mode function turns ON or OFF the 3 2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video When film is transferred to video for television viewing the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When Film Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources 1 When using Progressive Scan Component or DVI input Ex 480p 720p Film Mode will not be available grayed out Please see table below for additional information 2 All Video settings are independent of each other based on it s input ANT AV1 AV4 LTI Set to adjust the sharpness of the picture signal PAL Comb Filter This function will not be available grayed out CTI Set to adjust the Sharpness of the Color Signal Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors Auto Color NOTE When using Component or DVI HDTV input Auto Color will not be available grayed out Color Temp
42. Contrast Mode settings Set to Dynamic for darker images more in the level of Black set to Normal for a balanced White to Black level and set to Auto for automatic Contrast selection Contrast Mode Black Enhancement Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes using the settings off low middle and high NOTES 1 If CONTRAST is selected you are adjusting CONTRAST The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner 2 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y PBPR input jacks ON SCREEN DISPLAY 36 Reset Video This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input to original factory settings Settings Picture Mode v Picture Mode contrast contrast erightness I oo Cn amp rightness Cm cotor I Gs eotor BGs Sharpness Gs on sharpness I Gs a Pint I Wi I color Temperature Black white color Temperature Black white contrast Mode Dynamic contrast Mode Dynamic Reset H Reset BReset H Reset Select Return Exit Select OK Set Return Use CURSOR but
43. E Wie Level B o rv Frequency Display on Ewa ort Mode ore lertical Filter Frequency Mode Wc ove 2 rcs Select 4 Set Return 62 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY AUTO ADJUST auto Adjust Adjust Horizontal Position N Hertical Position o N Horizontal Clock etock Phase Reset I Reset Select Return Exit H POSITION ee HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL POSITION HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE for current RGB format are adjusted automatically Use CURSOR buttons 4 gt cursors to highlight adjust Press the OK button to select AUTO ADJUST The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST takes place If AUTO ADJUST terminates unsuccessfully try AUTO ADJUST again If AUTO ADJUST fails several times in succession try using manual adjustment to adjust Vertical Frequency Aspect Ratio Timing Frequency and Picture Always reset AUTO ADJUST when setting new display setting or when changing to a new external component uto Adjust Adjust lorizontal Position ertical Position E C orizontal Clock
44. HITACHI Inspire the Next PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42EDT41A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS aioe sees ananas eau ene acc eee 2 3 4 21 THE REMOTE coerente UE M 22 31 ON SCREEN DISPLAY sscccssssvessssssscacenseucansnceacensssaaeedsatessersanssteasaueaesedaasureaidsusseccsdswasensessence 32 54 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE PLASMA 55 67 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TV amp REMOTE CONTROL 68 RECEPTION PROBLEMS 022204S CARI UE SF TIRES dun 69 USEFUL INFORMATION 70 76 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 77 80 UN cn RE eee noce dre on te 81 ULTRAVISION As an ENERGY Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this th product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency N IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Televisions Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtai
45. INPUT AV2 INPUT AV1 OUTPUT raunion VIDEO MONITOR G OC INPUT AV3 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Os o Back of Plasma Television 10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW Panel re amo HITACHI Control panel T MENU EXIT button 1 Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom The back cover is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons The main power switch is located at the back on the lower surface Main power switch INPUT SELECT button VOLUME OK button UP DOWN CHANNEL UP button buttons A SELECT button lt gt ADJUST CHANNEL DOWN button buttons Y SELECT button SUB POWER button indicates the function while the MENU is displayed on the screen 1 MENU EXIT button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode 2 INPUT SELECT button Press this button to select the desired input AVI to AV4 RGB1 and RGB2 Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen This button also serves as the SELECT OK button when in MENU mode 3 CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen
46. NR CNR Film Mode PAL Comb Filter LTI CTI Black Enhancement Auto Color Reset Color Temp Adjust Color Management Color Decoding Audio Mode Treble Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Perfect Volume Reset Select between the two picture modes Day and Night Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust color Adjust sharpness Adjust tint Set this to Cool for less intense color with more blue set to Normal for natural color set to Warn for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color Adjust Contrast automatically Reset Restore to original factory settings Adjust to reduce picture signal noise Adjust to reduce color signal noise Turn ON OFF the 3 2 Pulldown detection feature Function not available grayed out Adjust the sharpness of the picture signal Adjust the sharpness of the color signal Use this function to enhance the shadow detail in dark scenes The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors Reset Restore to original factory settings Select ON OFF to change color temperature depending on the user s preferences Adjust and balance individual colors to make either deeper or more pure according to preference
47. ROL MULTI PICTURE PinP Picture Freezing FREEZE button When the FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed the screen transfers into the freeze mode e There are two types of freezing screen mode Split and Strobe These are possible to select Split at the Freeze Mode setting of the Function Menu e Split mode will display 2 pictures from the same source on the screen with one active 5 picture and the other still e Strobe mode will display 12 pictures with the last picture active while other 11 windows A are still e Pressing the FREEZE button again changes the screen back to the normal picture e This function is also available from video input mode besides TV mode Refer to the table for Freeze function as below Strobe Strobe 1 2 3 4 NTSC M 576i O 5 6 7 8 480i 576p 9 10 11 12 Active 480p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 RGB DVI PC O OIO O OJO O Available 30 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS DVD Player Selection You can use this remote control to operate the selected brand of DVD player by pressing the following buttons on the remote control simultaneously Brands of DVD Player Press Brands of DVD Player Press Hita
48. SCART Recommended signal 15 modes RF input Input signals Input terminals ANT 750 Unbalanced RF Video System NTSC M The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality 77 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Signal Input DVI terminal DVI D Input signal Pin Input signal T M D S Data2 14 5V Power TM Ts Ground 957 T M D S Data2 4 Shield 16 Hot Plug Detect 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 co 17 T M D S T M D S Data4 18 T M D S Data0 DDC Clock 19 T M D S Data0 5 Shield Oy A oj N o 11 T M D S Data1 3 Shield 24 T M D S Clock RGB terminal D sub 15 pin connector Pin Input signal 1 R PR CR Y G or sync on green N B No connection oj gt N When different kinds of input signals are simultaneously input to the monitor via a graphics board or the like the monitor will R GND Pn Cn GND automatically select the signals in the following priority order G GND Y GND B GND GND Sync signal type No connection H V separate sync HN composto syne AE SDA Even in the case of the recommended signals shown on the H sync or H V composite sync following page there may be instances when correct display is V sync V CLK not possible In this case use H V separate sy
49. al antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This monitor has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers If this monitor causes a problem to Radio receivers then take the following steps Keep the monitor away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the monitor Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the monitor If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor check the instructions mentioned above The display image appears Adjust the horizontal clock and clock phase scrolling diagonal Adjust the horizontal clock first the clock Text displayed across the phase next screen appears vertically RGB input streaked with the characters in vertical columns blurred Text displayed across the Adjust the clock phase for the clearest Screen appears blurred viewing e A fine pattern flickers when j RGB input displayed on the screen e Vertical stripes appear depending on the The plasma display panel is lighting the Screen contents phosphors
50. atings due to its content change Access Code Ratings Bengage Lock Sub Category Time Lock Status D S MENU Movie Ratings I Ratings I TV Y7 G 8 canadian Ratings CEng I TV G cxx canadian Ratings CFrn TV PG f 6 G 4 Move Return Tv 14 6 a TV MA Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A V to highlight the category that you want to block Press the OK button to block the TV RATINGS that you have selected Press the MENU button to quit the menu TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart NOTES 1 If you Block TV 14D you will still permit All children The themes and elements in this TV MA programs If you block TV 14DV program are specifically designed for a very you will automatically block TV MAV young audience including children from ages programs but you will still permit TV 2 6 MALS programs This means that the Directed to older children Themes and TV will block violence in TV 14 and elements in this program may include mild higher TV MA but not language and physical or comedic violence or may frighten Sex children under the age of 7 TV program ratings are dependent on General audience It contains little or no the broadcaster If the program is not violence no strong language and little or no rated the TV will not block it sexual dialogue or situations Parental guidance suggested The program may c
51. be available grayed out RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Captions Language LI Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings Locks TV Ratings Canadian Ratings ENG Canadian Ratings FRN Caption Display Caption Mode Change Lock access code ee Choose to lock channel video input and or front panel Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system Set to OFF ON AUTO Set to display dialogue text Set Menu options to English French or Spanish 59 LAdNI 89H AHL ONISN RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display Press CURSOR buttons A or V to highlight the item to be adjusted Press the OK button to select the highlighted item CONTRAST This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in RGB mode Hr Use CURSOR buttons lt or gt to adjust contrast LS Press the RETURN button to return to RGB MODE D E MENU and Press MENU
52. can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc may void the user s warranty Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding this declaration contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 Tel 1 800 4
53. ce Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children
54. chi RECALL 1 RCA RECALL Pioneer RECALL 2 Mitsubishi RECALL Panasonic RECALL 3 Onkyo RECALL Toshiba RECALL a Zenith RECALL Philips RECALL 5 Orion RECALL Jvc 6 Shinco RECALL Samsung RECALL 7 Skyworth RECALL Sony RECALL Bubuko RECALL Example To operate HITACHI DVD player press and hold the RECALL button followed by the 4 button RECALL button AV2 button AV3 button AV1 button butt C C button dl TEXT button NOTE Not all models of the listed brands can be operated using this remote control 31 2LON24H AHL ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD On Screen Display 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma Display Monitor 2 Use the CURSOR buttons and the OK button to navigate to a different menu item 3 Use the RETURN button to navigate back one On Screen Display at a time 4 Press the MENU button again on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu MENU RETURN VOL This part of the screen shows which selections are available Function Setup Locks Captions Language Select lt This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use HITACHI 32 OSD On Screen Display Picture Audio NEN Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Contrast Mode Reset Y
55. creen Saver Screen Wipe Black Side Panel Video Power Save Freeze Mode Default Zoom Reset Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma Television Use this feature to move the picture around the screen in small amounts at set intervals to reduce the panel image retention This is used to reduce the panel image retention that can occur with stationary pictures by the white field signal Select On continuous operation or 60 Min time limit operation and press the OK button When the 60 minutes option is chosen and the 60 minutes elapses the Plasma television will automatically set to standby mode Press the MENU or RETURN button on the remote control to return to normal viewing This turns the gray sidebars On Off when watching normal mode screen size area It is always set to Off when the monitor powered On It is recommended to set to Off to reduce the panel image retention This is used to reduce power consuption for video input when there is no video signal Setting it On will leads the monitor to the standby mode when the AV input with no signal is selected This selects the display condition of the FREEZE mode between Split 2pictures and Strobe 12 pictures This selects the screen display size that appears first when the power is turned on The original factory settings for
56. dian Ratings Eng Ratings Frn NI ju Move Return 18 Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A V to highlight the category that you want to block Press the OK button to set the CANADIAN RATINGS FRN that you have selected Once rating is selected for example 8 ans all movies and television programs rated 8 ans and higher will be automatically blocked Press the MENU button to quit the menu Canadian Ratings French Chart General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no violence or the G violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional 8 ans violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them Viewing with an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under 13 Programming is not suitable for children 16 ans under the age of 16 Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence Programming restricted to adults
57. e blocked out When PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the Power button When MOVIE RATINGS is selected you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion picture ratings Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically see page 49 When TV RATINGS is selected various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically see page 50 Use CANADIAN RATINGS to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content see pages 51 52 If you forget your access code use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the access code number back to the factory preset 0000 Press EXIT to quit the menu NOTE If MOVIE TV Ratings Lock function settings are ON STROBE freeze and MULTI PICTURE 12 Pictures will be deactivated 48 LOCKS Movie Ratings Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content change Access Code Movie Ratings Lock Status Time Lock I Not Rated fa MENU lt d Movie Ratings 5 PG Ratings canadian Ratings co PG 13 canadian Ratings Frn NI R
58. e shifted up and down by pressing the A B button the audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located The sub screen position can be selected up and down by pressing A and SELECT buttons The sub screen can be selected with the AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 and TV channel number buttons from the status that the speaker icon appears on the left side of AV as shown in the diagram to the right Pressing the PinP button again or the RETURN button will cancel the 2 pictures display Frequency Mode in the Setup Menu should be set to Movie when sub screen is the component signal of 1080i 50 or 1080i 60 Displays the VIDEO input signal of the sub screen Activating the Split mode from the video input screen Pressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the A B button the audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located The same video input mode cannot be selected for both screens at the same time Pressing the PinP button again or the RETURN button will cancel the 2 pictures display When the Video input is set to RGB Video this Split mode is not possible Refer to the table for 2 pictures Split mode 29 SELECT button RGB2 lt 4 AVI Sub Screen lt AVI AV2 2LON24H AHL THE REMOTE CONT
59. e signal RGB INPUT 0 7Vpp 1 0Vpp NOTE Interlaced signal is not available 3 RGB input signal will not appear at all when receiving a signal which is not supported by this product If the setting is wrong the Display Monitor will display NO SYNC SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ Without sync Either horizontal or vertical POWER SAVING mode will come er on after 10 seconds vn INVALID SCAN FREQ will disappear after 60 seconds NOTES 1 If the Display Monitor cannot display a signal please try AUTO ADJUST to display the signal This is used to initialize the MultiScan Converter 2 Not all signals have AUTO ADJUST feature see page 63 3 Set Top Box and DVD player input signal does not have AUTO ADJUST feature 56 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY er 1 Press the INPUT and MENU button then use the CURSOR buttons and the OK button on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu INPUT button MENU button 2900 9990 5 2 5 E amp m x 5 2 o w S This part of the screen shows which selections are available Function Locks Captions Language Select lt This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use HITACH
60. e the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section v 5 d of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION BEST 12 4 Minimum S BEST HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 4 Minimum performance 5 IMPORTANT NOTES Notes 1 Arching sound from A buzzing sound might be heard when the plasma television is turned on in a very quiet plasma display monitor s room This is due to the plasma panel drive circuit when it is functioning This arching sound panel is normal and it is not a malfunction 2 Interference for infrared Some infrared rays are emitted from the plasma television s panel that might affect other equipment infrared controlling equipment 3 Bright and dark spots High precision technolog
61. e this button while in the On Screen Display mode Press the RETURN button to navigate back one 1 On Screen Display at a time 3 CURSOR buttons OK button the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons and the OK button except for numeric entries CHANNEL UP CH A CHANNEL DOWN CH V Press these buttons to select desired program channels 5 VOLUME UP VOL gt VOLUME DOWN VOL 44 Press these buttons to select desired volume level DVD CONTROL buttons Use these buttons to operate the selected brand of DVD player 7 MUTE button Press the MUTE button to turn the sound completely off To restore the sound press the MUTE button again or the VOLUME UP VOL THE REMOTE CONTROL 8 FREEZE button Press the button to freeze the picture FREEZE FREEZE Normal gt O gt Freeze Q Normal 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION ZOOM button Each time the ZOOM button is pressed the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen NOTES 1 During VIDEO signal input AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 set to DVI STB and RGB2 set to Component 4 3 Panoramic Zoom Full Cinema 2 The size will fix as Full mode and not change when receiving the component signal of 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 Display size selection diagram When you want t
62. eceptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket NEC SECTION 81020 or table specified by the manufacturer or geome sold with the apparatus When a cart is used ROUNDING CONDUCTORS use caution when moving the cart apparatus eae 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 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING lt q ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call t
63. ect Screen Wipe function Set the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in standard mode Set to reduce power consumption for video input when there is no video input Select freeze between split 2 pictures and strobe 12 pictures Select the screen display size default Set to suppress the contrast to extend panel life Not Available grayed out Not Available grayed out Not Available grayed out Not Available grayed out Not Available grayed out Reset Restore to original factory settings Select Source for Auto Channel tunning Select Source for Manual channel tuning Adjust to fine tune the channel after Auto or Manual tuning Set Plasma TV to Auto power Off On Off Set to System 1 European Asia System 2 North America Set Color System Set Video input signal Set Audio input signal Set Scart Output to TV or Monitor Set to DVI PC or DVI STB Set to RGB or Component Auto HDTV SDTV DVD Change Lock access code Choose to lock channel video input and or front panel Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system Set to OFF ON AUTO Set to display dialogue text Set Me
64. een made NR Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to set If this is set to ON it helps to reduce the noise interference visible on the screen especially in the weaker signal reception areas This feature is used to adjust the frequency data for the tuner depending on the user s preference 55 Auto Tuning Fine Tuning ee Select lt gt Adjust Return Fine Tuning auto off off Select Return Exit Use the CURSOR buttons 4 gt to adjust frequency data Press the Menu button to exit Auto Off If set to ON the power will be turned off when there is no transmission signal and no operation for about 10 minutes in the TV mode 45 AV IdSIG N3349S NO SETUP Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time in AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 input Use the CURSOR buttons A or V on the remote to highlight the function desired ON SCREEN DISPLAY E ACCRUE Audio Input I Scart Output LT sce Msc ac Auto Select 4 Select Return Exit OK Set System Select System 1 for Europe Asia System 2 for North America Byystem system 1 system system 1 color system I
65. emark of Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc TruBass SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 73 mn USEFUL INFO Plasma Television with Speakers and Table Top Stand SET DIMENSIONS INCHES 48 1 2 25 1 32 27 1 2 28 1 32 3 1 2 11 13 16 USEFUL INFO LS HITACHI To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day LUT ACLU 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hi
66. et top box to the INPUT PB jack Connect the cable from the CR PR OUT or R Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT PR jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select AV1 or AV2 to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set 7 Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select the ANTENNA input to return to the previous channel OUTPUT HDTV Set Top Box UHHHHH e a E f DVD Player OUTPUT Back of VIDEO AUDIO DVD Player AUDIO L MoNO NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 See page 21 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO VIDEO DEVICES The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the ANTENNA and INPUTS AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 It does not output component video TT TT TITI TON OUTPUT 5 Ferer EF ERN MONITOR 9 is L MONO COMPONENT 05 PB Y 9 9 P R VIDEO INPUT AV2 INPUT AV1 Utt 7 VCR or other external co
67. he CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical This product contains lead Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws For product recycling and disposal information contact you local government agency or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org in the US or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www epsc ca in Canada For more information call 1 800 HITACHI Do not place any objects on the top of the monitor which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving 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 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of
68. icker may become noticeable on Zoom 1 3 depending on the display contents If this occurs turning the Vertical Filter On see page 66 can reduce the flicker 25 ALOWAY AHL THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic Zoom and Cinema mode as follows 1 Press ZOOM button and A V SELECT buttons during picture size display 2 Position display will appear 3 Adjustment range of each picture size are as shown below Panoramic 12 to 12 Zoom and Cinema 31 to 31 KA 4 When 1080i 50 1080 60 component signal is received vertical position can be adjusted only one step up The range 0 to 1 Position 4 31 Press A USING A WIDE SCREEN MONITOR NOTES 1 This monitor has a screen mode selection feature If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain software such as a TV program the image would appear different from the original Take this into consideration when making Screen mode choices Use of this monitor in its enlarged display mode with the wide feature enabled in coffee shops hotels and other establishments for commercial or pubic viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holder s right protected by Copyright Law When a normal 4 3 image is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode parts of the periphery of the image may disappear and or appear disto
69. increase Rough transportation might cause damage to the panel and pixel failure 8 Image retention The plasma monitor illuminates phosphor to display images The phosphor has a finite illumination life After extended periods of illumination the brightness of the phosphor will be degraded to such extent that stationary images would burn in that part of the screen as grayed out images Tips to prevent such image retention are Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or hi contrast images such as monochrome characters and graphic patterns for long Do not leave stationary images appearing for long but try to refresh them at appropriate intervals of time or try to move them using screen saver function Turn down the contrast and brightness controls 9 Luminosity and contrast PDP television has luminosity and low contrast compared with CRT television 10 Granular spots When a screen is seen at point blank range a random fine grain may be visible to a dark part 11 Disturbance to video If an apparatus VCR etc antenna line is arranged near the monitor the image may shake apparatus or disturbance may be received 12 About the use Electric discharge luminescence characteristic of the PDP panel also changes with peripheral environment of PDP temperature Moreover since there is also high power consumption value a specified television temperature temperature environment is required 13 Caution on prol
70. ing This function automatically sets the power to standby status when the indicated time period has elapsed This automatically sets the power from standby to ON when the indicated time period has elapsed Set Screen Saver to prevent screen burn Select Screen Wipe function Set the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in 4 3 mode Set to reduce power consumption for video input when there is no video input Select freeze between split 2 pictures and strobe 12 pictures Select the screen display size default Reset Restore to original factory settings Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen Adjust horizontal position Adjust vertical position Adjusts the dot clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Recall the factory preset data of the RGB setup settings Set the preferred input signal level Set to OFF is the frequency information of the Input signal Screen display is not required Only available for W VGA signal When it is set to On the display area mode can be selected Full or Real Only available for PC WXGA signal The display area mode is selected 1280x768 or 1366x768 Set to Control Screen flicker Set to PC or Movie Set to DVI PC or DVI STB Set Top Box Set to RGB or component NOTE When is selected Horizontal position Vertical position Horizontal clock Reset WVGA Type and WXGA Mode will not
71. layer to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select AV3 to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Press the INPUT button repeatedly till you select the ANTENNA input to return to the previous channel AUDIO VIDEO MONITOR O gt OC o A S VIDEO aJ s INPUT AV2 J L_INPUT AVI Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player VCR or Laserdisc Player 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections 17 JSN 1Sul4 FIRST TIME USE 1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO LASERDISC DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX AV1 OR AV2 COMPONENT Y PBPR 1 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT Y jack as shown on the Monitor Rear Panel below D e top box The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds Connect the cable from the Cg Pg OUT or B Y OUT of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV s
72. ma Monitor s PR input It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PRPR inputs See page 36 To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the Y PBPR jacks and RGB inputs 13 JSN 1Sul4 PANEL JACKS 6 RGB1 Digital Input DVI PC DVI STB Use this DVI input for your external devices with DVI output see pages 20 and 55 7 RGB2 Analog Input Use this 15 D Sub input for your external devices with RGB output see pages 20 55 8 RGB1 Audio Input Connect audio for RGB1 input if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the same jack 9 RGB2 Audio Input Connect audio for RGB2 input if you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the same jack Service Adjustment Port This port is for service adjustment only FIRST T 14 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder laserdisc player DVD player Set to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features For best performance video and
73. mponents NOTE If the OUTPUT MONITOR terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal it is possible to view the same image as on the main unit But it is possible to monitor only the composite video signal from AV1 AV2 AV3 or AV4 input that is displayed on the screen at the time 19 JSN 1Sul4 FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Video Imaging Device 1 Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off 2 Make sure that the power switch of the imaging device is turned off 3 Use commercially available cable and connector to connect the signal input terminal on the rear panel of this device and the signal output terminal of the imaging device oo 5 H 5 5 o m 33 INPUT AV4 T 3 52 SCART T Bg DVD player Set Top Box OUTPUT voeo 8 suo conan ORo os INPUT va Ps Y AV3 VIDEO SVIDEO
74. n from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI Plasma Television Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of a DO NOT OPEN sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL the appliance WARNING PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE PLASMA TELEVISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE TELEVISION There are no user serviceable parts inside the television Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television CAUTION Adjust only those controls that a
75. nc H V composite sync Oo o eo 5 No connection __ With component input S input connector pin specifications Scart connector pin specifications Pin i Signal AUDIO OUT LEFT MONO 14 GND AUDIO GND 15 RGB R S VHS CHROMINANCE IN D D RGB B GND 16 BLANKING SIGNAL D B D Po oO 8 wo AUDIO IN LEFT MONO 17 COMPOSITE VIDEO GND RGB B 18 BLANKING SIGNAL GND AUDIO RGB SWITCH 16 9 19 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT GB G GND 20 COMPOSITE VIDEO S VHS LUMINANCE IN 1 o R Not Used 2 RGB G IN GND SHIELD CHASSIS 78 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ASK 5J C lt 3 LR Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input Remarks EIA 861 Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Setup Menu Condition ad Signal Name Resolution rrr dd Mz DVEPC vee 1 VGA 640 X 400 70 08 31 47 25 18 2 640 X 480 3 864 X 480 59 94 31 47 34 24 4 640 480 72 81 37 86 31 50 5 640 480 75 00 37 50 31 50 6 640 X 480 85 01 43 27 36 00 7 800 X 600 56 25 35 16 36 00 8 800 600 60 32 37 88 40 00 800 X 600 72 19 48 08 50 00 800 600 75 00 46 88 49 50 800 X 600 85 06 53 67 56 25 1024 X 768 60 00 48 36 65 00 1024 X 768 70 07 56 48 75 00 1024 768 75 03 60 02 78 75 15 480p 720 X 480 59
76. nd the bottom frame as shown below Do not grab the speakers or the back cover when lifting 30 cm 12 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches ANTENNA Unless your Plasma Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance However if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts an indoor antenna may be sufficient LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set In order to prevent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10 cm 4 inches from the sides back of the monitor and 30 cm 12 inches from the top of the television to the wall To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot for example in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc 5 JSN 1Sul4 HOW SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION ATTACH THE SPEAKER SYSTEM TO THE MONITOR CAUTION Make sure the monitor power is switched off with the standby receive lamp switched off or red before you connect or disconnect the speaker cables 1 Attach the speaker brackets to
77. nput and the components CR output to the TV s PR input t may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y PRPR inputs To ensure no copyright infringement the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal when using the input jacks e AV1 or AV2 can accept both component and composite video signal When using a DVI input from a Set Top Box it is recommended to use a 1080i or 720p input signal Applicable video signals for each input terminal See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS for details Terminal RCA SCART D sub Signal S video Component RGB Component AVI O AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 RGB2 21 JSN 5 THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION Q2 HITACHI 1 POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off 2 PICTURE MODE button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Day and Night automatic picture mode settings NOTE Not available on RGB1 and RGB2 inputs 3 AUDIO MODE button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the automatic audio mode settings 4 SURROUND button Press this button to set the Matrix Surround setting to ON or OFF 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION 5 INPUT button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Seven 7 available Inputs ANT AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 and RGB2
78. nu options to English French or Spanish 34 Picture Mode Select PICTURE to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality You can independently customize each of P1 the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected input will reset to initial conditions Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance Function Setup Locks Captions ajja 5 0 Language 4 Select Set Picture Mode Day contrast 310 E Brightness o cotor 5 sharpness 5 Pint AN color Temperature Black White contrast Mode Dynamic BReset Reset Select Return Exit Picture Mode bay Next Prev lt gt Select Return Use CURSOR buttons lt or to select Picture Mode settings Function Contrast Brightness Night 31 10 Reset the video fe ERE menu settings on 3 10 current input to the Day or Night pin 9 0 conditions depending on the selected Normal PICTURE mode N CNR Film Mode PAL Comb Filter LTI CT Black Enhancement Auto Color High Low
79. o Set the display size Input signa Display screen Play a 4 3 image in a 16 9 screen faithfully Blanking occurs both sides Play a 4 3 image in a 16 9 screen with the height and width of the middle of the screen enlarged on equal scales and with both sides appearing somewhat enlarged Panoramic 4 3 signal Play a 16 9 VISTA size image in the 4 3 Q i es ere ae oid reproduced on the 16 9 xcd In some cases some slight blanking may i Vista remain at the top and bottom Play a 21 9 Cinema size image in the 4 3 1 d 920 In some cases some slight blanking may image expanded vertically on the 16 9 Cinema remain at the top and bottom screen Cinema Play a 4 3 image faithfully in a 16 9 screen O o An image with an aspect ratio of 16 9 in the standard vertical size and shrunk horizontally to 4 3 to display in a horizontally squeezed Squeeze 4 3 screen Display area selection diagram RGB input Resolution Full display Circular display Display Full Normal Zoom1 640 X 480 VGA 800 X 600 SVGA 1024 X 768 XGA 1280 X 1024 SXGA 1600 X 1200 VGA and W VGA UXGA only Processes such as compression thinning and expansion are performed for the above signal display Because of this there is a possibility that fl
80. onal computer being connected the use of an optional conversion adapter or the adapter provided with the personal computer may be necessary in some cases For details refer to the instruction manual of the personal computer or ask the personal computer manufacturer or your local retail dealer Monitor rear panel Speaker R Speaker L ail SPEAKER TERMINAL SPEAKER TERMINAL N2W connector DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG INPUT AUDIO IN RGB 1 RGB 2 RGB 1 RGB 2 5 5 LEE Lire 1 3 5mm Power DVI D sub L Stereo cord Em An To audio ou pu ou pu output termina termina terminal 0 LAdNI 89H AHL ONISN USING THE RGB INPUT CONNECTING TO A PC RGB1 RGB2 1 Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position vertical position clock and phase We recommend you use a signal which has more than 5096 of amplitude of white area at each corner of the picture when performing Auto Adjustment It may not work correctly with dark picture see page 63 2 Input signal level SYNC TTL level H V separat
81. onged Storing the plasma television for a period of more than 2 to 3 months without use might cause storage an unstable picture when the set is turned on 14 Operating Operating altitude 800 to 1 114hPa 6 194ft to 2 484ft Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 15 Storage Storage Altitude 300 to 1 114hPa 31 912ft to 2 484ft Storage temperature 5 F to 140 F 16 Power ON or OFF Frequent use of the Power ON or OFF might trigger the power protection circuit If the TV does not turn ON please wait a little before turning ON again HOOKUP CABLES Ld Most video audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors For best performance video cables should use 75 Ohm coaxial shielded wire Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required the various components and the length of each cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead 7 This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm 5 Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel and front control panel O AUDIO 3 8mm 2 STEREO RCA TYPE MINI PLUG PLUGS Stereo Cable 3 5 mm plug to 3
82. ontain infrequent coarse language limited violence some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain sophisticated themes intense sexual situation more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue Mature audiences only This program may contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explicit sexual content Sexually Suggestive Dialogue 50 LOCKS Canadian Ratings Eng you feel might be inappropriate in its content MENU change Access Code BeEngage Lock Time Lock movie Ratings gt Ratings canadian Ratings Eng M canadian Ratings Move Return Use Canadian Ratings Eng to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that canadian Ratings CEng Status C C8 G PG 144 184 DP PP hp Move Return Use the CURSOR buttons A V to select the CANADIAN RATINGS Eng category that you want to block Press the OK button to set the CANADIAN RATINGS Eng that you have selected Once rating is selected for example C8 all movies and television programs rated C8 and higher G PG 14 and 18 will be blocked automatically Press the MENU button to quit the menu Canadian Ratings English Chart Programming intended for children under age 8 Violen
83. physical damage to the precision parts Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the remote control unit to fail When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or become unresponsive Replace the old batteries with two new AA size batteries Do not use an old battery with a new battery Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to the plasma screen 68 RECEPTION PROBLEMS Nye IGNITION NOISE Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a speci
84. rademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S A Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cable Compatible Television Apparatus T l vision c blocompatible Canada Notes on Closed Caption This Plasma Television receiver will display television closed captioning 9 or in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules 71 USEFUL INFO AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which
85. rage 20 to 90 non condensing AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption at standby 310W lt 3W Audio output 12W 12W 60 RGB input Input terminals RGB1 DVI input terminal DVI D RGB1 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack RGB2 analog RGB input terminal D sub 15 pin RGB2 audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack Video signals 0 7 V 1 0 Vp p analog RGB Recommended Signal 4801 576i 480p 576p 10801 50 1080 60 720p 60 Sync signals H V separate TTL level 2KQ H V composite TTL level 2KQ Sync on green 0 3 Vp p 750 Recommended signal 47 modes Video input Input terminals Video signals composite video input terminal RCA Y PB PR video input terminal RCA L R audio input terminal RCA composite video input terminal RCA Y G PB B PR R video input terminal RCA L R audio input terminal RCA composite video input terminal RCA S video input terminal RCA L R audio input terminal RCA composite video S video RGB L R audio input terminal Scart NTSC M 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080i 50 1080i 60 720p 60 NTSC M 480i 576i 480p 576p 10801 50 1080i 60 720p 60 RGB NTSC M NTSC M RGB Video output Signal OUTPUT MONITOR composite video monitor output terminal RCA OUTPUT MONITOR L R audio monitor output terminal RCA AV4 composite video L R audio output terminal
86. re covered in the instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to operate the Plasma Television MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division may void the user s authority to operate the equipment POWER SOURCE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE PLASMA TELEVISION POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE PLASMA TELEVISION S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE PLASMA TELEVISION TO 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning or in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the television does not operate properly unplug the Plasma Television and call your authorized dealer or service center IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS N Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this monitor 15 Monitors are designed
87. rted in some cases Use the 4 3 mode to view images which were created in 4 3 mode This mode allows 4 3 content to be viewed without picture distortion CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels lock access code etc Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one two or three numbers to select channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait for a few seconds for the TV to tune Enter 1 first for channels 100 and above wait for a few seconds till the 3 digit channel display icon appears then press the next 2 digits to completely tune the channel 01 VIDEO AV1 to AV4 RGB and RGB2 buttons Press these buttons to directly access the desired Input 92 TEXT buttons Press these buttons to directly change the Captions Mode to Captions and Text 26 MULTI PICTURE PinP The Multi Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs Fe OUTPUT voeo E 8 INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO AV3 le C B 5 OG RECALL button Aubio D MONO COMPONENT R MULTI PICTURE button MULTI MODE button A B button 5 e 2 SELECT buttons
88. same time S video input would govern 4 If the adaptor is applied to AV4 input as shown in the drawing it is impossible to receive RGB signal 20 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S VIDEO YPbPR connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players VCRs etc that have this feature Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature f your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the Monitor Rear Panel Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables Asingle VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections Connect only 1 component VCR DVD player camcorder etc to each input jack e COMPONENT Y PRPR AV1 amp AV2 connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the Monitor PB input and the components R Y output to the Monitor PR input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CRCR In this case connect the components Cp output to the TV s Pp i
89. t o control or the SUB on the underside o the frame is ON POWER the Off Lights orange Power Save When he main power swi ch is ON and the POWER button on the remote button front o control or the SUB POWER on the underside o the frame is ON the However the status will be in POWER SAVE mode when in RGB1 or RGB2 input Your HITACHI Plasma Television will appear to be turned OFF lights orange if there is no video input when RGB1 or RGB2 is selected Check the Power Light to make sure the Plasma Television is turned off or in Stand by mode lights red when not in use Remote Control can not turn ON OFF the MAIN POWER of the Plasma Television REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc With in 30 degrees About 3m W Abou ith in 30 degrees About 3m t 5m 12 PANEL JACKS l d External device connection terminals DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG INPUT RGB Res 5 PC amp INPUT AV4 SCART r AUDIO TPUT AUDIOA VIDEO 5 MONITOR Oe RGB MONO COMPONENT ni B o9 o Oe AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 8
90. tachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 75 gt USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada LTD Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact In Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Monday Friday EST 9 00am 7 00pm Saturday EST 9 00am 5 00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box If the manual is missing call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 for a copy Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la p riode couverte par la garantie sur le fonctionnement ou pour de l assistance technique communiquez avec Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm La version francaise de votre manual se trouve l ext rieur de la bo te Si le manuel est manquant coposez le 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 pour obenir votre copie HITACHI CANADA LTD 2495 Meadowpine Blvd Mississauga ON L5N 6C3 76 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Panel Display dimensions Approx 42 inches 920 H x 518 V mm diagonal 1059mm Resolution 852 H x 480 V pixels Net dimensions excluding Speakers Stand 1030 W x 636 x 91 D mm Net weight including Speakers Stand 42 8 Kg 114 7 lbs Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 15 C to 60 C Relative humidity Operating 20 to 80 Sto
91. the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button 42 Panel Life This function is to suppress the contrast of the screen regardless of the Contrast setting in the Picture Menu By this control power consumption can be reduced or degradation of a panel can be mitigated The order of power consumption is Extend 2 Extend 1 Normal If the Contrast setting is changed when this item is set to Extend 1 or 2 it will be changed to Normal automatically Mode Display Not Available grayed out Not Available grayed out Inverse Not Available grayed out Standby White Not Available grayed out Gamma Not Available grayed out 43 AV IdSIG N3349S NO ON SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP Setu p Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time in Antenna Input Use the CURSOR buttons A or V on the remote to highlight the function desired Manual Kine Fine Tuning MENU Fauto off Off Select Return Exit Select Set Press the CURSOR buttons to select the Sub menu of your choice Press the OK button to select Select Antenna input options from Air CATV1 and CATV2 Fauto Tuning Fauto Tuning I source Fine Tuning search I Hato off Off Select Return Exit 4 Select Return Exit
92. the speaker systems Attach the screws in a position that allows you to read the speaker holder orientation markers R L In the case of R Speaker holder FIRST TIME USE screw X 2 holder Cushion USE OF CUSHIONS Cushion In some cases there can be a gap between the main unit and the speaker Attach the cushions i to the sides of the You can attach the cushions provided to the side of the speaker system speakers facing the if desired to eliminate the gap main unit Align the cushions to the front of the back case and affix A them Back case 2 Attach the speaker systems to the monitor Remove two screws on each side of the monitor as shown and keep them for re install Loosen two screws on each side of the monitor as shown so that the speaker holders can be slide on to them Insert the loosened screws into the engaging holes of the speaker holders that are attached to the speaker system and slide the screws downwards Next use the previously removed screws to fasten the speaker holders into the mounting holes in the monitor Tighten the four screws to secure Right side Speaker holder shown the other side Loosen Screws Hook this section on the loosened Screw Monitor rear side HOW
93. this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited FIRST TIME USE ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material REMOTE BATTERIES POWER CORD Cleaning Cloth CONTROL Speakers x2 Speaker Holder x4 Mounting Screws x8 Cushions x2 6 99 o Wz 8 9 CAUTION Ceiling mounting is not recommended Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical 1 Remote Control Unit CLU W900 P HLO2042 Speakers x2 GM01267 2 Two size 1 5V batteries P FQ00021 7 Speaker Holder x4 3 Power Cord P EV01841 8 Mounting Screws x8 4 Cleaning Cloth MS00931 9 Cushions x2 5 Speaker wires for monitor speakers REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Load batteries Load two Size AA batteries included observing the correct polarities 3 Close the battery cover Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow
94. to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive 1 Read these instructions pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet which could 2 Keep these instructions cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage 3 Heed all warnings and or personal injury 4 Follow all instructions 16 Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as 5 Do not use this apparatus near water recommended by the manufacturer 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 17 An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance overhead power lines or other electrical circuits with the manufacturer s instructions 18 If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat antenna system is grounded so as to provide some registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience r
95. to exit contrast rightness color Print Enhancement High color Temperature Normal color Temp Adjust Wess Reset 5 Select Return Exit USING THE RGB INPUT NOTE See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast BRIGHTNESS This feature allows you to adjust brightness in RGB Mode ontras 31 Cr S Use CURSOR buttons 4 or to adjust brightness cotor E i Press the RETURN button to return to RGB MODE Brine MENU Press MENU to exit Picture Enhancement cotor Temperature norma Temp Adjust I Reset I Reset Select Return Exit COLOR This feature allows you to adjust Color in RGB Mode Econtrast JE Use CURSOR buttons lt or to adjust brightness a Press the RETURN button to return to RGB MODE olor __ 51 rine MENU and Press MENU to exit BPicture Enhancement color Temperature norma color Temp Adjust I BReset I Reset Select Return Exit 60 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY TINT This feature allows you to adjust Tint in RGB Mode con
96. to the signal mode of the signal from the equipment that is connected to RGB2 D sub terminal Setup input Level Frequency Display Mode Filter off Use CURSOR buttons lt or to set Frequency Mode E EE E Wesce DVI PC 2 RGB Select 4 Set Return 66 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY CAPTIONS LANGUAGE See pages 48 52 See pages 53 See pages 54 67 0 LAdNI 89H AHL ONISN Le CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Place your Plasma Television away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your Plasma Television will not be used for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your Plasma Television Avoid repeatedly touching the screen Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc This may cause
97. tons to highlight functions Press the OK button to set the Reset Video Settings Use the CURSOR buttons Y to access other video settings You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected Input will reset to the initial conditions as explained above If RESET is selected in AV1 Input only AV1 Input will return to factory conditions Picture Mode ER B Loff contrast I Bene tow brightness I N Wr Mode Loft N PAL Comb Filter Lo Sharpness E Er Pint I N CH faa color Temperature Black white black Enhancement contrast Mode vic auto BReset H Reset Reset H Reset Select Return Exit Select OK Set Return color Adjust B color Management color Decoding I Select OK Set Return YNR Set to reduce picture signal noise reduction CNR Set to reduce color signal noise reduction NOTE When selecting DVI STB mode CNR will automatically be set to off 37 AV IdSIG N3349S NO ON S
98. trast Bsrightness Use CURSOR buttons lt or gt to adjust tint olor E 1 HE Press the RETURN button to return to RGB MODE Picture Enhancement man MENU and Press MENU to exit color Temperature Mora color Temp Adjust I I Reset Select Return Exit PICTURE This feature sets the clarity of small details to desired level in RGB Mode ENHANCEMENT contrast 31 Brightness o E a Use CURSOR buttons or to set Bint Picture Enhancement W Hcoior Temperature color Temp Adjust I BReset I Reset Select Return Exit TEMPERATURE Use the CURSOR buttons lt or to change the COLOR TEMPERATURE Set to COOL for a cooler picture with more blue 12 000K set to NORMAL for more natural color 9 300K or set to WARM for accurate color 6 500K or Black White 5 400K BPicture contrast Briontress I E l1 Eire Picture Enhancement color Temperature Morra cotor Temp Adjust I BReset I Reset Select Return Exit 61 LAdNI 89H AHL ONISN USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY COLOR ADJUST Set to
99. y is used to manufacture the plasma display panel But in some cases there are minor defects in some parts of the screen Points that do not light points with brightness different from that of the periphery points with color different from that of the periphery etc Some pixels will always be on or always off Please note that this is not a malfunction 4 Picture Image Spectrum When receving still picture signals e g channel number indication or clock indication for a while you can see image like when the picture varied This is not a defect 5 Display panel surface The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation In temperature is too high some cases this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase Please note that this is not a malfunction The Plasma TV surface temperature is higher than a Cathode ray tube 6 Plasma Surface The plasma panel is made from glass Heavy shock on the front panel might damage it 7 Transportation When the PDP monitor is transported horizontally the glass panel has the possibility of being broken or increasing the picture defects At the time of transportation horizontal style is prohibited More over please treat the plasma panel with great care because of a precision apparatus Please instruct transporters so that it should be put into the packing box at the time of shipment There is a possibility that breakage of the panel or defects will

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