Hitachi 42PD5000 Snowy picture poor sound, Multiple images sound O.K, Intermittent interference

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures

Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer.

WARNING

Customer servicing can be hazardous.

Symptom

Possible reason

 

Remedy

 

 

 

(1) Connection of antenna cable to the TV is

(1)

Make new connection and/or change antenna

 

poor.

 

plug.

(2)

Corroded or poor antenna connections.

(2)

Make new connections or renew cable.

(3)

Antenna has moved position.

(3)

Re-align antenna.

(4)

Adverse weather conditions.

(4)

None.

(5)

Transmitter problems.

(5)

Check with local Operator.

snowy picture - poor sound

(1)

Antenna has moved position.

(1)

Re-align antenna.

(2)

TV not tuned correctly.

(2)

Re-tune or fine tune TV.

(3)

Adverse weather conditions.

(3)

None.

(4)

Transmitter problems.

(4)

Check with local Operator.

(5)

AV Input not set correctly.

(5)

Check the external equipment connected.

multiple images - sound O.K

(1) Interference from electrical or mechanical

(1) Check devices for shielding and renew if

motors, fluorescent lights, portable

necessary or move further from TV.

radios etc.

 

intermittent interference

(1)

TV may be in AV mode.

(1) Press the INPUT SELECT button or 0 to 9 buttons

 

 

on your remote control to return to normal TV

 

 

mode.

(2)

Picture/sound setting set to minimum.

(2) Check picture / sound controls (go to MAIN

 

 

MENU).

(3)

TV in standby or power save mode.

(3) Press POWER ON / OFF button.

no picture or sound

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Contents 32PD5000 42PD5000 42PMA500 Remarque English Features Contents About the Symbols Safety InstructionsBe sure to keep safety ground connection Be cautious of the power cord connectionBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control To Earth Fuse Blue to Neutral Cord ClampSafety Instructions Precaution during transportation Precautions for the cable connectionDo not physically impact the remote control Set the sound volume at a suitable levelMain Unit Component NamesRemote control Handling the Remote ControlLoading Batteries Installation Installation InstructionsAnti-tumble measures Securing to a wall or pillarMonitor rear panel Connecting to a PCPage Operating Instructions Turning Power On and OffInput Switching Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentWhen a button is pressed, the volume adjustment Audio MuteSize Switching Input Signal Screen DisplayDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemOperating Instructions Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID NoPicture Menu Off Timer Min 30Min 60Min 120Min 90Min On Timer Timer MenuAudio Menu Selected charactersFunction Menu Movie Setup MenuLanguage Menu Other FeaturesAutomatic Store Menu Display Registration conditionPower Save Mode Other Features Signal CheckWhen the RGB, RGB2 input is selected Status Display ActionMethods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention Image Retention of Plasma DisplayAbout screen defects About residual imagesSymptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures TroubleshootingSymptom Point to check Check the way the signal cable is connectedEnglish Example Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal DisplaysSignal Input Product SpecificationsRGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Input signalRecommended Signal List Product Specifications Signal InputWith Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input Pin Input signalWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Supplement An example of connecting video imaging devices Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceWith DVI-STB and RGB component setup Optional Video Unit FunctionWhen you want to Display size selection diagramInput signal Display screen Remarks AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4Position + Using a wide-screen monitorOperating Instructions Displaying Multi Picture Pictures SplitTime will display 2 pictures YNR Film Mode PAL Comb Filter Operating Instructions Picture MenuBlack Enhancement Auto Colour Magenta Colour ManagementRed YellowSystem Colour System Video InputAV2 1st step AV2 2nd step Scart Output Audio InputRGB2 1st step RGB2 2nd stepVideo input Scart connector pin specifications Input connector pin specificationsPin Signal PinWith R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListWith component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input KHz MHzOptional Tuner Unit Function Remote control provided for the optional tuner unitPicture mode is changed in following You may recall the picture mode byPress this button to change input Surround On or Off Mode Pressing this button. Each time pressedButtons for Teletext Mode Connecting Antenna Precautions when connecting the antennaMonitor rear panel During TV mode TV AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4Auto Full Zoom 149Zoom C149L Multi Picture button Multi Mode button Button Activating the Split mode from the TV screenPictures Split 4 pictures 12 pictures Select buttonsOff-timer Sound modePictures Display will go out in approximately 6 seconds TV positionPicture Freezing Freeze buttonSplit Strobe Abcde During TV modeOperating Instructions Setup Menu During Video signal inputAuto Off A2 / Nicam / Sound Multiplex Other FunctionsBilingual / Dual sound broadcast Stereo sound broadcastOperating Instructions Other Functions Mode button Index button TV / Text button Cancel buttonDVD Player Selection ExampleSnowy picture poor sound Symptom Possible reason RemedyMultiple images sound O.K Intermittent interferenceRF input Input signals Input terminals To dealers and shops Parts packingParts for CL37-PD2100 only Required general Disassembly Prohibited GeneralForbidden General Installation on a concrete wall Installation on a wooden wallDo not install Locations where thereCenter M6 x 18 screw x Cutout Wall-mount metal topBottom Wall-mount metalMounting the wall-mount unit on the wall Wire clamps Installing the TV-mount metalsRemove the stand Remove the 4 screws Remove the screws CL37-PD2100 StandTV-mount metal M6 x 18 screws M6 x 18 screws Bracket 1st TV-mount Metal hole2nd TV-mount metal hole 5th TV-mount metal hole Angle adjustment External DimensionsMass Main materialModel Serial Number DEALER/STORE Date Purchased Hitachi Atago Building
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