User manual HITACHI 42HDM12A

[. . . ] PLASMA MONITOR Operating Guide for 42HDM12A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 IMAGE RETENTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 OSD (ON-SCREEN DISPLAY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] After extended periods of illumination, the brightness of the phosphor will be degraded to such extent that stationary images would burn-in that part of the screen as grayed-out images. Tips to prevent such image retention are: - Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or hi-contrast images, such as monochrome characters and graphic patterns, for long. - Do not leave stationary images appearing for long, but try to refresh them at appropriate intervals of time, or try to move them using screen saver function. 9 10 11 12 13 Luminosity and contrast Granular spots Plasma monitor has luminosity and low contrast compared with CRT monitor. When a screen is seen at point-blank range, a random fine grain may be visible to a dark part. Lip Sync About the use environment of plasma monitor (temperature) 14 15 16 17 Caution on prolonged storage Operating Storage Power ON or OFF There is some time lag between the picture and the sound. Electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of the plasma display panel also changes with peripheral temperature. Moreover, since there is also high power consumption value, a specified temperature environment is required. Storing the plasma monitor for a period of more than 2 to 3 months without use might cause an unstable picture when the set is turned on. Frequent use of the Power ON or OFF might trigger the power protection circuit. If the monitor does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. Disturbance to video apparatus If an apparatus (VCR, etc. ) antenna line is arranged near the monitor, the image may shake, or disturbance may 10 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. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable. Stereo Cable This cable is used to connect from external audio out to the audio input of the Plasma monitor (ex. ANALOG RGB/HDMI Audio Input). HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the monitor's HDMI input. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the rear panel of the Plasma monitor. The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma monitor. Subwoofer Cable This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to the subwoofer output of the Plasma monitor. 11 Français Phono Connector (Provided) Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel. S-Video (Super Video) Connector (Provided) This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. English FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 42" PLASMA MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting signal, adjusting volume, etc. 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. Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Lights Orange Lights Green Power Status Off Off (Stand-by) Off (Power Saving) On Operating When the MAIN POWER is set OFF. When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is OFF. When the POWER is ON. POWER button This power button is for power on the plasma monitor or change to standby mode. and selector These buttons serve as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. These buttons also serve as the cursor left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the desired input: Composite-VIDEO, S-VIDEO, YCBCR, YPBPR, Analog RGB or HDMI source. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set monitor features to your preference without using the remote. [. . . ] · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user's warranty. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. [. . . ]