Hitachi 42EDT41 user manual Features

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Important

Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Important Safety Instructions on Page 2 to 3 and 6 to 10. 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

Extended definition plasma display panel

The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 852 (H) x

480 (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 personal computer signals can be handled, from 640 x 400, 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA.(RGB 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.

TruBass

TruBass, SRS and(O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Contents 42EDT41 English There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor Important Safety InstructionsRead before operating equipment Features Contents About the Symbols Safety InstructionsBe cautious of the power cord connection Safety InstructionsBe sure to keep safety ground connection Be careful in handling the battery of the remote controlRemove the power cord for complete separation Avoid a high temperature environmentInstallation environment How to view the monitorPrecaution during transportation Precautions for the cable connectionDo not physically impact the remote control Set the sound volume at a suitable levelModel Number 42EDT41 PW1A Trade nameMain Unit Component NamesLoading Batteries Component Names Remote controlHandling the Remote Control Component Names Remote control Installation Installation InstructionsAnti-tumble measures Securing to a wall or pillarConnecting to a PC Installation InstructionsSpeakers Installation Instructions Mounting the Speaker UnitPower Cord Connection Indicating lamp Turning Power On and OffOperating Instructions Input Switching Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentVolume UP/DOWN buttons Audio MuteInput Signal Screen Display Size SwitchingDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Operating InstructionsRefer to Concerning the adjustment items Settings Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemMenu button OK buttonPicture Menu Audio Menu Timer MenuFunction Menu RGB1 DVI-PC RGB2 Setup MenuLanguage Menu Other FeaturesAutomatic Store Select a language by Select buttons and press the OK buttonPower Save Mode Other Features Signal CheckWhen the RGB1, RGB2 input is selected Status Display ActionMethods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention Image Retention of Plasma DisplayAbout screen defects About residual imagesSymptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures TroubleshootingSpecifications Check the way the signal cable is connectedEnglish Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Video Unit Function Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceWith DVI-STB and RGB component setup TV AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4 Full Display size selection diagramZoom button Zoom and Cinema Using a wide-screen monitorPress Pictures Split Operating Instructions Displaying Multi PictureYNR Operating Instructions Picture Menu Magenta Color ManagementCyan Color DecodingColor System SystemVideo Input AV2 1st stepMenu Display Registration condition Operating Instructions Setup MenuOutput During VCR special playback fast forward, rewindConnecting Antenna Tuner Unit Function Installation InstructionsPrecautions when connecting the antenna Monitor rear panelUP/DOWN buttons Mute button Zoom button Panoramic Full Cinema ZoomSelect buttons Activating the Split mode from the TV screenPictures Split 4 pictures 12 pictures Name PicturesDisplay will go out in approximately 6 seconds TV position Inverse Picture FreezingFreeze button Split StrobeDuring TV mode Operating Instructions Setup Menu Page English Page English Page Multi-Channel Telvision Sound Other FunctionsExample Operating Instructions Other FunctionsDVD Player Selection Multiple images sound O.K Snowy picture poor soundIntermittent interference No picture or soundProduct Specifications RGB terminal D-sub 15-pin connector Product Specifications Signal InputInput connector pin specifications Scart connector pin specificationsWith Analog RGB signal input RGB2 input Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListWith Digital RGB signal input RGB1 input With R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Remarks Signal NameWith component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input Vertical frequencyRemarque On L5N 2L8, Canada