Hitachi 42PD5000, 42PMA500, 32PD5000 user manual Safety Instructions, About the Symbols

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This Plasma 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 this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents.

WARNING

CAUTION

Typical Symbols

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents.

This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited).

This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet).

WARNING

Never use the monitor if a problem should occur.

Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock.

In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be dangerous.

Disconnect the

plug from the power outlet.

Do not insert liquids or foreign objects.

Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in households where children are present.

If liquids or foreign objects should enter the projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

•Do not place the monitor in a bathroom.

•Do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture.

•Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc on or around the monitor.

•Do not place metals, combustibles, etc on or around the monitor.

Never disassemble or modify the monitor.

The monitor contains high voltage components. Modification could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Never remove any fixed cover.

Do not

disassemble.

Do not give the monitor any shock or impact.

If the monitor should be shocked and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. If the glass panel is broken or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

Do not place the monitor on an unstable surface.

If the monitor should be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.

Do not obstruct the ventilation of the monitor.

If the ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the monitor or just after switching off the power, it could result in damage and shorten the lifespan of your monitor due to overheating. Make sure there is ample ventilation.

•Keep a space of 100mm (10cm) or more between the sides, rear and top of the monitor and other objects such as walls.

•Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the monitor.

•Never block ventilation openings.

•Do not put the plasma screen side up.

•Do not cover the monitor with a tablecloth, etc.

•Do not place the monitor on a carpet or bedding, or near a curtain.

Use only the correct power outlet.

Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the monitor and the safety standard.

• The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used.

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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 UnitRemote control Handling the 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 MuteSize Switching Input Signal Screen DisplayDisplay 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 +Operating Instructions Displaying Multi Picture Pictures SplitTime will display 2 pictures YNR Film Mode PAL Comb Filter Operating Instructions Picture MenuBlack Enhancement Auto Colour Red Colour ManagementMagenta YellowSystem Colour System Video InputAV2 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 Connecting Antenna Precautions when connecting the antennaMonitor rear panel During TV mode TV AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4Auto 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 positionPicture Freezing Freeze buttonSplit Strobe During TV mode AbcdeOperating Instructions Setup Menu During Video signal inputAuto 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 To dealers and shops Parts packingParts for CL37-PD2100 only Required general Disassembly Prohibited GeneralForbidden 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 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 Mass External DimensionsAngle adjustment Main materialModel Serial Number DEALER/STORE Date Purchased Hitachi Atago Building
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