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PLASMA MONITOR
Operating Guide for 42HDM12A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 1-6
IMAGE RETENTION.....................................................................................................................7
ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................8
HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR ............................................. 9-21
HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR ............ 22-24
OSD (ON-SCREEN DISPLAY)............................................................................................. 25-29
USEFUL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 30-37
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operating Guide for 42HDM12A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1-6 IMAGE RETENTION...7 ACCESSORIES...8 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR ... 9-21 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR ... 22-24 OSD (ON-SCREEN DISPLAY)... 25-29 USEFUL INFORMATION ... 30-37... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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 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.
- Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This PDP (Plasma Display Panel) 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.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Be careful in moving the Plasma Monitor. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the PDP monitor during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the PDP monitor with two persons. •...
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Page 7: Other Precautions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This PDP monitor has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - Keep the PDP monitor away from Radio. - Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference. -
Page 8: Image Retention
Hitachi has included a number of features, which help to reduce image retention. Please refer to the user manual for this model for additional instructions on how to use these features. To avoid image retention, please follow these simple guidelines. -
Page 9: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE POWER CORD CONTROL BATTERIES 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 monitor product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. -
Page 10: How To Setup Your New Hitachi Plasma Monitor
HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR To take measures to prevent the Plasma Monitor from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place. Securing to a wall *Keep the Plasma Monitor four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. - Page 11 VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Monitor 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 monitor and about 8 to 18 feet from the screen.
- Page 12 HOOKUP CABLES 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.
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Page 13: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting signal, adjusting volume, etc. ② POWER light indicator To turn the PDP MONITOR ON, press the main power button located on the BACK left side of the monitor. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. -
Page 14: Rear View
REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS IMPORTANT: This is a monitor only product. No TV or Cable tuner is included. ① MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER”... -
Page 15: Rear Panel Jacks
REAR PANEL JACKS ⑨ COMPOSITE VIDEO Input By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select Composite video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. ⑩... - Page 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES IMPORTANT: This is a monitor only product. No TV or Cable tuner is included. The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma monitor 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.
- Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Component cable and Audio cable OR S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3.
- Page 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1. Connect the DVD player using: HDMI cable OR Component cable and Audio cable OR S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3.
- Page 19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A VCR 1. Connect the VCR player using: S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (S-Video or Composite Video)
- Page 20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A AUDIO RECEIVER For improved sound quality, you may want to play the audio of the PDP through your stereo system. 1. Use an audio cable and Subwoofer cable to connect the PDP’s audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A/V receiver. 2.
- Page 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING PC 1. Connect the PC using: ⌀ D-Sub cable and 3.5 mm Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Analog RGB) This Plasma monitor can automatically defect and display the signal format below.
- Page 22 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, Y-P or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left(L) audio jack on the monitor. •...
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Page 23: How To Use Remote Control To Control Your Plasma Monitor
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR 1. POWER button Press this button to turn the monitor set on or standby. 2. RECALL button Press to display source input signal on the display. When the PIP function is working, press to display audio source. Then press ▲... - Page 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR 9. ▲ ▼ buttons Press Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to adjust the options under OSD menu. 10. RETURN button Press this button to jump back to last page of OSD. 11. VIDEO button Shortcut to access the composite video, S-video, Y/C ATTENTION Using 480i/576i signals:...
- Page 25 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR (1) 480i/480p/576i/576p/HDMI Input Input (2) 720p/1080i/HDMI Input Input (3) RGB Input Auto adjust to full size. (Aspect ratio is not changeable.) ATTENTION Using a wide picture size. • This monitor has a picture size selection feature. If an incompatible size is selected to play certain software, such as a TV program, the image would appear different from original.
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Page 26: Osd (On-Screen Display)
OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Plasma Monitor. 2. Use the ▲▼ to navigate to different menu item. 3. Use the to adjust functions. - Page 27 OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjusts the picture mode, brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature and position of your Video display. Audio/Video Mode Video Function Picture Mode Select a preset customized picture setting. Brightness Adjusts the darkness and lightness of the display. Contrast Adjusts the color brightness of the display.
- Page 28 OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust scaling, auto adjust, border color set, noise reduction, 3:2 pull down, clock phase and horizontal clock. Image Audio/Video Mode Image Function Select the screen sizes. Aspect (Available for 480i/480p/576i/576p/HDMI signals.) (Please see “ASPECT” on page 23 for more information.) Select the screen sizes.
- Page 29 OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjusts the mute, volume, treble, bass, balance, SRS WOW and Subwoofer of your sound. Audio Audio Function Mute Turns off the sound. Volume Increases and decreases the level of sound. Increases and decreases the level of treble. Treble (When SRS WOW select “On”, this function is not available) Increases and decreases the level of bass.
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Page 30: Osd (On-Screen Display)
OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjusts the screen format, and PIP settings. System Audio/Video Mode System Function Signal Format Displays video signal information. Advanced Adjusts move screen function. PIP Set Adjust the PIP source, position, audio source, and display. System Reset Sets OSD back to default settings. PC Mode System Function... -
Page 31: Useful Information
USEFUL INFORMATION CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 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. - Page 32 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • The display image appears scrolling diagonal. • 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. •...
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Page 34: Plug And Play
USEFUL INFORMATION PLUG and PLAY This Plasma Monitor complies with VESA DDC2B specifications; Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug &... - Page 35 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.
- Page 36 All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations. UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. WOW, SRS and the technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
- Page 37 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.
- Page 38 USEFUL INFORMATION Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call for a copy.