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Colour Plasma Display Monitor
Model PW1
55PD5000
55PMA550
CMP5500
System Name
55PMA500
55PD5200
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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 NOTE: REMARQUE: HINWEIS:...
- Page 3 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 4: 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 55-inch colour plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1366 (H) x 768(V) pixels creates a high-definition,... -
Page 5: 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 6: 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 7 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 8 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 9 • 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 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 with indications to distinguish the Remote-control adjustment buttons. receiver Indicating lamp • The main power switch is located at the back, on the MENU button lower surface. -
Page 11: 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 PinP button SIZE button AUTO button RECALL button AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU MENU button RETURN button OK button SELECT/ADJUST buttons ID SET... -
Page 12: 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 (CMPAD16N). The Desk-top Stand has been used for the illustrations in this manual. 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 13: 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 14: 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. ① ➁ ① Connect the power cord to this device. ➁... -
Page 15: 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 or ON button on the remote control. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 and setting is possible by using the SELECT button, RETURN buttons AUTO PinP... -
Page 19: Picture Menu
PICTURE MENU Picture Picture Audio Contrast : + 31 Timer Brightness : – 31 Function Colour MENU Setup : + 31 Language Picture Enhancement : Off Select Colour Temperature : Normal Colour Temp.Adjust Reset Reset Contrast + 31 Select Return Next / Prev Adjust Return... -
Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Language Menu
LANGUAGE MENU Language Picture English Audio Français Timer Deutsch Function MENU Español Setup Italiano Language Norsk Select Svenska OK Set Select Return Exit Select a language by ▼ ▲ SELECT buttons and press the OK button. OTHER FEATURES Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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. Symptom Point to check See page • No picture with the power-indicating lamp • Check the way the power cable is connected. off. - Page 27 Symptom Point to check See page • The temperature of the display panel surface is high. • The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation. In some cases, this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase. Please note that this is not a malfunction.
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Page 28: 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 29: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Display Approx. 55 inches (1229 (H) x 691 (V) mm, diagonal 1410mm) dimensions Panel Resolution 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels Net dimensions 1394 (W) x 857 (H) x 105 (D) mm (excluding Speakers/Stand) Net weight 63.5kg... -
Page 30: 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 31 With Analog RGB signal input (RGB2 input) Signal mode Horizontal frequency Dot clock frequency Remarks Vertical frequency (kHz) (MHz) Signal Name Resolution (Hz) 640 X 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 W-VGA 864 X 480 59.94 31.47 34.24 WVGA type:On...
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Page 33: 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 34 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➔AV2 ➔...
- Page 35 Vertical picture position can be adjusted for [Panoramic], [Zoom] , [C14:9L] and [14:9Zoom] 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]...
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Page 36: 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 37 PICTURE MENU Picture Picture Picture Mode Dynamic Audio Contrast Timer Brightness MENU Function Colour Setup Sharpness Language Select Colour Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset Reset Picture Mode Dynamic Select Return Next/Prev Select Return Picture Picture Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour Temperature...
- Page 38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Dynamic: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting. Dynamic Natural Picture Mode 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 39 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. Red is strengthened. Yellow Yellow is weakened. Yellow is strengthened.
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Page 40: Colour System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU Picture Setup Setup Audio Colour System System System 1 Timer Colour 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 Select Return Exit... - Page 41 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 42 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. Symptom Point to check See page • This sometimes occurs when a component output VCR such as the 480i is connected.
- Page 43 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 44 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) Signal mode Setup Menu Condition Horizontal Dot clock frequency frequency Remarks Vertical frequency Signal Name Resolution DVI-PC DVI-STB (kHz) (MHz) (Hz) 640 X 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 640 X 480 59.94 31.47...
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Page 45: Optional Tuner Unit Function
Optional Tuner Unit Function The optional tuner unit can operate when installed with the optional video unit. Additional functions when the optional tuner unit is installed are as follows: ( COMPONENT NAMES Remote control (provided for the optional tuner unit) This type of remote control would be provided for the optional tuner unit as the substitute for the one shown in page POWER ON / OFF button AUDIO MODE button... - Page 46 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (provided for the optional tuner unit) (continued) PICTURE MODE AUDIO MODE You may recall the picture mode by You may recall the sound mode by pressing pressing this button. Each time pressed, this button. Each time pressed, sound mode is changed in following sequence.
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Page 47: Teletext Function
[Buttons for TELETEXT Mode] SUBTITLE button D / N TV button I / II TEXT button COLOUR buttons A / B 2-4-12 (RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE) MENU D V D FREEZE ZOOM TEXT / TV + TEXT button MODE button PAGE UP / DOWN button SUB PAGE buttons INDEX button... -
Page 48: Connecting Antenna
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Antenna Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off. Speaker (R) Speaker (L) Monitor rear panel (exp) (exp) antenna 20 18 21 19 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. - Page 49 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The functions of the buttons located on the bottom of the monitor change as shown below: POWER ON/OFF D / N button I / II INPUT SELECT button 2-4-12 A / B MENU PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons VOLUME D V D UP/DOWN buttons ▼...
- Page 50 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) D / N RECALL button MULTI PICTURE I / II button A / B 2-4-12 MULTI MODE MENU button SELECT buttons A/B button D V D FREEZE ZOOM Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is PROGRAM UP/DOWN pressed, multi pictures will display.
- Page 51 2 Pictures (Split) Input terminal AV1~AV4, ANT AV1, AV2 RGB1 RGB2 TELE NTSC3.58 576i 480i 1080i/50 1080i/60 720p/60 STB Component Main TEXT SECAM NTSC4.43 576p 480p Main PAL, SECAM ~ AV4 NTSC3.58/4.43 576i, 576p 480i, 480p 1080i/50 1080i/60 720p/60 RGB1 RGB2 Component : Available)
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Page 52: Picture Freezing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) D / N I / II 2-4-12 A / B MENU D V D FREEZE FREEZE button ZOOM RGB1 RGB2 Picture Freezing [Split] When the FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed, the screen transfers into the freeze mode. - Page 53 SETUP MENU [During TV mode] Picture Setup Audio Auto Tuning Timer Manual Tuning Fine Tuning MENU Function Sort Setup Auto Off Language Select Return Select OK Set Setup Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Position Manual Tuning Search C 22 Fine Tuning Descrambler Sort Name...
- Page 54 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Auto Tuning Select the country name by ▼ ▲ SELECT buttons and press OK button. (Page1) (Page2) (Page3) Country • If some required stations could not be preset in this auto tuning function, select and preset the required station in the required position by the manual tuning operation.
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Page 55: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS A2 / NICAM / Sound Multiplex • 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 [ When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown on right. - Page 56 Samsung RECALL Skyworth Sony RECALL Bubuko RECALL TV/TEXT Example To operate HITACHI DVD player, press and hold the RECALL button, followed by the button. D / N I / II A / B 2-4-12 MENU RECALL button D V D...
- Page 57 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. Symptom Possible reason Remedy (1) Connection of antenna cable to the TV is (1) Make new connection and/or change antenna poor.
- Page 58 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS This table shows the specifications when the optional video unit and tuner unit have been inserted. Display Approx. 55 inches (1229 (H) x 691 (V) mm, diagonal 1410mm) dimensions Panel Resolution 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels Net dimensions 1394 (W) x 857 (H) x 105 (D) mm (excluding Speakers/Stand) Net weight...
- Page 59 Plasma screen and on the bottun of the AVC. Also, record where and when you purchased this T.V. This information will help any future queries you may have and should be used in all correspondence with Hitachi service centres. MODEL...
- Page 60 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: [email protected] Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: [email protected] HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker FRANCE...