Hitachi 32PD7800, 42PD7800 user manual Features

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Important

Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 7. Mis-use may cause damage to your plasma monitor, which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to yourself. Should you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or operation of your monitor, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at the rear of this manual.

In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your plasma monitor, switch off at the mains sockets, pull out the plugs, and contact your dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your plasma monitor.

Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry!

Software Notice

It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse compile the software included therein, save to the extent permitted by law.

Plasma Monitor

After the plasma monitor has been on for any length of time, you will notice that the screen becomes warm. Please note that this is normal.

Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots. Please note that this is normal.

CAUTION

To prevent scratches or damages to the plasma screen, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners!

CAUTION

Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the monitor. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth.

Never use acid/alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent, abrasive cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass cleaner, etc. especially because they would cause discoloration, scratches or cracks.

FEATURES

Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel

The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024 (H) x 1024(V) pixels, the 37-inch color plasma display panel with a resolution of 1024(H) x 1024(V) pixels, and the 32-inch color plasma display panel with a resolution of 852(H) X 1024(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic interferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines, the panel produces high-quality display images free from color misconvergence and display distortion.

High Performance Digital Processor

A wide range of input signals can be handed, including composite, component, and HDMI.

High Definition Digital Processor creates the fine-textured image with dynamic contrast.

In addition, it corresponds to a broad array of personal computer signals, from 640 x 400 and 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA. (Analog Input)

Easy-to-use remote control and on screen display system

The remote control included eases the work of setting display controls. Further, the on-screen display system, displays the status of signal reception and display control settings in an easy-to-view fashion.

Power saving system

The International ENERGY STAR® power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are not available. When connected to a VESA DPMS-compliant PC, the monitor cuts its power consumption while it is idle.

Connecting to an Audio Visual Device

Two composite/S terminals*1, three composite terminals*2, two component terminals*2, a HDMI terminal and a photo input terminal (37/42 only) have been added. A composite video output terminal is also provided as a monitoring output.

*1

A composite/S terminal = A side input

*2

Two composite terminal and two component terminal are used

 

at the same time. The component terminal would govern.

A wide range of devices other than personal computers can also be connected.

A RGB input is possible to switch to component signals from the Menu screen.

Power Swivel Feature (TV model only)

It allows to turn the plasma display left or right within ± 30 degree using the remote control.

Options (AV monitor model only)

Plasma monitor speaker

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Contents 32PD7800 42PD7800 Features Contents Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe sure to keep safety ground connection Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe cautious of the power cord connection Be careful in handling the battery of the remote controlBe careful in operating power swivel Avoid a high temperature environmentRemove the power cord for complete separation Installation environmentDo not physically impact the remote control Precautions for the cable connectionPrecaution during transportation Set the sound volume at a suitable levelImage Retention of Plasma Display Component Names Main UnitLoading Batteries Component Names Remote controlHandling the Remote Control DVD and SAT Recall Video/RGB Photo Input 37/42 onlySUB Title button Reveal button Button for Teletext ModeUP / Down button Color buttons Anti-tumble measures Installation InstructionsInstallation Securing to a wall or pillarAn example of connecting audio visual devices HdmiPrecautions when connecting the antenna RGB1 DVI-PC RGB2 RGB Installation Instructions Connecting to a PCDVI For details, refer toMounting the Speaker System to the Monitor Installation Instructions Mounting the Speaker UnitTreating the wire ends Mounting the Speaker System to the MonitorHow to connect Speaker Attach the speaker cables to speaker systemsWithout the speaker unit Installation Instructions Mounting the Side InputWith the speaker unit Installation Instructions Power Cord Connection Indicating lamp Turning Power On and OffOperating Instructions IndicatingDisplay size selection diagram Input SwitchingSize Switching Operating InstructionsUsing a wide-screen monitor Operating Instructions Size Switching continudeDisplay area selection diagram RGB input During RGB Input RGB1 set to DVI-PC and RGB2 set to RGBAdjustment status guide display Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentVolume setting value Audio MutePress Swivel button Operating Instructions Power SwivelAdjust for preferred angle Operating Instructions Input Signal Screen Display Displaying Multi Picture SELECT/ADJUSTMulti Mode Multi Picture Pictures Split 4 pictures 12 picturesPictures Operating Instructions Displaying Multi PicturePictures Split Split Strobe Picture FreezingFreeze button Photo Input Display 37/42 only Operating the Photo InputOperating Instructions Photo Input Display 37/42 only SpecificationError Information Photo Input FunctionOperating Instructions Photo Input Display 37/42 only Buttons Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemMenu button OK button Recall button Return button Operating Instructions Setup Menu TV mode MenuSelected characters Setup hint PAL SecamOperating Instructions Setup Menu Video mode Off 1280x768 1366x768 RGB1 DVI-PCMovie Function Menu Operating Instructions Picture Menu TV/Video mode Contrast Mode Picture ModeColor Temperature ResetCyan Color ManagementMagenta Color DecodingPicture Enhancement Audio Menu Hours Minutes Timer MenuLanguage Menu Menu Display Registration condition Other FunctionsAutomatic Store Bilingual / Dual sound broadcast Other Functions Audio SwitchingA2 / Nicam / Sound Multiplex TV mode Stereo sound broadcastOther Functions Power Save Mode DVD Player/STB SelectionOther Functions DVD Player/STB Selection Signal Check RGB modeSet up hint Status Display ActionSymptom Point to check TroubleshootingSymptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures English Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays ExampleProduct Specifications DisplayInput connector pin specifications Product Specifications Signal InputRGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Photo-input connector pin specificationsWith component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListApplicable video signals for input terminal TV mode With Hdmi input AV6 input640 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 480 59.94 With Digital signal inputKHz MHz With Analog signal input RGB2 input Screw