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Color Plasma Display Monitor
Model PW1A
42EDT41
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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This monitor is
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- Page 1 This monitor is ® compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS. ® emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. As an ® Partner, Hitachi,Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
- Page 2 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 3: 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 4 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 5: Features
Important FEATURES Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Important Safety Instructions on Page 2 to 3 and 6 to 10. Mis-use may cause Extended definition plasma display panel damage to your plasma monitor, which could shorten its lifespan, or The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 852 (H) x cause injury to yourself. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..2 OTHER FEATURES ........25 FEATURES ............4 Automatic Store ..............25 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......6 Signal Check ..............26 COMPONENT NAMES ........11 Power Save Mode..............26 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ..27 Main Unit................11 NOTES ............27 Remote control ..............12 TROUBLESHOOTING ........28 Loading Batteries ............12 Handling the Remote Control ..........12 Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures ....28... -
Page 7: 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division Located at: 900 Hitachi Way. Chula Vista, CA 91914, U.S.A. Telephone: 1-800-HITACHI Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
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Page 12: Component Names
COMPONENT NAMES Front Main Unit Cabinet Cabinet Panel (front frame) (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 13: Remote Control
COMPONENT NAMES(continued) Remote control Handling the Remote Control Loading Batteries 1. Open the battery cover. Use the remote control within about 5 m from front of the unit’s remote-control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides. • Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. - Page 14 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued)
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Page 15: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation • Refer to the installation instructions concerning mounting of the Desk-top Stand. The instruction manual is included with the Desk-top Stand. The Desk-top Stand has been used for the illustrations in this manual. Monitor Desk-top stand WARNING Use one of the special mount units to install this product. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Pc
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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 17: Mounting The Speaker Unit
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Speaker Unit Refer to the installation instructions concerning mounting of the speaker unit. Speakers The instruction manual is included with the Spaker Unit. Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. ①... -
Page 18: 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 the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF button on the remote control. •... -
Page 19: 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 ▲ and ▼ volume buttons of the monitor unit). Volume setting value Volume 15 VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT button Adjustment status guide display •... -
Page 20: Size Switching
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RECALL button ZOOM button Size Switching Each time the ZOOM button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display area will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Normal Full Zoom1... -
Page 21: Using The Menu Screen
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu screen will be displayed; from there, PC signal adjustment MENU button RETURN buttons and setting is possible by using the SELECT button, ADJUST button and OK button. -
Page 22: Picture Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU MENU Selected characters Setup hint Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness. This can adjust further till [+40] by pressing and holding cursor button at [+31]. The color for [+32] to [+40] numbers will change from Narrows the gap between Broadens the gap between white to magenta. -
Page 23: 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 24: Function Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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... -
Page 25: Setup Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU Picture Setup Audio Auto Adjust Adjust Timer Horizontal Position MENU Function Vertical Position + 31 Setup Horizontal Clock – 20 Language Clock Phase Select Reset Reset OK Set Select Return Exit Horizontal Position Next / Prev Adjust Return Setup... -
Page 26: Language Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) LANGUAGE MENU Language Picture English Audio Timer Français Español MENU Function Setup Language Select Select Return Exit OK Set Select a language by ▼ ▲ 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. •... -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued)
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Page 31: 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) Figure 1 • The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure. -
Page 32: Video Unit Function
Video Unit Function 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 33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ZOOM button INPUT SELECT button RGB/VIDEO Input Switching buttons Input can be switched by pressing the AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control. And the way to return to a TV channel is as follows: •...
- Page 34 Vertical picture position can be adjusted for [Panoramic], [Zoom] and [Cinema] mode as follows. 1. Press ZOOM 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]...
- Page 35 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 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness MENU Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset Reset Picture Mode Select Return Next/Prev Select Return Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset...
- Page 37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Day: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting. Night Picture Mode Night: 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 38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) 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.
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Page 39: Color System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU Picture Setup Setup Audio System System 2 Color System Timer Color System MENU Function Auto Video Input Setup NTSC-M Audio Input Language PAL-M Scart Output Monitor Select RGB1 DVI-STB PAL-N OK Set RGB2 Component HDTV Select Return Exit... - Page 40 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (continued) 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 Menu Display Registration condition Picture Picture Yellow 1 setting is registered. Picture Mode 1 setting is registered.
- Page 41 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 VCR such as the 480i is connected.
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Page 42: Tuner Unit Function
TUNER UNIT FUNCTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Antenna Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off. Speaker (R) Speaker (L) Monitor rear panel antenna 20 18 21 19 When the "ANT" terminal is connected to outdoor antenna instead of CATV system, please note that a good antenna adaptor is necessary. - Page 43 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The functions of the buttons located on the bottom of the monitor change as shown below: POWER ON/OFF button INPUT SELECT button PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons MUTE button MENU button ZOOM button INPUT SELECT button (OK button) PROGRAM SELECT PROGRAM UP/DOWN button buttons...
- Page 44 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RECALL button MULTI PICTURE button MULTI MODE SELECT buttons button A/B button Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is PROGRAM UP/DOWN pressed, multi pictures will display. And then three types buttons of the screen can be selected by pressing the MULTI MODE button on the remote control.
- Page 45 2 Pictures (Split) Main Main 4 Pictures Main Sub 1 Sub 2 Sub 3 Input Signal Screen Display The TV channel status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control. The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds. TV position ABCDE Name...
- Page 46 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FREEZE button Picture Freezing [Split] 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 47 SETUP MENU [During TV mode] Picture Audio Timer Function MENU Setup Locks Captions Language Select OK Set Setup Auto Tuning Scanning Channel Number: 33 Cancel Cancel...
- Page 48 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (continued)
- Page 54 OTHER FUNCTIONS Multi-Channel Telvision Sound • The MPX button is only useful for Multi-Channel Television Sound signals. Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect. Stereo and SAP (2nd Audio program) sound program ST/SAP S t e r e o When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears as shown on right.
- Page 55 RECALL Skyworth Sony RECALL Bubuko RECALL TV/TEXT Example To operate HITACHI DVD player, press and hold the RECALL button, followed by the button. RECALL button MODE button SUB PAGE buttons INDEX button REVEAL button TV / TEXT button CANCEL button NOTE Not all models of the listed brands can be operated using this remote control.
- Page 56 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 Possible reason Remedy (1) Connection of antenna cable to the TV is (1) Make new connection and/or change antenna poor.
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Page 57: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality. -
Page 58: Signal Input
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input 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 59: Recommended Signal List
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) • Make sure that the signal of the equipment to be connected is compatible with the pecifications of this list. With Analog RGB signal input (RGB2 input) - Page 60 • 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 61: Speaker Installation
Application Model: 42PD5000*,42PMA500*,42HDM70,CMP421* Model CMPAS14/CMPAS14S User Manual Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi plasma display speaker system. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCES. CAUTION DO NOT HANDLE MONITOR BY HOLDING THE SPEAKER SYSTEMS. - Page 62 Caution Make sure the monitor power is switched off (with the standby/ receive lamp switched off or red) before you connect or disconnect the speaker cables. Attach the speaker systems to the monitor. Attach the speaker brackets to the speaker systems. Attach the screws in a position that allows you to read the speaker holder orientation markers (R), (L).
- Page 65 NOTE: REMARQUE: NOTA:...
- Page 66 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way. Chula Vista, CA 91914, U.S.A. Tel: +1-800-HITACHI (+1-800-448-2244) Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division 6740 Campobello Road. Mississauga, ON L5N 2L8, CANADA Tel: +1-800-HITACHI (+1-800-448-2244) HD88HP8C300 Printed in China...