Hitachi 42PMA500, 42PD5000 Display size selection diagram, AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4, Full

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

INPUT SELECT button

SIZE button

Input Switching

RGB/VIDEO buttons

VOL

RGB 1 RGB 2

MUTE VOL

AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL

MENU

OK

SIZE button

•Input can be switched by pressing the AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control.

•Input can be switched in the sequence of AV1➔AV2 ➔ AV3 ➔ AV4 ➔ RGB1 ➔ RGB2 by pressing the INPUT

SELECT button of the monitor.

AV1 AV2 AV3

RGB2 RGB1 AV4

Size Switching

Each time the SIZE button of the remote control or the monitor is pressed, the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

•During VIDEO signal input (AV1, AV2, AV3)

Panoramic 4:3 Full

14:9Zoom C14:9L Zoom

•The size will fix as Full mode and not change when receiving the component signal of 1080i/50, 1080i/60 or 720p/60.

Full

• During AV4 signal input

Auto Full Zoom

14:9Zoom C14:9L

•[Auto] is the mode using the Switch signal from the equipment connected to AV4 terminal included in SCART connector No.8 pin which indicate the picture format of the video source. When Switch signal has not been detected, Default Zoom setting in the Function Menu is used to choose.

•And during some input mode except AV4, if the Switch signal is detected under the condition that [Auto] is selected for the picture size of AV4, the input mode will automatically transfer to AV4.

Display size selection diagram

When you want to

Set the display size to

Input signal

Display screen

Remarks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play a 4:3 image in a 16:9 screen faithfully.

4 : 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blanking occurs on both sides.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play a 4:3 image in a 16:9 screen with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

height and width of the middle of the

Panoramic

(4:3 signal)

 

 

 

 

screen enlarged on equal scales and with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

both sides appearing somewhat enlarged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play a 16:9 VISTA size image in the 4:3

Zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The 4:3 image is called a letterbox image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

image faithfully reproduced on the 16:9

 

 

 

 

 

 

• In some cases, some slight blanking may

screen.

 

 

(Vista)

 

 

 

remain at the top and bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play a 4:3 image faithfully in a 16:9 screen

Full

 

 

 

 

 

 

* An image with an aspect ratio of 16:9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in the standard vertical size and

 

 

 

 

 

 

shrunk horizontally to 4:3 to display in a 4:3

horizontally squeezed.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen

 

(Squeeze)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play a 14:9 image in a 16:9 screen

C14 : 9L

 

 

 

 

 

 

This mode is provided for the broadcasting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expanded vertically and squeezed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

program with WSS code-C14:9L.

horizontally.

 

(14:9 signal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play a 14:9 image expanded vertically on

14 : 9Zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

This mode is provided for the broadcasting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the 16:9 screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

program with WSS code-14:9Zoom.

 

(14:9 signal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 32PD5000 42PD5000 42PMA500 Remarque English Features Contents Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control Be cautious of the power cord connectionBe sure to keep safety ground connection To Earth Fuse Blue to Neutral Cord ClampSafety Instructions Do not physically impact the remote control Precautions for the cable connectionPrecaution during transportation Set the sound volume at a suitable levelComponent Names Main UnitHandling the Remote Control Remote controlLoading Batteries Anti-tumble measures Installation InstructionsInstallation Securing to a wall or pillarConnecting to a PC Monitor rear panelPage Turning Power On and Off Operating InstructionsWhen a button is pressed, the volume adjustment Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentInput Switching Audio MuteInput Signal Screen Display Size SwitchingDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Operating Instructions Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemAutomatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID NoPicture Menu Audio Menu Timer MenuOff Timer Min 30Min 60Min 120Min 90Min On Timer Selected charactersFunction Menu Setup Menu MovieAutomatic Store Other FeaturesLanguage Menu Menu Display Registration conditionWhen the RGB, RGB2 input is selected Other Features Signal CheckPower Save Mode Status Display ActionAbout screen defects Image Retention of Plasma DisplayMethods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention About residual imagesSymptom Point to check TroubleshootingSymptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Check the way the signal cable is connectedEnglish Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays ExampleRGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Product SpecificationsSignal Input Pin Input signalWith Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input Product Specifications Signal InputRecommended Signal List Pin Input signalWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Supplement With DVI-STB and RGB component setup Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceAn example of connecting video imaging devices Optional Video Unit FunctionInput signal Display screen Remarks Display size selection diagramWhen you want to 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 Red Colour ManagementMagenta YellowVideo Input System Colour SystemAV2 1st step AV2 2nd step RGB2 1st step Audio InputScart Output RGB2 2nd stepVideo input Pin Signal Input connector pin specificationsScart connector pin specifications PinWith component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListWith R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input KHz MHzRemote control provided for the optional tuner unit Optional Tuner Unit FunctionPress this button to change input Surround On or Off Mode You may recall the picture mode byPicture mode is changed in following 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 Pictures Split 4 pictures 12 pictures Activating the Split mode from the TV screenMulti Picture button Multi Mode button Button Select buttonsPictures Sound modeOff-timer 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 Bilingual / Dual sound broadcast Other FunctionsA2 / Nicam / Sound Multiplex Stereo sound broadcastDVD Player Selection Mode button Index button TV / Text button Cancel buttonOperating Instructions Other Functions ExampleMultiple images sound O.K Symptom Possible reason RemedySnowy picture poor sound Intermittent interferenceRF input Input signals Input terminals Parts packing To dealers and shopsParts for CL37-PD2100 only General Required general Disassembly ProhibitedForbidden General Do not install Installation on a wooden wallInstallation on a concrete wall Locations where thereBottom M6 x 18 screw x Cutout Wall-mount metal topCenter Wall-mount metalMounting the wall-mount unit on the wall Remove the stand Installing the TV-mount metalsWire clamps 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 Mass External DimensionsAngle adjustment Main materialModel Serial Number DEALER/STORE Date Purchased Hitachi Atago Building
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