Hitachi 42PD8800 Owners Guide - Page 2

CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......... 1 INTRODUCTION 2 About This Manual 2 Trademark Credits 2 About Software 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 About the Symbols 3 Cleaning and Maintenance 6 ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY 7 Image Retention of Plasma Display 7 Common phenomena of Plasma Display Panel 7 FEATURES 8 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 8 OPTION 8 COMPONENT NAMES 9 Main Unit 9 Remote Control 10 PREPARATION 11 Remote Control Batteries Installation 11 Caution When Moving the Main Unit 11 Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation......... 12 Anti-Tumble Measures 12 CONNECTION 13 Terminal Positions 13 Connecting Procedure 13 BASIC OPERATION 18 Power On/Off 18 First Time Setup 19 Volume UP/DOWN 19 Mute 19 Input Switching to TV/AV1~5, HDMI, and RGB 20 Input Signal Screen Display 20 MENU OPERATION 21 How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system 21 Language Menu 21 Setup Menu (TV mode 22 Setup Menu (AV mode 24 Setup Menu (RGB mode 25 Function Menu 27 Picture Menu (TV/AV mode 29 Picture Menu (RGB mode 32 Audio Menu 34 Timer Menu 35 FUNCTION 36 Power Swivel 36 About Teletext 37 Size Switching 38 Multi Picture Mode 40 Picture Freezing 44 Photo Input Function 45 Audio Switching 51 Power Save Mode 52 DVD Player / STB Selection 53 TROUBLESHOOTING 54 When Following Messages Appear on the Screen 54 Symptom and Check List 54 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 57 Signal Input 58 Recommended Signal List 59 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this instruction thoroughly. Retain this instruction for future reference. Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger. Follow all instructions. Improper handling could cause personal injury and/or serious damage to the unit that may shorten its service time. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the product in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. Before calling for the technical support or service technician, read "TROUBLESHOOTING" ( 54 ~ 56 ) to determine the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product. If serious problems happen (such as smoke or an abnormal odor from the unit), turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and then, contact your local dealer immediately. 1