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... THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to persons. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma monitor. POWER SOURCE THIS MONITOR IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS...
... THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to persons. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma monitor. POWER SOURCE THIS MONITOR IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS...
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... the building, as close to the point of antenna-discharge unit, connection to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of cable entry as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving the cart/apparatus combination to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN Continuous on the...
... the building, as close to the point of antenna-discharge unit, connection to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of cable entry as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving the cart/apparatus combination to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN Continuous on the...
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... spots. CAUTION Use a soft cloth to yourself. Power saving system The International ENERGY STAR® power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are trademarks of your dealer immediately. it is normal. FEATURES Extended definition plasma display panel The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with electrical equipment of setting display controls. Should you will notice that the screen becomes warm. CAUTION Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of...
... spots. CAUTION Use a soft cloth to yourself. Power saving system The International ENERGY STAR® power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are trademarks of your dealer immediately. it is normal. FEATURES Extended definition plasma display panel The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with electrical equipment of setting display controls. Should you will notice that the screen becomes warm. CAUTION Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of...
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... Control 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 Installation 14 Anti-tumble measures 14 Connecting to a PC 15 Mounting the Speaker Unit 16 Power Cord Connection 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 Turning Power On and Off 17 Input Switching 18 Volume Adjustment 18 Audio Mute 18 Size Switching 19 Input Signal Screen Display 19 Using the Menu Screen 20 PICTURE MENU 21 AUDIO MENU 22 TIMER MENU 22 FUNCTION MENU 23 SETUP MENU 24 LANGUAGE MENU 25 OTHER FEATURES 25 Automatic Store 25 Signal Check 26 Power Save Mode 26 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ......27 NOTES 27 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Control 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 Installation 14 Anti-tumble measures 14 Connecting to a PC 15 Mounting the Speaker Unit 16 Power Cord Connection 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 Turning Power On and Off 17 Input Switching 18 Volume Adjustment 18 Audio Mute 18 Size Switching 19 Input Signal Screen Display 19 Using the Menu Screen 20 PICTURE MENU 21 AUDIO MENU 22 TIMER MENU 22 FUNCTION MENU 23 SETUP MENU 24 LANGUAGE MENU 25 OTHER FEATURES 25 Automatic Store 25 Signal Check 26 Power Save Mode 26 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ......27 NOTES 27 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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..., rear and top of the monitor and other objects such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of liquids or foreign objects could be used depending on an unstable surface. Use only the correct power outlet. power outlet. Do not give the monitor any fixed cover. WARNING This symbol indicates information that the power plug should...
..., rear and top of the monitor and other objects such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of liquids or foreign objects could be used depending on an unstable surface. Use only the correct power outlet. power outlet. Do not give the monitor any fixed cover. WARNING This symbol indicates information that the power plug should...
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... to the monitor. Adjust Radio antennas in damage to comply with wood screws - If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the switch on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it connects to keep the volume level low and close the windows at a suitable level. Do not physically impact the remote control. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by...
... to the monitor. Adjust Radio antennas in damage to comply with wood screws - If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the switch on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it connects to keep the volume level low and close the windows at a suitable level. Do not physically impact the remote control. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by...
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... or an experienced radio / TV technician for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; However, there is subject to the following conditions are designed to 15.109. and / or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used in accordance with the standards of 47CFR § §1 5.101 to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a paricular installation. Trade name: Plasma Display Monitor Model Number: 42EDT41 PW1A
... or an experienced radio / TV technician for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; However, there is subject to the following conditions are designed to 15.109. and / or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used in accordance with the standards of 47CFR § §1 5.101 to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a paricular installation. Trade name: Plasma Display Monitor Model Number: 42EDT41 PW1A
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... On Timer : --:-- This automatically sets the power from standby to taste. Input the required time by pressing the OK button. By using this Menu page can be adjusted depending on user's preference. Adjust it depending on the remote control. minutes Timer Off Timer : 30Min. Bass Suppresses bass. Music: This selects the audio suitable for News, Talk show etc. Adjust to taste. TIMER MENU MENU CH+ CH- The original factory settings for Movie. Setup hint...
... On Timer : --:-- This automatically sets the power from standby to taste. Input the required time by pressing the OK button. By using this Menu page can be adjusted depending on user's preference. Adjust it depending on the remote control. minutes Timer Off Timer : 30Min. Bass Suppresses bass. Music: This selects the audio suitable for News, Talk show etc. Adjust to taste. TIMER MENU MENU CH+ CH- The original factory settings for Movie. Setup hint...
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... This can change each level of a panel can be controlled). This function can display the Input Signal Screen Display every time the input mode and signal mode are changed when this function is also provided against the image retention. Black Side Panel Off Video Power Save Off Freeze Mode Split Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Select Set Return CH+ Function Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset Select Set CH- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FUNCTION MENU ENGLISH MENU Picture Audio Timer CH+ Function Setup Language...
... This can change each level of a panel can be controlled). This function can display the Input Signal Screen Display every time the input mode and signal mode are changed when this function is also provided against the image retention. Black Side Panel Off Video Power Save Off Freeze Mode Split Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Select Set Return CH+ Function Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset Select Set CH- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FUNCTION MENU ENGLISH MENU Picture Audio Timer CH+ Function Setup Language...
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Adjust manually to optimize them. Vertical Position + 31 Horizontal Clock - 20 Clock Phase 10 Reset Reset Select Return Exit CH+ CH- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer CH+ Function Setup CH- Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return Adjust 0 + 31 - 20 10 Reset Exit CH+ Setup Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type WXGA Mode Vertical Filter Frequency Mode RGB1 RGB2 Select Set CH- 0.7V Off Off Off On...
Adjust manually to optimize them. Vertical Position + 31 Horizontal Clock - 20 Clock Phase 10 Reset Reset Select Return Exit CH+ CH- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer CH+ Function Setup CH- Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return Adjust 0 + 31 - 20 10 Reset Exit CH+ Setup Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type WXGA Mode Vertical Filter Frequency Mode RGB1 RGB2 Select Set CH- 0.7V Off Off Off On...
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... buttons of power source changes in orange and the mode switches to be detected, indicator lamp of the remote control. Invalid Scan Freq. RGB sync signal Horizontal Vertical PC signal Operation mode Indicating lamp Power consumption Yes Yes Active (normal display) On Lights green 310W No Yes No Yes No No Blank (no longer detected. A guide displays Invalid Scan Freq. Min. ON RGB2 RGB H : 48.4kHz V : 60.1 Hz ! Status When Mode Display is set to power...
... buttons of power source changes in orange and the mode switches to be detected, indicator lamp of the remote control. Invalid Scan Freq. RGB sync signal Horizontal Vertical PC signal Operation mode Indicating lamp Power consumption Yes Yes Active (normal display) On Lights green 310W No Yes No Yes No No Blank (no longer detected. A guide displays Invalid Scan Freq. Min. ON RGB2 RGB H : 48.4kHz V : 60.1 Hz ! Status When Mode Display is set to power...
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... input signal matches the monitor specifications. • Check the way the signal cable is connected. • The power indicating lamp is normally lit but no picture . • The display image appears flowing slantwise. • Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with the characters in vertical columns blurred. • Text displayed across the screen appears blurred. • A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen. • The remote control does not work...
... input signal matches the monitor specifications. • Check the way the signal cable is connected. • The power indicating lamp is normally lit but no picture . • The display image appears flowing slantwise. • Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with the characters in vertical columns blurred. • Text displayed across the screen appears blurred. • A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen. • The remote control does not work...
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... RCA/SCART CVBS S-video Component RGB DVI PC STB D-sub RGB Component Remarks Refer to Setup Menu. Refer to Setup Menu. Power cord DVD player Set-Top Box Video disc player Use if the video VCR equipment has an S video [An example of them. ENGLISH Video Unit Function INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting to a Video Imaging Device (1) Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off . (3) Use a commercially available cable and connector to connect the signal input terminal on the main...
... RCA/SCART CVBS S-video Component RGB DVI PC STB D-sub RGB Component Remarks Refer to Setup Menu. Refer to Setup Menu. Power cord DVD player Set-Top Box Video disc player Use if the video VCR equipment has an S video [An example of them. ENGLISH Video Unit Function INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting to a Video Imaging Device (1) Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off . (3) Use a commercially available cable and connector to connect the signal input terminal on the main...
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... and TV channel number buttons from the side on which the speaker icon is not possible. • Refer to RGB Video, this Split mode is located. • The sub-screen position can be displayed on the screen by pressing the A/B button; the audio of the horizontal / vertical synchronizing signal (or video signal) stops in the MULTI PICTURE display, the mode will not change to Movie when sub-screen is left in the Setup Menu...
... and TV channel number buttons from the side on which the speaker icon is not possible. • Refer to RGB Video, this Split mode is located. • The sub-screen position can be displayed on the screen by pressing the A/B button; the audio of the horizontal / vertical synchronizing signal (or video signal) stops in the MULTI PICTURE display, the mode will not change to Movie when sub-screen is left in the Setup Menu...
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.... Blue Blue is weakened. And set it On will leads the monitor to the standby mode when the AV input with no video signal. Enhances red and weakens green. These settings are independently stored in the page . Magenta Magenta is strengthened. Color Decoding RGB R G B Red Darkens red only. Black Side Panel Off Video Power Save Off Freeze Mode Split Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Select Set Return CH+ Function Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset Select Set CH...
.... Blue Blue is weakened. And set it On will leads the monitor to the standby mode when the AV input with no video signal. Enhances red and weakens green. These settings are independently stored in the page . Magenta Magenta is strengthened. Color Decoding RGB R G B Red Darkens red only. Black Side Panel Off Video Power Save Off Freeze Mode Split Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Select Set Return CH+ Function Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset Select Set CH...
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... signal mode of the input signal will be automatically recognized. • If the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the operation is connected to AV1 video input terminal. • Normally, set this setting will be set this to match the input signal. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio CH+ Timer Function Setup CH- Language Select OK Set Setup System System 2 OK Color System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output Monitor RGB1 DVI-STB RGB2 Component HDTV...
... signal mode of the input signal will be automatically recognized. • If the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the operation is connected to AV1 video input terminal. • Normally, set this setting will be set this to match the input signal. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio CH+ Timer Function Setup CH- Language Select OK Set Setup System System 2 OK Color System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output Monitor RGB1 DVI-STB RGB2 Component HDTV...
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... / vertical synchronizing signal (or video signal) stops in the multi picture display, the mode will not change green. • The TV channel can be changed by pressing the and PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control. • The signal input mode of time. And then, pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will automatically display in sequence on the remote control. • The audio can be shifted left in 4 pictures mode. • The same signal input mode cannot be selected by a red...
... / vertical synchronizing signal (or video signal) stops in the multi picture display, the mode will not change green. • The TV channel can be changed by pressing the and PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control. • The signal input mode of time. And then, pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will automatically display in sequence on the remote control. • The audio can be shifted left in 4 pictures mode. • The same signal input mode cannot be selected by a red...
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... INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FREEZE button Picture Freezing When the FREEZE button on the remote control is also available from the same source on . These are deleted. Selected characters Freeze Mode Default Zoom Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Split Strobe Panoramic 4:3 Setup hint This selects the display condition of the Function Menu. • The Split mode will display 2 pictures from video input mode besides TV mode. This selects the screen display size that appears first when the power turned...
... INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FREEZE button Picture Freezing When the FREEZE button on the remote control is also available from the same source on . These are deleted. Selected characters Freeze Mode Default Zoom Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Split Strobe Panoramic 4:3 Setup hint This selects the display condition of the Function Menu. • The Split mode will display 2 pictures from video input mode besides TV mode. This selects the screen display size that appears first when the power turned...
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... Multi-Channel Television Sound signals. Stereo sound 8 When a stereo program is received, sound mode display appears as shown on the screen. 8 Mono/SAP SAP Monaural sound 8 When a monaural program is received, sound mode display will have no effect. Press the MPX button to select the sound to be heard. Each time the button is pressed, Stereo, SAP or Mono appear cyclically on the screen. 8 ST/SAP S t e r e o Mono and SAP (2nd Audio program) sound program When a program is received, sound mode display...
... Multi-Channel Television Sound signals. Stereo sound 8 When a stereo program is received, sound mode display appears as shown on the screen. 8 Mono/SAP SAP Monaural sound 8 When a monaural program is received, sound mode display will have no effect. Press the MPX button to select the sound to be heard. Each time the button is pressed, Stereo, SAP or Mono appear cyclically on the screen. 8 ST/SAP S t e r e o Mono and SAP (2nd Audio program) sound program When a program is received, sound mode display...
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... (1) Connection of antenna cable to 9 buttons on the symptoms observed. multiple images - radios etc. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on your dealer. no picture or sound poor sound (1) Antenna has moved position. (2) TV not tuned correctly. (3) Adverse weather conditions. (4) Transmitter problems. (5) AV Input not set to minimum. (3) TV in standby or power save mode. (1) Press the INPUT SELECT button or...
... (1) Connection of antenna cable to 9 buttons on the symptoms observed. multiple images - radios etc. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on your dealer. no picture or sound poor sound (1) Antenna has moved position. (2) TV not tuned correctly. (3) Adverse weather conditions. (4) Transmitter problems. (5) AV Input not set to minimum. (3) TV in standby or power save mode. (1) Press the INPUT SELECT button or...
