Hitachi 42PD5000 user manual Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays, Example

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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays

Depending on the kind of system equipment used, images may not be displayed normally. In this case, make the adjustments suggested below. (only for RGB2)

Symptom 1

Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with some characters blurred (figure 1).

The display image appears flowing (figure 2) (RGB input).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1

 

 

 

Vertical

Before adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

streaks

Some characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are blurred.

 

After adjustment

 

 

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

 

 

 

ABC

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

ABC

All characters appear

 

 

 

 

 

crisp now.

Example

 

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

After adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All characters are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

blurred.

1) Press the AUTO button on the remote control.

When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust

2)Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed. Adjustment 3) Press the SELECT button and select Setup.

procedure 4)

Press the OK button. The Setup Menu will be displayed.

5)

Press the SELECT button and select Horizontal Clock.

(Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Horizontal Clock adjustment.)

6)Press the or ADJUST buttons and search for clear characters over the entire screen.

7)Perform adjustment for symptom 2 below, when the characters are blurred on the entire screen.

The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure.

Symptom 2

Text displayed across the screen appears blurred in its entirety (figure 2).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen (figure 3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2

 

Before adjustment

Figure 3

 

 

Before adjustment

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

ABC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABCDEFGHIJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abcdefgABCDEFGabcd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example

 

 

After adjustment

 

 

 

After adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

1) Press the AUTO button on the remote control.

 

When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust

 

 

 

2)

Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed.

 

 

Adjustment

3)

Press the

SELECT button and select Setup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedure 4) Press the OK button. The Setup Menu will be displayed.

 

 

 

5)

Press the

SELECT button and select Clock Phase.

 

 

 

(Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Clock Phase adjustment.)

 

6)

Press

or ADJUST buttons to make the text appear

 

6) Press or ADJUST buttons to make the text appear

 

 

 

 

clean across the screen.

 

without flickering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 32PD5000 42PD5000 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 panel01 QR58553-英語-初校03.10.15 1047 AM ページ12 Indicating lamp Turning Power On and OffOperating Instructions When a button is pressed, the volume adjustment Operating Instructions Volume AdjustmentInput Switching Audio MuteDisplay area selection diagram RGB input Size SwitchingInput Signal Screen Display Operating Instructions Using the Menu Screen On-screen display systemAutomatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID NoPicture Menu Audio Menu Timer MenuOff Timer Min 30Min 60Min 120Min 90Min On Timer Movie Music Speech FavoriteFunction Menu Setup Menu MovieAutomatic Store Other FeaturesLanguage Menu Menu Display Registration conditionWhen 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 imagesCheck the way the signal cable is connected TroubleshootingSymptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Check to see if the input signal matches the monitor01 QR58553-英語-初校03.10.15 1047 AM ページ25 Troubleshooting Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays ExampleRGB 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 XGASupplement With RGB component setup Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceAn example of connecting video imaging devices Optional Video Unit FunctionInput 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 Split01 QR58553-英語-初校03.10.15 1047 AM ページ35 Black Enhancement Auto Color Film Mode PAL Comb FilterOperating Instructions Picture Menu RedCyan Color ManagementMagenta Color DecodingAV2 1st step AV2 2nd step System Color SystemVideo Input RGB2 1st step Audio InputScart Output RGB2 2nd step01 QR58553-英語-初校03.10.15 1047 AM ページ40 Not Used Input connector pin specificationsScart connector pin specifications With component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input Product Specifications Recommended Signal ListWith R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 input KHz MHzRemote control provided for the optional tuner unit Optional Tuner Unit FunctionPress this button to change input Surround On or Off Mode You may recall the picture mode byPicture mode is changed in following Pressing this button. Each time pressedButtons for Teletext Mode Monitor rear panel Connecting AntennaPrecautions when connecting the antenna TV AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4 Panoramic Full Cinema ZoomPictures Split 4 pictures 12 pictures Activating the Split mode from the TV screenMulti Picture button Multi Mode button Button Pictures Sound modeOff-timer NameSplit Strobe Picture FreezingFreeze button Split Strobe PanoramicDuring TV mode AbcdeAuto Off Operating Instructions Setup MenuDuring Video signal input Bilingual / Dual sound broadcast Other FunctionsA2 / Nicam / Sound Multiplex Stereo sound broadcastOperating Instructions Other Functions Mode button Index button TV / Text buttonSUB page buttons Reveal button Cancel button DVD Player SelectionIntermittent interference Snowy picture poor soundMultiple images sound O.K No picture or sound01 QR58553-英語-初校03.10.15 1047 AM ページ56 Mounting screw Application Model 42PD5000*,42PMA500*,42HDM70,CMP421Speaker holder Speakers Speaker cable with core CushionsAttach the speaker systems to the monitor Attach the speaker brackets to the speaker systemsCoussin Modèle applicable 42PD5000*, 42PMA500*, 42HDM70, CMP421Vis de montage Fixer les haut-parleurs sur l’écran Pour bien immobiliser le dispositifPolster 2 Befestigungsschraube Geeignetes Modell 42PD5000*,42PMA500*,42HDM70,CMP421Lautsprecherhalterung Lautsprecherkabel mit Ader Bringen Sie die Lautsprecherverbindungskabel Bringen Sie die Lautsprecherbügel am Monitor anVerwendung von Polstern Behandlung der DrahtendenAttenzione Potenza massima d’ingressoCome illustrato e tenerle per il ri Fissare il sistema audio allo schermoUso degli ammortizzatori Modelo Aplicable 42PD5000*,42PMA500*,42HDM70,CMP421 Altavoces bidireccionalesAbajo. 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