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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Video Menu

TV/Video Mode

Selected characters

Setup

hint

Picture Mode

Natural Cinema Dynamic

Natural: This setting is for normal lighting conditions.

Cinema: This setting is best for watching movie.

Dynamic: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting.

Brightness

Black is subdued for

increased overall

darkness.

Black is set off for

increased overall

brightness.

Adjust to preference.

Contrast

Narrows the gap

between brightness

and darkness.

Broadens the gap

between brightness

and darkness.

Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness.

Color

Decrease color

intensity.

Increase color

intensity.

Adjust to preference.

Tint

Enhances red and

weakens green.

Enhances green and

weakens red.

This is not available to adjust when receiving PAL/SECAM signal.

Then the character will be grayed out.

Adjust for most realistic skin color.

Sharpness

Soft

Sharp

Shift to the minus (-) side for a softer effect and plus (+) for sharper picture.

Color Temperature

Cool Normal Warm

User Black & White

Normally set to Cool.

Reset

(off the function)

The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by

pressing the ENTER button.

PC Mode

Selected characters

Setup

hint

Brightness

Black is subdued for

increased overall

darkness.

Black is set off for

increased overall

brightness.

Adjust to preference.

Contrast

Narrows the gap

between brightness

and darkness.

Broadens the gap

between brightness

and darkness.

Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness.

(Not available for 480p/576p/720p/1080i signals)

Moves the horizontal

position to left

Moves the horizontal

position to right

H Position

Adjust the left-side display position.

(Not available for 480p/576p/720p/1080i signals)

Moves down the

vertical position.

Moves up the vertical

position.

V Position

Adjust for maximum character clarity.

(Not available for 480p/576p/720p/1080i signals)

Color Temperature

Cool Normal Warm

User Black & White

Normally set to Cool.

Reset

(off the function)

The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by

pressing the ENTER button.

HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA

Summary of Contents for 42PD6000TA

Page 1: ...ation Work This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified 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 ...

Page 2: ...s radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your...

Page 3: ...nals from 640 x 400 and 640 x 480 VGA to 1280 x 1024 XGA PC RGB Input Easy to use remote control and on screen display system The remote control included eases the work of setting display controls Further the on screen display system displays the status of signal reception and display control settings in an easy to view fashion Power saving system The power saver feature saves power consumption au...

Page 4: ...Mode 36 TROUBLESHOOTING 37 Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures 37 Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays 39 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 40 Recommended Signal List 41 Notes about This Manual The information in this manual is subject to change without notice While meticulous care has been taken in the preparation of this manual you are requested to notify your dealer or us should you have any com...

Page 5: ... shock Use special caution in households where children are present If liquids or foreign objects should enter the television immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Do not place the television in a bathroom Do not expose the television to rain or moisture Do not place flower vases pots cups cosmetics liquids such as water etc o...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...re you can trip over it Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places Distorted or unstable places How to view the PDP TV If you use the television in too dark a room your eyes may become tired Please use it in a reasonably bright room Avoid direct rays of the sun to the screen in order to prevent eye fatigue Your eyes will get fatigued after viewing the television for long period of time Relax yo...

Page 8: ...ntrol Do not place 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 television Set the sound volume at a...

Page 9: ...ay that controls the brightness of the screen to reduce degradation of the panel Using this function makes it possible to reduce image retention Set the PDP TV to a Move Screen display Move Screen function works to reduce image retention when displaying images on the four corners such as TV station logos and clock display Settings can be made using Move Screen from Function MENU shown on 31 Using ...

Page 10: ...PS CHANNELT DOWNT VOLUMEX RIGHTX VOLUMEW LEFTW INPUT EXIT MENU ENTER Normal button action Button action when MENU engaged Remote control 11 receiver Main power switch 24 Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people are required to transport it safely Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forwards using the two handgrips at the back and the uni...

Page 11: ...n a wet object to avoid possible failures Before leaving the remote control out of use for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it If the remote control begins to lack responsiveness replace the batteries Strong light such as direct sunlight impinging on the photoreceptor of the remote control can cause operational failure Position this unit to avoid direct contact with such light ...

Page 12: ...12 COMPONENT NAMES continued Remote control continued Function Buttons HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA ...

Page 13: ...y to set the sleep timer to 30 60 90 and 120 minutes 9 button Press this button to choose specific number channel for two or three code upper channel For example when select you can only choose one or two code channel When select you can choose one two or three code channel 10 NUMBER buttons Use Number buttons with button to choose specific channel 11 RTN RETURN button Press this button to toggle ...

Page 14: ...nal 4 3 sources Full Use this side mode to display 16 9 sources like HDTV and DVD s preserving the original 16 9 side ratio 16 9 Zoom Use this side to Zoom in once while in 16 9 side Depending on the input signal format received the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options 1 TV 480i 480p 576i 576p HDMI Input 2 720P 1080i HDMI Input 3 RGB Input Auto adjust ...

Page 15: ... Input button until the PIP window disappear PIP source cannot be the same with main video source Component YCBCR YPBPR HDMI and PC RGB are not accessible to PIP Main Sub TV Composite S Video Y CB CR Y PB PR HDMI PC RGB TV Composite S Video Y CB CR Y PB PR HDMI PC RGB 25 QUICK button Shortcut to access the Brightness Contrast Volume Treble Bass and Balance adjustment Press repeatedly to circle thr...

Page 16: ...s hidden information found on some Teletext pages to be displayed on the screen G SUB PAGE button Use this to access a subtitle service directly rather than through a Teletext service subject to subtitle service broadcasting H CANCEL button This allows the screen to return to the TV mode temporarily while searching for a required text page When the required text page has been received the page num...

Page 17: ...nadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire electrical shock or injury Please note that our company assumes absolutely no responsibility for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mount units or improper installation Have this unit mounted in a stable place Take measures to prevent it from tumbling down to avoid possible 10cm 4 inches or more In order...

Page 18: ... first time its TV system is at default factory mode and this mode cannot display the image normally on the screen In order to watch the TV program without problem please execute TV Channel Setup menu 31 for normally display 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 noise Precautions when connec...

Page 19: ...all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source HDMI or Component Video YCBCR YPBPR 1 Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using Component cable and Audio cable or S Video cable and Audio cable or Composite cable and Audio cable 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on t...

Page 20: ... HDMI Component Video YCBCR YPBPR S Video or Composite Video For improved sound quality you may want to play the audio of the PDP through your stereo system 1 Use an audio cable and Subwoofer cable to connect the PDP s audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A V receiver 2 Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV 3 Turn on the PDP TV 4 Press the MENU to display the menu the...

Page 21: ...cabling by the S Video cable is recommended to provide finer Video quality HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a digital interface based on DVI Digital Visual Interface which is an added function for audio visual equipment It does not have degradation by transmission s...

Page 22: ...e and the output terminal of the personal computer Depending on the type of personal computer being connected the use of an optional conversion adapter or the adapter provided with the personal computer may be necessary in some cases For details refer to the instruction manual of the personal computer or ask the personal computer manufacturer or your local retail dealer CONNECTING PC 1 Connect the...

Page 23: ...correct 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 Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly Avoid using a loose unsound outlet or contact failure Do not cut off the fitted power plug th...

Page 24: ...press the main power switch on the PDP TV main unit to OFF During normal use the main power switch is set in the ON position and the monitor can then be turned ON OFF using the POWER button or the POWER button on the remote control When the indicating lamp lights in orange or the message No Input Signal or Power Save appears on the screen there is something unusual about the status of reception Se...

Page 25: ...ol and Vol buttons of the remote control When a button is pressed the volume adjustment status guide will be displayed The volume will increase when the volume S or Vol buttons are pressed while the guide is being displayed The volume will decrease when the volume T or Vol buttons are pressed while the guide is being displayed Adjustment status guide display Audio Mute The audio volume can be temp...

Page 26: ... can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control The display will go out in approximately 3 seconds TV VIDEO PC RGB Analog RGB 1024X768 60Hz 1 ABCDE I TV position Channel name Sound mode Signal mode Input frequency RECALL button HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA ...

Page 27: ...on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT MODES FOR THE OSD AS BELOW TV Video Mode Displays when the TV Composite S video Y CBCR Y PBPR or HDMI is selected PC Mode Displays when the Analog RGB input is selected TV Video Mode PC Mode Picture Mode Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast H Position Color V Position Tint Color Temperature Sharpness Video Reset Color Tem...

Page 28: ...er picture Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm User Black White Normally set to Cool Reset off the function The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by pressing the ENTER button PC Mode Selected characters W X Setup hint Brightness Black is subdued for increased overall darkness Black is set off for increased overall brightness Adjust to preference Contrast Narr...

Page 29: ...eduction Off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Adjust to when display static image If this is set to On it helps to reduce the noise interference visible on the static image especially in the weaker signal reception areas Not available for YPBPR HDMI signals PC Mode Selected characters W X Setup hint Slows the dot clock phase shifts slightly to left Advances the dot clock phase shifts slightly to right Cloc...

Page 30: ...S WOW select On this function is not available Subwoofer On Off Adjust to preference SRS WOW On Off Adjust to preference SRS WOW is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep rich bass on any speaker system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components For systems with a subwoofer SRS WOW complements and enhances the bass performance This feature ca...

Page 31: ... selection Upper Left Upper Center Upper Right Middle Left Middle Center Middle Right Lower Left Lower Center Lower Right Adjust to preference Audio Source Main PIP Adjust to preference Brightness Black is subdued for increased overall darkness Black is set off for increased overall brightness Adjust to preference Contrast Narrows the gap between brightness and darkness Broadens the gap between br...

Page 32: ... add the channel by manual Channel Insert off the function This is used to add the channel to the sort list Teletext Language West Europe East Europe Turkish Cyrillic Select the language depends on your country or area Channel Number Decrease channel number Increase channel number Show the channel position number which you want to edit Channel Name off the function This is used to input the name f...

Page 33: ...ss ENTER button to select the following functions Source TV AV SV Adjust to preference Size Small Medium Large Adjust to preference Position 9 positions for selection Upper Left Upper Center Upper Right Middle Left Middle Center Middle Right Lower Left Lower Center Lower Right Adjust to preference Audio Source Main PIP Adjust to preference Brightness Black is subdued for increased overall darkness...

Page 34: ... display will appear and you can press the I II button to select between stereo and mono sound Each time the button is pressed Mono or Stereo appear cyclically on the screen When receiving NICAM signals NICAM display will appear as below Sound multiplex signal received NICAM signal received Monaural sound broadcast When a monaural program is received sound mode display will appear NOTE If sound si...

Page 35: ...ble status A guide displays No Input Signal Recheck the input signal specifications Signal Check TV Video mode Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise Mode Status Display Action TV When the TV signal is no longer detected A guide is displayed for searching and counting down 2 minutes If the TV signal cannot be detected after 2 minutes the PDP TV will turn off directl...

Page 36: ...sed to reduce power consumption by this unit Horizontal Yes No Yes No RGB sync signal Vertical Yes Yes No No PC signal Active normal display Blank no display Operation mode On Off Indicating lamp Lights green Lights orange Power consumption 350 W 3W 100V 240V Returning to operating status Operate the personal computer or press either the INPUT button of the main unit or the PC button of the remote...

Page 37: ... the way the signal cable is connected 19 28 The display image appears flowing slantwise Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked with the characters in vertical columns blurred Adjust the dot clock frequency and phase Adjust the dot clock frequency first the dot clock phase next PC RGB input 29 41 Text displayed across the screen appears blurred A fine pattern flickers when di...

Page 38: ...ect frequency from the computer is below 85Hz try a higher frequency upper limit 85Hz There may be a slight attenuation of the current image 42 The top of the monitor heats up When used for long periods of time the top of the monitor may heat up This is not a malfunction Text characters are displayed with varying thicknesses The thicknesses of characters and lines may vary if images with a vertica...

Page 39: ... X buttons and search for clear characters over the entire screen 10 Perform adjustment for symptom 2 below when the characters are blurred on the entire screen The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure Symptom 2 Text displayed across the screen appears blurred in its entirety Figure 2 A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen Figur...

Page 40: ...mended signal 19 modes 42 Video input Input terminals Composite video input terminal RCA Composite video L R audio input terminal RCA S Video input terminal S Video L R audio input terminal RCA Component YCBCR YPBPR video input terminal RCA Component YCBCR YPBPR L R audio input terminal RCA HDMI input terminal Input signals Composite video PAL SECAM NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 Component YCBCR YPBPR video 48...

Page 41: ...6 4 480p 480 59 94 31 47 5 1080i 50 1080 50 00 28 13 6 1080i 60 1080 60 00 33 75 7 720p 50 720 50 00 37 00 8 720p 60 720 60 00 45 00 With HDMI input Signal mode No Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency Hz Horizontal frequency kHz Dot clock frequency MHz Remarks 1 VGA 640 x 480 59 94 31 47 25 18 VESA 2 576i 720 1440 x 576 50 00 31 25 54 00 EIA 861B 3 480i 720 1440 x 480 59 94 15 73 27 00 EIA 86...

Page 42: ...8 75 15 XGA 1024 x 768 85 00 68 68 94 50 16 XGA 1280 x 720 60 14 45 11 76 50 17 XGA 1280 x 960 60 00 60 00 108 00 18 XGA 1280 x 1024 60 02 63 98 108 00 19 XGA 1280 x 1024 75 03 79 98 135 00 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 animat...

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