Colour Plasma Display Monitor Model PW1 32PD5000 42PD5000 42PMA500 CMP4214E USER'S MANUAL MANUEL UTILISATEUR BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Th is It mo ca d n el ho is w no ev t er cla ac ss ce ed pt a 10 s H 80 D i 5 Re 0 ad si y gn b al ec s au an s d ei di t c sp a la nn y ot Ha Dc m ce at pt er a ia s l i ig n na th l is of fo 72 rm 0 at p 5 . 0. System Name 32PD5000/42PD5000 32PD5100/42PD5100 32PD5200/42PD5200 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. NOTE: The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association. All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. REMARQUE: Les particularités de l'écran couleur à plasma sont les suivantes. Les informations contenues dans ce manuel peuvent être modifiées sans préavis. Le constructeur n'accepte aucune responsabilité pour les erreurs qui peuvent éventuellement apparaître dans ce manuel. MARQUES DÉPOSÉES VGA et XGA sont des marques déposées d'International Business Machines Corporation. APPEL et Macintosh sont des marques déposées d'Apple Computer Inc. VESA est une marque déposée d'une organisation sans but lucratif, La Video Electronics Standard Association. Toutes les marques ou noms de produit sont des marques de commerce ou des marques déposées de leur dépositaire respectif. HINWEIS: Die Informationen in dieser Anleitung unterliegen Änderung ohne Vorankündigung. Der Hersteller übernimmt keine Verantwortung für etwaige Fehler in dieser Anleitung. WARENZEICHEN-BESTÄTIGUNG VGA und XGA sind eingetragene Warenzeichen der International Business Machines Corporation. APPLE und Macintosh sind eingetragene Warenzeichen von Apple Computer, Inc. VESA ist ein Warenzeichen einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, Video Electronics Standard Association. Alle Marken- oder Produktnamen sind Warenzeichen oder eingetragene Warenzeichen der jeweiligen Inhaber. USER'S MANUAL 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. 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 dealer install and set up the product. HITACHI cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a natural disaster. Note for Dealers: After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer and explain to the customer how to handle the product. 1 ENGLISH Important Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 7. Mis-use may cause damage to your plasma monitor, which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to yourself. Should you 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. FEATURES Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel The 42-inch colour plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024 (H) x 1024(V) pixels, and the 32-inch colour plasma display panel with a resolution of 852(H) X 1024(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic interferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines, the panel produces high-quality display images free from colour misconvergence and display distortion. CAUTION Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your plasma monitor. Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry! High Performance Digital Processor A wide range of personal computer signals can be handled, from 640 x 400, 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA. Software Notice It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse compile the software included therein, save to the extent permitted by law. 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 system, displays the status of signal reception and display control settings in an easy-to-view fashion. Plasma Monitor After the plasma monitor has been on for any length of time, you will notice that the screen becomes warm. Please note that this is normal. Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots. Please note that this is normal. Power saving system The International ENERGY STAR® power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are not available. When connected to a VESA DPMS-compliant PC, the monitor cuts its power consumption while it is idle. TruBass TruBass, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,Inc. TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. CAUTION To prevent scratches or damages to the plasma screen, 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. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners! About the Optional Video Unit The following functions can be obtained by connecting the optional video unit. (1) A composite/S terminal and two component terminals have been added. A composite video output terminal is also provided as a monitoring output. (2) A wide range of devices other than personal computers can also be connected. (3) A component input is possible to switch to RGB signals from the Menu screen. (4) A SCART terminal is also provided for the signal of the European standard. It operates as composite/S/RGB input terminal, or video output terminal. CAUTION Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the monitor. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral 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. Options Ask your local retail dealer for further details. 1. Desktop stand: · CMPAD23 (for 32") · CMPAD25 (for 42") 2. Plasma monitor speaker: · CMPAS03 (for 32") bass reflex speaker unit with 16x4.5cm cone type speaker (colour: dark gray) · CMPAS03S (for 32") same type to CMPAS03 (colour: light gray) · CMPAS14 (for 42") 2 way speaker unit with one 2.5cm dome type tweeter and two 8cm round type woofers (colour: dark gray) · CMPAS14S (for 42") same type to CMPAS14 (colour: light gray) 3. Video unit: CMPAVW1 An expansion unit for viewing video with this device. 2 CONTENTS ENGLISH 3 FEATURES ....................................................2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................4 COMPONENT NAMES ..................................8 Main Unit..............................................................................8 Remote control ....................................................................9 Loading Batteries ..............................................................9 Handling the Remote Control ............................................9 OTHER FEATURES ....................................21 Automatic Store ................................................................21 Signal Check ....................................................................22 Power Save Mode..............................................................22 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ......23 NOTES ........................................................23 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................24 Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures ............24 Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays ..............................26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................10 Installation..........................................................................10 Anti-tumble measures........................................................10 Connecting to a PC ..........................................................11 Mounting the Speaker Unit ..............................................12 Power Cord Connection ....................................................12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................27 Signal Input........................................................................27 Recommended Signal List ................................................28 SUPPLEMENT ............................................30 Optional Video Unit Function ............................................31 Optional Tuner Unit Function ............................................43 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................13 Turning Power On and Off ................................................13 Input Switching ..................................................................14 Volume Adjustment............................................................14 Audio Mute ........................................................................14 Size Switching ..................................................................15 Input Signal Screen Display ..............................................15 Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock ..16 Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ....................16 Using the Menu Screen ....................................................16 PICTURE MENU ................................................................17 AUDIO MENU ....................................................................18 TIMER MENU ....................................................................18 FUNCTION MENU ............................................................19 SETUP MENU ....................................................................20 LANGUAGE MENU............................................................21 Notes about This Manual · The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. · While meticulous care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, you are requested to notify your dealer or us should you have any comments, views or questions about our product. · Fully understand the prerequisites to using the product, such as hardware and software specifications and constraints, in using the product. We are not held liable for damages caused by improper handling of the product. · Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part without our prior written permission is prohibited. · The product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This Plasma monitor has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety 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 and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. WARNING CAUTION Typical Symbols This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling. This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling. This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the conte ...