Hitachi 42PMA300A user manual Operating Instructions Displaying Multi Picture, Pictures Split

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(Sub- screen)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Displaying MULTI PICTURE

RECALL button

VOL

PinP button

RGB 1 RGB 2

MUTE VOL

RECALL button

AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

If the PinP button on the remote control is pressed MULTI PICTURE will display.

Activating the P-in-P mode from the RGB input screen

Pressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures.

•This mode can be available from RGB1(DVI-PC) and RGB2(RGB) input.

•The speaker icon can be shifted up and down by pressing the and SELECT buttons; the audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located.

• The sub-screen position can be

RGB2

selected up and down by pressing

AV1

SELECT buttons.

 

•The sub-screen can be selected with the AV1, AV2, AV3, and AV4 buttons

from the status that the speaker icon appears on the left side of AV✱ as shown in the diagram to the right.

•Pressing the PinP button again or

the RETURN button will cancel the 2 pictures display.

•"Frequency Mode" in the Setup Menu should be set to Movie when sub-screen is the component signal of 1080i/50 or 1080i/60.

AUTO PinP SIZE RECALL

MENU

OK

RETURN button

ID

ID SET

2 Pictures (Split)

AV1: Displays the VIDEO input signal of the sub-screen.

Activating the Split mode from the video input screen

Pressing the PinP button one

 

 

time will display 2 pictures.

AV1

AV2

•The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the and SELECT buttons; the audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located.

•The same video input mode cannot be selected for both screens at the same time.

•Pressing the PinP button again or the RETURN button will cancel the 2 pictures display.

•When the Video input is set to RGB Video, this Split mode is not possible.

•Refer to the table for 2 pictures (Split) mode.

Input terminal

 

AV1

AV4

 

 

AV1, AV2

 

RGB1

RGB2

 

 

Sub

PAL

NTSC3.58

576i

480i

1080i/50 1080i/60

720p/60

STB

Component

 

 

Main

SECAM

NTSC4.43

576p

480p

 

 

 

 

 

Main

Sub

AV1

PAL, SECAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV4

NTSC3.58/4.43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

576i, 576p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV1

480i, 480p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1080i/50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1080i/60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

720p/60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGB1

STB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGB2

Component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

 

 

NOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Even if the input of the horizontal / vertical synchronizing signal (or video signal) stops in the MULTI PICTURE display, the mode will not change to power save mode.

•Please be careful since image retention will occur if display is left in a MULTI PICTURE display state for a long period of time.

Input Signal Screen Display

The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control or the monitor.

The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds.

VIDEO

Off-timer On-timer

OFF -- -- Min.

-- -- : -- --

Input mode

AV1

Composite Signal mode

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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 Do not physically impact the remote control Precautions for the cable connectionPrecaution during transportation Set the sound volume at a suitable levelComponent Names Main UnitHandling the Remote Control Remote controlLoading Batteries Anti-tumble measures Installation InstructionsInstallation Securing to a wall or pillarConnecting to a PC Monitor rear panelPage Operating Instructions Turning Power On and OffIndicating 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 Language Menu Other FeaturesAutomatic 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 With RGB component setup Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceOptional 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 shownAV2 AV3 AV1AV4 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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