Hitachi 42PMA300A user manual Function Menu

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FUNCTION MENU

MENU

Picture

Audio

Timer

Function

Setup

Language

Select

OK Set

 

Function

 

 

 

Screen Saver

 

OK

 

Screen Wipe

 

 

 

Black Side Panel

 

 

Video Power Save

 

 

Freeze Mode

 

 

 

Default Zoom

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

Select

Set

Function

Panel Life

Mode Display

ID Number

Inverse

Standby White

Gamma

Reset

Select Set

Off

On 60Min. Off

Off

Split Panoramic Reset

Return

Normal Off

1

On 60Min. Off

2.2 Reset

Return

ENGLISH

Selected characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup hint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This moves the picture around the screen in small amounts, at set

Screen Saver

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5Min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10Min.

 

 

 

 

intervals, to reduce the panel image retention. This is where

 

 

 

 

60Min.

 

 

 

 

 

40Min.

 

 

 

 

 

20Min.

 

 

 

 

stationary objects, such as screen logos, leave a slight image visible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

after they should have disappeared.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is used to reduce the panel image retention that can occur with

Screen Wipe

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60Min.

 

stationary pictures by the white field signal. Select On (continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operation) or 60 Min. (time limit operation) and press the OK button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the MENU or RETURN button on the remote control to return to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

normal viewing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This turns the gray sidebars On/Off when watching normal mode

Black Side Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen size area. It is always set to Off when the monitor powered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On. It is recommended to set to Off to reduce the panel image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

retention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Power Save

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional (grayed out)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freeze Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional (grayed out)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default Zoom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional (grayed out)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extend 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extend 2

 

This function is to suppress the contrast of the screen regardless of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Contrast setting in the Picture Menu. By this control, power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel Life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

consumption can be reduced or degradation of a panel can be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mitigated. The order of power consumption is Extend 2 < Extend 1 <

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the Contrast setting is changed when this item is set to Extend 1 or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2, it will be changed to Normal automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This can display the Input Signal Screen Display every time the input

Mode Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode and signal mode are changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set to OFF if the Input Signal Screen Display is not needed when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

switching signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ID Number

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assigns ID nos. to the monitors so that they can be controlled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

individually (up to 7 monitors can be controlled).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This function can change each level of RGB signal invert to reduce

Inverse

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60Min.

 

the panel image retention. When this function is required to use,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select On (continuous operation) or 60Min. (time limit operation) and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press the OK button. And press the Menu or Return button to exit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

15Min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

30Min.

 

 

 

 

 

This function is also provided against the image retention. If time is

Standby White

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

set for this item, the screen changes into the white pattern when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120Min.

 

 

 

 

 

60Min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor enters power save mode, and it will continue for the period of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gamma

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normally set to 2.2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 42PMA300A 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 Safety Instructions Set the sound volume at a suitable level Precautions for the cable connectionPrecaution during transportation Do not physically impact the remote controlMain Unit Component NamesHandling the Remote Control Remote controlLoading Batteries Securing to a wall or pillar Installation InstructionsInstallation Anti-tumble measuresMonitor rear panel Connecting to a PCPage Operating Instructions Turning Power On and OffIndicating lamp Status guide will be displayed Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentInput Switching Audio MuteNormal Full Zoom1 Real* Zoom3 Zoom2 Size SwitchingInput Signal Screen Display Display area selection diagram RGB inputIndependent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID No Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemAutomatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Operating InstructionsPicture Menu Audio Menu Timer MenuFunction Menu Setup Menu Language Menu Other FeaturesAutomatic Store Status Display Action Other Features Signal CheckPower Save Mode When the RGB1, RGB2 input is selectedAbout residual images Image Retention of Plasma DisplayMethods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention About screen defectsSymptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures TroubleshootingEnglish Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Pin Input signal Product SpecificationsSignal Input RGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connectorDVI terminal DVI-D Product Specifications Signal InputRecommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input RGB1 inputWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Supplement With RGB component setup Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceOptional Video Unit Function AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4 Display size selection diagramWhen you want to Input signal Display screen RemarksPress Using a wide-screen monitorPictures Split Operating Instructions Displaying Multi PictureYNR LTI Operating Instructions Picture MenuYNR CNRItem is added to the Menu shown Color ManagementMagenta Color DecodingAV2 AV3 AV1AV4 Menu Display Registration condition RGB1Troubleshooting Scart connector pin specifications Input connector pin specificationsWith component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListSignal mode Horizontal Dot clock Remarks With R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input

42PMA300A specifications

The Hitachi 42PMA300A is a high-performance plasma television that was designed to deliver an exceptional viewing experience. Launched in the early 2000s, this model quickly gained popularity due to its impressive picture quality, advanced technology, and user-friendly features. One of the key attractions of the Hitachi 42PMA300A is its 42-inch screen, which offers a generous viewing area, making it suitable for various home entertainment settings.

One of the standout features of the 42PMA300A is its plasma display technology. Plasma screens are known for their deep blacks, vibrant colors, and wide viewing angles, making them ideal for watching movies and sports. The resolution of the display is 852 x 480 pixels, which, while not as high as modern standards, delivers a satisfying picture quality, particularly for standard-definition content.

The 42PMA300A also incorporates Hitachi’s proprietary Image Enhancement technology, which optimizes the displayed image for more accurate color reproduction and improved clarity. This technology works to reduce motion blur and enhances the overall contrast, resulting in a more immersive viewing experience. Additionally, the television supports various aspect ratios, allowing users to enjoy content in both widescreen and standard formats without sacrificing picture quality.

Connectivity is another area where the Hitachi 42PMA300A shines. The television is equipped with multiple input options, including HDMI, component, and composite video inputs. This flexibility makes it easy to connect various devices, such as DVD players, gaming consoles, and cable boxes. The inclusion of a built-in tuner means that users can enjoy over-the-air broadcasts without the need for additional equipment.

In terms of design, the Hitachi 42PMA300A sports a sleek and modern appearance, with a thin bezel that maximizes the screen size while minimizing the footprint. The television can be mounted on a wall or placed on a stand, offering versatility in installation.

Overall, the Hitachi 42PMA300A is a well-rounded plasma television that offers a blend of quality and convenience. With its impressive features, user-friendly design, and advanced technologies, it remains a notable choice for those looking to enhance their home entertainment setup.