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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for 42EDT41A IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3 FIRST TIME USE .........................................................................
2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HIT ACHI PLASMA TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality , performance, and ease of service of HIT ACHI Plasma T elevisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read before operating equipment Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this monitor . 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water .
ACCESSORIES 4 1. Remote Control Unit CLU-W900 (P# HL02042) 2. T wo “AA” size, 1.5V batteries (P# FQ00021). 3. Power Cord (P#EV01841) 4. Cleaning Cloth (P# MS00931). 5. Speaker wires (for monitor speakers). 6. Speakers (x2) (P# GM01267) 7. Speaker Holder (x4) 8.
Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the Plasma T elevision stand as shown below .
Attach the cushions to the sides of the speakers facing the main unit. Cushion Align the cushions to the front of the back case and affix them. Back case FIRST TIME USE HOW T O SETUP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA DISPLA Y TELEVISION 6 A TT ACH THE SPEAKER SYSTEM T O THE MONITOR.
HOW T O SETUP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA DISPLA Y TELEVISION 7 FIRST TIME USE CAUTION: Be sure to insert the speaker cables securely . Lock the connection terminal level securely .
HOW T O SETUP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI PLASMA DISPLA Y TELEVISION 8 FIRST TIME USE 50 50 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BEST HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 5' 10' 15' 20' S S R L VIEWING The major benefit of the HIT ACHI Plasma T elevision is its large viewing screen.
FIRST TIME USE HOOKUP CABLES 9 Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products.
10 FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS T O REAR P ANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CA TV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CA TV coaxial cable to the ANT (75-Ohm) terminal.
FIRST TIME USE FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 11 FRONT VIEW MENU/EXIT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode.
FIRST TIME USE Plasma T elevision “MAIN POWER” switch This power switch is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually . It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode.
FIRST TIME USE REAR P ANEL JACKS 13 Component: Y -P B P R Inputs A V1 and A V2 provide Y -P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Set T op Box. Y ou may use composite video signal for A V1 and A V2. NOTES: 1.
FIRST TIME USE REAR P ANEL JACKS 14 RGB1 - Digital Input (DVI-PC / DVI-STB) Use this DVI input for your external devices with DVI output (see pages 20 and 55). RGB2 - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see pages 20 and 55).
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder , laserdisc player , DVD player , or HDTV Set T op Box to your Plasma TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner ’ s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Monitor Rear Panel below . 2.
FIRST TIME USE 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLA YER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Monitor Rear Panel below . 2.
FIRST TIME USE 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLA YER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX T O A V1 OR A V2 COMPONENT : Y -P B P R . 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Monitor Rear Panel below .
19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES VCR or other external components INPUT R L V S-VIDEO 20 1 8 16 14 12 10 8 64 2 21 19 17 15 1 3 11 9 7 5 3 1 The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of the ANTENNA and INPUTS A V1, A V2, A V3 and A V4.
FIRST TIME USE REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 20 With DVI-STB and RGB component setup To component video equipments. Please use the connection cable suitable for the terminal form of video equipment.
FIRST TIME USE TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 21 • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.
22 G U I D E A /V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f . PICTURE MODE button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Day and Night automatic picture mode settings.
23 G U I D E A/ V N E T THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION INPUT button Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the Seven (7) available Inputs (ANT , A V1, A V2, A V3, A V4, RGB1 and RGB2).
24 G U I D E A /V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION CLOSED CAPTION (C.C.) ON/OFF buttons Press the ON button to turn ON the Closed Caption and press the OFF button to turn OFF the Closed Caption. MENU button Press the MENU button to start the On-Screen Display (OSD) mode.
25 G U I D E A/ V N E T THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA TELEVISION ZOOM button Each time the ZOOM button is pressed, the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
26 G U I D E A /V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR 헆 CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one, two or three numbers to select channels.
27 G U I D E A/ V N E T THE REMOTE CONTROL MUL TI PICTURE (PinP) Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT , A V1, A V2, A V3, A V4, RGB1 or RGB2). Displaying MUL TI PICTURE If the MUL TI PICTURE button on the remote control is pressed, multi pictures will display .
28 G U I D E A /V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. Even if the input of the horizontal / vertical synchronizing signal (or video signal) stops in the multi picture display , the mode will not change to power save mode.
29 G U I D E A/ V N E T THE REMOTE CONTROL MUL TI PICTURE (PinP) Activating the P-in-P mode from the RGB input screen Pressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures.
30 G U I D E A /V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL MUL TI PICTURE (PinP) When the FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed, the screen transfers into the freeze mode. • There are two types of freezing screen mode, Split and Strobe. These are possible to select at the “Freeze Mode” setting of the Function Menu.
31 G U I D E A/ V N E T HOW TO USE THE REMOTE T O CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS NOTE: Not all models of the listed brands can be operated using this remote control. THE REMOTE CONTROL DVD Player Selection Y ou can use this remote control to operate the selected brand of DVD player by pressing the following buttons on the remote control simultaneously .
32 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y OSD (On-Screen Display) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the dif ferent features on your HIT ACHI Plasma Display Monitor . 2. Use the CURSOR buttons and the OK button to navigate to a dif ferent menu item. 3. Use the RETURN button to navigate back one On-Screen Display at a time.
33 OSD (On-Screen Display) Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color .
34 OSD (On-Screen Display) Off Timer This function automatically sets the power to standby status when the indicated time period has elapsed. On T imer This automatically sets the power from standby to ON when the indicated time period has elapsed. Screen Saver Set Screen Saver to prevent screen burn.
PICTURE 35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Picture Select Return Exit Color Temperature Tint Sharpness Reset Contrast Mode +31 0 + 5 + 5 0 Black/White Select Day Dynamic Rese.
PICTURE 36 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Use the CURSOR buttons or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the OK button to select the function settings. Press the CURSOR button or to adjust the function.
PICTURE 37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input to original factory settings. Use CURSOR buttons to highlight functions. Press the OK button to set the Reset Video Settings. Use the CURSOR buttons to access other video settings.
PICTURE 38 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Color Decoding Color Management Green Blue Cut Off Red Green Blue Color Temp. Adjust Picture Select Return Set Day OK Red 0 0 0 0 0 0 Amplitude Color Temp. Adjust Picture Select Return On/Off On Reset Reset NOTE: When using Component or DVI-HDTV input, Auto Color will not be available (grayed out).
PICTURE 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user ’ s preference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Color Decoding Color Decoding Color Management Red Green Color Tint Color Temp.
40 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y NOTES: T ruBass, SRS and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. T ruBass is an audio enhancement technology from SRS Labs that provides deep, rich bass on any speaker system without the need for a subwoofer or additional extra physical components.
41 TIMER Timer Use this function to set the power to standby status and from standby status to ON. Setup Function Timer Audio Picture Select OK Set Locks Captions Language On Timer Off Timer Timer Select Return Exit --Min --:-- ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Press CURSOR buttons , to select options.
42 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the Plasma T elevision. Use this feature to move the picture around the screen in small amounts, at set intervals, to reduce the panel image retention.
43 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y FUNCTION This function is to suppress the contrast of the screen regardless of the Contrast setting in the Picture Menu. By this control, power consumption can be reduced or degradation of a panel can be mitigated. The order of power consumption is Extend 2 < Extend 1< Normal.
SETUP 44 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time in Antenna Input. Use the CURSOR buttons or on the remote to highlight the function desired.
SETUP 45 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select this feature to manually tune each channel. Manual This feature is used to adjust the frequency data for the tuner depending on the user ’ s preference. Fine Tuning If set to ON, the power will be turned off when there is no transmission signal and no operation for about 10 minutes in the TV mode.
SETUP 46 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time in A V1, A V2, A V3, A V4 input. Use the CURSOR buttons or on the remote to highlight the function desired. Setup Select System 1 for Europe/Asia, System 2 for North America.
SETUP 47 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use the CURSOR buttons ( , ) to select the V ideo Input. Use the CURSOR buttons ( , ) to set the V ideo Input.
48 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number .
49 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Use MOVIE RA TINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use the CURSOR buttons ( , ) to select the MOVIE RA TING category that you want to block. Press the OK button to block the MOVIE RA TING that you have selected.
50 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS TV Ratings Move Return TV Ratings Locks Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings.
51 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move Return Canadian Ratings (Eng) Locks Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian .
52 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Movie Ratings TV Time Lock Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move Return Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian .
53 CAPTIONS Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. T ext is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide.
54 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LANGUAGE This feature will select the language options of the OSD. Setup Function Timer Audio Picture Select OK Set Locks Captions Language Move Return English Français Español Language Exit Use CURSOR buttons , to highlight the function to change then press the OK button to select the function.
55 CONNECTING T O A PC (RGB1 or RGB2) 1. Make sure that the display signal of the personal computer to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device. See "Product Specifications" concerning the specifications of this device. 2.
CONNECTING T O A PC (RGB1 or RGB2) 56 USING THE RGB INPUT 1. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly . Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, clock, and phase.
57 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 1. Press the INPUT and MENU button, then use the CURSOR buttons and the OK button on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 58 USING THE RGB INPUT Contrast Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Brightness Adjust overall picture brightness. Color Adjust color . Sharpness Adjust sharpness. T int Adjust tint. Color T emperature Select between COOL (12,000K), NORMAL (9,300K), W ARM (6,500K), or Black/White (5,400K).
59 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y USING THE RGB INPUT Locks Captions Language Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 60 USING THE RGB INPUT VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display . •Press CURSOR buttons or to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press the OK button to select the highlighted item.
61 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y USING THE RGB INPUT This feature allows you to adjust T int in RGB Mode. TINT Tint Color Brightness Contrast Picture Select Return Exit Color Temp. Adjust Color Temperature Picture Enhancement Reset 0 0 0 +31 Normal High Reset This feature sets the clarity of small details to desired level in RGB Mode.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 62 USING THE RGB INPUT COLOR TEMP . ADJUST Tint Color Brightness Contrast Picture Select Return Exit Color Temp. Adjust Color Temperature Picture Enhancement Reset 0 0 0 +31 Normal High Reset Use CURSOR buttons or to highlight Reset.
63 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y USING THE RGB INPUT NOTES: • The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress. • Allow the Plasma TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST . • Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST takes place.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 64 USING THE RGB INPUT RESET Set HORIZONT AL POSITION, VER TICAL POSITION, HORIZONT AL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format.
65 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y USING THE RGB INPUT INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V . WXGA Mode WVGA Type Frequency Display Input Level Setup Frequency Mode Vertical Filter PC Off Off Off On 0.7V Return RGB1 DVI-PC Select Set RGB2 RGB Use CURSOR buttons , to select between 0.
RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y 66 USING THE RGB INPUT VERTICAL FIL TER Turn On when concerned about screen flicker . WXGA Mode WVGA Type Frequency Display Input Level Setup Frequency Mode Vertical Filter PC Off Off Off On 0.
67 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLA Y USING THE RGB INPUT LOCKS See pages 48-52. LANGUAGE See pages 54. See pages 53. CAPTIONS.
68 CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI PLASMA DISPLA Y AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty .
69 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths.
USEFUL INFO 70 SYMPT OMS CHECK THESE ITEMS AND TR Y THESE ADJUSTMENTS No Picture, no sound Sound OK, picture poor Picture OK, sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on s.
71 PLUG and PLA Y This Plasma T elevision complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer , peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug & play .
USEFUL INFO 72 AGENCY REGULA T OR Y INFORMA TION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
USEFUL INFO 73 Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Preprogrammed Remote Control • Power Management: ON/OFF via signal detection • Picture Enhancement Video: • 8.
USEFUL INFO 74 A B C D E F G Plasma T elevision with Speakers and T able T op Stand (SET DIMENSIONS) A B CDE F G INCHES 48 1/2 25 1/32 27 1/2 28 1/32 3 3 1/2 1 1 13/16 MM 1233 636 700 712 76.
USEFUL INFO 75 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi W ay Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit.
USEFUL INFO 76 In Canada: 1-800-HIT ACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, L TD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty , service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.
PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 77 • The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality. 42.8 Kg/ 114.7 lbs..
PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 78 S-input connector pin specifications Pin Input signal 1 Y 2 Y-GND 3 C 4 C-GND Fr a me GND 20 1 8 16 14 12 10 8 64 2 21 19 17 15 1 3 11 9 7 5 3 1 Scart connector pin specifications Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 AUDIO OUT (RIGHT) 12 Not Used 2 AUDIO IN (RIGHT) 1 3 RGB-R GND 3 AUDIO OUT (LEFT/MONO) 14 GND 4 AUDIO GND 15 RGB-R / S.
PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 79 Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) ( With Analog RGB signal input (RGB2 input) • Make sure that the signal of the equipment to be connected is compatible with the pecifications of this list.
PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS 80 • The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct displays adjustment of Horizontal Position, Vertic a l Position, Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase. • The monitor may fail to display an animation image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it.
81 INDEX A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Antenna Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Audio T ruBass .
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