42PD380TA-P1
Color Plasma Display
USER'S MANUAL
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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display.
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 qualified
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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FEATURES
Large-screen, high-definition plasma
Important
display panel
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
The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a
resolution of 852(H) x 480(V) pixels, creates a
high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9)
and low-profile flat display. Free from electromag-
netic interferences from geomagnetic sources and
ambient power lines, the panel produces high-
quality display images free from color
misconvergence and display distortion.
monitor, switch off at the mains sockets, pull out
the plugs, and contact your dealer immediately.
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.
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!
Connecting to an Audio Visual De-
vice
• Three composite/S terminals*1, three composite
terminals*2, two component terminals*2 and a
HDMI terminal have been added. A composite
video output terminal is also provided as a
monitoring output.
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.
*1
A composite/S terminal = A side input
If two composite terminal and two component
*2
Plasma Monitor
terminal are used at the same time, the
component terminal would govern.
• A wide range of devices can also be connected
besides personal computers.
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.
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CONTENTS
FEATURES .......................................................... 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 4
IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ...... 8
Location of controls .............................................. 9
Remote Control .................................................. 10
Antenna connection ........................................... 12
Connections to other equipment ........................ 13
Quick guide for MENU-operation ....................... 18
Selecting the video input source ........................ 18
On-screen Language Selection ......................... 19
Teletext Language Selection ............................. 19
Automatic station presetting with
the built-in Tuner ................................................ 20
Change the order of stored channel .................. 21
Manual TV station presetting ............................. 22
Basic Operation.................................................. 23
Timer functions................................................... 24
Stereo reception with the built-in tuner .............. 25
Bass, Treble and Balance .................................. 27
Perfect volume ................................................... 27
Turning off the built-in speakers ......................... 28
Using the WOW™ surround sound feature ....... 28
Brightness, Contrast, Color and Sharpness ....... 29
DNR ................................................................... 29
Selecting the color temperature ......................... 30
Film mode .......................................................... 30
Picture format..................................................... 31
Scrolling the PANORAMIC/ZOOM-Wide picture 32
Screen wipe ....................................................... 33
Screen Saver ..................................................... 33
Static Image ....................................................... 33
Using the panel lock feature .............................. 34
PC-Setting .......................................................... 35
Selecting the HDMI audio input source .............. 36
Teletext .............................................................. 37
Conceal stored channels ................................... 39
Color system adjusting ....................................... 40
Troubleshooting table......................................... 41
Specifications ..................................................... 41
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This Plasma monitor 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 Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions.
About the Symbols
Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to
prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described
below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or
even death due to incorrect handling.
WARNING
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or
physical damage due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION
Typical Symbols
This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents.
This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby
(the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited).
This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby
(the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet).
WARNING
Never use the monitor if a problem should occur.
Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged
casing, elements, cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock.
In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer. Never attempt to make
repairs yourself because this could be dangerous.
Do not insert liquids or foreign objects.
Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in
households where children are present. If liquids or foreign objects should enter the monitor, immediately
turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.
• Do not place the monitor in a bathroom.
• Do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture.
• Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc on or around the monitor.
• Do not place metals, combustibles, etc on or around the monitor.
Never disassemble or modify the monitor.
The monitor contains high voltage components. Modification could result in fire or electrical shock.
• Never remove any fixed cover.
Do not
disassemble.
Do not give the monitor any shock or impact.
If the monitor should be shocked and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result
in fire or electrical shock. If the glass panel is broken or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.
Do not place the monitor on an unstable surface.
If the monitor should be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result
in fire or electrical shock.
• Do not place the monitor on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.
Do not obstruct the ventilation of the monitor.
If the ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the monitor or just after switching off the power, it
could result in damage and shorten the lifespan of your monitor due to overheating. Make sure there is
ample ventilation.
• Keep a space of 100mm (10cm) or more between the sides, rear and top of the monitor and other objects
such as walls.
• Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the monitor.
• Never block ventilation openings.
• Do not put the plasma screen side up.
• Do not cover the monitor with a tablecloth, etc.
• Do not place the monitor on a carpet or bedding, or near a curtain.
Use only the correct power outlet.
Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. Use only the correct power outlet depending
on the indication on the monitor and the safety standard.
• The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used.
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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 (with no dust), before using.
Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug.
• Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or
contact failure.
• Do not cut off the fitted power plug, the removal of which could lead to impaired
performance. If you wish to extend the lead, obtain an appropriate extension lead or
consult your dealer.
• Should you require replacing the fuse in the molded plug with a new fuse, then please
replace with new one of the same value, type and approval as the original. Ensure the
fuse cover is returned to its original position.
Be sure to keep safety ground connection.
• Connect the ground terminal of AC inlet of this monitor with the ground terminal provided
at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord. If the provided plug does not fit your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Surely connect
the ground wire.
• The socket-outlet must be installed near the monitor and easily accessible.
Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection
cables.
If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables, it can cause a fire or electrical
shock. Do not apply too much heat, pressure or tension to the power cord and cables.
If the power cord or cables are damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact
your dealer.
• Do not place the monitor or heavy objects on the power cord and cables. Also, do not
place a spread, cover, etc, over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing
of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables.
• Do not pull the power cord and cables. When connecting and disconnecting the power
cord or cables, do it with your hand holding the plug or connector.
• Do not place the cord near the heater.
• Do not touch the power plug just after disconnecting it from the power outlet to prevent
electric shock.
• Do not touch the power plug when lightening is close to you.
• Avoid coiling the power cord and bending it sharply.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched particularly at plugs conveniences
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Do not modify the power cord.
Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control.
Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury. The battery may
explode if not handled properly.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets. If swallowed consult a physician
immediately for emergency treatment.
• Do not allow the battery to be exposed to fire or water.
• Avoid fire or high-temperature environment.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers.
• Keep the battery in a dark, cool and dry place.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not recharge, disassemble or solder the battery.
• Do not physically impact the battery.
• Use only the battery specified in the manual of this monitor.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the battery.
• If you observe a leakage of the battery, wipe out the liquid and then replace the battery.
If the liquid adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water.
• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
CAUTION
Be careful in moving the monitor.
Neglect could result in an injury or damage.
• Do not move the monitor during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all
external connections.
• You are advised to move the monitor with two persons.
• Avoid any impact or shock to the monitor; particularly take care of glass screen.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Do not put anything on top of the monitor.
Placing anything on the monitor could result in loss of balance or falling, and cause an injury or damage.
Use special caution households where children are present.
Avoid a humid or dusty place.
Placing the monitor in a smoke, a highly humid, dusty place, oily soot or corrosive gas could result in
fire or electrical shock.
• Do not place near the kitchen, a humidifier or other place where there is oil, smoke or humidity.
Avoid a high temperature environment.
The heat could have adverse influence on the monitor and other parts, and could result in
transformation, melting or fire.
• Do not place the monitor, the remote control and other parts in direct sunlight or near a hot object
such as heater, etc.
• Do not put the monitor in a place where the temperature is widely changing.
Remove the power cord for complete separation.
• For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the monitor is not to be used for prolonged periods
of time.
• Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the monitor. Neglect could result in fire or electrical shock.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
PRECAUTIONS
Installation environment
Do not obstruct a ventilation hole.
Do not put the monitor on carpet or blanket, or near a curtain which has a possibility of obstructing a
ventilation hole of the monitor.
Do not put the monitor in the following places.
• Hot places such as near heater, place exposed to the direct rays of the sun.
• A place where the temperature is widely changing.
• Places with soot, dust or high humidity.
• Poor air ventilation place.
• Place near fire.
• A wet place such as bathroom, or shower room.
• Place where you can trip over it.
• Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places.
• Distorted or unstable places.
How to view the monitor
If you use the monitor in too dark a room, your eyes may become tired.
Please use it in a reasonably bright room.
Avoid direct rays of the sun to the screen in order to prevent eye fatigue.
Your eyes will get fatigued after viewing the monitor for long period of time.
Relax your eyes by viewing away from the monitor from time to time.
Please watch the monitor in downward direction.
Note on image retention
The plasma monitor illuminates phosphor to display images. The phosphor has a finite illumination life. After
extended periods of illumination, the brightness of the phosphor will be degraded to such extent that stationary
images would burn-in that part of the screen as grayed-out images.
Tips to prevent such image retention are:
• Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or high-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.
How to clean the plasma screen panel of the monitor
Before cleaning the monitor, turn off the monitor and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, 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. If it is not enough,
then use a cloth with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
How to clean the cabinet of the monitor
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers
This monitor has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a
problem to Radio receivers.
• Keep the monitor away from Radio.
• Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference.
• The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the monitor.
• Use a coaxial cable for antenna.
You can check if this monitor influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than
the monitor.
If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the monitor, check the instructions mentioned above.
Precautions for the cable connection
• Do ensure that all connections, (including the power plug, extension leads and interconnections
between the pieces of equipment), are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the power plug before making or changing connections.
• Confirm the connector is fixed tightly when the signal cable is connected.
Also confirm the screws on the connector are tightened.
• Plug the power cord of the monitor into a different socket from that for other equipment, such as
Radio etc.
• Use a plug with ground terminal and make sure that it connects to the ground.
Precaution during transportation
Please pay attention when you transport this monitor because it is heavy.
Furthermore, use the original carton box and its packaging materials when the monitor is transported.
Failure to transport the monitor in any carton except the original carton may result in damage to the
monitor. Save the original carton box and all packing material.
Do not physically impact the remote control.
A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control.
• Take care not to drop the remote control.
• Do not place heavy objects on the remote control.
Avoid strong rays.
Any strong rays (such as direct sun rays or room lighting) onto the remote control sensors could
invalidate the remote control.
Avoid radio interference.
Any interfering radiation could cause distorted images or noises.
• Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone, transceiver, etc. around the monitor.
Set the sound volume at a suitable level.
It is better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhood
environment.
Precautions for the installation
• Do not use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety,
always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the dealer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
• This product is 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 that could cause the product to
overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury.
• Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Other precautions
• Do not leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and show your family how to do this. Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped
people.
• Disposal of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident region.
• Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than
sorry!
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IMAGE 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 retention phenomenon of a plasma panel occurs due to partial phosphor degradation arising
from partial character and figure display.
For example, when the character image as shown in Fig.
A at the right is continuously displayed for a long period of
time, the only part of the phosphor (Red,Green, Blue) that
will degrade will be the color of the applicable character
display portion. Consequently, when a white image is
displayed on the entire screen as shown in Fig. a, the
character marks displayed up to that time will become a
color difference visible to the eye, but the phosphor will
never burn.
[Fig. A]
[Fig. a]
The degree of image retention is proportional to the brightness of the characters and figures
displayed as well as the display time.
• The tendency of the phosphor is to degrade more the
brighter the characters and figures are displayed. When
images of figures with different levels of brightness, as
shown in Fig. B, are continuously displayed for a long
period of time, it becomes easier for image marks at
locations when the brighter figures are displayed to be
[Fig. B]
[Fig. b]
noticeable.
* The image retention images in this document are exaggerated for the purpose of explanation. The
actual manner in which the image retention is seen differs depending on the operation time and
brightness.
Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention
We recommend that you use the screen saver functions
.
Notes
About screen defects
• High precision technology is used in the making of plasma panels but there may be dark spots (points
that do not illuminate) and bright spots (points that are too bright) in some cases. These do not
indicate a malfunction.
About residual images
• In some cases, residual images may remain after the short-term display of still images and another
image is displayed, but these will disappear and return to normalcy. This is not a malfunction.
About the panel screen
• Plasma displays display images by means of electrical discharges inside the panel. Because of this,
the temperature of the panel surface may rise in some cases. Also, plasma displays are made of finely
processed glass. A reinforced glass filter is installed over the panel surface but avoid strong impact
because there is still danger of glass breakage.
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Location of controls
Left Side
Front Side
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Description of Indicators and Controls
1. Main Power Switch: To turn the unit on or off completely.
2. PROGRAM ▲/▼ -Buttons: Press ▲ to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory.
Press ▼ to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory. In Menu : Setting. In Standby :
Turning on the unit.
3.
(Volume) ▲/▼ -Buttons : To adjust the volume. In Menu : Setting. To display the menu-
screen, press these buttons simultaneously for more than one second.
4. INPUT-Button: Select input mode for TV/AV/HDMI/PC.
5. (SUB-POWER) button: To turn the unit standby mode on and off.
6. STANDBY/ON indicator: It lights up in red at STANDBY, and in green at POWER ON.
7. Remote sensor
8. Loudspeakers
9. HEADPHONES jack: Plug headphones with a mini plug (3.5 mm) into this jack.
10. AV3-Input: Input for analogue A/V-Signal (Composite). If your equipment has an S-video connector,
use an S-video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable (You still must connect the standard
red and white audio cables for full system connection, but do not connect a standard yellow video
cable at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.)
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Remote Control
Function
Page
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Turn the unit on or off
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23
23
Sleep-Timer
Display program position number
Turn the sound on/off
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23
39
Select channel
Select Teletext page
Switches between the present channel and the
last selected channel
Sub Page selection
23
38
Call Menu
37
39
23
Select TV-channel or Teletext page step by step
In Menu: Setting
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23
In Standby: Turning on the unit
Volume
In Menu: Setting
Memorize
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Select input source
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38
Two Channel-Sound AUDIO 1/2 selector
Teletext page 100
37
Teletext ON/ Mix/ OFF
27
38
35
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Reset Sound/Picture
Teletext enlargement
39
38
Program position-skipping
Answer a Quiz
23
38
Teletext-Timer display
Hold the text page
37
31
TOPtext buttons
Select picture format
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Remote Control
Install the batteries
Use batteries type UM-4 (AAA-Size).
Do not use the storage batteries. The remote control does not work properly with weak voltage from the storage
batteries. Replace the exhausted batteries with new batteries. Never charge batteries. Batteries may explode by
the charge.
Note:
An exhausted empty batteries may leak, namely corrosive electrolyte will leak out. The remote control may
damage by it. Therefore remove the exhausted batteries early.
Close the battery
compartment.
Open the battery compart-
Install the batteries as shown
below.
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Distance of Remote Control Operation
Point the remote control
directly at the remote sensor.
Maximum distance approx. 5m
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Transmitter window
The remote control handset will not work properly in the following cases:
If bright sunlight directly beams onto the unit front.
If an obstacle is placed between the unit and the
handset.
Z
Z
Z
Z
Z
Z
If the batteries have not been installed according
to their polarities.
If the batteries are weak.
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Antenna connection
Note: Before you connect something:
• To avoid every possible damage, turn off the TV-unit with Main Power Switch and then pull the power
plug out.
• Arrange the desired connection.
• When the connection made up firmly and correctly, connect the unit to AC100-240V, 50/60Hz and turn
the unit on.
• For safety, install an external aerial conforming to AS1417.1 (applicable for Australia only).
Connect the antenna as shown below. Connect the unit with an outdoor antenna (H) or a cable-net (A). In
case of reception disturbance, consult with a specialist of antenna.
(I)
(H)
(G)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A) Antenna connection: The built-in Hyperband CATV tuner can receive all analog cable television
programs.
(B) Audio/Video output: To connect with an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio
level using the TV’s remote control.
To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the TV's built-in speakers
Signal from Video output jack are composite video signals.
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(C) AV1/AV2 input: To the connection of audio and composite video/S-video cables.
(D) COMPONENT-1/2 input: To the connection of audio and component cables.
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(E) HDMI input:
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(F) PC Monitor input (PC):
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(G) Power supply: Connect the supplied power cable. Connect to AC100-240V, 50/60Hz.
Never repair a damaged AC power cord with isolation-tape. Have a specialist exchange with a new AC
power cord. Do not let your pet loose near the cable. To bite isolation is danger of life. Above all, a rat,
a parakeet, a hamster, a rabbit and other toothed animals can bite the cable.
(H) Outdoor antenna: If the outdoor antenna already exists, you can also connect to it for analog TV-
program.
(I) Bracket holes: To fix a wall mounting bracket (not supplied) here, remove the screws. If the unit is
mounted on the wall, contact the shop where you purchased the unit for advice, and leave the
installation work to experts. Incomplete installation work can cause you injuries.
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Connections to other equipment
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the Plasma
Display is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided
with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions.You may need to modify them to accommo-
date your particular assortment of components. The diagrams are intended to show component video and
audio interconnections only.
Note: Select a appropriate external input mode
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.
To connect the Plasma Display to a VCR
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
To AV IN 1 (or 2)
Audio/Video cord (not supplied)
To Audio/Video OUT
To connect the Plasma Display to a VCR with an S-Video cord
If you connect a VCR with a S-VIDEO cord to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the Plasma Display, you
must also connect the audio cords to the AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the Plasma Display. The S-VIDEO
cord only carries the video signal. The audio signal is separate.
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
To S-VIDEO IN 1 (or 2)
To AUDIO
To S-Video OUT
IN 1 (or 2)
S-Video cord (not supplied)
Audio cord (not supplied)
To Audio OUT
NOTE:
When the S-video cord and the video cord are connected to each jack at the same time, the S-video cord
takes precedence over the video cord.
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Connections to other equipment
To connect the Plasma Display to a DVD player/Satellite receiver
If your DVD player or Satellite receiver has a S-Video out jack, connect cords as shown.
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
To S-VIDEO IN 1 (or 2)
To AUDIO
IN 1 (or 2)
To S-Video OUT
S-Video cord (not supplied)
Audio cord (not supplied)
To Audio OUT
To connect the Plasma Display to a DVD player with component video
If your DVD player has component video out jacks, connect your Plasma Display to a DVD player using a
component video cord. It can greatly enhance picture quality and performance.
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
To COMPONENT-1
(or 2)
To Audio OUT
Audio cord (not supplied)
Video cord (not supplied)
To Component OUT
NOTE:
Component Video input of this unit are for use of device which output interlaced signals (PAL: 576i/1080i
or NTSC: 480i/1080i) and progressive signals (PAL: 576p/720p or NTSC: 480p/720p).
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Connections to other equipment
To connect the Plasma Display to a DTV receiver/set-top box
If you connect a DTV receiver/set-top box, connect your Plasma Display to a DTV receiver/set-top box
using a component video cord.
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
To COMPONENT-1 (or 2)
To Audio OUT
Audio cord (not supplied)
Video cord (not supplied)
To Component OUT
Using an Audio Amplifier
This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level
using the Plasma Display’s remote control.
To control the audio, turn on the Plasma Display and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the Plasma
Display’s built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 28).
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
Amplifier
AUDIO (L)
OUTPUT
To Audio (L) Input
To Audio (R) Input
AUDIO (R)
OUTPUT
Audio cord (not supplied)
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Connections to other equipment
To connect the Plasma Display to a HDMI or a DVI device
The HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from a HDMI device or uncompressed
digital video from a DVI device.
When you connect to a DVI device with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable, it transfers only the video signal.
Separate analog audio cords are required.
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
Audio cord (not supplied)
HDMI - to - DVI adapter cable
DVI device
(HDMI type A connector)
(not supplied)
To DVI output
HDMI cable (type A connector)
(not supplied)
or
HDMI device
To HDMI out
NOTE:
You must choose an appropriate setting for each connection
To connect the Plasma Display to a PC (Personal Computer)
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.
Before you connect this Plasma Display to your PC, change the adjustment of your PC’s Resolution and
Refresh rate (60 Hz).
Connect one end of a (male to male) VGA cable to the video card of the computer and the other end to
the VGA connector PC MONITOR on the back of the Plasma Display. Attach the connectors firmly with
the screws on the plug. In case of a Multimedia computer, connect the audio cable to the audio output of
your Multimedia computer and to the AUDIO connector of the PC AUDIO IN jack of the Plasma Display.
Switch on the computer. The Plasma Display can operate as the computer monitor.
Rear lower of the Plasma Display
Monitor Display modes
MODE
Resolution
Refresh rate
VGA
640x480
848x480
800x600
1024x768
60Hz
60Hz
60.3Hz
60Hz
WVGA
SVGA
XGA
To PC IN
WXGA
1280x720/768 60Hz
To PC AUDIO
IN jack
Audio cord (not supplied)
VGA cable (not supplied)
Note:
If there is no video signal from the computer when the unit is in PC mode, “NO SYNC. SIGNAL” will appear
on the TV-screen for approx. 10 seconds.
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Connections to other equipment
To connect the Plasma Display to a camcorder
To playback from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the Plasma Display as shown.
Side of the Plasma Display
To Audio/Video OUT
Audio/Video cord (not supplied)
To connect the Plasma Display to a Game
The Plasma Display can also be used as a display device for many video games. However, due to the
wide variety of signals generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up variations required, they
have not all been included in the suggested connection diagrams. You'll need to consult each compo-
nent's Owner's Manual for additional information.
Side of the Plasma Display
To Audio/Video OUT
Audio/Video cord (not supplied)
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Quick guide for MENU-operation/Selecting the video input source
Make sure the antenna connection
and power supply as the description
Quick guide for MENU-operation
Preparation:
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on
.
• Turn on the unit with Main Power Switch on the bottom left
of screen. Standby indicator will light up in red. Then press
(SUB-POWER) on the unit or remote control. Standby
indicator will change to green.You can also turn on the unit
with PROGRAM ▲/▼ on the unit or
remote control.
/
on the
• Press 1. CH1 will appear.
Call MENU and for example: Select AUTO TUNING.
Press MENU.
1
If you press MENU for the first time after the purchase, the
Language-selection screen (step 1 on next page) will
appear.
Press
select
or
to
2
AU TO T U N I N G
M A N UA L T U N I N G
S O R T
.
T E X T L A N G UA G E
L A N G UA G E
W E S T
E N G L I S H
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
: SELECT
MENU : EXIT
3
Press
or
to select
AUTO TUNING.
A U T O T U N I N G
M A N U A L T U N I N G
S O R T
T E X T L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
W E S T
E N G L I S H
... on the following
pages the MENU can
be called in the same
way as here.
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
:
SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
4
Selecting the video input source
Press INPUT SELECT to
view a signal from another
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
. T V
Note:
device connected to your
TV, such as a VCR or
DVD player. You can
select each input source
depending on which input
jacks you used to connect
your devices.
. A V 1
. A V 2
. A V 3
If no buttons are pressed for more than
approx. 60 seconds, the MENU
disappears automatically.
. C O M P O N E N T 1
. C O M P O N E N T 2
. H D M I
. P C
[
]
0 – 7
: S E L E C T
E N T E R : S E T
To select the video input
source, press
/
or the corresponding number
button. Then press ENTER within 6 seconds.
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On-screen Language Selection/Teletext Language Selection
On-screen Language Selection
Select LANGUAGE.
1
Then press
or
to select the desired language.
A U T O T U N I N G
M A N U A L T U N I N G
S O R T
T E X T L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
W E S T
E N G L I S H
E N G L I S H
/
/
/
P ì C C à â
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
Teletext Language Selection
Select TEXT LANGUAGE.
1
Then press
or
to select WEST or EAST.
A U T O T U N I N G
M A N U A L T U N I N G
S O R T
T E X T L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
W E S T / E A S T
E N G L I S H
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
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Automatic station presetting with the built-in Tuner
Your television has an Automatic Tuning System which makes tuning in your television easy.This
Automatic Tuning System scans the entire reception range in your area and automatically stores
all available channels of suitable signal strength in the correct order. Please note that the Auto
tuning facility can only search for analogue signals - if you have any digital decoders connected,
please refer to their instructions for details of how to set them up.
Preparation:
Connect a antenna or a cable-net.
Do not connect any other unit or cable.
To avoid every reception disturbance, all connected unit must
be turned off and power supply is disconnected.
Press 1-button. CH1 will appear.
Select AUTO TUNING.
1
A U T O T U N I N G
M A N U A L T U N I N G
S O R T
T E X T L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
W E S T
E N G L I S H
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Then press
.
2
The broadcast-searcher searches the broadcasts and
stores them in order. During the search the sound is
muted.
When all programs have been stored, the AUTO TUNING
menu will appear automatically.
C H
1
MENU : RETURN
Note:
If you receive a signal of NTSC4.43 from
ANT IN (e.g.connect with yourVCR) and
then tuning with AUTOTUNING, its color
and sound may not come out. But it is
not a failure.
In case you tune to the NTSC4.43-
signal, perform MANUAL TUNING on
P.22 setting color system on step 2 as
“NTSC4.43”.
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Change the order of stored channel
The Automatic station presetting
stores the found station in a
specific order. This order can be
changed.
Select SORT.
1
Then press
.
A U T O T U N I N G
M A N U A L T U N I N G
S O R T
T E X T L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
W E S T
E N G L I S H
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press
or
until the position number that
2
3
you want to move appears (e.g. CH 40), then press
ENTER.
C H 4 0
S O R T
C H 0 1
: SELECT
ENTER : SET
MENU : RETURN
Press
or
until the program-position on
which you want to put the moving program appears (e.g.
CH 5), then press ENTER.
C H 4 0
S O R T
C H 0 5
: SELECT
ENTER : SET
MENU : RETURN
The original program 40 is now stored in memory position 5.
To arrange the other channels, repeat this procedure.
4
5
C H 0 5
Note:
S O R T
C H 4 0
To arrange all channels, begin with pro-
gram 1.
Furthermore, continue this procedure to
select the broadcast that should be seen
on program-position 2, 3, 4 and so on.
: SELECT
ENTER : SET
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
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Manual TV station presetting
Usually Automatic station presetting stores all stations of each reception-area. In case of bad
receiving condition, some broadcasts may not be stored. These stations can also be stored
manually.
Example: Preset the BBC on program position 2.
Select MANUAL TUNING. Then press
.
1
2
A U T O T U N I N G
M A N U A L T U N I N G
S O R T
T E X T L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
W E S T
E N G L I S H
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
:
SELECT
:
:
ADJUST
RETURN
MENU
Press
or
to select color system (e.g. PAL).
Then press ENTER.
PA L
C H
1
A U T O
:
:
ADJUST
RETURN
ENTER
:
SET
MENU
Press
. The auto search starts forward. It will stop at
3
each station with good reception. Press
again until you
receive the BBC. Then press ENTER.
4
5
Press
or
to select sound system (e.g. AUTO).
Then press ENTER.
Notes:
• The auto search stops at the best
receiving position automatically.
A manual fine tuning is normally not
necessary. If want, you can do the
manual fine tuning additionally. In
step 3, when the auto search
:
:
ADJUST
RETURN
ENTER
:
SET
MENU
The channel position number will be highlighted. Press
or repeatedly until the number next to
CH change to 2.Then press ENTER.
stopped at each station, press
or
until the desired
The BBC was now stored in the channel position CH 2.
fine tuning achieved.
Then press ENTER.
• The search moves up to the next
station position automatically. If
want, you can also hold the search
manually. Press
or
at the
:
:
SELECT
SET
ENTER
MENU
:
RETURN
desired position. The search keeps
hold. If want, do the fine tuning as
the description above.
Repeat the steps 2 - 5 to preset other TV stations.
6
7
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
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Basic Operation
Channel selection
With the 10 number buttons.
Example:
Press
or
to change to the program
forward or backward. The changing takes approx. 2
seconds. If the auto search stored only 5 stations,
these only 5 also will appear. Still uncovered or
• CH 2: Press 0, 0, 2 continuously. The station
stored in the position 2 will appear.
• CH 29: Press 0, 2, 9 continuously. The station
stored in the position 29 will appear.
• CH 107: Press 1, 0, 7 continuously. The station
stored in the position 107 will appear.
hidden store position will not appear
.
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QuickView
QUICK VIEW button allows you to go back to the last selected
channel.
Volume adjusting
Press
or
to adjust the volume. The volume level
disappears after 4 seconds.
MUTE
Press MUTE. The sound will be cut off. MUTE will appear for
approx. 4 seconds.
The muting can be released by pressing MUTE again or
or
.
RECALL
Press RECALL.
Channel number
and wide screen
type will appear.
The display will
disappear after 4
seconds.
STATUS
Press STATUS.The clock and a program information will appear
approx. 2 seconds later, if the station supported.
SLEEP TIMER
Press SLEEP.
SLEEP and the
minutes until the
shut-off will
appear. Each time
you press SLEEP
the number near
SLEEP will
change.
Note:
When the displayed time runs out, the unit will switch to
standby. The display will disappear after approx. 4 seconds.
If the built-in tuner does not receive
anything (e.g. if no antenna is con-
nected) during TV-operation, then the
TV-unit will change to standby after
approx. 15 minutes.
To cancel the sleep timer:
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “0” appears.
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Timer functions
The on timer feature allows you to
automatically turn on your TV after a
preset amount of time (up to 12
hours and 59 minutes) at the
selected channel.
Example: Turning on the TV to channel 3 at 10:30.
Select ON TIMER.
1
Then press ENTER.
The off timer also allows you to turn
off your TV after a preset amount of
time. You can set the off timer in
conjunction with the on timer.
Press
or
to enter the hours and minutes
2
3
4
at which you want your TV to automatically switch on.
• For rapid time change in ten minute intervals, press and
hold the
or
button.
Press
.
Press
or
to select the channel you wish
to display when you TV switches on.
Press ENTER.
Notes:
•
button allows you to set the
time in step 2 backward.
• When a timer-event is executed, the
timer will return to 00:00.
• If the OFF TIMER and SLEEP-
timer overlapped, the TV will shut off
with the earlier reached timer.
: ADJUST
ENTER : SET
: SELECT
MENU : RETURN
If you wish to set the OFF TIMER, press
to select OFF TIMER at step 1.
or
• The TV will automatically turn off
approximately 1 hour later after the
ON TIMER turns on the TV. If you
wish to continue watching the TV,
press any button to cancel the one
hour automatic shut off. This shut off
feature prevents the TV from playing
continuously if no OFF TIMER is set.
If OFF TIMER is set, the shut off
feature does not work.
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
Put your TV into standby mode by pressing
(SUB-
POWER) button.
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Stereo reception with the built-in tuner
This built-in Tuner can receive
NICAM stereo sound reception:
Stereo-/2 channel-program. In case
the Stereo broadcast was send out
1 Select NICAM.
with NICAM, this unit can
distinguish these NICAM Stereo
Press
or
to select AUTO or OFF.
broadcasts automatically.
Select OFF if you want no NICAM-reception.
N I C A M
B A S S
A U T O
2 5
/
O F F
T R E B L E
2 5
B A L A N C E
P E R F E C T V O L U M E
S P E A K E R S
H D M I
0
O F F
O N
H D M I
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
Followings can be displayed by NICAM-reception.
"NICAM ST" illuminates
for approx. 4 seconds
when a NICAM
STEREO broadcast
signal is received.
"NICAM M1"
illuminates for approx.
4 seconds when a
NICAM MONO A
broadcast signal is
received.
"NICAM M1/M2"
illuminates for approx.
4 seconds when a
NICAM MONO A and
MONO B broadcast
signal is received.
It will be displayed for
the NICAM signal for
approx. 4 seconds
when the "NICAM OFF"
is selected in menu
screen.
Notes:
A2 Stereo reception
• In case of bad reception, the stereo
sound also can be disturbed.
• A stereo is not available in the
broadcast area of only NTSC.
"STEREO" illuminates
for approx. 4 seconds
when a A2 STEREO
broadcast signal is
received.
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Stereo reception with the built-in tuner
Incaseof2channel-soundreception,
youcanselectthedesiredsoundwith
AUDIO 1/2.
Each time you press the AUDIO 1/2, the both sound channels
alternate with each other.
NICAM-2 channel-Sound reception
A2 STEREO-2 channel-Sound reception
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Bass, Treble and Balance/Perfect Volume
Bass, Treble, and Balance
Select BASS. Then press
or
to adjust the bass.
1
N I C A M
A U T O
B A S S
T R E B L E
2 5
2 5
B A L A N C E
P E R F E C T V O L U M E
S P E A K E R S
H D M I
0
O F F
O N
H D M I
: SELECT
: ADJUST
NORMAL : RESET
MENU : RETURN
If you wish to set the treble or balance, press
or to select TREBLE or BALANCE.
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
Perfect volume
This will automatically adjust volume so each channel and input
has the same average volume level.
Select PERFECT VOLUME. Then press
select ON or OFF.
or
to
1
N I C A M
B A S S
A U T O
2 5
T R E B L E
2 5
B A L A N C E
P E R F E C T V O L U M E
S P E A K E R S
H D M I
0
O N / O F F
O N
H D M I
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
Note:
To centralize BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE, press MENU and select
each setting option (e.g. BASS). Then
press NORMAL. The selected option
return to center level.
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TM
Turning off the built-in speakers/Using the wow surround sound feature
Turning off the built-in speakers
Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect
an audio system 15
.
Select SPEAKERS.
1
Then press
or
to select ON or OFF.
N I C A M
B A S S
A U T O
2 5
T R E B L E
B A L A N C E
2 5
0
P E R F E C T V O L U M E
S P E A K E R S
H D M I
O F F
O N
H D M I
/
O F F
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
Using the WOW™ surround sound feature
WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies
that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep,
rich bass from stereo sound sources.Your TV’s audio will
sound fuller, richer, and wider. WOW consists of three features;
SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass.
Select desired WOW feature you want to adjust.
1
Then press
or
to select the desired mode.
W O W S R S 3 D
F O C U S
O N
O N
/
O F F
Tr u B a s s
H I G H
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Notes:
• Make sure the volume control of your
audio amplifier is set to a moderate
listening level.
• If the broadcast is monaural, the
SRS 3D effect will not work.
• SRS 3D — To turn on or off the surround sound effect.
• FOCUS — To turn on or off the vocal emphasis effect.
• TruBass — To select your desired bass expansion level
(HIGH, LOW or OFF).
• The headphone jack and variable
audio OUT jacks do not output any of
the WOW audio features.
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
WOW, SRS and
® symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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Brightness, Contrast, Color and Sharpness/DNR
Brightness, Contrast, Colour and Sharpness
Select BRIGHTNESS. Then press
brightness.
or
to adjust the
1
If you wish to set the contrast, color, tint, or sharpness,
press or to select CONTRAST,
COLOR,TINT, or SHARPNESS.
The menu “TINT” can be selected at AV-Playback, if a
NTSC 3.58MHz signal comes in through a AV socket and
40
NTSC or AUTO was selected at COLOR SYSTEM
.
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
DNR
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) can reduce the roughness of
the picture.
Select DNR. Then press
OFF.
or
to select ON or
1
Notes:
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
• To centralize these picture adjust-
ments, press NORMAL in step 1.
• TINT changes something only when a
NTSC-3.58MHz signal is played back
through an AV input.
• In HDMI or COMPONENT mode, the
“DNR”-option can not be selected.
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Selecting the color temperature/Film mode
Selecting the color temperature
Change the picture quality by selecting from three
preset color temperatures –cool, normal and warm–
as described in the following table;
Select COLOR TEMPERATURE.
1
C O L O R
T E M P E R AT U R E
C O O L
N O R M A L
O F F
C O O L
/
/
WA R M
F I L M M O D E
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press
or
to select the desired setting.
2
3
Mode
Picture Quality
COOL
NORMAL
WARM
Bluish
Neutral
Reddish
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
Film mode
You can set the TV to automatically detects the movie film
material and faithfully reproduces the original film image.
Select FILM MODE.
1
Then press
or
to select ON or OFF.
C O L O U R
T E M P E R AT U R E
C O O L
F I L M M O D E
O N
/
O F F
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Note:
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
FILM MODE is not available in PAL or
SECAM-signal mode.
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Picture format
Each time the PICTURE SIZE button is pressed, the screen display size will change in sequence.
4:3
It shows a 4:3-picture in original size with black bands on left
and right side.
PANORAMIC:
Stretches the left and right hand sides of a 4:3 picture
horizontally to fill the screen, while leaving the centre of the
picture unstretched.
(PANORAMIC)
Note:
In this mode the picture is geometrically distorted on the left
and the right sides of the screen.
FULL
This mode is used with 16:9 signals from a DVD or digital
decoder.
(FULL)
Note:
16:9 format signals can only come from external sources - the
built-in tuner does not receive signals in this format.
ZOOM:
This is used with 4:3 'letterbox' format pictures (with black bars
at the top and bottom) - this type of signal can be received by
the internal tuner.
SUBTITLE SUBTITLE
SUBTITLE SUBTITLE
Notes:
(ZOOM)
• In PC mode, the PICTURE SIZE fea-
ture is available only for FULL- or
4:3- format. (In “WXGA INPUT” and
“WVGA INPUT”-mode, the PICTURE
SIZE feature is not available.)
• In HDMI/COMPONENT1/2 mode of
scanning rate: 720p and 1080i, the
PICTURE SIZE feature is not available.
• In PANORAMIC and ZOOM modes,
the top of the picture will be slightly cut
off. If you want to see this part you can
scroll the picture
.
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Scrolling the PANORAMIC/ZOOM-Wide picture
Scrolling the PANORAMIC/ZOOM-wide picture
During the PANORAMIC or Zoom-wide mode you can adjust
the vertical picture position.
Select VERTI-
CAL POSITION.
1
A U T O T U N I N G
M A N U A L T U N I N G
S O R T
T E X T L A N G U A G E
L A N G U A G E
Then press
.
W E S T
E N G L I S H
V E R T I C A L P O S I T I O N
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press
or
to adjust the vertical position of
2
the picture.
• To raise the
picture, press
.
: ADJUST
ENTER : SET
• To lower the
picture, press
.
: ADJUST
ENTER : SET
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
3
Note:
You cannot move the picture vertically
in other wide mode.
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Screen wipe/Screen Saver/Static Image
Screen wipe
Aids recovery of retained images on the screen.
Select SCREEN WIPE.
Then press
.
C O L O R S Y S T E M
A U T O
S C R E E N W I P E
S C R E E N S AV E R
S TAT I C I M A G E
O N
O F F
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
MENU disappears and the picture showing on the screen will
be replaced with a white screen. The screen will return to
normal when any button is pressed.
Screen Saver
Moves the picture on the screen in small increments continu-
ously to reduce the image retention of stationary images i.e.
channel identification.logo etc.
Select SCREEN
SAVER.
1
C O L O R S Y S T E M
A U T O
Then press
to select ON
or OFF.
or
S C R E E N W I P E
S C R E E N S AV E R
S TAT I C I M A G E
O N / O F F
O F F
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
Static Image
Automatically reduce the brightness in small steps if a static
(stationary) image is displayed for a long time. The speed and
delay time of this function will depend upon the brightness of
displayed picture.
Select STATIC
IMAGE.
1
C O L O R S Y S T E M
A U T O
Then press
to select ON
or OFF.
or
S C R E E N W I P E
S C R E E N S AV E R
S TAT I C I M A G E
O N
O N / O F F
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
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Using the panel lock feature
You can lock the front panel buttons
to prevent your settings from being
changed accidentally (by children,
for example).
Select F.PANEL LOCK.
1
Then press
to display the password entering screen.
When the panel lock is in ON, all
control buttons on the TV front
panel (except POWER) do not
operate.
O N T I M E R
S E T
0 0 : 0 0
S E T
0 0 : 0 0
O F F
C H
1
O F F T I M E R
F. PA N E L L O C K
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Using the 10 number buttons to enter your password,
then press ENTER.
The F.PANEL LOCK menu screen appears.
If you input the password for the first time, enter the same
password again for confirmation.
2
• If you input wrong number, “ERROR” will appear for
approx. 4 seconds. Then input correct number again.
PA S S W O R D
ENTER : SET
[0—9]
: SELECT
MENU : RETURN
Select F.PANEL LOCK and press
or
to select ON.
3
4
F. PA N E L L O C K
O N
/
O F F
N E W PA S S W O R D
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
If a button on the front panel is pressed, the message
“F.PANEL LOCK” appears for approx 4 seconds.
To unlock the panel
Select OFF at step 3 above.
To change password
At step 3 above select NEW PASSWORD and press
display the password entering screen. Then input new
password.
to
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PC-Setting
Example: Adjust the contrast.
During PC mode press MENU once. The Menu appears on
the TV-screen.
1
: SELECT
MENU : EXIT
Press
press
or
to select CONTRAST. Then
to adjust CONTRAST.
2
3
or
: SELECT
NORMAL : RESET
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
Description about the each setting option:
PICTURE Menu
AUDIO Menu
BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST: can be set as you
are accustomed to your TV. : the NORMAL button
resets these values to the middle.
BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE: Tone setting menu; the
NORMAL button resets these values to the middle.
PERFECT VOLUME: Select PERFECT VOLUME
H.POSITION and V.POSITION: to adjust the
horizontal and vertical placing of the image.
CLOCK PHASE and HORIZONTAL CLOCK:
eliminates the horizontal (HORIZONTAL CLOCK)
and vertical (CLOCK PHASE) interfering lines.
AMPLITUDE RED/GREEN/BLUE: influences the
colour balance. : the NORMAL button resets these
values to the middle.
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ON or OFF
.
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SPEAKERS: Select SPEAKERS ON or OFF
.
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HDMI: Select HDMI or DVI
.
WOW SRS 3D/FOCUS/TruBass: Adjust desired
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WOW feature
.
WXGA MODE: When you input WXGA, set this
option to “ON”.
WVGA MODE: When you input WVGA, set this
option to “ON”.
Note:
The PC Monitor Menu settings are not effective for
normal TV-mode or external input mode.
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Selecting the HDMI audio input source
You must choose an appropriate HDMI audio input setting for
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each connection on
.
Select HDMI.
1
Press
or
to select HDMI or DVI.
N I C A M
B A S S
A U T O
2 5
T R E B L E
B A L A N C E
2 5
0
P E R F E C T V O L U M E
S P E A K E R S
H D M I
O F F
O N
H D M I / D V I
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears.
2
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Teletext
Teletext is sent page by page. This unit is able to automatically store up to 812 pages.
Storage lasts until all pages have been received. The pages can only be accessed when they have been
stored. This can take a moment.
TOPtext
The TOPtext is teletext with a special directory.
On the lower part of the screen there are four different coloured
fields (red, green, yellow and blue). These fields lead directly to
the pages shown within. The coloured buttons on the remote
control correspond to the coloured fields. Press the appropriate
coloured button (RED, GREEN,YELLOW, BLUE) in order to
activate the desired colour field.
Switch on / off Teletext
Teletext is not transmitted by all channels.
Select the channel that shows teletext.
Press TEXT/MIX/TV. You will now see a teletext page.The
channel you have chosen does not send teletext if 100 is
shown.
Press TEXT/MIX/TV again. Teletext and TV picture are shown
simultaneously.
Press TEXT/MIX/TV again in order to switch off teletext.
Press TEXT/MIX/TV again in order to switch on teletext again.
The last page which was stored is now shown.
Note:
You cannot select any other channels as long as teletext is
switched on. Switch teletext off when you want to switch over
to another channel.
Select Page
Press
or
until the page you desire appears.
Or ... enter the requested page number by using the 10
Number Buttons.
And if you mistype something, just enter the complete 3-digit
wrong page number then enter the desired number again. Or
... press one of the coloured teletext buttons so that a page
from TOPtext is shown.
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Teletext
Hold Pages
Some pages are divided up into subpages by the channel.
Subpages are automatically shown in turn, as they are transmit-
ted. In order to hold the page, press HOLD. Press HOLD again in
order to display the next subpage.
Directly Select Subpages
You can directly select the subpages if required.
Example:
Page 667 from BBC comprises of 2 subpages. In the right upper
corner you will, for example, see 1/2. That means that page one
of 2 subpages is being shown at the moment.
667 667 BBC-Text 21.07.03 15:01:38
1/2
Press SUB PAGE in order to select subpage 2. 4 dashes (----) are
shown. Enter 0 0 0 2. It can take a minute before subpage 0002
appears.
PressSUBPAGEagaininordertoswitchoffthesubpagefeature.
You can only select other teletext pages when the subpage
feature is switched off.
Enlargement
In order to enlarge the display, press F/T/B.
Either the upper or lower half of the screen is enlarged.
Each time you press F/T/B you switch between the display of the
upper or lower half of the screen or the full picture.
Answering Quiz Questions
Some pages contain quiz questions with concealed answers.
Press REVEAL in order to show the answers.
Reset
Press RESET in order to show page 100.
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Conceal stored channels
The stored channels are switched back or fore individually using
or . Channels that should not appear can be
concealed. These channels are not deleted. They can be ac-
cessed at any time with the 10 Number Buttons.
Select the channel to be concealed (i.e. CH29).
Press SKIP.
The programme number flashes.
1
Select the next channel to be concealed.
Press SKIP.
The programme number flashes.
2
You can conceal as many channels as you like.
Example:
5 channels are automatically stored via the automatic
channel storage feature. When you keep pressing
then the channel will appear in the following order:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, ... etc.
Now conceal programme places 3 and 5. The sequence is
now 1, 2, 4, 1, 2, 4, 1,... etc.
Cancel Concealment of Channels
Select the concealed channels with the 10 Number Buttons.
The programme number flashes.
Press SKIP.
The programme number no longer flashes.
This channel is no longer concealed.
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Color system adjusting
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Connect with another equipment
~
.
In
menu, select COLOR SYSTEM.
or to select AUTO.
1
2
Press
C O L O R S Y S T E M
AU TO
AU TO / PA L / S E C A M / N T S C 4 . 4 3
N T S C 3 . 5 8 / PA L 6 0
S C R E E N W I P E
S C R E E N S AV E R
S TAT I C I M A G E
O N
O F F
: SELECT
: ADJUST
MENU : RETURN
If AUTO option does not work, press
desired color (e.g. NTSC 3.58).
or
to select
3
4
Press MENU repeatedly until the menu disappears.
Note:
COLOR SYSTEM is available only in
AV1/AV2/AV3 mode.
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Troubleshooting table / Specifications
Troubleshooting table
Please check the following items, before you request for service.
Page
Symptom
Possible solution
No picture, no sound
Switch on the set.
Check the 100~240 V wall outlet.
Select appropriate input mode.
18
No reception
Preset the station without using the AV cable.
Press 1 on the remote control.
Connect the antenna.
12
12
Check your antenna.
23
The TV switches off with
This is normal.
missing antenna input signal
15 minutes after the antenna signal has disappeared,
the set will change to standby.
20
The unit is set to AV mode. Press 1 on the remote
control.
In
menu, TUNING-line
can not be selected.
Specifications
Color System:
PAL/SECAM/NTSC
Frequency Range:
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
1~S6, S7~S36, S37~E69
AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
Operation: approx. 250W
Stand by: approx. 1W
PDP:
41.58" TYPE (105.6 cm visible)
852 x 480 Pixel
HDMI input:
HDMI compliant (type A connector)
HDCP compliant
Suggested scan rates:
PAL: 576i/576p/720p/1080i
NTSC: 480i/480p/720p/1080i
HDMI Audio: 2-channel PCM
32/44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency
16/20/24 bits per sample
10W x 2 (MAX)
Output Power:
Surrounding temperature: Operation: 5°C ~ 40°C
Storage: –20°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Less than 80%RH
121(W) x 65.8(H) x 11.5(D) cm
approx. 34 kg (w/o Accessories)
2 batteries (AAA/R03/UM-4)
Remote control unit
Accessories:
AC cord
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our products we
may change specifications and designs without prior notice.
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