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Hitachi 42EDT41 - 42" Plasma TV, User Manual

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Hitachi 42EDT41 - 42

ENGLISH

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.

Summary of Contents for 42EDT41 - 42" Plasma TV

Page 1: ... NO The serial number is located on the rear of the monitor This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Color Plasma Display Monitor Model PW1A 42...

Page 2: ...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 installatio...

Page 3: ...ce servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS MONITOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE MONITOR SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE MONITOR NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor Model and serial numbers are indicated...

Page 4: ...onal injury 16 Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer 17 An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits 18 If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Secti...

Page 5: ... 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 discolora...

Page 6: ...en taken in the preparation of this manual you are requested to notify your dealer or us should you have any comments views or questions about our product Fully understand the prerequisites to using the product such as hardware and software specifications and constraints in using the product We are not held liable for damages caused by improper handling of the product Reproduction of this manual i...

Page 7: ... objects could result in fire or electrical shock Use special caution in households where children are present If liquids or foreign objects should enter the projector immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Do not place the monitor in a bathroom Do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture Do not place flower vases pots cups c...

Page 8: ...ables Also do not place a spread cover etc over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables Do not pull the power cord and cables When connecting and disconnecting the power cord or cables do it with your hand holding the plug or connector Do not place the cord near the heater Do not touch the power plug just after disconnecting ...

Page 9: ...t 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 If it is not enough then use a cloth with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners How to clean the cabinet of the monitor Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the monitor When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in...

Page 10: ...ace heavy objects on the remote control Avoid strong rays Any strong rays such as direct sun rays or room lighting onto the remote control sensors could invalidate the remote control Avoid radio interference Any interfering radiation could cause distorted images or noises Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone transceiver etc around the monitor Set the sound volume at a suitable level It...

Page 11: ... regulations provided that following conditions are met Video inputs The input signal amplitude must not exceed the specified level CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CP...

Page 12: ...NPUT SELECT button OK button PROGRAM UP button SELECT button Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom The back cover is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons SUB POWER button Control panel VOLUME UP DOWN buttons ADJUST buttons Main power switch The main power switch is located at the back on the lower surface Indicating lamp External device connection terminals Rear R...

Page 13: ...ew and old batteries together The batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains When loading batteries observe their correct polarities as marked on the product If loaded in the wrong direction the batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains CAUTION ATTENTION Do not drop or impact the remote control Do not splash the remote control wi...

Page 14: ...ENGLISH COMPONENT NAMES continued Remote control continued ...

Page 15: ...r dealer to provide the name of a qualified installer In order to prevent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10cm 4 inches For a desktop set up or more between the sides and other objects such as walls etc so that the ventilation holes are not blocked CAUTION Have this unit mounted in a stable place Take measures to prevent it from tumbling down to avoid possible physical injury ...

Page 16: ...ons concerning the specifications of this device 2 Make sure that the power switch of the personal computer is turned off 3 Connect the signal input terminal RGB 1 or RGB 2 on the rear panel of this device to the display signal output terminal of the personal computer Use a cable that fits the input terminal of this device and the output terminal of the personal computer Depending on the type of p...

Page 17: ...er connections INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Power Cord Connection Use only the power cord provided Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated AC100 240V 50 60Hz as this may cause fire or electric shock CAUTION Mounting the Speaker Unit Refer to the installation instructions concerning mounting of the speaker unit The instruction manual is included with the Spaker Unit Speak...

Page 18: ...main power switch is ON and the ON button on the remote control or the SUB POWER button on the underside of the front of the frame is ON Lights orange Off Power Save When the main power switch is ON and the ON button on the remote control or the SUB POWER button on the underside of the front of the frame is ON However the state in POWER SAVE mode When the indicating lamp lights in orange or the me...

Page 19: ... VOL or button is pressed while the guide is being displayed 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 15 Volume setting value Adjustment status guide display VOLUME UP DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT button RGB buttons Adjustment status guide display The display color will change to magenta...

Page 20: ...t signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control or the monitor The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds Off timer On timer RGB OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued RECALL button Display area selection diagram RGB input Resolution Full display Circular display Display Full Normal Real Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 640 X 480 VGA 800 X 600 SVGA 1024 X 768 ...

Page 21: ... screen Use the and SELECT buttons to select other items 3 Use the and SELECT buttons to select the item to be adjusted and then use the and ADJUST buttons to adjust example Contrast Press the RETURN button to return to the previous screen If there is no operation for a period of one minute the Adjustment Menu screen will be closed automatically MENU OK Picture Contrast 31 Brightness 31 Color 0 Ti...

Page 22: ...er will be grayed out Adjust for most realistic skin color Picture Enhancement Off Low Middle High Sets the clarity of small details to the desired level Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm Black White Normally set to Normal Color Temp Adjustment Off On Turn On when you wish to change color temperature depending on the user s preference Amplitude Red Brighter scene is decreased in reddish color Bri...

Page 23: ...fect Volume Off On This will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has the same average volume level Reset off the function waiting to reset The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Audio Audio Mode Movie Treble 10 Bass 10 Balance 0 L R SRS TruBass Middle Matrix ...

Page 24: ...rayed out Reset off the function waiting to reset The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button Panel Life Normal Extend 1 Extend 2 This function is to suppress the contrast of the screen regardless of the Contrast setting in the Picture Menu By this control power consumption can be reduced or degradation of a panel can be mitigated The ord...

Page 25: ... On Frequency Mode Movie RGB1 DVI PC RGB2 RGB Select Set Return CH CH OK CH CH MENU OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Depending on the type of signal displayed displays may not be optimized through automatic adjustment Adjust manually to optimize them CH CH Horizontal Position 0 Next Prev Adjust Return OK Setup Auto Adjust Adjust Horizontal Position 0 Vertical Position 31 Horizontal Clock 20 Clock ...

Page 26: ...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 The previously recorded items will be lost The signal mode can be identified by the horizontal vertical sync frequency and the sync signal polarity Different signals with which all the elements are the same or similar will be handled ...

Page 27: ...check the input signal specifications No Sync Signal Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise OTHER FEATURES continued RGB2 RGB H 48 4kHz V 60 1 Hz Min OFF ON RGB Invalid Scan Freq Power Save Mode When the RGB1 RGB2 input is selected When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer the Power Save Off mode can be set to be activated automatically when the computer i...

Page 28: ...ay time The tendency of the phosphor is to degrade more the brighter the characters and figures are displayed When images of figures with different levels of brightness as shown in Fig B are continuously displayed for a long period of time it becomes easier for image marks at locations when the brighter figures are displayed to be noticeable The image retention images in this document are exaggera...

Page 29: ...Scan Freq is displayed Invalid Scan Freq An input signal is not received normally Check to see if the input signal matches the monitor specifications Check the way the signal cable is connected The power indicating lamp is normally lit but no picture Check the contrast and brightness settings adjust them for higher contrast and brightness Check the way the signal cable is connected The display ima...

Page 30: ...ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING continued Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures continued ...

Page 31: ... not be displayed normally In this case make the adjustments suggested below only for RGB2 Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure TROUBLESHOOTING continued Figure 1 ...

Page 32: ...ed on the screen at the time If the adaptor is applied to AV4 input as shown in the drawing it is impossible to receive RGB signal With DVI STB and RGB component setup To component video equipments Please use the connection cable suitable for the terminal form of video equipment Applicable video signals for each input terminal See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS for details Terminal RCA SCART DVI D sub Rem...

Page 33: ...in the 4 3 image faithfully reproduced on the 16 9 screen Zoom The 4 3 image is called a letterbox image In some cases some slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom Play a 21 9 Cinema size image in the 4 3 image expanded vertically on the 16 9 screen Cinema In some cases some slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom Play a 4 3 image faithfully in a 16 9 screen in the standard verti...

Page 34: ... normal 4 3 image is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode parts of the periphery of the image may disappear and or appear distorted in some cases Use the 4 3 mode to view images which were created in 4 3 mode This mode allows 4 3 content to be viewed without picture distortion Press Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic Zoom and Cinema mode as follows 1 Press ZO...

Page 35: ...ifted left and right by pressing the A B button the audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located The same video input mode cannot be selected for both screens at the same time Pressing the PinP button again or the RETURN button will cancel the 2 pictures display When the Video input is set to RGB Video this Split mode is not possible Refer to the table for 2...

Page 36: ...Adjust Color Management Color Decoding Select Set Return OK Picture Color Management On Magenta 60 Red 30 Yellow 0 Green 60 Cyan 30 Blue 0 Reset Reset Select On Off Return OK OK Picture Color Decoding RGB R G B Red 0 Green 60 Color 0 Tint 31 Reset Reset Select Return Exit OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued PICTURE MENU CH CH CH CH Picture Mode Day Next Prev Select Return CH CH Picture Picture Mode D...

Page 37: ...the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the OK button YNR Off Low High Performs picture signal noise reduction Turn up to reduce noise CNR Performs color signal noise reduction Turn up to reduce noise And it will be fixed as Off only when selecting DVI STB mode Film Mode Off On On Automatically detects the movie film material and faithfully reproduces the original film image Off Se...

Page 38: ... the OK button every time the setting is changed Red Darkens red only Lightens red only This adjusts R G B level or tint to make the color appear natural for the user s preference These settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes Green Darkens green only Lightens green only Color Darkens colors Lightens colors Tint Enhances red and weakens green Enhances green and we...

Page 39: ...nal Normally set this to Auto The system 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 match the input signal When the component signal is received this would be not available grayed out AV2 Same to AV1 AV3 AV4 Video Input AV1 Auto HDTV SDTV DVD This should correspond to the sig...

Page 40: ...rature 1 setting is registered G Amplitude B Amplitude R Cut Off G Cut Off B Cut Off Color Management For every input function and every Picture Mode 1 setting is registered Magenta 1 setting is registered Red The previously recorded items will be lost Menu Display Registration condition Picture Yellow 1 setting is registered Green Cyan Blue Color Decoding Red For every Color Temperature 1 setting...

Page 41: ... See page The screen becomes dark and the images cannot be seen during VCR special playback fast forward rewind This sometimes occurs when a component output VCR such as the 480i is connected This is not a malfunction therefore please take note that this may occur When it does occur change to composite output or S video output TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures ...

Page 42: ...occur causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen Avoid using indoor antenna as this may be affected by interference Please use CATV net or outdoor antenna Keep the power cord as far away from the antenna wire as possible If there are noise appearance in the picture of VHF Low band channel please use the double shielded cable not provided for RF LEADS to reduce the no...

Page 43: ... remote control VOLUME UP DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT button OK button PROGRAM UP DOWN buttons TV AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4 Each time the ZOOM button of the remote control is pressed the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen During TV mode Input Switching Size Switching INPUT SELECT button MUTE button PROGRAM SELECT buttons RGB VIDEO...

Page 44: ... for each screens at the same time Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button at the 4 picture mode will cancel the multi picture mode And then pressing the MULTI PICTURE button again will display the 4 pictures Refer to the table for 4 pictures mode Activating the 12 pictures mode from the TV screen Pressing the MULTI MODE button one time at the 4 pictures mode will display 12 pictures Starting from chann...

Page 45: ...played on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds 1 ABCDE Min OFF ON TV position Name Sound mode Off timer On timer TV 4 Pictures 2 Pictures Split Main Sub Sub 1 Sub 2 Sub 3 Main Main Sub ...

Page 46: ... function is also available from video input mode besides TV mode Refer to the table for Freeze function as below FREEZE button Picture Freezing A B 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Active Split Strobe Split Strobe FUNCTION MENU Selected characters Setup hint Freeze Mode Split Strobe This selects the display condition of the FREEZE mode between Split 2 pictures and Strobe 12 pictures Default Zoom Pano...

Page 47: ...SETUP MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Locks Captions Language Select OK Set MENU Setup Auto Tuning Scanning Channel Number 33 Cancel OK Cancel During TV mode ...

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Page 54: ... button to select between SAP and mono sound Each time the button is pressed SAP or Mono appear cyclically on the screen Monaural sound When a monaural program is received sound mode display will appear You can press the MPX button to select the sound mode between monaural and forced mono sound is same NOTE If sound signal is not strong enough for quality reception press the MPX button until Mono ...

Page 55: ... listed brands can be operated using this remote control Brands of DVD Player Press Brands of DVD Player Press Hitachi RCA Pioneer Mitsubishi Panasonic Onkyo Toshiba Zenith Philips Orion JVC Shinco Samsung Skyworth Sony Bubuko RECALL 1 RECALL 2 RECALL 3 RECALL 4 RECALL 5 RECALL 6 RECALL 7 RECALL 8 RECALL 9 RECALL 0 RECALL INDEX RECALL MODE RECALL SUB PAGE RECALL CANCEL RECALL REVEAL RECALL TV TEXT...

Page 56: ...a has moved position 2 TV not tuned correctly 3 Adverse weather conditions 4 Transmitter problems 5 AV Input not set correctly 1 Re align antenna 2 Re tune or fine tune TV 3 None 4 Check with local Operator 5 Check the external equipment connected 1 Interference from electrical or mechanical motors fluorescent lights portable radios etc 1 Check devices for shielding and renew if necessary or move ...

Page 57: ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality ...

Page 58: ...Even in the case of the recommended signals shown on the following page there may be instances when correct display is not possible In this case use H V separate sync H V composite sync Sync signal type Priority H V separate sync 1 H V composite sync 2 sync on Green 3 Pin Input signal 1 R PR CR 2 G or sync on green Y 3 B PB CB 4 No connection 5 No connection 6 R GND PR CR GND 7 G GND Y GND 8 B GND...

Page 59: ...t PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued With Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input With Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Make sure that the signal of the equipment to be connected is compatible with the pecifications of this list ...

Page 60: ... 94 15 73 2 PAL N 625 50 00 15 63 With Composite Input AV1 AV4 input and S video Input AV3 input No Signal mode Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz Remarks Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency Hz 1 NTSC M PAL M PAL N 525 625 59 94 50 00 15 73 15 63 With R G B Video input AV2 and AV4 input No Signal mode Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz Remarks Signal Name Resoluti...

Page 61: ...areful handling the speaker systems Since the front side of the speaker systems is fragile please do NOT press hard or subject impacts Caution required Product Components Specifications Speakers x2 Speaker cable with core x2 Cushions 2 Speaker holder x4 Mounting screw x8 Type 2 way 3 speakers Bass Reflex Woofer 80mm cone type x 2 each Tweeter 25mm dome type Impedance 6Ω Max input power 50W RMS inp...

Page 62: ...peaker system and slide the screws downwards Next use the previously removed screws to fasten the speaker holders into the mounting holes in the monitor Tighten the four screws to secure Attach the speaker systems to the monitor 3 4 Attach the connection cables to the speaker system Connect the copper coloured wire to the side Connect the silver coloured wire to the side Speaker terminals Press do...

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Page 66: ...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 ...

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