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  • Hitachi 42HDM70 | Owners Guide - Page 1
    Plasma Display Monitor Model PW1 42HDM70 USER'S MANUAL MANUEL UTILISATEUR MANUAL DE USUARIO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi,Ltd. has determined that this product meets the
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    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
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    are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor. • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the monitor. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to
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    with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket 16. Follow instructions for wall, overhead power lines or other electrical and supporting structure, SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART HITACHI Factory Warranty. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV
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    encounter any difficulty in the set-up or operation of your monitor, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at the rear of this manual. In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your plasma monitor, switch off at the mains sockets, pull out the plugs, and contact your dealer immediately
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    NAMES 11 Main Unit 11 Remote control 12 Loading Batteries 12 Handling the Remote Control 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 Installation 13 Anti-tumble measures 13 Connecting to a PC 14 Mounting the Speaker Unit 15 Power Cord Connection 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 Turning Power On and
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    Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions. About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this manual, the user's manual if a problem should occur. as a wobbly or inclined stand. Do not obstruct the openings. • Do not put the plasma screen side up. • Do not
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    INSTRUCTIONS( the power cord. Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control. Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal not physically impact the battery. • Use only the battery specified in the manual of this monitor. • Make sure the plus and minus terminals are
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    INSTRUCTIONS( monitor and other parts, and could result in transformation, melting or fire. • Do not place the monitor, the remote control and other parts in direct power plug from the power outlet. To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp
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    problem receiving Radio when using the monitor, check the instructions remote control. A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control. • Take care not to drop the remote control. • Do not place heavy objects on the remote control operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off
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    INSTRUCTIONS(continued) • FCC (Federal Communications Commission) STATEMENT WARNING For model 42HDM70 WARNING : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part experienced radio / TV technician for help. Instructions to Users : This
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    ( ) indicates the function while the MENU is displayed on the screen. Remote-control receiver  Indicating lamp  • The main power switch is located at the Handgrips Handgrips External speaker terminals  Rear Handgrips External speaker terminals  External device connection terminals RGB input
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    battery cover. • Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Handling the Remote Control Use the remote control within about 5 m from front of the unit's remote-control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides. 2. Load batteries. • Load two Size AA batteries included
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    INSTRUCTIONS Installation • If you have purchased the model without the stand attached: When installing the monitor, use the optional Desk-top Stand (CMPAD25). The Desk-top Stand has been used for the illustrations in this manual holes are not blocked.(✻) 10cm (4 inches) or more* Clamp Cord choarin
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    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. Speaker (R) Monitor rear panel Speaker (L) Power cable connector Power cord (DVI) (D-sub) To signal output terminal
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    ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Speaker Unit (option) Refer to the instruction manual concerning mounting of the optional speaker unit. Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. ᶃ ᶄ ᶃ Connect the power cord to this device. ᶄ
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Main power switch Indicating lamp Turning Power On and Off • To turn the monitor power ON, press the main power switch on the monitor main unit to ON, and then press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or ON button on the remote control. • To turn the monitor power OFF
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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 L and M volume buttons of the monitor unit). ˝˛ VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT button Volume setting value Volume 15 Adjustment status guide
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SIZE button RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE VOL AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL MENU OK ID ID SET RECALL button RECALL button SIZE button Size Switching Each time the SIZE button of the remote control or the monitor is pressed, the screen display area will
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    INSTRUCTIONS ) Setting the ID No. of the remote control allows separate control of up to a maximum of seven monitors. Remote control ID No. 2 (initially ID no. Example: Selecting the Picture screen 1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu screen. MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup
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    INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Picture Contrast : + 31 OK Brightness : - 31 OK Color : 0 Tint : + 31 Picture scenes. For brighter scene some parts of the picture might not be clear. We on the user's preference.
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    ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) AUDIO MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Audio sound that otherwise would not be heard. Adjust it depending on the user's preference. This features the spacious sound effects of a stadium. This the remote control. 
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FUNCTION MENU Picture Audio Timer OK MENU Function Setup stationary pictures by the white field signal. Select On (continuous operation) or 60 Min. (time limit operation) and press the OK button. Press the MENU or RETURN button on the remote control to
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    ˛ ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Setup Auto Adjust Adjust OK Horizontal on the type of signal displayed, displays may not be optimized through automatic adjustment. Adjust manually to optimize them. 
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) LANGUAGE MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Language the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below. Menu Picture Display Registration condition Contrast Brightness For every input function, 1 setting is
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    and the horizontal and vertical sync frequency. Action When the sync signal is no longer detected. • A guide displays No Sync. Signal, and Power Save (for approx. 5 sec.) • When the condition continues where SELECT button of the main unit or the RGB1/RGB2 buttons of the remote control. 
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    . Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention • Lower the Contrast and Brightness settings of the plasma display as much as possible. A function is provided in the display that controls the brightness of the screen to reduce degradation of the panel. Using this function makes it possible
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    picture . • The display image appears flowing slantwise. • Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with the characters in vertical columns blurred. • Text displayed across the screen appears blurred. • A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen. • The remote control
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    TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued) Symptom Point to check See page • The temperature of the display panel surface is high. • The plasma some parts of the form of horizontal lines oscillating up Use the fan that controls the temperature in the
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    ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Depending on the kind now. AABBCC After adjustment All characters are blurred. 1) Press the AUTO button on the remote control. Adjustment procedure When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust 2) Press the MENU button.
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    42 inches (922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm) 1024 (H) x 1024 (V) pixels Net dimensions (excluding Speakers/Stand) 1030 (W) x 636 (H) x 91 (D) mm Net weight (excluding Speakers/Stand at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality. Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin
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    GND 13 T.M.D.S. Data3+ 1 23 4 56 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) No. Signal Name  7("   87("        7&4"      Signal mode Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz
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    sync signal polarities. Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal. • Displaying images with more than 512 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay (compressed display) can result in the interpolation of stripes. 
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    ENGLISH SUPPLEMENT 
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    when the optional video unit is installed are as follows INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting to a Video Imaging Device (1) Make sure that the the signal output terminal of the imaging device. Speaker (R) Monitor rear panel Speaker (L) To audio output terminals To component output terminals
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH INPUT SELECT button SIZE button Input Switching ŋInput can be switched by pressing the AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control. ŋ Input can be switched in the sequence of AV1 ˠ AV2 ˠ AV3 ˠ AV4 ˠ RGB1 ˠ RGB2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT button
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    SELECT buttons during picture size display. 2. Position display will appear. 3. Adjustment range of each picture size are as play certain software, such as a TV program, the image would appear different over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode, parts of the periphery of the image may disappear
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ENGLISH Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the PinP button on the remote control is pressed MULTI PICTURE will display. with the AV1, AV2, AV3, and AV4 buttons from the status that the speaker icon appears on the left side of AV✱ as shown in the diagram to
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Picture OK Picture Mode Day OK Contrast +31 Brightness -31 Color 0 Sharpness +15 Tint 0 Color Temperature Normal Contrast Mode Normal Reset Reset Select OK Set
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    ˛ ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) ˛ Selected characters Picture Mode Day Night Setup hint Day: This Off On Turn On when you wish to change color temperature depending on the user's preference. Amplitude Cut Off Red Green Blue Red Green Brighter scene is
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (continued) ˛ ˛ Selected characters Setup hint Color Management Off On Turn On when the original balance of each color is required to adjust depending on the user's preference. Magenta Magenta is weakened. Magenta is strengthened. Red Red
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    ˛ 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
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (continued) ˛ ˛ Selected characters Audio Input AV1 AV2 every Color Temperature, 1 Green setting is registered. Color For every input function and every Picture Mode, 1 setting is Tint registered. Video Power Save 1 setting is registered. System
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    has been inserted. Panel Display dimensions Resolution Approx. 42 inches (922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm) 1024 (H) x 1024 (V) pixels Net dimensions (excluding Speakers/Stand) Net weight (excluding Speakers/Stand) Ambient conditions Temperature Relative humidity 1030 (W) x 636 (H) x 91
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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Input signal R (PR/CR) G or sync on green (Y) B (PB/CB) No connection No connection R.GND (PR/CR, GND) G.GND (Y, GND) B.GND (PB/CB, GND) No connection GND No connection [
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    ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) No. Signal Name Signal the same signal. • Displaying images with more than 512 lines of vertical resolution at Full diplay (compressed display) can result in the interpolation of
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    respective holders. REMARQUE: Les particularités de l'écran couleur à plasma sont les suivantes. Les informations contenues dans ce manuel peuvent être no será responsable de los errores que puedan aparecer en este manual. RECONOCIMIENTO DE MARCAS VGA y XGA son marcas registradas de International
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    Hitachi 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) QR58563 Printed in Japan
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USER'S MANUAL
MANUEL UTILISATEUR
MANUAL DE USUARIO
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor.
SERIAL 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
PW1
42HDM70