FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

FRONT VIEW

42” PLASMA MONITOR

REMOTE CONTROL sensor

Point your remote control at this area when selecting signal, adjusting volume, etc.

POWER light indicator

To turn the PDP MONITOR ON, press the main power button located on the BACK left side of the monitor. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The PDP monitor is now ready for remote on/off operation.

Indicating Lamp

Off

Lights Red

Lights Orange

Lights Green

Power Status

Operating

Off

When the MAIN POWER is set OFF.

Off (Stand-by)

When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or

 

Remote Control POWER is OFF.

Off (Power Saving)

1.

When the MAIN POWER is set ON.

 

2.

No signal input (no sync. signal).

On

When the POWER is ON.

POWER button

This power button is for power on the plasma monitor or change to standby mode.

and selector

These buttons serve as the cursor down () and up () buttons when in MENU mode.

VOLUME level

Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the monitor screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (W) and right (X) buttons when in MENU mode.

INPUT/EXIT button

Press this button to select the desired input: Composite-VIDEO, S-VIDEO, YCBCR, YPBPR, Analog RGB or HDMI source. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode.

MENU/SELECT button

This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set monitor features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode.

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Hitachi 42HDM12A important safety instructions Front Panel Controls, Front View

42HDM12A specifications

The Hitachi 42HDM12A is a high-definition plasma television that gained popularity for its impressive display and advanced features. Released as part of Hitachi's flagship line of plasma TVs, the 42HDM12A showcases a screen size of 42 inches, making it an ideal choice for home theaters and living rooms. This model is renowned for delivering vibrant images, courtesy of its 1024x768 resolution, ensuring that viewers enjoy sharp and detailed pictures.

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