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- Page 1 Colour Plasma Display USER'S MANUAL Model 42PD7500 42PD7500A READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor. SERIAL NO. The serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.
- Page 2 USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display. 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 3: Features
Important FEATURES Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 7. Mis-use may cause damage to your plasma monitor, which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to Large-screen, high-definition plasma display yourself. Should you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or panel operation of your monitor, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at The 42-inch colour plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS FEATURES ............2 TV SETUP OPERATION ......38 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......4 Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) ..38 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ..8 SETUP MENU (TV mode) ..........39 COMPONENT NAMES ........9 SETUP MENU (Video mode) ..........41 Main Unit ................9 SETUP MENU (RGB mode: RGB1 (DVI-PC), Remote control ..............10 RGB2 (RGB)) ..............42... -
Page 5: 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 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (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 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (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. •...
- Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (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. •...
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Page 9: 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 10: Component Names
COMPONENT NAMES Front Main Unit Cabinet Panel (front frame) Control panel • Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom. • The back cover is provided Remote-control with indications to distinguish receiver the adjustment buttons. Indicating lamp • The main power switch is located at the back, on the lower surface. -
Page 11: Remote Control
COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control POWER button RECALL button FUNCTION SELECT button INPUT SELECT buttons DVD CONTROL buttons MENU button RETURN button OK button CURSOR button PICTURE MODE button SOUND MODE button CH I/CH II button VOLUME UP/DOWN button CHANNEL UP/DOWN button MUTE button PROGRAMME SELECT buttons FREEZE/MULTI MODE... - Page 12 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) FUNCTION SELECT Press this button to indicate function mode with a lamp. RECALL (TV/Video/RGB) DVD and SAT Press this button to display input signal. INPUT SELECT Press this button to change input DVD CONTROL mode.
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Page 13: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation 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. Please note that our company assumes absolutely no responsibility for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mount units or improper installation. -
Page 14: Connecting To An Audio Visual Device
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to an Audio Visual Device (1) Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off. (2) Make sure that the power switch of the audio visual 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 audio visual device. - Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to an Audio Visual Device (continued) Precautions when connecting the antenna • Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the antenna. Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as interference may occur, causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen. •...
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Page 16: Connecting To A Pc
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to a PC (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. -
Page 17: Mounting The Speaker Unit
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Speaker Unit CAUTION Make sure that the main power switch of the monitor is turned off (standby mode or the indicating lamp: off/red) when removing or connecting the speaker cables. Mounting the Speaker System to the Monitor 1. - Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Speaker Unit (continued) 4. Attach the speaker cables to speaker systems. How to connect Release Hold down Insert the wire the speaker the lever the lever cables (Speaker side) Speaker terminals Connect the copper colored wire to the Red side.
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Page 19: Mounting The Side Input
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Side Input With the speaker unit 1. Mount the side input into the speaker holder. Hook the clamps (4 pieces) of the speaker holder into the holes as shown in the figure and pull them down until it sounds click. Fasten the side input with the speaker holder by the screw. -
Page 20: Power Cord Connection
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. Connect the power cord to this device. Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet. CAUTION • Use only the power cord provided. • Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated (AC220-240V, 50Hz) as this may cause fire or electric shock. -
Page 21: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION 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 of control panel or the POWER Indicating lamp button on the remote control. -
Page 22: Input Switching
BASIC OPERATION (continued) RECALL button INPUT SELECT buttons INPUT SELECT button CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons Input Switching CHANNEL UP/DOWN button • Input can be switched by pressing the AV1~5, RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control. • Input can be switched to TV by pressing CHANNEL PROGRAMME UP/DOWN buttons or PROGRAMME SELECT buttons. - Page 23 BASIC OPERATION (continued) Size Switching (continued) When you want to Set the display size to Input signal Display screen Remarks Play a 14:9 image in a 16:9 screen This mode is provided for the broadcasting C14 : 9L expanded vertically and squeezed hori- programme with WSS code-C14:9L.
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Page 24: Volume Adjustment
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume Adjustment Audio Mute The audio volume can be temporarily muted by pressing The volume can be adjusted by pressing the the MUTE button of the remote control. buttons of the remote control (or the volume buttons of the monitor unit). Volume setting value Volume setting value Volume 15... -
Page 25: Power Swivel
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Power Swivel • This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows turning the plasma display left or right using the remote control. CAUTION Make sure that the main power switch of the monitor is turned off when removing or connecting the power cord, the connector cables, and the speaker cables. -
Page 26: Input Signal Screen Display
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Signal Screen Display RECALL button The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control. • The displays in TV/Video/RGB mode will go out in approximately 6 seconds. -
Page 27: Displaying Multi Picture
BASIC OPERATION (continued) RECALL button INPUT SELECT buttons CURSOR button CHANNEL UP/DOWN button Displaying MULTI PICTURE MULTI MODE MULTI PICTURE If the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is button button 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. - Page 28 BASIC OPERATION (continued) Displaying MULTI PICTURE (continued) Activating the Split mode from the video input screen Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button once will display 2 pictures. • The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the button. The audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located.
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Page 29: Picture Freezing
BASIC OPERATION (continued) FREEZE button [Split] Picture Freezing When the FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed, the screen transfers into the freeze mode. • There are two types of freezing screen mode, Split and Strobe. These are possible to select at the “Freeze Mode”... -
Page 30: Digital Terrestrial Television (Dtt) Operation
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION DTT can provide you many more TV and Radio channels and various useful features along with high-quality picture and sound. Using the Menu Screen RECALL button (On-screen display system) When the MENU button on the remote control or control panel is pressed, the main menu screen will be MENU button RETURN button... -
Page 31: Installing The Channels
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Installing the Channels Initial Tuning When you turn the power on for the first time, it will be in the DTT mode. The first menu screen asks you to start “automatic search” to tune in the channels. The dialogue box appears as shown. -
Page 32: Changing The Channels
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Changing the Channels There are four ways to select the channels: stepping through the channel, selecting by number, selecting from the on-screen channel list, and using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Stepping through the Channel Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Press CHANNEL UP/DOWN button to switch the next or previous Press GUIDE button... -
Page 33: Editing The Channels
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Editing the Channels 1. Press MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select “Channel List” on the main menu. 3. To edit the channel, highlight the required channel with button. 4. Then, select one of the buttons at the bottom of screen depending on the needs using button. - Page 34 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Utilizing the Information Tool (continued) Digital Teletext Teletext can provide various information with text on the screen. B B C Weather • Press to access. Press it again to return to the normal screen. 03:01 15 Sep Weather •...
- Page 35 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Utilizing the Information Tool (continued) Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Like the Channel Lists, the EPG screen displays a list of the stored channels along with information on what programmes are being broadcast. You will have either 7 days EPG or Now and Next EPG. 7days EPG 1.
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Page 36: Setting Timer And Programme Reminder
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Setting Timer and Programme Reminder Two functions are available to catch all programme you want. Event Timer Programme Reminder Event Timer is available to record multiple programmes. Programme Reminder can remind you that the desired programme is about to start whilst you are watching another channel. -
Page 37: Configuring The Setting
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Configuring the Setting Setting Audio and Subtitle Language The available audio and subtitle languages can be configured in user's preference. Audio Language 1. Press MENU button on the remote control. CONFIGURATION 2. Select “Configuration” on the main menu. Audio Language English 3. -
Page 38: Using Common Interface
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Configuring the Setting (continued) Upgrading DTT Setting Favourite Mode The DTT can be upgraded via the configuration menu. By activating Favourite Mode from the configuration menu, only 1. Press MENU button on the remote control. selected favourite channels will appear when using CHANNEL UP/DOWN button on the remote control to switch channels. -
Page 39: Tv Setup Operation
TV SETUP OPERATION Using the Menu Screen RECALL button (On-screen display system) When the MENU button on the remote control or control panel is pressed, the main menu screen will be MENU button RETURN button displayed; from there, installation and user setup is OK button possible by using the CURSOR button and OK button. -
Page 40: Setup Menu (Tv Mode)
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) SETUP MENU (TV mode) Picture Setup Audio Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Timer Fine Tuning Function MENU Sort Setup Teletext Language Select Auto Off OK Set Scart Output Select Return Setup Setup Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Auto Tuning Country Position... - Page 41 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) SETUP MENU (TV mode) (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Auto Tuning Select the country name by button and press OK button. • If some required stations could not be preset in this auto tuning (Page1) (Page2) (Page3) Country function, select and preset the required station in the required...
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Page 42: Setup Menu (Video Mode)
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) SETUP MENU (Video mode) Picture Setup Setup Audio System System 1 Colour System Timer Colour System Function Video Input Auto MENU Setup Scart Output Monitor Select RGB1 DVI-STB OK Set RGB2 Component Auto HDTV Select Return Select Return Exit... -
Page 43: Setup Menu (Rgb Mode: Rgb1 (Dvi-Pc), Rgb2 (Rgb))
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) SETUP MENU (RGB mode: RGB1 (DVI-PC), RGB2 (RGB)) Picture Setup Audio Auto Adjust Adjust Timer Horizontal Position Function Vertical Position + 31 MENU Setup Horizontal Clock – 20 Select Clock Phase OK Set Reset Reset Select Return Horizontal Position Next / Prev... - Page 44 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) SETUP MENU (RGB mode: RGB1 (DVI-PC), RGB2 (RGB)) (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Vertical Filter Turn On when concerned about screen flicker. Movie Frequency Mode Set to Movie when viewing moving images on a personal computer. This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the DVI-PC DVI-STB...
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Page 45: Function Menu
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) FUNCTION MENU MENU Picture Function Audio Screen Saver Timer Screen Wipe On 60Min. Function Black Side Panel Setup Video Power Save Select Freeze Mode Split OK Set Default Zoom Panoramic Panel Life Nomal Luminance Manager Reset Reset Select Return... -
Page 46: Picture Menu (Tv/Video Mode)
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) PICTURE MENU (TV/Video mode) Picture Picture Picture Mode Dynamic Audio Contrast Timer Brightness MENU Function Colour Setup Sharpness Select Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset Reset Picture Mode Dynamic Select Return Next/Prev Select Return Picture Picture Mode Dynamic Contrast... - Page 47 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) PICTURE MENU (TV/Video mode) (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Dynamic: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting. Dynamic Natural Cinema Natural: This setting is for normal lighting conditions. Picture Mode Cinema: This setting is best for watching movie. Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness.
- Page 48 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) PICTURE MENU (TV/Video mode) (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Turn On when the original balance of each colour is required to adjust Colour Management depending on the user’s preference. Magenta Magenta is weakened. Magenta is strengthened. Red is weakened.
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Page 49: Picture Menu (Rgb Mode)
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) PICTURE MENU (RGB mode) Picture Picture Audio Contrast : + 31 Brightness : – 31 Timer Colour Function MENU : + 31 Setup Select Picture Enhancement : Off Colour Temperature : Normal Colour Temp.Adjust Reset Reset Contrast + 31 Select... -
Page 50: Audio Menu
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) AUDIO MENU Picture Audio Audio Audio Mode : Movie Timer Treble : + 10 Function Bass : – 10 MENU Setup Balance Select Dynamic Bass : Middle Matrix Surround : Off Perfect Volume : Off Reset Reset Select Return... -
Page 51: Timer Menu
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) TIMER MENU Picture Timer Audio Off Timer 30Min. Timer On Timer : - - : - - Function Select Adjust Return MENU Setup Select OK Set Selected characters Setup hint --Min. 30Min. 60Min. This function automatically sets the power to standby status when the Off Timer indicated time period has elapsed. -
Page 52: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. after adjustment is completed, the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below. Menu Display Registration condition Menu Display Registration condition Picture Picture Mode 1 setting is registered. Function Screen Saver 1 setting is registered. -
Page 53: Audio Switching
OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) Audio Switching A2 / NICAM / Sound Multiplex (TV mode) • The CH I / II button is only useful for NICAM and sound multiplex signals. Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect. BILINGUAL / DUAL sound broadcast NICAM [II] When bilingual programme is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown on right. -
Page 54: Power Save Mode
• You can use this remote control to operate the selected maker of DVD player and Set Top Box by pressing the following buttons on the remote control simultaneously. <“DVD” Selection> Makers of DVD player Set Maker Set Type Makers of DVD player Set Maker Set Type HITACHI FUNAI Mitsubishi Pioneer ONKYO Panasonic ZENITH GREEN TOSHIBA... -
Page 55: Signal Check (Rgb Mode)
OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) DVD Player/STB Selection (continued) Set up hint Example) HITACHI DVD To operate HITACHI DVD player, press and hold the button, followed by the button. 1. Set up the maker. Press button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control. -
Page 56: 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 Point to check See page • No picture with the power-indicating lamp •... - Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued) Symptom Point to check See page • There are locations on the screen that are different from • High-precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma the periphery (*). display panel, However in some cases, there are minor defects in *Points that do not light, points with brightness different some parts of the screen.
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Page 58: 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 (RGB input). -
Page 59: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS This table shows the specifications when the video unit and tuner unit have been inserted. Display Approx. 42 inches (922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm) dimensions Panel Resolution 1024(H) x 1024 (V) pixels Net dimensions 1050 (W) x 676 (H) x 128 (D) mm (excluding Speakers/Stand) Net weight 38.0kg... -
Page 60: Signal Input
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Input signal R (P G or sync on green (Y) B (P No connection • When different kinds of input signals are simultaneously input to No connection the monitor via a graphics board or the like, the monitor will R.GND (P , GND) automatically select the signals in the following priority order:... -
Page 61: Recommended Signal List
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input (continued) Scart connector pin specifications Signal Signal AUDIO OUT (RIGHT) 12 Not Used AUDIO IN (RIGHT) 13 RGB-R GND AUDIO OUT (LEFT/MONO) 14 GND AUDIO GND 15 RGB-R / S.VHS CHROMINANCE IN 20 18 RGB-B GND 16 BLANKING SIGNAL AUDIO IN (LEFT/MONO) 17 COMPOSITE VIDEO GND... - Page 62 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With HDMI input (AV5 input) Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Remarks Vertical frequency frequency (kHz) frequency (MHz) Signal Name Resolution (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...
- Page 63 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With Analogue signal input (RGB2 input) Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Remarks Vertical frequency frequency (kHz) frequency (MHz) Signal Name Resolution (Hz) 640 X 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 864 X 480 59.94...
- Page 64 •This guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user controls, or aerial alignment. •Any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of HITACHI EUROPE LTD. •Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this guarantee is carried out.
- Page 65 NOTE: The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association.
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