Hitachi 42PMA300A user manual Picture Menu

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PICTURE MENU

MENU

Picture

Audio

Timer

Function

Setup

Language

Select

OK Set

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

 

 

:

+ 31

 

 

 

 

OK

 

Brightness

 

 

:

– 31

 

 

 

OK

 

 

Color

 

 

:

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

 

 

:

+ 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Enhancement

:

Off

 

 

 

 

Color Temperature

:

Normal

 

 

 

 

Color Temp.Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

 

Select

OK

Set

 

Return

 

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

 

 

:

+ 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brightness

 

 

:

– 31

 

 

 

OK

 

Color

 

 

:

0

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

 

 

:

+ 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Enhancement

:

Off

 

 

 

Color Temperature

:

Normal

 

 

 

Color Temp.Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

Select

OK

Set

 

Return

 

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contrast

 

 

:

+ 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brightness

 

 

:

– 31

 

 

 

OK

Color

 

 

:

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

 

 

:

+ 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Enhancement

:

Off

 

 

Color Temperature

:

Normal

 

Color Temp.Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

Reset

 

Select

OK

Set

 

Return

 

Contrast

 

+ 31

Next / Prev

Adjust

Return

 

Color Temperature

 

 

Normal

 

Next/Prev

Select

 

 

Return

Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color Temp. Adjust

 

 

On

 

Amplitude

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

– 63

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

 

– 31

 

 

 

 

 

Cut Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

+ 31

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

 

+ 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

Select

On/Off

 

 

Return

ENGLISH

Selected characters

 

 

Setup hint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness.

 

 

 

 

This can adjust further till [+40] by pressing and holding

cursor

 

 

 

button at [+31]. The color for [+32] to [+40] numbers will change from

Contrast

Narrows the gap between

Broadens the gap between

white to magenta. This special mode is better for dark scenes.

brightness and darkness.

brightness and darkness.

For brighter scene some parts of the picture might not be clear. We

 

 

 

 

recommend to set at [+31].

 

 

 

 

"Panel Life" in the Function Menu should be set to Normal when

 

 

 

Contrast setting is adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brightness

Black is subdued for

Black is set off for increased

Adjust to taste.

 

increased overall darkness.

overall brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color

Darkens colors.

Lightens colors.

Adjust to taste.

 

 

 

 

 

Tint

Enhances red and weakens

Enhances green and weakens

This is not available to adjust when receiving PAL/SECAM signal.

In this case the character will be grayed out.

 

 

green.

red.

Adjust for most realistic skin color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Enhancement

 

Off

 

 

Low

 

 

 

 

 

Middle

 

 

 

High

Sets the clarity of small details to the desired level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color Temperature

Cool

 

 

 

Normal

 

 

 

 

Warm

 

 

 

 

Black / White

Normally set to Normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color Temp. Adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn On when you wish to change color temperature is required to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adjust depending on the user’s preference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amplitude

Red

Brighter scene is decreased in

 

Brighter scene is increased in

 

 

reddish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reddish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

Brighter scene is decreased in

 

Brighter scene is increased in

 

 

greenish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

greenish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

Brighter scene is decreased in

 

Brighter scene is increased in

Adjust color temperature depending on the user’s preference. These

 

bluish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bluish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

settings are independently stored in each of the 4 Color Temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cut Off

 

Dark scene is decreased in

 

Dark scene is increased in

Red

 

modes.

 

reddish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reddish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

Dark scene is decreased in

 

Dark scene is increased in

 

 

greenish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

greenish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

Dark scene is decreased in

 

Dark scene is increased in

 

 

bluish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bluish color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

(off the function)

 

(waiting to reset)

The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be

 

 

restored by pressing the OK button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 42PMA300A Features Contents About the Symbols Safety InstructionsBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control Be cautious of the power cord connectionBe sure to keep safety ground connection Safety 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 NamesLoading Batteries Remote controlHandling the Remote Control Installation Installation InstructionsAnti-tumble measures Securing to a wall or pillarMonitor rear panel Connecting to a PCPage Indicating lamp Turning Power On and OffOperating Instructions Input Switching Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentAudio Mute Status guide will be displayedInput Signal Screen Display Size SwitchingDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Normal Full Zoom1 Real* Zoom3 Zoom2Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemOperating Instructions Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID NoPicture Menu Audio Menu Timer MenuFunction Menu Setup Menu Automatic Store Other FeaturesLanguage Menu Power Save Mode Other Features Signal CheckWhen the RGB1, 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 TroubleshootingEnglish Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Signal Input Product SpecificationsRGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Input signalRecommended Signal List Product Specifications Signal InputWith Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input DVI terminal DVI-DWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Supplement Optional Video Unit Function Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceWith RGB component setup When you want to Display size selection diagramInput signal Display screen Remarks AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4Press Using a wide-screen monitorPictures Split Operating Instructions Displaying Multi PictureYNR YNR Operating Instructions Picture MenuCNR LTIMagenta Color ManagementColor Decoding Item is added to the Menu shownAV4 AV1AV2 AV3 Menu Display Registration condition RGB1Troubleshooting Scart connector pin specifications Input connector pin specificationsSignal mode Horizontal Dot clock Remarks Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListWith R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input With component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input

42PMA300A specifications

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