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Hitachi 55PD8800 User Manual

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Color Plasma Display
Model Name
42PD8800TA
55PD8800TA
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor.
SERIAL NO.
This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.
This is the image of the model 42PD8800TA.
Desktop stand shown above is optional.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Color Plasma Display USER MANUAL Model Name 42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA This is the image of the model 42PD8800TA. Desktop stand shown above is optional. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor. SERIAL NO.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..1 MENU OPERATION ........21 INTRODUCTION ........... 2 How to use the On-Screen Display About This Manual ..........2 (OSD) system ............21 Trademark Credits ..........2 Language Menu ..........21 About Software ............2 Setup Menu (TV mode) ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product. This Plasma monitor has been designed to meet the International standards. However, it could cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefi t from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product. About the Symbols The following are the symbols used in this manual and affi xed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading the instructions in this section.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) WARNING There is a risk of fi re, electric shock, or serious injury. ■ Do not place any objects on top of the unit. Objects such as Liquid containers (vase, fi sh tank, fl owerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine). If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in fi...
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not place the unit at the dusty place. It could cause malfunction. ■ Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The monitor would overheat, and it could cause fi re or damage the product which may shorten its service life. Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 7: Cleaning And Maintenance

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) PRECAUTIONS ■ Do not install the unit in high temperature. It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 8: About Plasma Display

    ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY Image Retention of Plasma Display The plasma display has one of characteristics that results in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used. The following are the common cases and effective usages regarding the image retention. Characteristics of Image Retention The phenomenon of image retention is caused by partially degrading the phosphor due to the partial display of character and fi...

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES Enjoy not only beautiful and high quality pictures on the display, but also various kinds of useful and convenient functions in your daily life! Large-screen and high-defi nition plasma display. Improved Digital signal processor. High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones. Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals.

  • Page 10: Component Names

    COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel q Speaker w Cabinet e Panel r Main Power Switch (on the bottom surface) t Remote Control Receiver y Indicating Lamp u Desktop Stand (option) Rear Panel q Handgrips (only for 42PD8800TA) w Side Input e Terminal Board (External Device Connection) r Power Cord Socket t Control Panel (see below for details)

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    COMPONENT NAMES (Continued) Remote Control q Sub Power w Function Select (TV/DVD/SAT) Press this button to select function mode indicating LED lamp. Normally, select “TV”. e Input Select/DVD Control/Photo Input Control Press this button to change input mode. In addition, you can use these buttons while operating the selected brand of DVD player or Photo Input function.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    PREPARATION Remote Control Batteries Installation This remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment cover Slide open the battery compartment cover on the backside of the remote control in the direction of an arrow. 2. Install the batteries Install 2 “AA”...

  • Page 13: Safety Precaution On Main Unit Installation

    PREPARATION (continued) Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( ) carefully besides this page. *When installing the unit, use the optional Desktop Stand (SD8G4237 for 42PD8800TA, SD8G5500 for 55PD8800TA). Please refer to the user manual of the stand. The Desktop Stand (Option) has been used for the illustration in this manual. When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specifi...

  • Page 14: Connection

    CONNECTION Terminal Positions Rear q Power Cord Socket SD MEMORY CARD w Aerial Socket e AV1 PUSH-EJECT r AV2 t AV3 y AV4 u Monitor Out and Sub Woofer i Service use only o Power Swivel Terminal INPUT(RGB) AUDIO (see ertyu ANALOG RGB a PC Connection terminals...
  • Page 15 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 3. Connecting to External Equipment Terminals on Rear AV1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with either Component or Composite output. Depending on whether the Y/VIDEO input of your selected equipment is Y signal or Video signal, it automatically regards as Component or Composite. When using as Composite, do not insert the jacks into P or P [Example]...
  • Page 16 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor. When this output terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image from composite(AV1~5), or S-Video(AV3,5), or RF signal can be displayed to the external monitor. [Example] VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 17 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) Terminals on Side Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary basis after done the connections on the rear panel. AV5 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and composite output. [Example] Camcorder DVD player...
  • Page 18 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections. (The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.) CAUTION Use only the Power Cord provided. Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated(AC100-240V, 50/60Hz).

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Power On/Off Now, turn On the main power of the unit. Make sure that the Power Cord has plugged into the wall socket. To turn On the power of the unit: 1. Press the Main Power switch on the unit. Main Power switch (on the bottom surface) The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red (Standby mode).

  • Page 20: First Time Setup

    BASIC OPERATION (continued) First Time Setup When you turn ON the TV for the fi rst time, your TV automatically leads to the settings Language English of “Language” and “Auto Tuning.” Руссkий 1. The fi rst screen appeared will ask you to choose the language of your TV’s display. 2.

  • Page 21: Input Switching To Tv/Av1~5, Hdmi, And Rgb

    BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Switching to TV/AV1~5, HDMI, and RGB Input Select buttons By pressing Input Select button, you can switch the input. To watch actual broadcast, press Input Select button on the control panel, the numeric buttons or Channel Up/Down button on the remote control. To display the image outputting from the external equipments connected to each terminal (AV1~5, HDMI 1, 2, and RGB), select corresponding mode.

  • Page 22: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system With the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product. Picture Basic Operation Audio Timer MENU Function 1. Press button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel Setup Language of the unit.

  • Page 23: Setup Menu (Tv Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) With this menu, you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings. Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off Select OK Set Return Selected Items Setup hint Select the way to display the channels on the screen.
  • Page 24 MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) (continued) Selected Items Setup hint Auto Color System SECAM Select color system from 5 different modes. NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 It allows you to skip unregistered channels automatically when you use channel up (+) down (-) buttons to select Manual Tuning Skip channels.

  • Page 25: Setup Menu (Av Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (AV mode) With this menu, you can select or adjust the condition of the input signals from each terminal. Setup System System 1 Color System Video Input Select Return Selected Items Setup hint Do not change the original setting. System 1 System (System1: Europe/Asia, System2:North America)

  • Page 26: Setup Menu (Rgb Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (RGB mode) With this menu, you can adjust the display condition of the image which is inputting from the RGB terminals. By pressing ▼button at the bottom of the 1st Setup menu page, the 2nd Setup menu page will appear on the screen. Setup Setup Auto Adjust...
  • Page 27 MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (RGB mode) (continued) Selected Items Setup hint 0.7V Normally, select [0.7V]. Input Level Select [1.0V] only when the whole display becomes too white. 1.0V Select whether indicating the PC signal frequency infor- Frequency Display mation on Input Signal Screen Display or not. It allows you to switch display size to [Full] and [Real].

  • Page 28: Function Menu

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Function Menu This menu provides various ways to protect your panel, reduce power consumption, and set up utilizing the useful functions, such as Freeze Mode and Photo Input. Function Function Screen Saver Background Screen Wipe On 60Min. Slide Effect Black Side Panel Slide Interval...
  • Page 29 MENU OPERATION (continued) Function Menu (continued) Selected Items Setup hint This helps to avoid the image retention such as station Luminance Manager logo by lowering the brightness of 4 corners. In case that the image from TV signal (especially CATV) has a blackened gap in either or both side during Panoramic mode, select [2] so that it can make up for the gap.

  • Page 30: Picture Menu (Tv/Av Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the picture based on your preference. By pressing ▼button at the bottom of each menu page, the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen. Picture Dynamic Picture...
  • Page 31 MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued) Selected Items Setup hint It allows you to choose from 3 modes. Dynamic Dynamic: Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast feeling. Contrast Mode* Normal Normal: Reproduce as faithful gradation as possible. Auto: Adjust to natural brightness without blurred white by Auto detecting the bright parts on images.
  • Page 32 MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued) Selected Items Setup hint Amplitude On: When you want to set specifi c adjustments in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes. You can adjust on the amplitude and cut off. The settings refl ect on the Green Color Temperature.

  • Page 33: Picture Menu (Rgb Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (RGB mode) In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference. Picture Contrast : +31 Brightness : –31 Color Tint : +31 Picture Enhancement : Off Color Temperature : Normal Color Temp.
  • Page 34 MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture menu (RGB mode) (continued) Selected Items Setup hint Amplitude On: When you want to set specifi c adjustments in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes. You can adjust on Green the amplitude and cut off. The settings refl ect on the Color Temperature.

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Audio Menu With this menu, you can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like. You can move on to the next menu screen by pressing ▼button at the bottom. Audio Audio Audio Mode : Movie Head Phone Volume : +20 Treble...

  • Page 36: Timer Menu

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Audio Menu (continued) Selected Items Setup hint It allows you to adjust the volume of the headphone. The Headphone Volume 0~63 sound from the speaker will automatically set to MUTE when the headphone is connected to the terminal. Select the either side of the display that you want to hear the sound with headphone during 2-picture mode.

  • Page 37: Function

    FUNCTION Power Swivel SWIVEL With the optional Desktop stand, you can adjust the angle of the panel side to side by pressing button on the remote control. SWIVEL 1. Press button on the remote control. The Swivel Display (as shown in the fi gure on the right) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 38: About Teletext

    FUNCTION (continued) About Teletext What is “Teletext” Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel. 11 : 37 : 56 Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as: Page Number TV program schedule Weather forecasts Sports results Newsfl...

  • Page 39: Size Switching

    FUNCTION (continued) Size Switching Each time button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size is switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. TV/AV signal input ZOOM button TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4/AV5/HDMI1/HDMI2 Panoramic Zoom Full Cinema...

  • Page 40: Rgb Signal Input

    FUNCTION (continued) Size Switching (continued) TV/AV signal input CAUTION Using a wide-screen monitor 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 form the original. Take this into consideration when making screen mode choices.

  • Page 41: Multi Picture Mode

    FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode With this feature, you can watch different channels simultaneously on one screen in several ways. As for the available signals, please refer to "Recommended Signal List" on This function is NOT available in HDMI input. To activate Multi Picture mode in either TV, AV, and RGB mode, press on the remote control.
  • Page 42 FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode (continued) 2-picture mode (continued) 4. To switch to 4-picture mode, press once. 2-4-12 The 4-picture mode is displayed on the screen. NOTE Each time is pressed, the picture mode will be switched by following order. 2-4-12 2-Picture 2-Picture (1080i)*...
  • Page 43 FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode (continued) 4-picture mode (continued) NOTE You cannot display the picture with Component signal on Side B screens. 4. To EXIT from Multi Picture mode, press button. Next time you press to activate the Multi Picture mode, it will start from 4-picture mode. 5.
  • Page 44 FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode (continued) Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB Mode When you activate the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input, the picture will be displayed at the mode which the Sub- screen is displayed inside of the large screen (Main-screen). To activate Multi Picture mode, press on the remote control.

  • Page 45: Picture Freezing

    FUNCTION (continued) Picture Freezing This is the useful function utilizing the characteristics of freezing picture effectively. By pressing button, you can change to freeze mode easily 2-4-12 FREEZE button anytime you like. Press it again to return to normal picture. There are two types of freeze mode as usage.

  • Page 46: Photo Input Function

    FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function With this Photo Input function, you can enjoy watching Photos from such devices as Digital Still Camera and SD card on monitor along with useful features such as Slide Show with Background Music and Movie picture. Operating the Photo Input 1.
  • Page 47 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image Photo Index (1 Page). Photo Index (2 Page) Photo Index (2 Page) Move to next page. Select the file. No. 23 No. 24 28/05/03 28/05/03 1600x1200...
  • Page 48 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode (continued) Slide Show Function SLIDE SHOW No. 23 28/05/03 OK Start 1600x1200 Slide Show begins.* Slide Show is paused. Photo Index (2 Page) Select the file. *You can select where to start Slide Show. See “Slide Mode” in the table 1. *You can also start the slide show when displaying the selected full SLIDE SHOW size image, press SLIDE SHOW button by pressing...
  • Page 49 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Displaying Movie Picture in Movie Mode Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image: or*5 Photo Index (1 Page). Movie Index (1 Page). Movie Index (2 Page). Movie Index (2 Page) Select the file. or*1 or *3 or *2 Movie starts.

  • Page 50: Osd Information

    FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Other You can select the background pattern on “Background” from “Function Menu.” Function Menu Selection Description Select preferred background pattern. Background 1→2 1: Striped texture of gray 2: Green checked pattern Press button whenever you want to return from full size image to index. The fi...
  • Page 51 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) CAUTION The picture may not be displayed on this monitor in case of copying, viewing or editing by computers, etc. Do not connect any apparatus other than DSC, USB card reader, and SD card/MMC to the Photo Input connector.

  • Page 52: Audio Switching

    FUNCTION (continued) Audio Switching NICAM / Sound Multiplex(including A2) (TV mode) You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing bottom of remote control. Audio can be switched only if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button will have no effect, such as when only mono sound is received.

  • Page 53: Power Save Mode

    FUNCTION (continued) Power Save Mode When AV input is selected You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV input. Set to On in “Video Power Save” from Function Menu, which leads to the power save mode in AV1 /AV2 /HDMI1 /HDMI2 and the Standby mode in other AV input.

  • Page 54: Dvd Player / Stb Selection

    (or hold) the required buttons to select the maker and type as shown below. Set up hint Example: HITACHI DVDw 1. Set up the maker. Press button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control. While the DVD LED is blinking (Approx.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling service technician, check the following tables fi rst. If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures, contact your local dealer. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product by yourself. When Following Messages Appear on the Screen Message Condition / Action Page...
  • Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Check List (continued) Symptoms Check list Page No picture Check if the Power Cord is plugged into the socket fi rmly. The Indicating lamp → Off Check if the Main Power is ON. Check if all the cables of the external equipments are connected correctly and fi...
  • Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Check List (continued) Symptoms Check list Page Cannot display the image from “Photo Check the connecting equipments and image format. Input function”. (Please refer to “Photo Input function”.) The image on the screen is moving in an oblique direction.

  • Page 58: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Approx. 42 inches Approx. 55 inches Display dimensions (922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm) (1230 (H) x 692 (V) mm, diagonal 1412mm) Panel Resolution 1024(H) x 1024 (V) pixels 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels including Optional Stand: including Optional Stand: 1134(W)x728(H)x350(D) mm...

  • Page 59: Signal Input

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Input signal G or sync on green No connection No connection When different kinds of input signals are R.GND simultaneously input to the monitor via a graphics board or the like, the monitor will automatically select G.GND the signals in the following priority order: B.GND...

  • Page 60: Recommended Signal List

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With HDMI input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock frequency frequency Remarks Signal Vertical Resolution (kHz) (MHz) Name frequency (Hz) 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 EIA-861B 576i 720(1440) X 576 50.00 15.63 27.00 EIA-861B 480i 720(1440) X 480 59.94...
  • Page 61 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With Multi Picture Function 2-Picture Input terminal AV1~AV5 AV1, AV2 TELE NTSC3.58 576i 480i 720p/50 1080i/50 TEXT Main SECAM NTSC4.43 576p 480p 720p/60 1080i/60 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 62 QR65402 Printed in Japan...

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