Hitachi 42PMA500, 42PD5000, 32PD5000 Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays, Example

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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays

Depending on the kind of system equipment used, images may not be displayed normally. In this case, make the adjustments suggested below. (only for RGB2)

Symptom 1

Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with some characters blurred (figure 1).

The display image appears flowing (figure 2) (RGB input).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1

 

 

 

Vertical

Before adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

streaks

Some characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are blurred.

 

After adjustment

 

 

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

 

 

 

ABC

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

ABC

All characters appear

 

 

 

 

 

crisp now.

Example

 

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

After adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All characters are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

blurred.

1) Press the AUTO button on the remote control.

When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust

2)Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed. Adjustment 3) Press the SELECT button and select Setup.

procedure 4)

Press the OK button. The Setup Menu will be displayed.

5)

Press the SELECT button and select Horizontal Clock.

(Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Horizontal Clock adjustment.)

6)Press the or ADJUST buttons and search for clear characters over the entire screen.

7)Perform adjustment for symptom 2 below, when the characters are blurred on the entire screen.

The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure.

Symptom 2

Text displayed across the screen appears blurred in its entirety (figure 2).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen (figure 3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2

 

Before adjustment

Figure 3

 

 

Before adjustment

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

ABC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example

 

 

After adjustment

 

 

 

After adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

1) Press the AUTO button on the remote control.

 

When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust

 

 

 

2)

Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed.

 

 

Adjustment

3)

Press the

SELECT button and select Setup.

 

 

procedure 4) Press the OK button. The Setup Menu will be displayed.

 

 

 

5)

Press the

SELECT button and select Clock Phase.

 

 

 

(Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Clock Phase adjustment.)

 

6)

Press

or ADJUST buttons to make the text appear

 

6) Press or ADJUST buttons to make the text appear

 

 

 

 

clean across the screen.

 

without flickering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 32PD5000 42PD5000 42PMA500 Remarque English Features Contents Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe cautious of the power cord connection Be sure to keep safety ground connectionBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control To Earth Fuse Blue to Neutral Cord ClampSafety Instructions Precautions for the cable connection Precaution during transportationDo not physically impact the remote control Set the sound volume at a suitable levelComponent Names Main UnitHandling the Remote Control Remote controlLoading Batteries Installation Instructions InstallationAnti-tumble measures Securing to a wall or pillarConnecting to a PC Monitor rear panelPage Turning Power On and Off Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions Volume Adjustment Input SwitchingWhen a button is pressed, the volume adjustment Audio MuteInput Signal Screen Display Size SwitchingDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Using the Menu Screen On-screen display system Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the ClockOperating Instructions Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID NoPicture Menu Timer Menu Off Timer Min 30Min 60Min 120Min 90Min On TimerAudio Menu Selected charactersFunction Menu Setup Menu MovieOther Features Language MenuAutomatic Store Menu Display Registration conditionOther Features Signal Check Power Save ModeWhen the RGB, RGB2 input is selected Status Display ActionImage Retention of Plasma Display Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image RetentionAbout screen defects About residual imagesTroubleshooting Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be FailuresSymptom Point to check Check the way the signal cable is connectedEnglish Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays ExampleProduct Specifications Signal InputRGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Input signalProduct Specifications Signal Input Recommended Signal ListWith Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input Pin Input signalWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Supplement Connecting to a Video Imaging Device An example of connecting video imaging devicesWith DVI-STB and RGB component setup Optional Video Unit FunctionDisplay size selection diagram When you want toInput signal Display screen Remarks AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4Using a wide-screen monitor Position +Pictures Split Operating Instructions Displaying Multi PictureTime will display 2 pictures YNR Operating Instructions Picture Menu Film Mode PAL Comb FilterBlack Enhancement Auto Colour Colour Management MagentaRed YellowVideo Input System Colour SystemAV2 1st step AV2 2nd step Audio Input Scart OutputRGB2 1st step RGB2 2nd stepVideo input Input connector pin specifications Scart connector pin specificationsPin Signal PinProduct Specifications Recommended Signal List With R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 inputWith component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input KHz MHzRemote control provided for the optional tuner unit Optional Tuner Unit FunctionYou may recall the picture mode by Picture mode is changed in followingPress this button to change input Surround On or Off Mode Pressing this button. Each time pressedButtons for Teletext Mode Precautions when connecting the antenna Connecting AntennaMonitor rear panel TV AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4 During TV modeAuto Full Zoom 149Zoom C149L Activating the Split mode from the TV screen Multi Picture button Multi Mode button ButtonPictures Split 4 pictures 12 pictures Select buttonsSound mode Off-timerPictures Display will go out in approximately 6 seconds TV positionFreeze button Picture FreezingSplit Strobe During TV mode AbcdeDuring Video signal input Operating Instructions Setup MenuAuto Off Other Functions A2 / Nicam / Sound MultiplexBilingual / Dual sound broadcast Stereo sound broadcastMode button Index button TV / Text button Cancel button Operating Instructions Other FunctionsDVD Player Selection ExampleSymptom Possible reason Remedy Snowy picture poor soundMultiple images sound O.K Intermittent interferenceRF input Input signals Input terminals Parts packing To dealers and shopsParts for CL37-PD2100 only General Required general Disassembly ProhibitedForbidden General Installation on a wooden wall Installation on a concrete wallDo not install Locations where thereM6 x 18 screw x Cutout Wall-mount metal top CenterBottom Wall-mount metalMounting the wall-mount unit on the wall Installing the TV-mount metals Wire clampsRemove the stand Remove the 4 screws Remove the screws CL37-PD2100 StandM6 x 18 screws Bracket 1st TV-mount Metal hole TV-mount metal M6 x 18 screws2nd TV-mount metal hole 5th TV-mount metal hole External Dimensions Angle adjustmentMass Main materialModel Serial Number DEALER/STORE Date Purchased Hitachi Atago Building
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