Hitachi CMP4211 Image Retention of Plasma Display, About screen defects, About residual images

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IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY

There are different characteristics that result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used. Situations and effective usage methods related to ghosting are provided below.

Image retention characteristics of a plasma display

The image retention phenomenon of a plasma panel occurs due to partial phosphor degradation arising from partial character and figure display.

For example, when the character image as shown in Fig. A at the right is

 

continuously displayed for a long period of time, the only part of the phosphor

 

(Red,Green, Blue) that will degrade will be the color of the applicable character

 

display portion. Consequently, when a white image is displayed on the entire

 

screen as shown in Fig. a, the character marks displayed up to that time will

 

become a color difference visible to the eye, but the phosphor will never burn.

【Fig. a】

【Fig. A】

■The degree of image retention is proportional to the brightness of the characters and figures displayed as well as the display time.

• The tendency of the phosphor is to degrade more the brighter the characters and figures are displayed. When images of figures with different levels of brightness, as shown in Fig. B, are continuously displayed for a long period of

time, it becomes easier for image marks at locations when the brighter figures are displayed to be noticeable.

【Fig. B】

【Fig. b】

*The image retention images in this document are exaggerated for the purpose of explanation. The actual manner in which the image retention is seen differs depending on the operation time and brightness.

Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention

•Lower the Contrast and Brightness settings of the plasma display as much as possible.

A function is provided in the display that controls the brightness of the screen to reduce degradation of the panel. Using this function makes it possible to reduce image retention.

(Refer to Panel Life (Extend 1.or Extend 2 shown on 22 )

•Set the plasma monitor to an “Screen Wipe” or “Inverse” display.

The occurrence of image retention when displaying images of identical patterns, such as static images, for long periods of time can be reduced by displaying a reversed color or completely white screen for about 1 ~ 2 hours after terminating the display.

(Settings can be made using Screen Wipe and Inverse of Function MENU shown on 22 )

•Using in combination with moving images

Since the degradation of the fluorescent material progresses comparatively uniform for moving images, the occurrence of partial image retention can be controlled. We recommend to use in combination with moving images such as a DVD.

*Please be careful since image retention will occur if display is left in a two screen display state for a long period of time.

*Television broadcasts include images displayed for long periods of time in which the left and right or top and bottom of the image are cut and broadcast station name or time are displayed for a long period of time at the same portion of the screen. Image retention in these portions can be expected to occur, so please be aware.

NOTES

About screen defects

•High precision technology is used in the making of plasma panels but there may be dark spots (points that do not illuminate) and bright spots (points that are too bright) in some cases. These do not indicate a malfunction.

About residual images

•In some cases, residual images may remain after the short-term display of still images and another image is displayed, but these will disappear and return to normalcy. This is not a malfunction.

About the panel screen

•Plasma displays display images by means of electrical discharges inside the panel. Because of this, the temperature of the panel surface may rise in some cases.Also, plasma displays are made of finely processed glass. A reinforced glass filter is installed over the panel surface but avoid strong impact because there is still danger of glass breakage.

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Contents CMP4211 black CMP4212 silver Important Safety Instructions Prevention of Screen Burn Features Contents Safety Instructions About the SymbolsBe sure to keep safety ground connection Safety InstructionsBe cautious of the power cord connection Be careful in handling the battery of the remote controlInstallation environment Avoid a high temperature environmentRemove the power cord for complete separation How to view the monitorDo not physically impact the remote control Precautions for the cable connectionPrecaution during transportation Set the sound volume at a suitable levelDeclaration of Conformity CPU Boards and Power Supplies usedFCC Federal Communications Commission Statement Warning Class B Personal ComputersComponent Names Main UnitLoading Batteries Component Names Remote controlHandling the Remote Control Anti-tumble measures Installation InstructionsInstallation Securing to a wall or pillarMonitor rear panel Installation InstructionsConnecting to a PC English 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 InstructionsOn-screen display system Operating Instructions Using the Menu ScreenAutomatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ID NoPicture Menu Timer Menu Audio MenuFunction Menu 60MinSetup Menu Automatic 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 monitorSymptom Point to check 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-DProduct Specifications Recommended Signal List With Analog RGB signal input RGB2 inputSupplement With DVI-STB and RGB component setup Connecting to a Video Imaging DeviceAn example of connecting video imaging devices Optional Video Unit FunctionFull Display size selection diagramAV1 AV2 AV3 RGB2 RGB1 AV4 Using a wide-screen monitor PressOperating Instructions Displaying Multi Picture Pictures SplitYNR Operating Instructions Picture Menu Item is added to the Menu shown Video Input SystemColor System AV2 1st stepScart Output Operating Instructions Setup MenuAudio Input RGB2 1st step RGB2 2nd stepVideo input Not Used Input connector pin specificationsScart connector pin specifications KHz MHz With R, G, B Video input AV2 and AV4 inputWith component input AV1, AV2 and RGB2-component input

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