Hitachi 42PMA300A user manual AV1, AV2 AV3, AV4

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

SETUP MENU

MENU

Picture

Audio

Timer

Function

Setup

Language

Select

OK Set

	Setup					Setup
		System		System 1			Color System
OK					OK
OK		Color System			OK
		Video Input					AV1	Auto
		Audio Input					AV2	PAL
		Scart Output		Monitor			AV3	SECAM
		RGB1		DVI-STB			AV4	PAL
		RGB2		Component
				HDTV
		Select OK Set		Return			Select	Return		Exit

Setup					Setup
	System		System 1			Video Input
	Color System			OK
						AV1	Auto
	Video Input					AV1	Auto
	Audio Input					AV2	Composite/Component
	Scart Output		Monitor			AV3	Auto
	RGB1		DVI-STB			AV4	S.Video
	RGB2		Component
			HDTV
	Select OK Set		Return			Select	Return		Exit

Setup					Setup
	System		System 1			Audio Input
	Color System			OK		AV1		Stereo
	Video Input					AV2		L/Mono
	Audio Input					AV3		Stereo
	Scart Output		Monitor			AV4		L/Mono
	RGB1		DVI-STB			Select	Return		Exit
	RGB2		Component
			HDTV
	Select OK Set		Return

Selected characters

Setup hint

System

System1

System2

Do not change the original setting.

(System1 : Europe/Asia, System2 : North America)

Color System

This should correspond to the color system of the signal from the

equipment that is connected to AV1 video input terminal.

Auto

PAL

SECAM

• Normally, set this to Auto. The system of the input signal will be

AV1

automatically recognized.

NTSC3.58

NTSC4.43

• If the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the

operation is found erratic, set this to match the input signal.

• When the component signal is received, this would be not available

(grayed out).

AV2

AV3

(Same to AV1)

AV4

Video Input

This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the

equipment that is connected to AV1 video input terminal.

AV1

Auto

HDTV

SDTV/DVD

• Normally, set this to Auto. The signal mode of the input signal will be

automatically recognized.

• If the input signal contains much noise or has a low level at Auto and the

operation is found erratic, set this to match the input signal.

AV2 (1st step)

RGB

Composite/Component

This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the

equipment that is connected to AV2 video input terminal.

AV2 (2nd step)

Auto

HDTV

SDTV/DVD

This step should be set only when [Composite/Component] is selected on

the 1st step. And the procedure is same to AV1.

• If the signal from the equipment that is connected to AV4 Scart input

AV4

S.Video

Composite

terminal is S.Video or Composite, set this to correspond to that signal.

• If the signal is RGB, it will be automatically recognized and this setting

will have no effect.

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Contents 42PMA300A Features Contents Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control Be cautious of the power cord connectionBe sure to keep safety ground connection 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 UnitLoading Batteries Remote controlHandling the Remote Control Anti-tumble measures Installation InstructionsInstallation Securing to a wall or pillarConnecting to a PC Monitor rear panelPage Indicating lamp Turning Power On and OffOperating Instructions 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 Automatic Store Other FeaturesLanguage Menu 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 Optional Video Unit Function Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceWith RGB component setup 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 shownAV4 AV1AV2 AV3 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

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