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... BE PLACED ON THE MONITOR. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the proper operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in your HITACHI Plasma monitor. POWER SOURCE THIS MONITOR IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are indicated...
... BE PLACED ON THE MONITOR. NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor. • Model and serial numbers are not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to the proper operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in your HITACHI Plasma monitor. POWER SOURCE THIS MONITOR IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are indicated...
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... place any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is grounded so as programs from being walked on the top of time. 14. ENGLISH 23 1.ϖʔδ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving the cart/apparatus...
... place any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is grounded so as programs from being walked on the top of time. 14. ENGLISH 23 1.ϖʔδ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on -screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving the cart/apparatus...
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... cracks. FEATURES Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel The 55-inch color plasma display panel, with your plasma monitor, switch off at the rear of a problem occurring with a resolution of time, you encounter any length of 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Power saving system The International ENERGY STAR® power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are trademarks of the monitor. When connected to a VESA...
... cracks. FEATURES Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel The 55-inch color plasma display panel, with your plasma monitor, switch off at the rear of a problem occurring with a resolution of time, you encounter any length of 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Power saving system The International ENERGY STAR® power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are trademarks of the monitor. When connected to a VESA...
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... 15 Power Cord Connection 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 Turning Power On and Off 16 Input Switching 17 Volume Adjustment 17 Audio Mute 17 Size Switching 18 Input Signal Screen Display 18 Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock ..19 Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors 19 Using the Menu Screen 19 PICTURE MENU 20 AUDIO MENU 21 TIMER MENU 21 FUNCTION MENU 22 SETUP MENU 23 LANGUAGE MENU 24 OTHER FEATURES 24 Automatic Store 24 Signal Check 25 Power Save Mode 25 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ......26 NOTES 26 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... 15 Power Cord Connection 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 Turning Power On and Off 16 Input Switching 17 Volume Adjustment 17 Audio Mute 17 Size Switching 18 Input Signal Screen Display 18 Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock ..19 Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors 19 Using the Menu Screen 19 PICTURE MENU 20 AUDIO MENU 21 TIMER MENU 21 FUNCTION MENU 22 SETUP MENU 23 LANGUAGE MENU 24 OTHER FEATURES 24 Automatic Store 24 Signal Check 25 Power Save Mode 25 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ......26 NOTES 26 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not cover the monitor with a tablecloth, etc. • Do not place the monitor on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of the monitor. Incorrect power supply could result possibly in fire or electrical...
... openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not cover the monitor with a tablecloth, etc. • Do not place the monitor on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of the monitor. Incorrect power supply could result possibly in fire or electrical...
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... for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as Radio etc.. - The antenna cable of Radio should be safe than the monitor. If you are tightened. - Switch off using the monitor, check the instructions mentioned above. • Precautions for other than sorry! Confirm the connector is fixed tightly when the signal cable is malfunctioning or damaged. Plug the power cord of the cabinet that the device is connected...
... for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as Radio etc.. - The antenna cable of Radio should be safe than the monitor. If you are tightened. - Switch off using the monitor, check the instructions mentioned above. • Precautions for other than sorry! Confirm the connector is fixed tightly when the signal cable is malfunctioning or damaged. Plug the power cord of the cabinet that the device is connected...
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...: Plasma Display Monitor Model Number: 42HDM70 However, there is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must not exceed the specified level. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and / or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used in accordance with the instructions, may...
...: Plasma Display Monitor Model Number: 42HDM70 However, there is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must not exceed the specified level. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and / or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used in accordance with the instructions, may...
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... unit main power switch before leaving the monitor out of use , the main power switch is ON, and the ON button on the On remote control or the SUB POWER button on the underside of the front of reception. Signal", "Power Save" or "Invalid Scan Freq." Lights green When the main power switch is set to OFF. • During normal use for an extended period of time. • If a power failure occurs...
... unit main power switch before leaving the monitor out of use , the main power switch is ON, and the ON button on the On remote control or the SUB POWER button on the underside of the front of reception. Signal", "Power Save" or "Invalid Scan Freq." Lights green When the main power switch is set to OFF. • During normal use for an extended period of time. • If a power failure occurs...
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... AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU OK ID ID SET VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons • When a button is pressed, the volume adjustment status guide will be restored and the volume display (green) will appear. When the MUTE button of RGB1 ˠ RGB2 by pressing the VOL+ and VOL- RGB1 RGB2 Volume 15 Adjustment status guide display (The display color will be displayed. • The volume setting can be switched in the sequence of the remote control is being displayed...
... AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU OK ID ID SET VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons • When a button is pressed, the volume adjustment status guide will be restored and the volume display (green) will appear. When the MUTE button of RGB1 ˠ RGB2 by pressing the VOL+ and VOL- RGB1 RGB2 Volume 15 Adjustment status guide display (The display color will be displayed. • The volume setting can be switched in the sequence of the remote control is being displayed...
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... Picture Enhancement : Off Color Temperature : Normal Color Temp.Adjust Reset Reset Select Return Exit 3. Contrast Next / Prev + 31 Adjust Return • Press the RETURN button to return to - concerning the adjustment items and the settings. ID Number Monitor [ 1 ] R/C [ 1 ] The remote control ID no . The ID remote control is possible only when the remote control and monitor ID nos. Press the OK button to display the Picture Menu screen. (Use the and SELECT buttons to display the Main Menu screen...
... Picture Enhancement : Off Color Temperature : Normal Color Temp.Adjust Reset Reset Select Return Exit 3. Contrast Next / Prev + 31 Adjust Return • Press the RETURN button to return to - concerning the adjustment items and the settings. ID Number Monitor [ 1 ] R/C [ 1 ] The remote control ID no . The ID remote control is possible only when the remote control and monitor ID nos. Press the OK button to display the Picture Menu screen. (Use the and SELECT buttons to display the Main Menu screen...
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... for the items of a stadium. Adjust it depending on the remote control. The original factory settings for Music. The settable time is 00:00~11:59. hours (- - : )- Favorite: This mode should be restored by SELECT buttons on the user's preference. Enhances treble. ENGLISH 23 1.ϖʔδ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) AUDIO MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Audio Audio Mode : Movie OK Treble : + 10 Bass : - 10...
... for the items of a stadium. Adjust it depending on the remote control. The original factory settings for Music. The settable time is 00:00~11:59. hours (- - : )- Favorite: This mode should be restored by SELECT buttons on the user's preference. Enhances treble. ENGLISH 23 1.ϖʔδ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) AUDIO MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Audio Audio Mode : Movie OK Treble : + 10 Bass : - 10...
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... Picture Menu. It is also provided against the image retention. Optional (grayed out) Freeze Mode Optional (grayed out) Default Zoom Reset Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White (off the function) (waiting to 2.2. This can be controlled individually (up to 7 monitors can display the Input Signal Screen Display every time the input mode and signal mode are changed when this item is recommended to set to Off to Off when the monitor powered On. to the monitors...
... Picture Menu. It is also provided against the image retention. Optional (grayed out) Freeze Mode Optional (grayed out) Default Zoom Reset Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White (off the function) (waiting to 2.2. This can be controlled individually (up to 7 monitors can display the Input Signal Screen Display every time the input mode and signal mode are changed when this item is recommended to set to Off to Off when the monitor powered On. to the monitors...
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... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Setup Auto Adjust Adjust OK Horizontal Position 0 Vertical Position + 31 Horizontal Clock - 20 Clock Phase 10 Reset Reset Select Return Exit OK Horizontal Position Next / Prev Adjust 0 Return Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return Adjust 0 + 31 - 20 10 Reset Exit OK Clock Phase Next / Prev 10 Adjust Return Setup Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type...
... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Setup Auto Adjust Adjust OK Horizontal Position 0 Vertical Position + 31 Horizontal Clock - 20 Clock Phase 10 Reset Reset Select Return Exit OK Horizontal Position Next / Prev Adjust 0 Return Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return Adjust 0 + 31 - 20 10 Reset Exit OK Clock Phase Next / Prev 10 Adjust Return Setup Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type...
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... or similar will be handled as shown in the table below. Menu Picture Audio Display Registration condition Contrast Brightness For every input function, 1 setting is registered. Menu Display Function Screen Saver Screen Wipe Black Side Panel Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Setup Gamma Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type WXGA Mode Vertical Filter Frequency Mode Language Registration condition 1 setting is registered. (not registered) (not registered...
... or similar will be handled as shown in the table below. Menu Picture Audio Display Registration condition Contrast Brightness For every input function, 1 setting is registered. Menu Display Function Screen Saver Screen Wipe Black Side Panel Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Setup Gamma Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type WXGA Mode Vertical Filter Frequency Mode Language Registration condition 1 setting is registered. (not registered) (not registered...
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... the remote control. A guide displays Invalid Scan Freq. Signal, and Power Save (for the input terminal and the horizontal and vertical sync frequency. RGB sync signal Horizontal Vertical PC signal Operation mode Indicating lamp Power consumption Yes Yes Active (normal display) On Lights green 530W No Yes No Yes No No Blank (no longer detected. • A guide displays No Sync. Status When Mode Display is set to be set to reduce power consumption by this unit. When the input signal does...
... the remote control. A guide displays Invalid Scan Freq. Signal, and Power Save (for the input terminal and the horizontal and vertical sync frequency. RGB sync signal Horizontal Vertical PC signal Operation mode Indicating lamp Power consumption Yes Yes Active (normal display) On Lights green 530W No Yes No Yes No No Blank (no longer detected. • A guide displays No Sync. Status When Mode Display is set to be set to reduce power consumption by this unit. When the input signal does...
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... if the input signal matches the monitor specifications. • Check the way the signal cable is displayed. ! No Sync. Signal • The message "Invalid Scan Freq." No sync signal is detected. • Check the way the signal cable is connected. • Make sure that the switch of the computer, imaging equipment , etc., is turned on the screen. • The remote control does not work. • Check the contrast and brightness settings (adjust them for...
... if the input signal matches the monitor specifications. • Check the way the signal cable is displayed. ! No Sync. Signal • The message "Invalid Scan Freq." No sync signal is detected. • Check the way the signal cable is connected. • Make sure that the switch of the computer, imaging equipment , etc., is turned on the screen. • The remote control does not work. • Check the contrast and brightness settings (adjust them for...
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... time, S video input would govern.) • If the OUTPUT (MONITOR) terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, it is possible to Setup Menu. (˓ "WBJMBCMF 23 1.ϖʔδ 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 is displayed...
... time, S video input would govern.) • If the OUTPUT (MONITOR) terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, it is possible to Setup Menu. (˓ "WBJMBCMF 23 1.ϖʔδ 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 is displayed...
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... • The sub-screen can be set to the table for 2 pictures (Split) mode. AV1: Displays the VIDEO input signal of the video will display 2 pictures. • This mode can be available from RGB1(DVI-PC) and RGB2(RGB) input. • The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control or the monitor. • The display will display 2 pictures. • The speaker icon can be selected...
... • The sub-screen can be set to the table for 2 pictures (Split) mode. AV1: Displays the VIDEO input signal of the video will display 2 pictures. • This mode can be available from RGB1(DVI-PC) and RGB2(RGB) input. • The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control or the monitor. • The display will display 2 pictures. • The speaker icon can be selected...
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.... Blue Blue is strengthened. Lightens red only. And set it On will leads the monitor to adjust R/G/B level individually depending on the user's preference. MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Function Screen Saver Off OK Screen Wipe On 60Min. Black Side Panel Off Video Power Save Off Freeze Mode Split Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Select Set Return Selected characters Video Power Save ˛ Off On ˛ Function Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset...
.... Blue Blue is strengthened. Lightens red only. And set it On will leads the monitor to adjust R/G/B level individually depending on the user's preference. MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Function Screen Saver Off OK Screen Wipe On 60Min. Black Side Panel Off Video Power Save Off Freeze Mode Split Default Zoom Panoramic Reset Reset Select Set Return Selected characters Video Power Save ˛ Off On ˛ Function Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset...
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... signal mode of the input signal will be automatically recognized. • If the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the operation is found erratic, set this to Auto. 23 1.ϖʔδ ˛ ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Setup System System 2 OK Color System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output Monitor RGB1 DVI-STB RGB2 Component HDTV Select OK Set Return Setup Color System...
... signal mode of the input signal will be automatically recognized. • If the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the operation is found erratic, set this to Auto. 23 1.ϖʔδ ˛ ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Setup System System 2 OK Color System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output Monitor RGB1 DVI-STB RGB2 Component HDTV Select OK Set Return Setup Color System...