Hitachi 42PMA300A Operating Instructions, Using the Menu Screen On-screen display system

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

AUTO button MENU button

 

VOL

RGB 1 RGB 2

MUTE VOL

AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL

MENU

OK

Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system)

When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu screen will be displayed; from there, PC signal adjustment

RETURN buttons and setting is possible by using the SELECT button,

ADJUST button and OK button.

 

• Refer to

-

concerning the adjustment items and the

SELECT/ADJUST

settings.

 

 

buttons

 

 

 

ID

ID SET

OK button

ID button

 

 

 

 

ID SET button

Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock

Adjustment of the screen to a position suitable for the PC signal and the clock adjustment can be performed automatically by pressing the AUTO button of the remote control.

CAUTION

Perform this adjustment for each input (RGB1 or RGB2) and for each signal.

*Depending on the signal, satisfactory adjustment may not be possible in some cases. In such case, adjust by referring to the Setup Menu item.

Example: Selecting the Picture screen

1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

MENU

Audio

 

Timer

 

Function

Setup

Language

Select

OK Set

2.Press the OK button to display the Picture Menu screen. (Use the and SELECT buttons to select other items.)

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

Contrast

 

:

+ 31

OK

Brightness

 

:

– 31

Color

 

:

0

 

 

 

Tint

 

:

+ 31

 

Picture Enhancement

:

Off

 

Color Temperature

:

Normal

 

Color Temp.Adjust

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

Reset

 

Select

Return

 

Exit

3.Use the and SELECT buttons to select the item to be adjusted and then use the and ADJUST buttons to adjust (example: Contrast).

Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors (ID No)

Setting the ID No. of the remote control allows separate control of up to a maximum of seven monitors. Remote control ID No. 2 (initially ID no. 1) can be set by pressing the ID SET button for 2 sec. or more while holding down the ID button. The number will be incremented (2 6 7 1 2) when this button pressed continuously.

The remote control ID no. can be checked by pressing the ID SET button while holding down the ID button.

ID Number

Monitor

[ 1 ]

R/C

[ 1 ]

Monitor ID no.

Remote control ID no.

The ID remote control is operated by pressing the various buttons while holding down the ID button; Operation is possible only when the remote control and monitor ID nos. are the same.

Contrast

 

+ 31

Next / Prev

Adjust

Return

Press the RETURN button to return to the previous screen.

If there is no operation for a period of one minute, the Adjustment Menu screen will be closed automatically.

The remote control can be operated normally by pressing the various remote control buttons without holding down the ID button.

Set the monitor using the ID No. of Function MENU.

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Contents 42PMA300A Features Contents Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe sure to keep safety ground connection Be cautious of the power cord connectionBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control Safety 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 Operating Instructions Turning Power On and OffIndicating lamp Operating Instructions Volume Adjustment Input SwitchingAudio Mute Status guide will be displayedSize Switching Input Signal Screen DisplayDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Normal Full Zoom1 Real* Zoom3 Zoom2Using 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 Audio MenuFunction Menu Setup Menu Language Menu Other FeaturesAutomatic Store Other Features Signal Check Power Save ModeWhen the RGB1, 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 FailuresEnglish Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Product Specifications Signal InputRGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Input signalProduct Specifications Signal Input Recommended Signal ListWith Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input DVI terminal DVI-DWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Supplement With RGB component setup Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceOptional Video Unit Function Display size selection diagram When you want toInput signal Display screen Remarks AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4Using a wide-screen monitor PressOperating Instructions Displaying Multi Picture Pictures SplitYNR Operating Instructions Picture Menu YNRCNR LTIColor Management MagentaColor Decoding Item is added to the Menu shownAV2 AV3 AV1AV4 RGB1 Menu Display Registration conditionTroubleshooting Input connector pin specifications Scart connector pin specificationsProduct Specifications Recommended Signal List Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock RemarksWith R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input With component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input

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