Hitachi 42PD9700C, Service Manual

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42PD9700C/U & 55PD9700C/U
PRECAUTIONS
How to clean the plasma screen panel of the monitor
Before cleaning the monitor, turn off the monitor and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not 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 neu -
tral 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 discoloration, scratches or cracks.
Information for users applicable in European Union countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic
equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes.
There are separate collection systems for recycling in EU. For more information, please con -
tact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
1. Features
Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel
The 42-inch colo u r plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024 (H) x 1080 (V) pixels, creates a high-definition,
large-screen(aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic interferences from geo -
magnetic sources and ambient power lines, the panel produces high-quality display images free from color mis -
convergence and display distortion.
High Performance Digital Processor
A wide range of input signals can be handed,including composite, component,and HDMI.High Definition Digital
Processor creates the fine-textured image with dynamic contrast. In addition, it corresponds to a broad array of
personal computer signals, from 640 x 400 and 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA.(Analog 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 sys -
tem, displays the status of signal reception and display control settings in an easy-to-view fashion.
Connecting to an Audio Visual Device
• Three Scart terminals
*
, composite/S terminal
*2
, a component terminal
*3
, and two HDMI terminals have been
added. A composite video output terminal is also provided as a monitoring output.
*
AV1 scart applies to composite/ S-video
AV2 and 3 scart applies to composite/ RGB
*2
AV5 composite/S-Video=Side Input
*3
AV4 can be connected to the equipment with either component or composite Output.
• A wide range of devices can be also connected besides personal computers.
SD card slot installed
Power Swivel Feature
It allows turning the plasma display left or right within ±30 degree using the remote control.