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42PMA300A
USER'S MANUAL
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 42PMA300A USER'S MANUAL 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: 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 Large-screen, high-definition plasma display plasma monitor, which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to panel yourself. Should you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or operation of your monitor, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 852 (H) x 480 (V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio :... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS FEATURES ............2 OTHER FEATURES ........21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......4 Automatic Store ..............21 COMPONENT NAMES ........8 Signal Check ..............22 Main Unit................8 Power Save Mode..............22 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ..23 Remote control ..............9 NOTES ............23 Loading Batteries ..............9 TROUBLESHOOTING ........24 Handling the Remote Control ..........9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....10 Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures ....24 Installation................10... -
Page 4: 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 5 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 6 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 7 • 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.
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Page 8: 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 with Remote-control indications to distinguish the receiver adjustment buttons. Indicating lamp • The main power switch is located at the back, on the lower surface. -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control POWER OFF button POWER ON/OFF button POWER ON button MUTE button VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons RGB/VIDEO buttons RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE SIZE button PinP button AUTO button RECALL button AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU MENU button RETURN button OK button SELECT/ADJUST buttons ID SET... -
Page 10: 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 (CMPAD25). 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 11: Connecting To A Pc
Read SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( ) carefully to ensure maximum safety before 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 12: 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. Connect the power cord to this device. ➁ Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet. -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 Indicating lamp the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or ON button on the remote control. -
Page 14: Input Switching
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Volume Adjustment The volume can be adjusted by pressing the VOL+ and VOL- buttons of the remote control (or the L and M volume buttons of the monitor unit). Volume setting value Volume 15 VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT button Adjustment status guide display •... -
Page 15: Size Switching
RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL RECALL button MENU SIZE button ID SET RECALL button SIZE button 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. -
Page 16: Automatic Adjustment Of Screen Position And The Clock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu screen will be displayed; from there, PC signal adjustment RETURN buttons and setting is possible by using the SELECT button, AUTO PinP SIZE... -
Page 17: Picture Menu
PICTURE MENU Picture Picture Contrast : + 31 Audio Brightness : – 31 Timer Color Function MENU Tint : + 31 Setup Picture Enhancement : Off Language Color Temperature : Normal Select Color Temp.Adjust Reset Reset Contrast + 31 Select Return Next / Prev Adjust... -
Page 18: Audio Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) AUDIO MENU Picture Audio Audio Audio Mode : Movie Timer Treble : + 10 Function Bass : – 10 MENU Setup Balance Language SRS TruBass : Middle Select Matrix Surround : Off Perfect Volume : Off Reset Reset Select Return... -
Page 19: Function Menu
FUNCTION MENU Picture Function Audio Screen Saver Timer Screen Wipe On 60Min. Function Black Side Panel MENU Setup Video Power Save Language Freeze Mode Split Select Default Zoom Panoramic OK Set Reset Reset Select Return Function Panel Life Normal Mode Display ID Number Inverse On 60Min. -
Page 20: Setup Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU Picture Setup Audio Auto Adjust Adjust Timer Horizontal Position Function Vertical Position + 31 MENU Setup Horizontal Clock – 20 Language Clock Phase Select Reset Reset OK Set Select Return Exit Horizontal Position Next / Prev Adjust Return Setup... -
Page 21: Language Menu
LANGUAGE MENU Picture Language Audio English Timer MENU Function Setup Language Select OK Set Select Return Exit 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 Registration condition... -
Page 22: Signal Check
OTHER FEATURES (continued) Signal Check Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise. Status Display Action When Mode Display is set to ON, A guide is displayed for the input RGB2 the input signal is switched or terminal and the horizontal and when the RECALL button is vertical sync frequency. -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 26: 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 27: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Display Approx. 32 inches (716 (H) x 399 (V) mm, diagonal 820mm) Approx. 42 inches (922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm) dimensions Panel Resolution 852 (H) x 1024 (V) pixels 1024 (H) x 1024 (V) pixels Net dimensions 830 (W) x 506 (H) x 92 (D) mm... -
Page 28: Recommended Signal List
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input (continued) DVI terminal (DVI-D) Input signal Input signal T.M.D.S. Data2- +5V Power T.M.D.S. Data2+ Ground (for+5V) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield Hot Plug Detect 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 T.M.D.S. - Page 29 With Analog RGB signal input (RGB2 input) • The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct displays adjustment of Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase. • The monitor may fail to display an animation image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it. •...
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Page 30: Supplement
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Page 31: 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 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE RGB/VIDEO buttons SIZE button AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU INPUT SELECT button 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 RGB1 RGB2 by pressing the...
- Page 33 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] - 12 to + 12 [Zoom] and [Cinema]...
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Page 34: Displaying Multi Picture
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the PinP button on the remote control is pressed MULTI PICTURE will display. Activating the P-in-P mode from the RGB input screen Pressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures. • This mode can be available from RGB1(DVI-PC) and RGB2(RGB) input. - Page 35 PICTURE MENU Picture Picture Picture Mode Dynamic Audio Contrast Timer Brightness MENU Function Color Setup Sharpness Language Tint Select Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset Reset Picture Mode Dynamic Select Return Next/Prev Select Return Picture Picture Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness...
- Page 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Dynamic: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting. Picture Mode Dynamic Natural Natural: This setting is for normal lighting conditions. Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness. This can adjust further till [+40] by pressing and holding cursor button at [+31].
- Page 37 Selected characters Setup hint Turn On when the original balance of each color is required to adjust Color Management depending on the user’s preference. Magenta Magenta is weakened. Magenta is strengthened. Red is weakened. Red is strengthened. Yellow Yellow is weakened. Yellow is strengthened.
- Page 38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU Picture Setup Setup Audio Color System System System 1 Timer Color System MENU Function Video Input Auto Setup Audio Input Language SECAM Scart Output Monitor Select RGB1 DVI-STB OK Set RGB2 Component HDTV Select Return Exit Select Return...
- Page 39 Selected characters Setup hint Audio Input This should correspond to the audio signal from the equipment that is Stereo L/Mono connected to AV1 audio input terminal. If it is monaural audio, set this to L/Mono. (Same to AV1) Scart Output Not Available (grayed out) This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the DVI-PC...
- Page 40 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 • This sometimes occurs when a component output VTR such as the 480i is connected.
- Page 41 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 the monitor via a graphics board or the like, the monitor will No connection automatically select the signals in the following priority order: R.GND (P...
- Page 42 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) With Composite Input(AV1~AV4 input) and S-video Input (AV3 input). Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Remarks Vertical frequency frequency (kHz) frequency (MHz) Signal Name Resolution (Hz) NTSC4.43 59.94 15.73 NTSC3.58 50.00...