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USER'S MANUAL
CMP4211 (black)
CMP4212 (silver)
Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display
Monitor.
Before using your monitor, please carefully read the "SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to
operate the monitor properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You
will find it useful in the future.
Notes on lnstallation Work:
This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualifed
personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an
installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product.
HITACHI cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake
in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a natural
disaster.
Note for Dealers:
After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer
and explain to the customer how to handle the product.
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- Page 1 USER'S MANUAL CMP4211 (black) CMP4212 (silver) Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display Monitor. Before using your monitor, please carefully read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to operate the monitor properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI Plasma monitor. 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. - Page 3 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 monitor. 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.
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Page 4: Features
(for 42HDM70) (color : dark gray) • CMPAS14V (for CMP4212) (color : silver) • CMPAS14W (for CMP4211) (color : black) 2 way speaker unit with one 2.5cm dome type tweeter and two 8cm round type woofers 3. Video unit: CMPAVW1... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2 FEATURES ...4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...6 COMPONENT NAMES ...11 Main Unit...11 Remote control ...12 Loading Batteries ...12 Handling the Remote Control ...12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...13 Installation...13 Anti-tumble measures...13 Connecting to a PC ...14 Mounting the Speaker Unit ...15 Power Cord Connection ...15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...16 Turning Power On and Off ...16... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This Plasma monitor has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions. About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. - Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. •...
- Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the monitor. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the monitor during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the monitor with two persons. •...
- Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This monitor has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - 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.
- Page 10 According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and / or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way. Chula Vista, CA 91914, U.S.A. 1-800-HITACHI Plasma Display Monitor...
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Page 11: Component Names
COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Panel Control panel • Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom. • The back cover is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons. ▼ ▲ INPUT SELECT button VOLUME (OK button) UP/DOWN RECALL button buttons ( SELECT button) ADJUST SIZE button... -
Page 12: Remote Control
COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control POWER OFF button POWER ON button MUTE button RGB/VIDEO buttons PinP button AUTO button MENU button OK button Loading Batteries 1. Open the battery cover. • Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. -
Page 13: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation • If you have purchased the model without the stand attached: When installing the monitor, use the optional Desk-top Stand. The Desk-top Stand has been used for the illustrations in this manual. WARNING Use one of the special mount units to install this product. A mount of insufficient strength or inadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire, electrical shock or injury. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Pc
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Read SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( proceeding to these steps: • Choose an appropriate site and install the product on a level table where the stand is secure. • Install the monitor to have ready access to a power socket available. •... -
Page 15: Mounting The Speaker Unit
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Speaker Unit (option) Refer to the instruction manual concerning mounting of the optional speaker unit. Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. ① ① Connect the power cord to this device. ②... -
Page 16: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Main power switch SUB-POWER button POWER OFF button POWER ON button RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE AUTO PinP SIZE MENU Turning Power On and Off • To turn the monitor power ON, press the main power switch on the monitor main unit to ON, and then press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or ON button on the remote control. -
Page 17: Input Switching
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ▼ ▲ VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons MUTE button RGB buttons RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU ID SET Input Switching ･ ･ Input can be switched by pressing the RGB1, RGB2, buttons of the remote control. ･... -
Page 18: Size Switching
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Size Switching Each time the SIZE button of the remote control or the monitor is pressed, the screen display area will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. * Real mode gives the image of the same shape as it is displayed on a computer monitor. This mode is only available for VGA (640 X 480) and WVGA (864 X 480). -
Page 19: Automatic Adjustment Of Screen Position And The Clock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL AUTO button MENU MENU button ID SET ID button Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Adjustment of the screen to a position suitable for the PC signal and the clock adjustment can be performed automatically by pressing the AUTO button of the remote control. -
Page 20: Picture Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU Picture Audio MENU Timer Function Setup Language Select Selected characters Narrows the gap between Contrast brightness and darkness. Black is subdued for Brightness increased overall darkness. Color Darkens colors. Enhances red and weakens Tint green. Picture Enhancement Cool Color Temperature... -
Page 21: Audio Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) AUDIO MENU MENU Selected characters Movie Music Audio Mode Treble Suppresses treble. Bass Suppresses bass. Balance Suppresses right-side sound. SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Perfect Volume Reset (off the function) TIMER MENU MENU Selected characters --Min. Off Timer 120Min. -
Page 22: Function Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FUNCTION MENU MENU Selected characters Screen Saver Screen Wipe Black Side Panel Video Power Save Freeze Mode Default Zoom Reset (off the function) Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select... -
Page 23: Setup Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU Picture Audio Timer MENU Function Setup Language Select OK Set Selected characters (Menu) Auto Adjust* Moves the horizontal position to left. Horizontal Position Moves down the vertical position. Vertical Position Reduces the dot clock frequency (shrinks the right side). -
Page 24: Language Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) LANGUAGE MENU Picture Audio Timer MENU Function Setup Language Select OK Set Select a language by M L SELECT buttons and press the OK button. OTHER FEATURES Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. after adjustment is completed, the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below. Menu Display Picture... -
Page 25: Signal Check
OTHER FEATURES (continued) Signal Check Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise. Status Display When Mode Display is set to ON, A guide is displayed for the input the input signal is switched or terminal and the horizontal and when the RECALL button is vertical sync frequency. -
Page 26: Image Retention Of Plasma Display
IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY There are different characteristics that result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used. Situations and effective usage methods related to ghosting are provided below. Image retention characteristics of a plasma display The image retention phenomenon of a plasma panel occurs due to partial phosphor degradation arising from partial character and figure display. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer. WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous. Symptom • No picture with the power-indicating lamp off. - Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued) Symptom • The temperature of the display panel surface is high. • There are locations on the screen that are different from the periphery (*). *Points that do not light, points with brightness different from that of the periphery, points with color different from that of the periphery, etc.
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Page 29: Actions To Correct Abnormal Displays
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Depending on the kind of system equipment used, images may not be displayed normally. In this case, make the adjustments suggested below. (only for RGB2) Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with some characters blurred (figure 1). Symptom 1 The display image appears flowing (figure 2) (RGB input). -
Page 30: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Display Approx. 42 inches (922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm) dimensions Panel Resolution 1024 (H) x 1024 (V) pixels Net dimensions 1030 (W) x 636 (H) x 91 (D) mm (excluding Speakers/Stand) Net weight 34.9kg... -
Page 31: Recommended Signal List
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input (continued) DVI terminal (DVI-D) Input signal T.M.D.S. Data2- +5V Power T.M.D.S. Data2+ Ground (for+5V) T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S. Data4- T.M.D.S. Data0- T.M.D.S. Data4+ T.M.D.S. Data0+ DDC Clock T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield DDC Data T.M.D.S. - Page 32 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With Analog RGB signal input (RGB2 input) Signal mode Signal Name Resolution 640 X 400 640 X 480 W-VGA 864 X 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600...
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Page 33: Supplement
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Page 34: Optional Video Unit Function
Optional Video Unit Function Additional functions when the optional video unit is installed are as follows: ( INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 a commercially available cable and connector to connect the signal input terminal on the rear panel of this device and the signal output terminal of the imaging device. - Page 35 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SIZE button Input Switching ･ ･ Input can be switched by pressing the AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control. ･ ･ Input can be switched in the sequence of AV1 → → AV2 → → AV3 →...
- Page 36 Vertical picture position can be adjusted for [Panoramic], [Zoom] and [Cinema] mode as follows. 1. Press SIZE button and SELECT buttons during picture size display. 2. Position display will appear. 3. Adjustment range of each picture size are as shown below. [Panoramic] [Zoom] and [Cinema] 4.
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Page 37: Displaying Multi Picture
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RECALL button PinP button RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU ID SET 2 Pictures (Split) Input terminal AV1∼AV4 NTSC-M PAL-N Main PAL-M PAL-N ○ ○ ∼AV4 NTSC-M , PAL-M ○ ○ 576i, 576p ○... - Page 38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU Picture Audio Timer MENU Function Setup Language Select Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset Reset Select Return Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal...
- Page 39 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) Selected characters Picture Mode Narrows the gap between Contrast brightness and darkness. Black is subdued for Brightness increased overall darkness. Color Darkens colors. Sharpness Soft Enhances red and weakens Tint green. Cool Normal Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Reset...
- Page 40 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) Selected characters Color Management Magenta Magenta is weakened. Red is weakened. Yellow Yellow is weakened. Green Green is weakened. Cyan Cyan is weakened. Blue Blue is weakened. Color Decoding Darkens red only. Green Darkens green only. Color Darkens colors.
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Page 41: Color System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU Picture Audio Timer MENU Function Setup Language Select OK Set Selected characters System1 System Color System Auto PAL-N Video Input Auto AV2 (1st step) Auto AV2 (2nd step) S.Video Setup System Color System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output RGB1... - Page 42 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (continued) Selected characters Audio Input Scart Output RGB1 RGB2 (1st step) RGB2 (2nd step) OTHER FEATURES Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. after adjustment is completed, the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below. Menu Display Picture...
- Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer. WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous. Symptom • The screen becomes dark and the images cannot be seen during VCR special playback (fast forward, rewind).
- Page 44 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Input signal G or sync on green (Y) No connection No connection R.GND (P G.GND (Y, GND) B.GND (P No connection No connection H. sync or H/V composite sync V.sync. [V.CLK] S-input connector pin specifications Input signal Y-GND...
- Page 45 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) Signal mode Vertical frequency Signal Name Resolution 640 X 400 640 X 480 W-VGA 864 X 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 800 X 600 800 X 600 VESA 800 X 600...