Hitachi 42PMA300A user manual Audio Menu, Timer Menu

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

AUDIO MENU

MENU

Picture

Audio

Timer

Function

Setup

Language

Select

OK Set

	Audio
		Audio Mode			: Movie
OK		Treble			: + 10
OK		Treble			: + 10
		Bass			: – 10

		Balance			:	0 L
		SRS TruBass			: Middle
		Matrix Surround			: Off
		Perfect Volume			: Off
		Reset				Reset
		Select	Set			Return

R

Selected characters

Setup hint

Movie: This selects the audio suitable for Movie.

Audio Mode

Movie

Music

Speech

Favorite

Music: This selects the audio suitable for Music.

Speech: This selects the audio suitable for News, Talk show etc.

Favorite: This mode should be adjusted depending on user’s

preference.

Treble

Suppresses treble.

Enhances treble.

Adjust to taste.

Bass

Suppresses bass.

Enhances bass.

Adjust to taste.

Balance

Suppresses right-side sound.

Suppresses left-side sound.

Adjust to taste.

SRS TruBass takes advance of the ability of the human ear to be able

SRS TruBass

Off

Low

Middle

High

to distinguish between two different tones. By using this ability,

TruBass gives enhanced bass sound that otherwise would not be

heard. Adjust it depending on the user’s preference.

Matrix Surround

Off

On

This features the spacious sound effects of a stadium.

Perfect Volume

Off

On

This will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input has

the same average volume level.

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.

TIMER MENU

MENU

Picture

Audio

Timer

Function

Setup

Language

Select

OK Set

	Timer
	Off Timer	:	30Min.
OK	On Timer	: - - : - -
	Select	Adjust	Return

Selected characters

Setup hint

Off Timer

--Min.

30Min.

60Min.

This function automatically sets the power to standby status when the

120Min.

90Min.

indicated time period has elapsed.

This automatically sets the power from standby to ON when the

On Timer

- - ( : - - )

(- - : )- -

indicated time period has elapsed. The settable time is 00:00~11:59.

hours

minutes

Input the required time by

SELECT buttons on the remote

control.

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Contents 42PMA300A Features Contents Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe cautious of the power cord connection Be sure to keep safety ground connectionBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control Safety 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 InstructionsIndicating lamp Audio Mute Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentInput Switching Status guide will be displayedDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Size SwitchingInput Signal Screen Display Normal Full Zoom1 Real* Zoom3 Zoom2Operating Instructions Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemAutomatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID NoPicture Menu Timer Menu Audio MenuFunction Menu Setup Menu Other Features Language MenuAutomatic Store When the RGB1, 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 imagesTroubleshooting Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be FailuresEnglish Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays RGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Product SpecificationsSignal Input Pin Input signalWith Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input Product Specifications Signal InputRecommended Signal List DVI terminal DVI-DWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Supplement Connecting to a Video Imaging Device With RGB component setupOptional Video Unit Function Input signal Display screen Remarks Display size selection diagramWhen you want to AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4Using a wide-screen monitor PressOperating Instructions Displaying Multi Picture Pictures SplitYNR CNR Operating Instructions Picture MenuYNR LTIColor Decoding Color ManagementMagenta Item is added to the Menu shownAV1 AV2 AV3AV4 RGB1 Menu Display Registration conditionTroubleshooting Input connector pin specifications Scart connector pin specificationsWith R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListSignal mode Horizontal Dot clock Remarks With component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input

42PMA300A specifications

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