Digital Colour Plasma Television Model Name 42PD9700C 42PD9700N 42PD9700U 42PD9R10 55PD9700C 55PD9700N 55PD9700U USER'S MANUAL MANUEL UTILISATEUR MANUALE D'USO BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DEL USUARIO This is the image of the model 42PD9700U. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor. SERIAL NO. This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor. Ver. 1 USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Television. Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product. To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL the instructions, especially the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS". Please keep this user manual for future reference. Ver. 1 ENGLISH CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 2 INTRODUCTION ........................................... 3 About This Manual ................................................ 3 Trademark Credits ................................................. 3 About Software ...................................................... 3 Infomation for Users Applicable in European Union Countries ............. 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 4 Important for United Kingdom ............................... 4 About the Symbols ................................................ 4 Cleaning and Maintenance.................................... 7 ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL ................ 8 Image Retention of Plasma Display Panel ............ 8 Common Characteristics of Plasma Display Panels... 8 FEATURES .................................................... 9 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................ 9 COMPONENT NAMES ................................. 10 Main Unit ............................................................. 10 Remote Control ................................................... 11 PREPARATION ............................................ 12 Remote Control Batteries Installation .................. 12 Handling the Remote Contorl .............................. 12 Caution When Moving the Main Unit ................... 12 Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation......... 13 Anti-Tumble Measures ........................................ 13 CONNECTION ............................................ 14 Terminal Positions ............................................... 14 Connecting Procedure......................................... 14 BASIC OPERATION..................................... 20 Power On/Off ....................................................... 20 Easy Preset ......................................................... 21 Volume UP/DOWN .............................................. 22 Mute .................................................................... 22 Input Switching to TV/AV1~5,HDMI, and RGB .... 23 Input Signal Screen Display ................................ 23 TV SETUP OPERATION .............................. 24 How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system ........... 24 Language Menu .................................................. 24 Setup Menu (TV mode) ....................................... 25 Setup Menu (AV mode) ....................................... 27 Setup Menu (RGB mode) .................................... 28 Function Menu..................................................... 30 Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) ................................ 32 Picture Menu (RGB mode) .................................. 35 Audio Menu ......................................................... 37 Timer Menu ......................................................... 38 Analogue Teletext ................................................ 39 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION ......... 40 How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system ...................................................... 40 Changing Preset.................................................. 41 Channel Selections ............................................. 42 Channel Sort ....................................................... 43 Channel Editing ................................................... 43 Utilizing the Information Tool ............................... 44 Timer Programming ............................................. 46 Configuring the Setting ........................................ 47 Common Interface ............................................... 50 TV Setup Menu ................................................... 50 FUNCTION .................................................. 51 Power Swivel ....................................................... 51 Size Switching ..................................................... 52 Multi Picture Mode............................................... 56 Picture Freezing .................................................. 60 Photo Input Function ........................................... 61 Audio Switching ................................................... 67 Power Save Mode ............................................... 68 DVD Player / STB Selection ................................ 69 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 70 When Following Messages Appear on the Screen ...................................................... 70 Symptom and Check List .................................... 70 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 73 Signal Input ......................................................... 74 Recommended Signal List .................................. 75 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" ( 70 ~ the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product. 72 ) to determine 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. 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Television. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product. This Plasma Television has been designed to meet the international standards. However, it could cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product. Keep this manual for future reference, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the front cover page of this manual. About This Manual The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. This manual has been created with extra care. In case that you have any comments or questions regarding this manual, please contact your local dealer or our Customer Service Centre. Before operating this set, please fully understand the prerequisite such as specifications or constraints of the hardware and software. We are not responsible and have no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of misuse. Reproduction, copying, use, modification, and/or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited without any prior written permission. All other products and company names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Trademark Credits VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. WOW, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. SD Logo is a trademark. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project. This logo indicates that the product is compliant with European Digital Broadcasting. FREEVIEW and the FREEVIEW logo are trade marks of DTV Services Ltd and are used under license. FREEVIEW Logo © DTV Services Ltd 2002. This logo indicates that the product is set up to view digital terrestrial TV. The Digital logo is a Certification Mark. This logo indicates that the product will work after implementation of full digital switchover. The "HD ready" logo is a trademark of EICTA. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. About Software You may not alter, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, or otherwise reverse- engineer the Software installed in this product, which are prohibited by law. 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 contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product. 3 ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product. Important For United Kingdom IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferably a qualified electrician. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code : Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW. with the letter E or by the earth symbol The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. Green & Yellow to Earth Brown to Live Fuse Cord Clamp Blue to Neutral About the Symbols The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading the instructions in this section. WARNING CAUTION Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user. Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/or property damage. Other Symbols The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of fire, explosion, or high temperature if the product is handled improperly. Each illustration within the triangle specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.) The circle with diagonal line and illustration indicates a prohibited action (the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.) This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet). WARNING There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury. Unplug the power ...