USER'S MANUAL
MANUEL UTILISATEUR
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor.
SERIAL NO.
The serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.
This monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant when used with a computer equipped with
VESA DPMS.
The ENERGY STAR® emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or
service.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi,Ltd. has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Colour Plasma Display Monitor
Model PW1
32PD5
300
42PD5000
42PMA500
System Name
32PD5000/42PD5000
32PD5100/42PD5100
32PD5200/42PD5200
CMP4214E
This
model
is
not
classed
as
HD
Ready
because
it
cannot
accept
a
signal
of
720p
50.
It
can
however
accept
1080i
50
signals
and
display
HD
material
in
this
format.
NOTE:
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for
any errors that may appear in this manual.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association.
All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
REMARQUE:
Les particularités de l'écran couleur à plasma sont les suivantes.
Les informations contenues dans ce manuel peuvent être modifiées sans préavis. Le constructeur n'accepte aucune
responsabilité pour les erreurs qui peuvent éventuellement apparaître dans ce manuel.
MARQUES DÉPOSÉES
VGA et XGA sont des marques déposées d'International Business Machines Corporation.
APPEL et Macintosh sont des marques déposées d'Apple Computer Inc.
VESA est une marque déposée d'une organisation sans but lucratif, La Video Electronics Standard Association.
Toutes les marques ou noms de produit sont des marques de commerce ou des marques déposées de leur dépositaire
respectif.
HINWEIS:
Die Informationen in dieser Anleitung unterliegen Änderung ohne Vorankündigung. Der Hersteller übernimmt keine
Verantwortung für etwaige Fehler in dieser Anleitung.
WARENZEICHEN-BESTÄTIGUNG
VGA und XGA sind eingetragene Warenzeichen der International Business Machines Corporation.
APPLE und Macintosh sind eingetragene Warenzeichen von Apple Computer, Inc.
VESA ist ein Warenzeichen einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, Video Electronics Standard Association.
Alle Marken- oder Produktnamen sind Warenzeichen oder eingetragene Warenzeichen der jeweiligen Inhaber.
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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display
Monitor.
Before using your monitor, please carefully read the "SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to
operate the monitor properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You
will find it useful in the future.
Notes on lnstallation Work:
This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualifed
personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an
installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product.
HITACHI cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake
in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a natural
disaster.
Note for Dealers:
After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer
and explain to the customer how to handle the product.
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Important
Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Safety
Instructions on Page 4 to 7. Mis-use may cause damage to your
plasma monitor, which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to
yourself. Should you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or
operation of your monitor, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at
the rear of this manual.
In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your plasma monitor,
switch off at the mains sockets, pull out the plugs, and contact your
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your plasma
monitor.
Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any
kind - it is better to be safe than sorry!
Software Notice
It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse
engineer or reverse compile the software included therein, save to
the extent permitted by law.
Plasma Monitor
After the plasma monitor has been on for any length of time, you will
notice that the screen becomes warm. Please note that this is normal.
Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots.
Please note that this is normal.
CAUTION
To prevent scratches or damages to the plasma screen, do not
knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the screen
with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use
harsh or abrasive cleaners!
CAUTION
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the monitor.
When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and
wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth.
Never use acid/alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent, abrasive
cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass cleaner, etc.
especially because they would cause discoloration, scratches or
cracks.
Large-screen, high-definition plasma display
panel
The 42-inch colour plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024
(H) x 1024(V) pixels, and the 32-inch colour plasma display panel
with a resolution of 852(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 sources and
ambient power lines, the panel produces high-quality display images
free from colour misconvergence and display distortion.
High Performance Digital Processor
A wide range of personal computer signals can be handled, from 640
x 400, 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA.
Easy-to-use remote control and on screen
display system
The remote control included eases the work of setting display controls.
Further, the on-screen display system, displays the status of signal
reception and display control settings in an easy-to-view fashion.
Power saving system
The International ENERGY STAR® power saver feature saves power
consumption automatically when input signals are not available.
When connected to a VESA DPMS-compliant PC, the monitor cuts its
power consumption while it is idle.
TruBass
TruBass, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,Inc.
TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
About the Optional Video Unit
The following functions can be obtained by connecting the optional video unit.
(1) A composite/S terminal and two component terminals have been
added. A composite video output terminal is also provided as a
monitoring output.
(2) A wide range of devices other than personal computers can also
be connected.
(3) A component input is possible to switch to RGB signals from the
Menu screen.
(4) A SCART terminal is also provided for the signal of the European
standard. It operates as composite/S/RGB input terminal, or video
output terminal.
Options
Ask your local retail dealer for further details.
1. Desktop stand:
· CMPAD23 (for 32")
· CMPAD25 (for 42")
2. Plasma monitor speaker:
· CMPAS03 (for 32")
bass reflex speaker unit with 16x4.5cm
cone type speaker (colour: dark gray)
· CMPAS03S (for 32") same type to CMPAS03 (colour: light gray)
· CMPAS14 (for 42") 2 way speaker unit with one 2.5cm dome
type tweeter and two 8cm round type
woofers (colour: dark gray)
· CMPAS14S (for 42") same type to CMPAS14 (colour: light gray)
3. Video unit: CMPAVW1
An expansion unit for viewing video with this device.
FEATURES
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CONTENTS
FEATURES ....................................................2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................4
COMPONENT NAMES ..................................8
Main Unit..............................................................................8
Remote control ....................................................................9
Loading Batteries ..............................................................9
Handling the Remote Control ............................................9
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................10
Installation..........................................................................10
Anti-tumble measures........................................................10
Connecting to a PC ..........................................................11
Mounting the Speaker Unit ..............................................12
Power Cord Connection ....................................................12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................13
Turning Power On and Off ................................................13
Input Switching ..................................................................14
Volume Adjustment............................................................14
Audio Mute ........................................................................14
Size Switching ..................................................................15
Input Signal Screen Display ..............................................15
Automatic Adjustment of Screen Position and the Clock ..16
Independent Operation of Multiple Monitors ....................16
Using the Menu Screen ....................................................16
PICTURE MENU ................................................................17
AUDIO MENU ....................................................................18
TIMER MENU ....................................................................18
FUNCTION MENU ............................................................19
SETUP MENU ....................................................................20
LANGUAGE MENU............................................................21
Notes about This Manual
· The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
· While meticulous care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, you are requested to notify your dealer or us should you have any
comments, views or questions about our product.
· Fully understand the prerequisites to using the product, such as hardware and software specifications and constraints, in using the
product. We are not held liable for damages caused by improper handling of the product.
· Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part without our prior written permission is prohibited.
· The product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
OTHER FEATURES ....................................21
Automatic Store ................................................................21
Signal Check ....................................................................22
Power Save Mode..............................................................22
IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ......23
NOTES ........................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................24
Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures ............24
Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays ..............................26
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................27
Signal Input........................................................................27
Recommended Signal List ................................................28
SUPPLEMENT ............................................30
Optional Video Unit Function ............................................31
Optional Tuner Unit Function ............................................43