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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display
Monitor.
Before using your monitor, please carefully read the "SAFETY
GUIDELINES" 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 deal
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FEATURES CONTENTS Large-screen, high-definition plasma display FEATURES ....................................................2 panel SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................................3 The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024 (H) STANDARD ACCESSORIES ..........................7 x 1024(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio Component Names ......................................8 : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic in
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SAFETY GUIDELINES(continued) Fire or electric shock may cause death or serious injury unless you follow the instruction. WARNING • The enclosed power cord must be used! Failure to do so may cause electric shock hazard or fire hazard. In USA/Canada, use a UL LISTED/CSA LABELLED or CERTIFIED power cord set meeting the following specifications : Rating: min. 125V, 10A , Length: max. 3.0m , Type: SVT or SJT Plug type: NEMA 5-15P figure, Parallel blade, Grounding type In Europe or 200V area, a prope
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SAFETY GUIDELINES(continued) You may have serious injury or your property may be damaged unless you follow the instruction below. CAUTION • Do not coil or wind the power cord. This may cause excessive heat resulting in a fire. • Caution for 200 - 240V operation only This equipment relies on the protective devices in the building installation for short - circuit and over - current protection. Refer to the following table for the suitable number and location of the protective devices which should
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SAFETY GUIDELINES(continued) (continued) PRECAUTIONS • How to clean the monitor. Before cleaning the monitor, turn off the monitor and disconnect the power plug from the mains. When cleaning the monitor, do not spray directly the screen or cabinet with cleaner. Use a clean, dust free, dry and soft cloth. If it is not enough, then use a cloth with non-alcoholic or non-ammonia detergent. Do not rub the surface of the screen with ball-point-pen or screw-driver etc. • Prevention of an obstacle to Ra
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Component Names Front Main Unit Cabinet Panel (front frame) The stand shown is optional. Control panel • Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom. • The back cover is provided with Remote-control indications to distinguish the receiver adjustment buttons. Indicator lamp • The main power switch is located at the back, on the lower surface. Main power switch SUB-POWER button VOLUME button RECALL button SIZE button INPUT SELECT button Rear Caution when moving the main unit • As thi
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Component Names (continued) Remote controller POWER OFF button POWER ON/OFF button POWER ON button MUTE button VOLUME UP/DOWN button VOL SIZE button MUTE VOL PinP button RECALL button AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL AUTO button RGB 1 RGB 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 RGB/VIDEO buttons MENU RETURN MENU button RETURN button ENTER ENTER button ID ID SET SELECT/ADJUST buttons ID SET button ID button Handling the Remote Controller Loading Batteries 1. Open the battery cover. Use the remote controller withi
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To audio input terminals INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Read SAFETY GUIDELINES ( to ) 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. • Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off. Connecting to a PC (1) Make sure that the display signal of the personal computer to be u
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. (1) Connect the power cord to this device. (2) Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet. CAUTIONS • 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 electrie shock. • To maintain the correct performance level, use a 3-core power cord with ground wire attached. • When conn
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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) while the on-screen display system is not being displayed. Volume setting value VOLUME buttons VOLUME 15 INPUT SELECT button Adjustment status guide display • When a button is pressed, the volume adjustment status guide will be displayed. • The volume will increase when the VOL+ (or ) button is presse
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Displaying Two Screens If the PinP button on the remote control is pressed when the optional video unit is installed, two screens will display. Activating the P-in-P mode from the RGB input screen Pressing the PinP button one time will display two screens. The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the and SELECT buttons; the audio of the video will be output from the R1 V1 RECALL button side on which the speaker icon is SIZE button located.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) VOL MUTE VOL When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL screen will be displayed; from there, video adjustment AUTO button and setting is possible by using the SELECT button, RGB 1 RGB 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 ADJUST button and ENTER button. MENU RETURN • Refer to - concerning the adjustment items and the MENU button settings. SELECT/ADJUST ENTER buttons Example: S
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) Selected characters Setup hint In general, position is in the center and shift to the minus (-) side Picture is soft Picture is sharp SHARPNESS when a softer effect is desired. Use SOFT when DVD, video and other images become harsh or picture NORMAL SOFT VIDEO PICTURE noises on the screen is evident. Use NORMAL as standard. DYNAMIC:Emphasizes the differences between video shadings to improve the feeling of contrast. DYNAMIC
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