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PLASMA MONITOR
Operating Guide for 42HDM12A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 1-6
IMAGE RETENTION.....................................................................................................................7
ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................8
HOW TO SE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Monitor. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI P
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 15. Monitors are designed to comply with the recommended Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this monitor. safety standards for tilt and stability. 1. Read these instructions. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the 2. Keep these instructions. cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in 3. Heed all warnings. product damage and/o
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This PDP (Plasma Display Panel) 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 thi
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. • Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure. • Do not cut off the fitte
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Be careful in moving the Plasma Monitor. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the PDP monitor during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the PDP monitor with two persons. • Avoid any impact or shock to the PDP monitor; particularly take care of glass screen. Do not put anything on top of the Plasma Monitor. Placing anything on the PDP monitor could re
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This PDP monitor has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - Keep the PDP monitor away from Radio. - Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference. - The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the PDP monitor. - Use a coaxial cable for antenna. You can check if this PDP monitor influences Radio r
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IMAGE RETENTION Image Retention can be an issue for any plasma display, and is caused by displaying fixed (non-moving) images for extended periods of time. If you follow the simple guidelines below you will enjoy a high quality picture for many years to come. Examples of Image Retention 4 x 3 Image Display “Letterbox” Image Display “On-Screen Display” Hitachi has included a numbe
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE POWER CORD D-SUB MINI 15-PIN AUDIO/VIDEO S-VIDEO CABLE CONTROL CABLE CABLE 2. 3. 4. 5. BATTERIES USER’S GUIDE EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE 1. 6. 7. 8. 9. CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the fr
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HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR To take measures to prevent the Plasma Monitor from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place. Securing to a wall *Keep the Plasma Monitor four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the Plasma Monitor. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. If you purchased the wall mount bracke
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HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Plasma Monitor is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the monitor and about 8 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection
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HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42” PLASMA MONITOR ① REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting signal, adjusting volume, etc. ② POWER light indicator To turn the PDP MONITOR ON, press the main power button located on the BACK left side of the monitor. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The PDP monitor is now ready for remote on/off operation. Indicating Lamp Power Statu
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REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS IMPORTANT: This is a monitor only product. No TV or Cable tuner is included. REAR VIEW 42” PLASMA MONITOR ① MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to “ON” condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. NOTES: It is required that there should be at least 5sec. between Main Power button off then on. ② AC IN input This monitor is desi
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REAR PANEL JACKS ⑨ COMPOSITE VIDEO Input By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select Composite video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. ⑩ AUDIO Output These jacks provide fixed audio signal which are used for recording. (If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left(L) audio jack). ⑪ VIDEO Output This jack provides Composite video signals
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES IMPORTANT: This is a monitor only product. No TV or Cable tuner is included. The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your Plasma monitor is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modi
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Component cable and Audio cable OR S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Component Video, YC C /YP P , S-Video or Composite Video) B R B R 16
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1. Connect the DVD player using: HDMI cable OR Component cable and Audio cable OR S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (HDMI, Component Video, YC C /YP P , S-Video or Composite B R B R Video) 17 Français English
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A VCR 1. Connect the VCR player using: S-Video cable and Audio cable OR Composite cable and Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (S-Video or Composite Video) 18
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A AUDIO RECEIVER For improved sound quality, you may want to play the audio of the PDP through your stereo system. 1. Use an audio cable and Subwoofer cable to connect the PDP’s audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A/V receiver. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the monitor. 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Press the MENU to display the menu, then press ▲ ▼ to select Audio. 5. Press SEL, then press ▲ ▼ to select subwoofer and pr
