Features - Hitachi PW2 42PD7A10A User Manual

Important
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
yourself. Should you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or
operation of your monitor, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at
the rear of this manual.
In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your plasma
monitor, switch off at the mains sockets, pull out the plugs, and
contact your dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your plasma
monitor.
Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any
kind - it is better to be safe than sorry!
Software Notice
It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse
engineer or reverse compile the software included therein, save to
the extent permitted by law.
Plasma Monitor
After the plasma monitor has been on for any length of time, you will
notice that the screen becomes warm. Please note that this is
normal.
Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots.
Please note that this is normal.
CAUTION
To prevent scratches or damages to the plasma screen, do not
knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the
screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a
soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners!
CAUTION
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the
monitor. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water,
wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft
cloth.
Never use acid/alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent, abrasive
cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass cleaner, etc.
especially because they would cause discoloration, scratches or
cracks.
Information for users applicable in European
Union countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
means that your electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed at the end of life separately from
your household wastes. There are separate
collection systems for recycling in EU.
For more information, please contact the local
authority or the dealer where you purchased the
product.
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FEATURES

Large-screen, high-definition plasma display
panel
The 42-inch colour plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024
(H) x 1024(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect
ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic
interferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines,
the panel produces high-quality display images free from colour
misconvergence and display distortion.
High Performance Digital Processor
A wide range of input signals can be handled, including composite,
component, and HDMI.
High Definition Digital Processor creates the fine-textured image with
dynamic contrast.
In addition, it corresponds to a broad array of personal computer
signals, from 640 x 400, and 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA.
(Analog Input)
Easy-to-use remote control and on screen
display system
The remote control included eases the work of setting display
controls. Further, the on-screen display system, displays the status of
signal reception and display control settings in an easy-to-view
fashion.
Connecting to an Audio Visual Device
• Three Scart terminals *1 , composite/S terminal
terminal *3 , and a HDMI terminal have been added. A composite
video output terminal is also provided as a monitoring output.
*1 AV1 scart applies to composite/ S-video
AV2 and AV3 apply to composite/ RGB
*2 A composite/S terminal = Side Input
*3 With AV4 input, if a composite terminal and a component
terminal are used at the same time, the component terminal
would govern.
• A wide range of devices can be also connected besides personal
computers.
Power Swivel Feature
It allows turning the plasma display left or right within ± 30 degree
using the remote control.
*2 , a component