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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.
Advanced Press ENTER button to select the following functions
3D Comb On Off
Use only for the NTSC system. Impr
ove the quality as good as Super-video
input. (Available for TV/Component signals.)
Gamma 2.2 2.6 2.8
Adjust to preference. (Available for TV signal.)
AFC On Off
Auto Frequency Control. Auto tuning the channel frequency to the correct
location.
Panel Lock
On Off
This is for locking out the control panel function.
Adjust to prevent children from touching.
Mode
Off Mode 1 Mode 2
Adjust to preference.
The moves the picture around the screen to reduce the panel image retention.
This is where stationary objects, such
as screen logos, leave a slight image
visible after they should have disappeared.
Move Screen
Time 5 ~ 255 sec Adjust to preference.
This moves the picture around the screen in
small amounts, at set intervals, to
reduce the panel image retention. This is where stationary objects, such as
screen logos, leave a slight image visi ble after they should have disappeared.
PIP Set Press ENTER button to select the following functions
Source TV AV SV
Adjust to preference.
Size Small Medium Large
Adjust to preference.
Position 9 positions for selection:
Upper Left, Upper Center, Upper Right,
Middle Left, Middle Center, Middle Right,
Lower Left, Lower Center, Lower Right Adjust to preference.
Audio Source
Main PIP
Adjust to preference.
Brightness Black is subdued for
increased overall
darkness. Black is set off for
increased overall
brightness.
Adjust to preference.
Contrast Narrows the gap
between brightness
and darkness. Broadens the gap
between brightness
and darkness.
Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness. PIP Display
Color Decrease color
intensity. Increase color
intensity.
Adjust to preference.
Swap Main PIP
Adjust to preference.
TV Channel Setup Press ENTER button to select the following functions
(only available under TV mode)
Mode
Position Direct
Select the channel entry method between position setting or direct setting. And
press the ENTER button in SEARCH functi
on to fix it. Please use auto search
when you first use your TV.
• [Position] search the channel by frequency from 48.25~863.25MHz. We
suggest to use these func tion for the channel setting
• [Direct] search the channel by CCIR PAL B/G table. Provide the faster
speed than position mode, but some channels which are not in the table
may be lost. Channel Auto
Search
Search (off the function) - Press the ENTER button and it starts the auto tuning.
NOTES: When operating the TV at first time, its TV system is at “default factory mode” and this mode cannot display the image
normally on the screen. In order to watch the TV program without problem, please execute “TV Channel Setup” menu for
normally display..
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
System Menu (continued)
TV/Video Mode
Selected characters W X Setup hint
Channel
Number Decrease channel
number Increase channel
number This is used to input the channel number for the channel you would like to
insert in the sort list after you found the channel form “Channel Frequency”
function.
System NTSC PAL B/G
SECAM DK PAL I
SECAM BG PAL D/K Select the system through the 6 different settings.
Channel
Name
(off the function) - This is used to input the name for the
channel you would like to insert in the
sort list. After fixing the cursor on the first digit, select a letter by W, X , ▲ ,
▼ and ENTER buttons.
• Selectable letters are “0”~”9”, ”A”~”Z”, “_”, “-”, ” ½” and ”,”(comma).
Frequency
Auto
Search (off the function) - • Press the ENTER buttons to enter this function, then press
W X to search
the channel.
• Press ENTER or Exit buttons to stop searching.
Channel
Frequency (off the function) - This is used to
search the channel frequency directly.
Channel
Manual
Search
(Use to add
the channel
by manual)
Channel
Insert (off the function) - This is used
to add the channel to the sort list.
Teletext Language West Europe East Europe
Turkish Cyrillic Select the language depends on your country or area.
Channel
Number Decrease channel
number Increase channel
number
Show the channel position number which you want to edit.
Channel
Name (off the function) - This is used to input the name for the
channel you would like to insert in the
sort list. After fixing the cursor on the first digit, select a letter by W, X , ▲ ,
▼ and ENTER buttons.
• Selectable letters are “0”~”9”, ”A”~”Z”, “_”, “-”, ” ½” and ”,”(comma).
System NTSC PAL B/G
SECAM DK PAL I
SECAM BG PAL D/K Select the system through the 6 different settings.
Fine Tune
Decreasing the
frequency data for the
main tuner Increasing the
frequency data for the
main tuner.
After completing the fine tune, press the ENTER button to exit this mode.
Sort
(Press SORT
EDIT button to
modify the list)
Erase
Channel
Name (off the function) - This is used to
delete the channel from the sort list.
System Reset (off the function) - The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by
pressing the ENTER button.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
System Menu (continued)
PC 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.
Advanced Press ENTER button to select the following functions
Gamma 2.2 2.6 2.8
Adjust to preference.
Panel Lock On Off
This is for locking out the control panel function.
Adjust to prevent children from touching.
Mode
Off Mode 1 Mode 2
Adjust to preference.
The moves the picture around the screen to reduce the panel image retention.
This is where stationary objects, such
as screen logos, leave a slight image
visible after they should have disappeared.
Move Screen
Time 5 ~ 255 sec Adjust to preference.
This moves the picture around the screen in
small amounts, at set intervals, to
reduce the panel image retention. This is where stationary objects, such as
screen logos, leave a slight image visi ble after they should have disappeared.
PIP Set Press ENTER button to select the following functions
Source TV AV SV
Adjust to preference.
Size Small Medium Large
Adjust to preference.
Position 9 positions for selection:
Upper Left, Upper Center, Upper Right,
Middle Left, Middle Center, Middle Right,
Lower Left, Lower Center, Lower Right Adjust to preference.
Audio Source
Main PIP
Adjust to preference.
Brightness Black is subdued for
increased overall
darkness. Black is set off for
increased overall
brightness.
Adjust to preference.
Contrast Narrows the gap
between brightness
and darkness. Broadens the gap
between brightness
and darkness.
Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness.
For normal viewing we recommend that the Contrast is set to [46]. PIP Display
Color Decrease color
intensity. Increase color
intensity.
Adjust to preference.
Swap Main PIP
Adjust to preference.
Power Save On Off
This is used to reduce power consumpt
ion when there is no signal. Setting it
On will lead the PDP TV to the standby mode when the PC input no signal.
System Reset (off the function) - The original factory settings for the items of this Menu page can be restored by
pressing the ENTER button.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
Audio Switching
A2 / NICAM / Sound Multiplex (TV mode)
• The I/II button in remote control is us eful for NICAM and sound multiplex signals.
Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect.
BILINGUAL / DUAL sound broadcast
When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears as shown on right.
Press the I/II button to select the sound to be heard.
Each time the button is pressed, 5¾I5¿ Language A, 5¾II5¿ Language B, 5¾I/II 5¿Language A/B or À Mono appear cyclically on the screen.
When receiving NICAM signals, NICAM display will appear as below.
Sound multiplex signal received
NICAM signal received
STEREO sound broadcast
When a stereo program is received, sound mode display will appear, and you can press t he I/II button to select between stereo and
mono sound.
Each time the button is pressed, À Mono or
Stereo appear cyclically on the screen.
When receiving NICAM signals, NICAM display will appear as below.
Sound multiplex signal received
NICAM signal received
Monaural sound broadcast
When a monaural program is received, sound mode display will appear.
NOTE • If sound signal is not strong enough for quality reception, press the I/II button until À appears on the screen to receive a
clear mono sound.
• If sound has hiss noise or keep switchin g between stereo and mono mode due to sig nal condition, press the I/II button until
À appears on the screen to receive a clear mono sound.
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ABCDE À
5¾I5¿ 5¾II5¿5¾ I/II 5¿ À
NICAM 5¾I5¿ NICAM 5¾II5¿NICAM 5¾I/II 5¿ NICAM À
Yellow Yellow Yellow Green
Yellow Yellow Yellow Green
À
NICAM À
NICAM
Green Red
Indicatin Red
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OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued)
Signal Check (Analog RGB mode)
Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise.
Status Display Action
When Mode Display is set to
ON, the input signal is
switched or when the
RECALL button is pressed. A guide is displayed for the
input terminal and the
horizontal and vertical sync
frequency.
When the sync signal is no
longer detected.
• A guide displays No Input
Signal, and Power Save
(for approx. 5 sec.)
• When the condition
continues where the sync
signal cannot be detected,
indicator lamp of power
source changes in orange
and the mode switches to
power save mode. Recheck the personal
computer power switch
status and the
connection status.
When the input signal does
not match the monitor
specifications or is in an
unstable status.
A guide displays No Input
Signal.
Recheck the input
signal specifications.
Signal Check (TV/Video mode)
Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise.
Mode Status Display Action
TV When the TV signal
is no longer
detected. • A guide is displayed for
searching and counting down
2 minutes.
• If the TV signal cannot be
detected after 2 minutes, the
PDP TV will turn off directly
and indicator lamp is going to
red. • Recheck the antenna
connection status.
•
Reception other than
those of broadcasting
stations can be
considered.
Video When the sync. signal is no longer
detected. • A guide displays No Sync.
Signal in orange.
• Recheck the device
power switch status
and the connection
status.
• Recheck the device
connection status.
• Recheck the input
signal specifications.
Analog RGB
1024X768 60Hz
No Input Signal
Going to suspend
(Going to standby)
No Input Signal Going to sleep
2 : 0 0
No Input Signal Searching
(Video source name) No Sync. Signal
HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA
36 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 No Yes No RGB sync signal Vertical Yes Yes No No PC signal Active (normal display) Blank (no display) Operation mode On Off Indicating lamp Lights green Lights orange Power consumption 350 W 3W (100V~240V) Returning to operating status • Operate the personal computer, or press ei ther the INPUT button of the main unit or the PC button of the remote control. HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA
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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 cord is connected.
• Press the power switch.
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• The message “No Input Signal. Going to
suspend” or “Power Save” is displayed.
• No picture with the power indicating lamp
lights in orange.
No input signal is detected.
• Check the way the signal cable is connected.
• Make sure that the switch
of the computer, imaging
equipment, etc., is turned on.
• Make sure the computer is not in the power-save mode.
• Check to see if the input selection matches the connection
terminal.
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• The message “No Input Signal. Going to
sleep” is displayed.
An input signal is not received normally.
• Check to see if the input signal matches the
specifications.
• Check the way the signal cable is connected. 22
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• The power indicating lamp is normally lit
but no picture.
• Check the contrast and bright
ness settings (adjust them for
higher contrast and brightness).
• Check the way the signal cable is connected. 19
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• The display image appears flowing
slantwise.
• Text displayed across the screen
appears vertically streaked, with the
characters in vertical columns blurred.
• Adjust the dot clock frequenc
y and phase. (Adjust the dot
clock frequency first, the dot clock phase next.)
(PC RGB input)
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• Text displayed across the screen
appears blurred.
• A fine pattern flickers when displayed on
the screen.
• Adjust the dot clock phase for the clearest viewing.
(PC RGB input)
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• The remote control does not work.
• Check to see if the batteries are loaded in the remote
control in opposite direction.
• Check to see if the batteries in the remote control are OK.
11
• The display image does not appear in
the normal position.
• Check to see if the displayed input signal match the PDP
TV specification by pressing RECALL button.
• Turn off the Move screen.
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• The display has lack of picture around
the screen.
(PC RGB input)
• Turn off the Move screen.
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• The temperature of the display panel surface is high. • The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the
discharge of internal radiation. In some cases, this may
cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase.
Please note that this is not a malfunction. -
Customer servicing can be hazardous.
No Input Signal
No Input Signal
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38 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued) Symptom Point to check See page • There are locations on the scr een that are different from the periphery (*). *Points that do not light, points with brightness different from that of the periphery, points wi th color different from that of the periphery, etc. • High-precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma display panel, However in some cases, there are minor defects in some parts of the screen. Please note that this is not a malfunction. - • Vertical stripes appear, depending on the screen contents. • The plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors by the discharge of internal radiation. Depending on the screen contents, in rare cases this may cause vertical stripes to appear because of failure to light. Please note that this is not a malfunction. - • Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display. • Adjusting the Clock Phase will reduce the horizontal stripes. (PC RGB input) 29 • Flickering in the form of horizontal lines oscillating up and down. (PC RGB input only) • If the direct frequency from the computer is below 85Hz, try a higher frequency (upper limit 85Hz). There may be a slight attenuation of the current image. 42 • The top of the monitor heats up. • When used for long periods of time, the top of the monitor may heat up. This is not a malfunction. - • Text characters are displayed with varying thicknesses. • The thicknesses of characters and lines may vary if images with a vertical resolution greater than 512 lines are displayed; however, th is is not a malfunction. - • The screen becomes dark and the images can not be seen during VTR special playback (fast forward, rewind) • This sometimes occurs w hen a component output VTR such as the 480i is connected. This is not a malfunction; t herefore, please take note that this may occur. When it does occur, change to composite output, or S-video output. - • During PIP mode, sub pictures are not displayed. • Sub pictures image might not be able to be displayed, depending on the combination. (Refer to the table of PIP input table) 15 • The screen display sizes are not switched. • The screen di splay size is fixed at “Full” as receiving VGA signal. - • Images from HDMI are not displayed. • Check t he cable and output format of connecting device. (Refer to “Connecting to an Audio Visual Device”.) 19 20 21 41 HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA
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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 st
reaked, with some characters blurred (Figure 1).
(PC RGB input).
Example Figure 1
1) Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed.
2) Press the
▼ button and select “IMAGE”.
3) Press the ENTER button. The “IMAGE” Menu will be displayed.
4) Press the ▼ button and select “Auto Adjust”.
Adjustment
Procedure When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust
5) Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed.
6) Press the
▼ button and select “IMAGE”.
7) Press the ENTER button. The Setup Menu will be displayed.
8) Press the ▼ button and select “Horizontal Clock”.
(Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical stri ped pattern over the entire screen during Horizontal Clock
adjustment.)
9) Press the W or X buttons and search for clear ch aracters over the entire screen.
10) Perform adjustment for symptom 2 below, when the characters are blurred on the entire screen.
• The display image may be momentarily disturbed duri ng clock adjustment but this is not a failure.
Symptom 2 Text displayed across the screen appear
s blurred in its entirety (Figure 2).
A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen (Figure 3).
Example Figure 2
Figure 3
1) Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed.
2) Press the
▼ button and select “IMAGE”.
3) Press the ENTER button. The Setup Menu will be displayed.
4) Press the ▼ button and select “Auto Adjust”.
When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust
5) Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will be displayed.
6) Press the ▼ button and select “IMAGE”.
7) Press the ENTER button. The Setup Menu will be displayed.
8) Press the ▼ button and select “Clock Phase”.
(Display fine patterns as characters or a vertical strip ed pattern over the entire screen during Clock Phase adjustment.)
Adjustment
procedure
9) Press W or X buttons to make the text appear clean
across the screen. 9) Press
W or X buttons to make the text appear without
flickering.
HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA
40 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 93 (D) mm Net weight 35 kg Temperature Operating : 5°C to 35°C, Storage : 0°C to 40°C Ambient conditions Relative humidity Operating : 20% to 80%, Storage : 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Power supply AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz Power consumption/at standby 350W /