User manual HITACHI 42HDM12

[. . . ] PLASMA MONITOR Operating Guide for 42HDM12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 IMAGE RETENTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR PLASMA MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 OSD (ON-SCREEN DISPLAY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Tips to prevent such image retention are: - Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or hi-contrast images, such as monochrome characters and graphic patterns, for long. - Do not leave stationary images appearing for long, but try to refresh them at appropriate intervals of time, or try to move them using screen saver function. - Turn down the contrast and brightness controls. 9 10 11 12 13 Luminosity and contrast Granular spots Plasma monitor has luminosity and low contrast compared with CRT monitor. When a screen is seen at point-blank range, a random fine grain may be visible to a dark part. Lip Sync About the use environment of plasma monitor (temperature) 14 15 16 17 Caution on prolonged storage Operating Storage Power ON or OFF There is some time lag between the picture and the sound. You can see lip motion that is delayed compared to the sound. Electric discharge/luminescence characteristic of the plasma display panel also changes with peripheral temperature. Moreover, since there is also high power consumption value, a specified temperature environment is required. Storing the plasma monitor for a period of more than 2 to 3 months without use might cause an unstable picture when the set is turned on. Operating altitude: 800 to 1, 114hPa (6, 194ft to -2, 484ft). Operating temperature: 41°F to 95°F. Storage Altitude: 300 to 1, 114hPa (31, 912ft to -2, 484ft). Storage temperature: 5°F to 140°F. Frequent use of the Power ON or OFF might trigger the power protection circuit. If the monitor does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. Disturbance to video apparatus If an apparatus (VCR, etc. ) antenna line is arranged near the monitor, the image may shake, or disturbance may 10 HOOKUP CABLES 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. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable. Stereo Cable This cable is used to connect from external audio out to the audio input of the Plasma monitor (ex. ANALOG RGB/HDMI Audio Input). HDMI Cable This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the monitor's HDMI input. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the rear panel of the Plasma monitor. The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the Plasma monitor. Subwoofer Cable This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to the subwoofer output of the Plasma monitor. 11 Français Phono Connector (Provided) Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack panel. S-Video (Super Video) Connector (Provided) This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. English 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. [. . . ] Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding this declaration, contact: Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Tel. [. . . ]