Hitachi 42PD580DTA - Manuals

Page 5 - Notes on Installation Work:

1 USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI PDP TV. Before using your TV, please carefully read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to operate the PDP TV properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the ...

Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Read before operating equipment; PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury....

Page 7 - FEATURES; High Performance Digital Processor

3 FEATURES Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024 (H) x 1024(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic interferences from geomagnetic s...

Page 8 - CONTENTS; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2; Notes about This Manual

4 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………2 FEATURES .....................................................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................5 IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ..9 COMPONENT NAMES.....................................10 Main Unit ....................................

Page 9 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; follow all the instructions.; About the Symbols; death due to incorrect handling.; WARNING

5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This PDP TV has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instr...

Page 10 - Be cautious of the power cord connection.; cloth to clean the power plug.; Be sure to keep safety ground connection.; with your hand holding the plug or connector.; Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control.; your body or clothes, rinse well with water.

6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (wi...

Page 13 - MAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY; Image retention characteristics of a plasma display; Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention; Notes; About screen defects

9 I MAGE 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 rete...

Page 14 - Main Unit; • The main power switch is located at the back, on; Front; Caution when moving the main unit; Rear

10 Control panel External device connection terminals COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit • Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom. • The front bezel is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons. • The main power switch is located at the back, on the right side. * Input terminals f...

Page 15 - Remote control; Loading Batteries; ATTENTION

11 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control • Do not use new and old batteries together. The batteries could explode or leak, resulting in fires, physical injury, or stains. • When loading batteries, observe their correct polarities as marked on the product. If loaded in the wrong direction, the b...

Page 16 - Function Buttons; NOTE

12 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) 1. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or standby. 2. I/II button Press to select sound mode: Mono ▼ Stereo , Language A ［I］ , Language B ［II］ . Function Buttons NOTE ZOOM+ & ZOOM- buttons ： This function not support.

Page 17 - buttons

13 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) 3. (MUTE) button Press to mute the volume. Press again to restore the volume. 4. RECALL button Press to display source input signal on the display. When the PIP function is working, press to display audio source. Then press ▲ ▼ buttons to sel...

Page 20 - Teletext Function Buttons

16 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) A. TV/TEXT button Press to switches between the TV mode and the Teletext mode. B. BLUE button Press to operate the Teletext function in Teletext pattern. (Function depends on the Teletext pattern.) C. YELLOW button Press to operate the Telete...

Page 21 - Press to switches between HDTV mode and TV mode.; Press to switch directly to your favorite channel.; HDTV Function Buttons

17 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) a. INFO button Switch between Viewing mode, Channel Banner, and Channel Banner with Extended Info. b. DTT/TV button Press to switches between HDTV mode and TV mode. c. DTT MENU button Press to access HDTV OSD menu for features adjustment. d. ...

Page 22 - i. CANCEL LIST button; Use this to switch directly to your HDTV channel list.

18 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) i. CANCEL LIST button Use this to switch directly to your HDTV channel list. j. GUIDE button Use this to switch directly to HDTV guide.

Page 23 - • Install the PDP TV to have ready access to a power socket available.; Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off.; PRECAUTIONS; chain

19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation • If you have purchased the model without the stand attached: When installing the monitor, use the optional stand CMPAD42T. The desktop stand has been used for the installation in this manual. Read SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( 5 to 8 ) carefully to ensure maximum s...

Page 24 - Connecting to an Audio Visual Device; CONNECTING AN DIGITAL TV ANTENNA

20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to an Audio Visual Device (1) Make sure that the signal of the audio visual device to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device. See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” concerning the specifications of this device. 49 ~ 51 (2) Make sure tha...

Page 25 - Connecting to an Audio Visual Device (continued); CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER

21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to an Audio Visual Device (continued) HDTV input sources, such as a digital cable box, digital satellite receiver, or digital terrestrial receiver box, can be connected as desired, using the appropriate cable system. 1. Connect the HDTV source devi...

Page 26 - CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER

22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to an Audio Visual Device (continued) 1. Connect the DVD player using: HDMI cable or Component cable and Audio cable or S-Video cable and Audio cable or Composite cable and Audio cable. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the PDP TV. 3. ...

Page 27 - view the same image as on the

23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to an Audio Visual Device (continued) NOTES: • If the Video OUTPUT (Monitor) terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, it is possible to view the same image as on the main unit. But it is possible to monitor only the TV s...

Page 28 - Connecting to a PC

24 I INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to a PC (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 49 ~ 51 . (2) Make sure that...

Page 29 - Power Cord Connection; Connect the power cord to this device.; Be cautious of the power cord connection; • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.

25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other device connections. ① Connect the power cord to this device. ② Use the binders to fix the power cord. ③ Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet. (The type of plug is different fr...

Page 30 - Indicating lamp; • To turn the PDP TV power ON, press the main; • During normal use, the main power switch is set in the; • Avoid repeatedly turning the PDP TV on and off at; • The main power switch is located at the back, on the

26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turning Power On and Off Indicating lamp Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off Off When the main power switch is set to OFF. Lights Red Off (Stand-by) When the main power switch is ON, and the POWER button is OFF . Lights Orange Off (Power Save) When the main power swi...

Page 31 - Audio Mute

27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Input Switching • Input can be switched in the sequence of TV ➝ HDTV ➝ PC ➝ HDMI ➝ Composite-Video ➝ S-Video ➝ Component by pressing the INPUT button of the control panel. TV HDTV PC HDMI Component S-Video Composite-Video • Input can be switched to TV by p...

Page 32 - Input Signal Screen Display; • The display will go out in approximately; on the remote control to select audio source of video input.

28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Input Signal Screen Display The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control. • The display will go out in approximately 3 seconds. TV VIDEO/PC RGB • Activate PIP by pressing PIP Input button to select de...

Page 33 - Control panel; to navigate to different menu item.; TV/Video Mode PC Mode

29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) Control panel ： 1. Press MENU of the control panel to display the OSD on your Plasma TV. 2. Use the PROGRAM ▲▼ to navigate to different menu item. 3. Use the VOLUME W X to adjust functions. 4. Press ENTER of the c...

Page 34 - Video Menu; PC Mode

30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Video Menu TV/Video Mode Selected characters W X Setup hint Picture Mode Natural Cinema Dynamic Natural: This setting is for normal lighting conditions. Cinema: This setting is best for watching movie. Dynamic: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighti...

Page 35 - Image Menu

31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Image Menu TV/Video Mode Selected characters W X Setup hint Full 4:3 Standard 16:9 zoom Panoramic 4:3 Zoom Available for TV/Composite/S-Video/Component(480i/480p/576i/576p) signals. P. Size Full Component(720p/1080i)/HDMI Adjust to preference. Please refer to 14...

Page 37 - System Menu

33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) System Menu TV/Video Mode Selected characters W X Setup hint Signal Format (off the function) - Press the ENTER button to show the information of the current input signal. Advance Press ENTER button to select the following functions 3D Comb On Off Improve the pi...

Page 39 - Sort (Press SORT EDIT button to modify the list); NOTES

35 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) System Menu (continued) Sort (Press SORT EDIT button to modify the list) NOTES Press ENTER button to select the following functions. Using the NAME, DELETE, or INSERT functions rewrites the current programmed numbers list.Therefore, the programmed number of some...

Page 40 - Using the HDTV Menu Screen; HDTV Main Menu; Edit Channel

36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Using the HDTV Menu Screen 1. Make sure the physical connection is properly connected. 2. Switch on the TV. 3. Select the HDTV input on your TV by using the remote control. 4. If the PDP is moved to a different location. You should reset the receiver and do the ...

Page 41 - SET LIST

37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Edit Channel 1. Press the DTT MENU button to display the MENU banner. 2. Use the arrow keys ▲ or ▼ to highlight “Edit Channel”, then press ENTER to show the TV channel list. 3. Use the arrow keys ▲ or ▼ to highlight the channel you want to edit. ● SET LIST On pr...

Page 42 - Parental Guidance

38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Parental Guidance 1. You can set “Parental Locking” for a selected channel to prevent your children from viewing sensitive material. Once you set the parental rating for the particular channel, the parental rating transmitted with the channel will verify if the ...

Page 43 - Installation; Manual Scan

39 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Installation Before you use Digital TV, the available channels must first be scanned and memorized. 1. Press the DTT MENU button to display the MENU banner. 2. Use the arrow keys ▲ or ▼ to highlight “Installation” and enter default password “0000” to show four s...

Page 44 - Auto Scan

40 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Installation (continued) c. Press ENTER on the city you choose by ▲ or ▼ keys, the channels / programs will be presented automatically. a. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the “Auto Scan”, and then press ENTER to lunch the auto scan. An “Auto Scan” window will ...

Page 45 - General Settings; Audio Setup

41 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) General Settings 1. Press the DTT MENU button to display the MENU banner. 2. Use the arrow keys ▲ or ▼ to highlight “General Setting” and press ENTER key on remote control to show four sub-menus. 3. It will show “Audio Setup”, “Option Setup”, “Change Pin” and “L...

Page 46 - System; Change Pin

42 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) General Settings (continued) a. Select the “Change PIN” of the “General Setting” OSD. b. Follow the instruction to change the PIN for Installation menu and parental control. a. Select the “Local Time” of the “General Setting” OSD. b. You may choice the time zone...

Page 47 - Monaural sound broadcast

43 OTHER FUNCTIONS Audio Switching A2 / Sound Multiplex (TV mode) • The I/II button in remote control is useful for sound multiplex signal. Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect. BILINGUAL / DUAL sound broadcast When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears as shown on ...

Page 49 - Power Save Mode; When the Analog RGB input is selected

45 OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) Power Save Mode When the Analog RGB input is selected • When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer, the Power Save (Off) mode can be set to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit. Horizontal Yes ...

Page 50 - Symptom; Customer servicing can be hazardous.

46 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer. Symptom Point to check See page • No picture with the power-indicating lamp off. • Check the way the power cor...

Page 51 - Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued)

47 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued) Symptom Point to check See page • There are locations on the screen that are different from the periphery (*). *Points that do not light, points with brightness different from that of the periphery, points with ...

Page 52 - Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays

48 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 PC RGB) Symptom 1 Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with...

Page 53 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

49 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Display dimensions Approx. 42 inches (926 (H) x 525 (V) mm, diagonal 1064mm) Panel Resolution 1024(H) x 1024 (V) pixels Net dimensions 1036 (W) x 713 (H) x 121 (D) mm Net weight 33.6 kg Temperature Operating : 5°C to 35°C, Storage : 0°C to 40°C Ambient conditions Relative h...

Page 54 - Recommended Signal List; With Component input

50 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With composite input and S-Video input. Signal mode No. Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) Remarks 1 NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 525 59.94 15.734 — 2 PAL SECAM 625 50.00 15.630 — With...

Page 55 - With Analog RGB signal input

51 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With Analog RGB signal input Signal mode No. Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) Remarks 1 VGA 640 x 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 2 VGA 640 x 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 3 VGA...