HITACHI 55PD8800TA User Manual

42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA  
Color Plasma Display  
USER MANUAL  
Model Name  
42PD8800TA  
55PD8800TA  
This is the image of the model 42PD8800TA.  
Desktop stand shown above is optional.  
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.  
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor.  
SERIAL NO.  
This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.  
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CONTENTS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........1  
INTRODUCTION ...........................................2  
About This Manual ................................................ 2  
Trademark Credits................................................. 2  
MENU OPERATION.....................................21  
How to use the On-Screen Display  
(OSD) system...................................................... 21  
Language Menu .................................................. 21  
Setup Menu (TV mode)....................................... 22  
Setup Menu (AV mode)....................................... 24  
Setup Menu (RGB mode).................................... 25  
Function Menu..................................................... 27  
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode)................................ 29  
Picture Menu (RGB mode).................................. 32  
Audio Menu ......................................................... 34  
About Software...................................................... 2  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...............................3  
About the Symbols ................................................ 3  
Cleaning and Maintenance.................................... 6  
ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY............................7  
Image Retention of Plasma Display ...................... 7  
Common phenomena of  
Plasma Display Panel ........................................... 7  
Timer Menu ......................................................... 35  
FEATURES....................................................8  
FUNCTION..................................................36  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES............................8  
OPTION ........................................................8  
COMPONENT NAMES...................................9  
Main Unit ............................................................... 9  
Power Swivel....................................................... 36  
About Teletext...................................................... 37  
Size Switching..................................................... 38  
Multi Picture Mode............................................... 40  
Picture Freezing .................................................. 44  
Photo Input Function ........................................... 45  
Audio Switching................................................... 51  
Power Save Mode............................................... 52  
Remote Control ................................................... 10  
PREPARATION............................................11  
Remote Control Batteries Installation.................. 11  
Caution When Moving the Main Unit................... 11  
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation......... 12  
DVD Player / STB Selection................................ 53  
Anti-Tumble Measures ........................................ 12  
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................54  
CONNECTION ............................................13  
When Following Messages Appear  
Terminal Positions ............................................... 13  
on the Screen...................................................... 54  
Connecting Procedure......................................... 13  
Symptom and Check List .................................... 54  
BASIC OPERATION.....................................18  
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS......................57  
Power On/Off....................................................... 18  
First Time Setup .................................................. 19  
Volume UP/DOWN.............................................. 19  
Mute .................................................................... 19  
Input Switching to TV/AV1~5,  
Signal Input ......................................................... 58  
Recommended Signal List .................................. 59  
HDMI, and RGB .................................................. 20  
Input Signal Screen Display ................................ 20  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read this instruction thoroughly.  
Retain this instruction for future reference.  
Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger.  
Follow all instructions. Improper handling could cause personal injury and/or serious damage to the unit that may  
shorten its service time.  
Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install the product in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.  
54  
56  
) to determine  
Before calling for the technical support or service technician, read “TROUBLESHOOTING” (  
the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product.  
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If serious problems happen (such as smoke or an abnormal odor from the unit), turn off the Main Power, unplug the  
Power Cord, and then, contact your local dealer immediately.  
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INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this  
product.  
This Plasma monitor has been designed to meet the International standards. However, it could cause personal  
injuries and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit  
from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.  
Keep this manual for future reference, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the front  
cover page of this manual.  
About This Manual  
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.  
This manual has been created with extra care. In case that you have any comments or questions regarding this  
manual, please contact your local dealer or our Customer Service Center.  
Before operating this set, please fully understand the prerequisite such as specifications or constraints of the  
hardware and software. We are not responsible and have no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of  
misuse.  
Reproduction, copying, use, modification, and/or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited  
without any prior written permission.  
All other products and company names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective owners.  
Trademark Credits  
VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.  
APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.  
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897.  
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.  
WOW, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.  
SD Logo is a trademark.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully  
respected.  
About Software  
You may not alter, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, or otherwise reverse- engineer the Software installed in this  
product, which are prohibited by law.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries  
and/or damage to your property or this product.  
About the Symbols  
The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before  
reading the instructions in this section.  
Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user.  
WARNING  
Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/or property damage.  
CAUTION  
Other Symbols  
The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of fire, burst, or high temperature  
if the product is handled improperly.  
Each illustration within the triangle specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.)  
The circle with diagonal line and illustration is intended to prohibit the users from doing the indicated actions when  
handle the product.  
Each illustration within this symbol specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.)  
The blacked out circle with illustration is intended to constrain the users to follow the indicated actions when handle  
the product. Each illustration within this symbol specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.)  
WARNING  
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury.  
Unplug the power cord immediately when serious problems happen.  
Serious problems such as  
Smoke, abnormal odor or sound comes out from the product.  
No picture, no sound or distorted picture on the display.  
Foreign objects (such as water, metals etc) get inside the unit.  
Do not continue using the product under these abnormal conditions.  
Turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.  
For your safety, never try to repair the product by yourself.  
Disconnect the  
plug from the  
power outlet.  
Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects (such as metals or flammable items) inside the unit.  
In case it happens, turn off the main power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.  
Use special caution when younger children are around the unit.  
Do not remove cover, or modify the product.  
High-voltage components are installed inside of the unit. Removing covers can expose you to high  
voltage, electrical shock, and other dangerous conditions.  
Contact your local dealer to perform servicing such as inspection, adjustment, or repair work.  
Do not  
disassemble  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)  
WARNING  
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury.  
Do not place any objects on top of the unit.  
Objects such as  
Liquid containers (vase, fish tank, flowerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine).  
If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in fire or electrical shock.  
In case that it happens, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.  
Do not place anything heavy on top of the unit.  
Do not climb on or hang from the unit.  
Do not let your pets get on top of the unit  
Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.  
Never use this unit in the bathroom or shower room.  
Beware when you use this product outside, especially in rainy, or snowy weather, and at the beach or  
waterfront.  
When the product gets wet, it could cause fire or electrical shock.  
Unplug this unit during lightning storm.  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not touch the product when starts lightning.  
Disconnect the  
plug from the  
power outlet.  
Do not do anything that may damage the Power Cord.  
Do not damage, modify, twist, forcibly bend, heat, or pull excessively the Power Cord.  
Do not place heavy objects (including the unit itself) on top of the Power Cord.  
If the Power Cord is damaged, contact your dealer for repairs or exchange.  
Use only with designated power supply voltage.  
To prevent the risk of fire and electrical shock, operate this product only with the power supply voltage indicated on the  
unit.  
Beware not to drop or have any impact on the unit.  
Take extra care while moving the unit.  
The plasma display panel is made of glass. In case that it breaks, you may injur with the broken pieces.  
In case that you drop the unit or the cabinet is damaged, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord and contact  
your local dealer immediately.  
Continuing use of the product with above conditions would cause fire or electrical shock.  
Clean dust or metals on or around the blade of the power plug regulary.  
Continuing use of the product with above condition may cause fire or electrical shock.  
Always unplug the Power Cord first, and clean the blade with dry cloth.  
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface.  
Unstable places such as  
Sloped place or shaky rack, table, stand or trolly.  
If the unit falls down, it could cause personal injury.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)  
CAUTION  
Do not place the unit at the dusty place.  
It could cause malfunction.  
Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product.  
The monitor would overheat, and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life.  
Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.  
Do not place the unit with ventilation side down.  
Do not install the unit on the carpet or bedclothes.  
Do not cover the unit with table cloth etc.  
Be sure to ground the earth cable correctly.  
Especially when you use Power Cord adapter, be sure to connect the earth cable to the ground terminal. Incorrect  
connection would cause fire or electrical shock.  
Supply connect  
the ground wire.  
For your safety, always make sure to unplug the Power Cord before connect or disconnect the earth cable .  
Follow the Anti-tumble measures in this manual.  
If the unit tumble down, there is a risk of personal injury and possible death. Also, it would damage the product  
seriously.  
Do not install this product near the medical devices.  
To prevent malfunction of the medical devices, do not use this product and the medical devices in the same room.  
Do not place the CRT-based television near the speakers of the Plasma Display.  
It could cause the partial discoloration or blurring of the image on the CRT-based television.  
Please install it away from the speakers of the unit.  
Disconnect all of the external connection cables and detach the anti-tumble measures before  
moving the unit.  
It may cause fire, electrical shock, or personal injuries.  
Connect the power plug securely.  
Improper connection will cause overheat and may result in fire.  
Do not touch the blade of the plug while connecting it to the wall socket. It could cause electrical shock.  
If the plug is not fitted for the wall socket, contcat your dearly for replacement.  
Do not handle the Power Cord with wet hands.  
It could result in electrical shock.  
Do not pull the cord when you unplug the Power Cord.  
It may damage the cord and could result in fire or electrical shock.  
Hold the plug when disconnecting it.  
Unplug the Power Cord when unused the product for long periods of time.  
Handle the batteries properly.  
Improper or incorrect use of the batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause fire, personal  
injury or taint damage to the property.  
Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual.  
Do not insatall new batteries with used ones.  
Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity (+ and -) indications on the battery compartment.  
Do not despose the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose them in accordance with the local regulations.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)  
PRECAUTIONS  
Do not install the unit in high temperature.  
It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.  
Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction.  
Viewing Advice  
The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate. Too bright / dark environment is not good for  
your eyes.  
Take time to relax your eyes occasionally.  
When you use this product, keep away from the unit 3~7 times of the vertical length of the panel. This is the best viewing distance in  
order to protect your eyes against eyestrain.  
Adjust the volume in appropriate level, especially during the night.  
When transporting this product:  
When the product needs to be transported due to moving or repair, use the carton box and buffer material comes with this  
product.  
Do not keep this product lying sideways during transportation. It could damage the panel glass or degrade the phosphors  
of the panel.  
Keep away from the unit when you use radio.  
This unit is designed to meet the international EMI standards due to prevent the interference against the radio. However,  
the unit may generate noise in the radio.  
If the noise is in the radio, please try the following actions.  
Adjust the direction of the radio antenna in order not to receive the interference radio wave from the unit.  
Keep the radio away from the unit.  
Use coaxial cable for the antenna.  
About the infrared communication devices:  
The infrared communication devices such as cordless microphone or cordless headphone may not be available around the unit. It is  
because of the communication failure. Please note that this is not malfunction.  
When you dispose this product at the end of its life, follow the regulations at your residential area.  
For more information, contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.  
Cleaning and Maintenance  
Please make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit.  
How to clean the plasma screen panel of the unit.  
The panel surface is specially-coated to reduce the reflection and cut infrared radiation; thus, wipe the panel with a lint-free and dry  
cloth in order to prevent damage to the coating.  
Do not use a chemical cloth or cleaner. Depending on the ingredients, it may cause discoloration and damage on the coating.  
Do not wipe with a hard cloth or rub hard. It may hurt the coating.  
In case of the greasy dirt such as fingerprint, wipe with a lint-free cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution, and then  
wipe with a soft and dry cloth.  
Do not use a spray cleaner. It could remove the coating or cause malfunction by entering inside of the unit.  
How to clean the cabinet of the unit.  
The following may cause crack, deformation, and paint peeling.  
Do not wipe the cabinet with benzene, thinner, and other chemical products.  
Do not spray volatile solutions such as insecticide over the cabinet.  
Do not leave the cabinet in prolonged contact with plastic or rubber materials.  
Do not use a chemical cloth, cleaner or wax. Depending on the ingredients, it may cause crack and deformation.  
Use a lint-free cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the unit. In case of the heavy dirt, wipe with a soft cloth moistened by  
a diluted neutral detergent solution, and then wipe with a soft and dry cloth.  
Never use the following detergents. It could cause crack, discoloration, and scratch.  
Acid/ alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent, abrasive cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass cleaner, etc.  
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ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY  
Image Retention of Plasma Display  
The plasma display has one of characteristics that results in panel image retention depending on how the plasma  
display is used. The following are the common cases and effective usages regarding the image retention.  
Characteristics of Image Retention  
The phenomenon of image retention is caused by partially degrading the phosphor due to the partial display of  
character and figure.  
For example, when the character image as shown in Fig. A is displayed  
continuously for a long period of time, only the phosphors (Red/Green/  
Blue) displaying the characters is degraded. Consequently, in case of  
displaying all white image on the entire screen as shown in Fig. a, the  
marks remaining by the characters will give color differences; therefore,  
note that it is not burnt remains of the phosphor.  
[Fig. A]  
[Fig. a]  
The degree of image retention is proportional to the Brightness  
and Display Time for the characters and/or figures.  
The brighter the characters and figure, the more phosphor is  
degraded. As shown in Fig. B, in case of displaying images that  
have different brightness each for a long time, Fig. b shows that  
the brighter image tends to obtain more remains.  
[Fig. B]  
[Fig. b]  
* The illustrations are images to explain the image retention. The actual manners on the image retention vary  
depending on such conditions as operation time and brightness.  
Method to Reduce Image Retention  
Use “Screen Wipe” or “Luminance Manager” function on the display, which are available from Function Menu. (Refer  
27 28  
to  
.)  
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After displaying certain images such as still image for a long time, “Screen Wipe” can be used to reduce the image  
retention by displaying a completely white screen for about 1~2 hours. In addition, “Luminance Manager” function  
works in case of displaying such images on the four corners as TV station logos and clock display.  
Use in combination with moving images.  
Since the entire screen has relatively even degradation of the phosphor in moving images, it can avoid the partial  
image retention. We recommend to use together with such moving images as DVD.  
Please be careful that leaving the images in 2-picture mode for a long period of time can cause the image retention.  
Some television broadcasts contain images of which cut the left/right or top/bottom, and which broadcast station  
or clock is displayed for a long time at the same position. Please be aware that it may cause the image retention.  
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Image retention can be reduced by  
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“Eco Mode” in Function menu  
Common phenomena of Plasma Display Panel  
The following are the common phenomena when operating Plasma Display Panel due to its structural reason.  
Please note that they are not malfunctions.  
Residual image  
When a still image or menu is displayed on the screen for a short time (about a minute) and then switches to another  
image, it may leave an “after-image” on the screen.  
The residual image will disappear on its own.  
Surface on Panel  
The plasma panel displays images by generating discharges internally. This could raise the temperature of the display surface.  
In addition, do not impact strongly on the surface of panel because plasma panel is fine-processing glass even  
though the panel strengthens by the front filter made of tempered glass.  
Defective Spots on Panel  
The plasma display panel is manufactured with high-precision technology. However, there might be some spots that  
are not emitted, brighter than the others, or in different colors, etc.  
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FEATURES  
Enjoy not only beautiful and high quality pictures on the display, but also various kinds of useful and convenient  
functions in your daily life!  
Large-screen and high-definition plasma display.  
Improved Digital signal processor.  
High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones.  
Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals.  
Great diversity of connecting terminals to cover wide range of audio-visual equipments.  
Enjoy the image from PC with large, high-definition Plasma screen.  
New Photo Input function with selectable Background Music.  
SD Card Slot installed.  
Easy-to-use On-Screen Display system operating with Remote control.  
Low power consumption with Power Saving feature.  
Motorized Power Swivel feature. (Desktop stand is optional.)  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
Check the supplied accessories before installation.  
In case of missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immediately.  
User Manual  
Remote Control  
AA size batteries  
X2  
Power Cord  
(BS Type)*  
*The type of power plug provided may be different from this drawing for some countries.  
OPTION  
Ask your local dealer for further details.  
Desktop Stand : SD8G4237 (for 42PD8800TA)  
SD8G5500 (for 55PD8800TA)  
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COMPONENT NAMES  
Main Unit  
Front Panel  
Speaker  
q
Cabinet  
Panel  
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Main Power Switch (on the bottom surface)  
Remote Control Receiver  
Indicating Lamp  
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Desktop Stand (option)  
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Rear Panel  
q
w
Handgrips (only for 42PD8800TA)  
Side Input  
Terminal Board (External Device Connection)  
Power Cord Socket  
q
w
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r
t
Control Panel (see below for details)  
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13 17  
for the detailed information  
Please refer to  
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for the connections.  
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e
Control Panel (including Card Slot)  
SD Memory Card Slot  
q
SD MEMORY  
CARD  
Sub Power button  
Channel UP/▲button  
w
q
e
Channel DOWN/▼button  
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PUSH-EJECT  
Volume UP  
Volume DOWN  
/►button  
/◄button  
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P
Input Select /OK button  
Menu / Return button  
P
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OK  
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PH35814  
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COMPONENT NAMES (Continued)  
Remote Control  
Sub Power  
q
w
Function Select (TV/DVD/SAT)  
Press this button to select function mode  
indicating LED lamp.  
Normally, select “TV”.  
Input Select/DVD Control/Photo Input Control  
Press this button to change input mode.  
In addition, you can use these buttons while  
operating the selected brand of DVD player or  
Photo Input function.  
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k
q
w
Menu  
r
t
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u
Cursor  
OK  
e
r
Sound Mode  
Sound mode can be changed each time pressed  
in the following sequence. Movie→Music→  
Speech→Favorite  
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CHI/II  
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This is exclusively for TV audio A2/NICAM mode.  
Volume Up/Down  
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Program Select  
Press these buttons to select a TV program  
directly.  
Freeze/Multi Mode [Hold]  
Press this button to change the picture to freeze  
mode. Press it again to return to normal picture.  
In addition, during multi-picture mode, each time  
press this button, the picture is changed to 2, 4,  
and 12 multi mode.  
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i
o
[Color (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue)]  
[Index]  
d
f
g
2)  
2!  
Time [Cancel]  
Pressing this button can indicate the time by On-  
Screen display when receiving a TV program on  
the screen.  
TV/Text [TV Text]  
h
This switches between the TV mode and the  
a
Teletext mode.  
Zoom [Text TV+Text]  
j
k
Press this button to change picture size.  
Recall  
Pressing this button shows the input signal  
status.  
Return  
l
1(  
s
d
2@  
You can use this to return to the previous menu.  
Picture Mode  
Picture mode can be changed each time pressed  
in the following sequence. Dynamic→Natural→  
Cinema  
f
g
h
2#  
2$  
Channel Up/Down  
2)  
2!  
2@  
Mute  
Multi Picture  
Press this button to change the picture to multi-  
picture mode. Press it again to return to normal  
picture.  
j
Photo Input (Photo/Rotate/Slide Show)  
These buttons are to display and control the  
pictures from digital still camera or USB card  
reader.  
2#  
2$  
Swivel (with optional Desktop Stand)  
This function is to rotate TV. Select the degree  
of rotation with cursor key.  
NOTE  
Some buttons are only for Teletext mode, and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from  
the use of TV mode. Those buttons are indicated by [ ]. Refer to "About Teletext" on 37 .  
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PREPARATION  
Remote Control Batteries Installation  
This remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries.  
1. Open the battery compartment cover  
Slide open the battery compartment cover on the backside of the  
remote control in the direction of an arrow.  
2. Install the batteries  
Install 2 “AA” batteries (included) making sure the polarities match  
the indication inside the compartment.  
3. Close the battery compartment cover.  
To close the battery compartment cover, slide the cover in the  
direction of an arrow till it clicks shut.  
CAUTION  
It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury  
and/or property damage including fire.  
Never mix used and new batteries in the device.  
Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time.  
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.  
To avoid possible failure, read the following instructions and handle the  
remote control properly.  
Do not drop or have an impact on the remote control.  
Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.  
Do not place the remote control on the wet object.  
Do not place the remote control under the direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.  
Caution When Moving the Main Unit  
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.  
42PD8800TA  
55PD8800TA  
Handgrips  
Whenever the unit is moved,  
it should be lifted forwards  
using the two handgrips at  
the back, and the unit should  
then be held at the base on  
both sides for stability.  
When carrying this product,  
hold it by the top and bottom  
on both ends.  
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PREPARATION (continued)  
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation  
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Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (  
to  
) carefully besides this page.  
*When installing the unit, use the optional Desktop Stand (SD8G4237 for 42PD8800TA, SD8G5500 for 55PD8800TA).  
Please refer to the user manual of the stand. The Desktop Stand (Option) has been used for the illustration in this manual.  
When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance  
and maintain the safety.  
We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount  
units or improper installation.  
As for the installation instruction, please read each user manual of the mount units: for Desktop Setup, Wall  
Mounting, and Ceiling Mounting.  
In case of using Wall or Ceiling Mounting unit, by contacting your local dealer, ask the specified installation  
specialist to set up. Never attempt to install it by yourself. It could cause injuries or damages.  
10cm or more*  
Please leave the adequate space around this unit in order  
30cm  
or more  
10cm  
or more  
10cm  
or more  
to avoid increasing the internal temperature and keep  
safety while using swivel function.  
Cord  
or  
chain  
Make sure not to block any ventilation holes.  
Do not install the unit in the small space such as inside  
the rack, closet or the box.  
Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side of  
monitor and 30cm from the top of unit to wall.  
Clamp  
Without Swivel function: Leave at least 10cm of clearance  
behind rear unit.  
With Swivel function: Leave the adequate space to obtain  
the maximum performance of Swivel Function.  
(42PD8800TA:31cm/ 55PD8800TA:42cm)  
36  
Refer to  
for Swivel Function.  
Anti-Tumble Measures  
Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning.  
Securing on desktop  
Securing to a wall or pillar  
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and  
clamp, secure the set to a wall or pillar.  
Use two wood screws to secure the set firmly in  
position by fastening them to the screw holes at the  
rear of the stand as shown in the diagram. The wood  
screws are supplied with the optional stand.  
42PD8800TA:  
cord or chain  
cord or chain  
hook  
screw  
Wall or Pillar  
55PD8800TA:  
cord or chain  
clamp  
Wood screw  
Two places  
hook  
Securing to ceiling  
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and clamp, secure the set to a ceiling.  
NOTE  
For more information regarding the mounting of the unit, please contact your dealer.  
Loosen a cord or chain enough while operating power swivel to avoid physical injury.  
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CONNECTION  
Terminal Positions  
Rear  
Power Cord Socket  
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
SD MEMORY  
CARD  
h
g
f
Aerial Socket  
AV1  
PUSH-EJECT  
AV2  
P
P
AV3  
AV4  
Monitor Out and Sub Woofer  
Service use only  
Power Swivel Terminal  
w
OK  
INPUT(RGB)  
AUDIO  
ANT  
PC  
(see 36  
)
a
ANALOG RGB  
d
ertyu  
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT  
INPUT(HDMI)  
AUDIO  
PC Connection terminals  
(D-sub 15 pin and mini stereo for  
Audio)  
a
s
OUTPUT  
(AV1) (AV2) (AV3) (AV4)  
WOW, SRS and  
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
Y/VIDEO  
Y/VIDEO  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897.  
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
S-VIDEO  
SUB  
HDMI2  
WOOFER  
PB  
PB  
PR  
s
i
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
PR  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
HDMI1  
SERVICE USE ONLY  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
PH35814  
L
C
MONO  
L
C
MONO  
L
C
MONO  
L
C
MONO  
L
HDMI1, 2 and mini stereo for Audio  
R
R
R
R
R
o
POWER SWIVEL  
A
C
Side  
AV5  
d
Headphone input  
Photo Input terminal  
SD Memory Card slot  
f
g
h
q
Connecting Procedure  
This unit is ready for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the  
Main Power first when connecting external equipments.  
1. Connect Power Cord to the rear panel.  
2. Connect Aerial Lead.  
3. Connect your external equipments to the unit if any.  
4. Connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket.  
1. Connecting Power Cord to the Rear Panel  
Connect Power Cord to the monitor.  
*Make sure not to connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket  
until all connections are completed.  
2. Connecting Aerial Lead.  
VCR  
STB  
There are two ways to connect Aerial Lead.  
When you do not have any other external equipment:  
q
Connect the Aerial Lead directly into the Socket at rear panel.  
IN  
IN  
When you have one or more external devices to connect:  
w
OUT  
OUT  
1. Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and  
[Example: Connecting Antenna  
through STB and VCR]  
Antenna.  
2. Connect the Aerial Lead to an equipment‘In’Socket  
marked  
3. Connect the RF cable from the equipment ‘Out’ to the other equipment ‘In.’  
4. Then, connect from the equipment ‘Out’ to “ANT” on the plasma screen Socket on marked  
.
Precautions when connecting the aerial  
Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial. Avoid using a parallel flat feeder  
wire as interference may occur, causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen.  
Avoid using indoor aerial as this may be affected by interference. Please use CATV net or outdoor aerial.  
For safety, install an external aerial conforming to AS1417.1 (applicable for Australia only)  
If there are noise appearance in the picture of VHF-Low band channel, please use the double-shielded cable (not  
provided) for RF LEADS to reduce the noise.  
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CONNECTION (continued)  
Connecting Procedure (continued)  
3. Connecting to External Equipment  
Terminals on Rear  
A
V1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with either Component or Composite output. Depending on whether the  
Y/VIDEO input of your selected equipment is Y signal or Video signal, it automatically regards as Component or Composite.  
When using as Composite, do not insert the jacks into PB or PR.  
[Example]  
IN  
OUT  
Y/VIDEO  
VCR  
PB  
DVD player  
Set-Top Box  
PR  
AUDIO  
L
MONO  
C
R
If your external device has a Component terminal, COMPONENT connection is recommended for higher quality picture.  
AV3 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and Composite output.  
[Example]  
VCR  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
DVD player  
Set-Top Box  
AUDIO  
L
MONO  
C
R
If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.  
AV4 can be connected to the equipment with composite output.  
[Example]  
VCR  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
DVD player  
Set-Top Box  
L
MONO  
C
R
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CONNECTION (continued)  
Connecting Procedure (continued)  
Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor.  
When this output terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image from  
composite(AV1~5), or S-Video(AV3,5), or RF signal can be displayed to the external monitor.  
[Example]  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
VCR  
AUDIO  
DVD player  
L
R
Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker.  
OUT IN  
[Example]  
SUB  
WOOFER  
or  
PC terminals (D-sub 15 pin + audio) is connected to PC, which allows Analog RGB signal.  
IN  
OUT  
[Example]  
or  
(Mini Stereo plug)  
HDMI 1 2 terminals can be connected to the devices with HDMI output, or if the external device has DVI output, this can be  
available with HDMI-DVI conversion cable. In case of using the HDMI-DVI, connect to audio terminal besides HDMI.  
[Example]  
IN  
OUT  
VCR  
(Mini Stereo plug)  
DVD player  
Set-Top Box  
HDMI2  
HDMI1  
(HDMI)  
(HDMI)  
(DVI)  
or  
(HDMI)  
Information  
HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is next-generation multimedia I/O interface. Only one cable is used to  
transmit all video/audio/control signals, which creates easy connection.  
Moreover, those digital signals can produce high quality data without any degradation.  
You are provided two HDMI terminals, one of the most remarkable features.  
If your external device has a HDMI terminal, HDMI connection is recommended for higher quality picture and sound.  
NOTE  
When both HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 terminals are connected to devices via HDMI-DVI conversion cable, HDMI 2 has  
a priority over the audio terminal.  
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CONNECTION (continued)  
Connecting Procedure (continued)  
Terminals on Side  
Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary  
basis after done the connections on the rear panel.  
AV5 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and composite output.  
[Example]  
VCR  
Camcorder  
IN  
OUT  
DVD player  
Home video game system  
If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.  
Headphone The detail settings can be adjusted from Audio Menu on page 35 .  
(Mini Stereo plug)  
The audio from the speaker will be muted when connecting the headphone to this terminal.  
Photo Input terminal can be connected to digital still camera or USB card reader with USB cable. For details, refer  
to the Photo Input function shown on 45 ~ 50 .  
[Example]  
Digital Camera  
IN  
OUT  
USB Card reader  
SD Memory Card slot can be used for the Photo Input function with the SD (or MMC) card memory containing  
pictures. For details, refer to the Photo Input function shown on 45 ~ 50 .  
SD MEMORY  
SD Card / MMC  
CARD  
PUSH-EJECT  
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CONNECTION (continued)  
Connecting Procedure (continued)  
4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket  
Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections.  
(The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.)  
CAUTION  
Use only the Power Cord provided.  
Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated(AC100-240V, 50/60Hz). It may cause fire or electric shock.  
For the plasma display, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection. Always be sure  
to connect the Power Cord to a three-pronged grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded. If  
you use a power source converter plug, use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line.  
Ensure that both ends of power cord are easily accessible.  
If you have to change the power cord, please use the certified power cord that meets your region’s safety standard.  
Information  
How to secure the cables.  
After connecting all of the cables to the terminals, secure them with the band.  
When you secure the cables, please be careful not to tighten too much.  
INPUT(RGB)  
AUDIO  
ANT  
How to fasten the band:  
To tighten  
PC  
ANALOG RGB  
Pull the band in the  
direction of the arrow.  
INPUT(HDMI)  
AUDIO  
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT  
OUTPUT  
(AV1) (AV2) (AV3) (AV4)  
WOW, SRS and  
symbol are trademarks of SRS Lab, Inc.  
Y/VIDEO  
Y/VIDEO  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 57897.  
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sund, Inc.  
S-IO  
SUB  
HDMI2  
HDMI1  
PB  
PB  
PR  
WOOFER  
To loosen  
Knob  
VE
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PR  
Loosen the band by  
pushing the knob in the  
direction of the arrow.  
SERVICONLY  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
MONO  
L
MONO  
L
C
MONO  
L
C
MONO  
C
C
R
R
R
R
R
POWER SWIVEL  
With long band  
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BASIC OPERATION  
Power On/Off  
Now, turn On the main power of the unit. Make sure that the Power Cord  
has plugged into the wall socket.  
To turn On the power of the unit:  
1. Press the Main Power switch on the unit.  
Main Power switch (on the bottom surface)  
Sub Power button  
The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red (Standby mode).  
2. Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote  
control.  
The color of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green, and the image will  
display on the screen.  
To turn Off the power of the unit:  
Sub Power button  
SD MEMORY  
1. Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote  
control.  
CARD  
PUSH-EJECT  
The image disappears from the screen and the Indicating Lamp turns  
into Red (Standby mode).  
P
P
2. Press Main Power switch to completely turn Off the power of the unit.  
OK  
The Indicating Lamp Status Check  
PH35814  
Indicating Lamp  
Power Status  
Power Switch Status  
Main power → Off  
Status  
Off  
Off  
Main power → On  
Red  
Standby mode  
On  
Sub Power button → Off  
Main power → On  
Sub power button → On  
Green  
Orange  
Main power → On  
Sub Power button → On  
Power Save mode*  
*About Power Save mode, see “Power Save Mode” and “When Following Messages Appear on the Screen” on 52  
54 for details.  
and  
NOTE  
If the image does not appear on the screen at all, or have any problem, see TROUBLESHOOTING on 54 56 . It  
~
may help you to solve the problems.  
You can turn ON the power only by pressing the Sub Power button during the Standby mode.  
Do not switch the power On/Off repeatedly in a short period of time. It could cause malfunction.  
To avoid sudden surges of electricity when the power comes back on, turn Off the main power of the unit before you  
leave if there is a blackout during use of the unit.  
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BASIC OPERATION (continued)  
First Time Setup  
When you turn ON the TV for the first time, your TV automatically leads to the settings  
of “Language” and “Auto Tuning.”  
Language  
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
 
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓޓ
૕ਛᢥ  
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
❥㜚ਛᢥ  
English  
Руссkий  
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
 
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
 
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
ᣣᧄ⺆  
1. The first screen appeared will ask you to choose the language of your TV’s display.  
OK  
2. Select the language you preferred from the list and press  
button.  
Select  
Return  
Exit  
3. Once selecting the language, “Auto Tuning” screen appears to start scanning  
channels.  
Setup  
Auto Tuning  
NOTE  
MENU  
If you want to change the setting after completing this first time setup, press  
Scanning Channel Number: 33  
21 22  
button and set up individually. Refer to  
.
Cancel  
OK  
Cancel  
Volume UP/DOWN  
1. To increase the sound volume, press  
button on the remote control,  
or Volume Up button on the control panel.  
The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift right.  
2. To decrease the sound volume, press  
button on the  
remote control or Volume Down button on the control panel.  
The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift left.  
Mute button  
Volume Up/Down button  
Mute  
SD MEMORY  
CARD  
1. To mute the sound, press button on the remote control.  
The sound of the unit is temporarily turned Off.  
The color of the Volume Indicator will turn into magenta  
while muting the volume.  
PUSH-EJECT  
P
Volume Up button  
P
2. To turn the sound back, press button again, or Volume Up button on  
either remote control or the control panel.  
OK  
The color of the Volume Indicator will turn back to green.  
Volume Down button  
NOTE  
You can decrease the volume by pressing  
while muted the volume.  
button  
PH35814  
Volume 15  
The Volume Indicator  
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BASIC OPERATION (continued)  
Input Switching to TV/AV1~5, HDMI, and RGB  
Input Select buttons  
By pressing Input Select button, you can switch the input.  
T
o watch actual broadcast, press Input Select button on the control panel,  
the numeric buttons or Channel Up/Down button on the remote control.  
To display the image outputting from the external equipments  
connected to each terminal (AV1~5, HDMI 1, 2, and RGB), select  
corresponding mode.  
1. Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.  
Channel  
Up/Down button  
2. The Input modes can be also switched by using Input Select button  
on the control panel.  
SD MEMORY  
CARD  
Each time this button is pressed, the screen displays corresponding  
mode by following order.  
Channel Up button  
PUSH-EJECT  
P
P
TV  
AV1  
AV2  
AV3  
AV4  
Channel Down button  
OK  
RGB  
HDMI 2  
HDMI 1 AV5  
3. To directly go back to TV mode, pressing channel Up/Down buttons on  
either remote control or the control panel.  
Also, you can use the numeric buttons on the remote control.  
Input Select  
PH35814  
Input Signal Screen Display  
RECALL  
button  
The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by  
+
pressing the  
button of the remote control.  
The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds.  
TV position  
Name  
Sound mode  
TV  
1
ABCDE  
Off-timer  
On-timer  
-- -- Min.  
-- -- : -- --  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
Input mode  
Signal mode  
VIDEO  
AV1  
Composite  
Off-timer  
On-timer  
-- -- Min.  
-- -- : -- --  
RGB  
Input mode  
Input horizontal frequency  
Input vertical frequency  
RGB  
H : 48.4kHz  
V : 60.1 Hz  
Off-timer  
On-timer  
-- -- Min.  
-- -- : -- --  
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MENU OPERATION  
How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system  
With the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product.  
Picture  
Audio  
Basic Operation  
Timer  
1. Press MENU button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel  
Setup  
Function  
Language  
Select OK Set  
of the unit. The Main Menu is displayed on the screen as shown on the right.  
2. To select the item, press ▲ or ▼ buttons.  
The selected item will be highlighted in Green.  
<Main Menu>  
OK  
3. Press  
button to set your selection.  
The selected menu page will be displayed on the screen.  
Menu button  
4. Use ▲ or ▼ buttons to choose the item on the MENU page.  
OK  
Press  
button to set your selection.  
5. Use ◄ or► buttons to adjust the item values or choose options.  
OK  
Press  
button to set your selection.  
6. To exit from the menu, press MENU button.  
SD MEMORY  
CARD  
NOTE  
PUSH-EJECT  
The OSD menu screen will be closed automatically when no operation has  
been made for about one minute.  
P
P
Menu button  
OK  
Language Menu  
PH35814  
Select the language from the list so that you can display the OSD menu in the selected language.  
How to set Language  
Language  
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ޓޓޓޓ
 
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓޓ
૕ਛᢥ  
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
❥㜚ਛᢥ  
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
 
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
 
ޓ
ޓޓޓޓ
ᣣᧄ⺆  
English  
1. Enter the “Language” menu from the Main Menu.  
Руссkий  
2. Select the appropriate language with ▲ or ▼ button from the list.  
The selected item will be highlighted in Green.  
Select  
Return  
Exit  
OK  
3. Press  
button to set your selection.  
The black dot is marked inside of the circle when the selection is fixed.  
4. Press MENU button to exit from the entire OSD menu.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Setup Menu (TV mode)  
With this menu, you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings.  
Setup  
Auto Tuning  
Manual Tuning  
Fine Tuning  
Sort  
Teletext Language  
Auto Off  
Off  
Return  
Select OK Set  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Select the way to display the channels on the screen.  
Position The position numbers are displayed on the screen.  
(1~199, AV00)  
Mode  
The channel number 0~99 are displayed as C  
channel number 100~199 are displayed as S  
, and the  
Auto Tuning  
Direct  
.
Tune the local channels automatically.  
Search  
OK  
Press  
button to start searching.  
Press channel up (+)down(-) buttons to input position  
number (1~199, AV00) or channel number (C or S  
Position  
).  
When Auto Tuning Mode is set to [position], search the  
frequency by using ◄► buttons.  
Frequency  
Name  
When Auto Tuning Mode is set to [Direct], this function is  
not available (grayed out).  
1. Move the cursor to the first digit and select the letters  
with ▲▼ buttons.  
2. Move to the next digit with ► button.  
Manual Tuning  
OK  
3. Press  
button again when you finish inputting all the  
letters.  
The selectable letters are as follows: “0”~”9”, “A”~”Z”, “+”,  
“ ” (blank), “-” (displayed as blank), “,” (comma), and “.”  
(period).  
Auto  
M
Sound  
System  
Select the sound system from 5 different modes.  
BG  
I
DK  
Information  
AV00 is useful when connecting to equipments such as VCR which its antenna terminal can output the specified  
channel frequency.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Setup Menu (TV mode) (continued)  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Auto  
PAL  
Color  
System  
Skip  
SECAM Select color system from 5 different modes.  
NTSC4.43  
NTSC3.58  
It allows you to skip unregistered channels automatically  
Off  
when you use channel up (+) down (-) buttons to select  
Manual Tuning  
channels.  
Regarding the unavailable channels, this function will be  
On  
set to [On] automatically to skip.  
Off  
On  
The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced,  
especially at the area of weak electric field.  
NR  
The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced  
in case that the receiving airwaves are too strong.  
The selection on this item is applied to all the channels.  
Off  
On  
Antenna Att.  
► : Increase the frequency data for the main tuner.  
◄ : Decrease the frequency data for the main tuner.  
Fine Tuning  
Sort  
-56~+56  
You can change the order of channels as follows.  
1. Move the cursor to the Channel row you want to  
OK  
change order and then, press  
button.  
2. The color of the letters on the designated line will be  
turned into green bracket and with [ ].  
3. Move the designated row by using▲▼buttons.  
OK  
4. Press  
button to fix the position.  
This function is not available (grayed out) when the Auto  
Tuning Mode is set to [Direct].  
Select Teletext Language from 4 different categories (West  
Europe, East Europe, Cyrillic, and Arabic) according to  
the area.  
Example:  
West Europe : Asian countries where the Teletext  
is broadcasting in English such as  
Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia.  
East Europe : Poland, Sweden, Hungary  
Teletext Language  
Auto Off  
Cyrillic  
Arabic  
: Russia  
: Arab countries  
When no airwave has been received and no operation  
has been made for 10minutes in TV mode, it turns to  
standby mode automatically.  
Off  
On  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Setup Menu (AV mode)  
With this menu, you can select or adjust the condition of the input signals from each terminal.  
Setup  
System  
System 1  
Return  
Color System  
Video Input  
Select  
Set  
Selected Items  
System 1  
Setup hint  
Do not change the original setting.  
(System1: Europe/Asia, System2:North America)  
Composite and S-video input only.  
System  
System 2  
Auto  
PAL  
Select the color system depending on the input signal.  
Generally, select [Auto].  
System 1  
AV1~AV5  
SECAM  
NTSC4.43  
NTSC3.58  
Auto  
In case that the input signal has too much noise, the  
signal level is too low, or the operation is unstable in  
[Auto], select the system according to the color system  
of the input signal.  
Color  
system  
NTSC-M  
PAL-M  
Composite and S-video input only.  
System 2  
PAL-N  
Select the colorimetry depending on the input signal.  
Generally, select [Auto].  
In case that the input signal has too much noise, the  
signal level is too low, or the operation is unstable in  
[Auto], set this to match the input signal.  
Component Input only.  
Auto  
HDTV  
Video  
Input  
AV1, AV2  
SDTV/DVD  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Setup Menu (RGB mode)  
With this menu, you can adjust the display condition of the image which is inputting from the RGB terminals.  
By pressing ▼button at the bottom of the 1st Setup menu page, the 2nd Setup menu page will appear on the screen.  
Setup  
Setup  
Auto Adjust  
Horizontal Position  
Vertical Position  
Horizontal Clock  
Clock Phase  
Reset  
Adjust  
0
Input Level  
0.7V  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
PC  
Frequency Display  
WVGA Type  
WXGA Mode  
Vertical Filter  
Frequency Mode  
+31  
–20  
10  
Reset  
Select  
Return  
Exit  
Select  
Set  
Return  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Adjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Horizontal  
Clock, and Clock Phase automatically.  
OK  
Press  
button to start auto adjustment.  
The message “Auto Adjusting” is displayed.  
Depending on the type of the signal, there is a possibility  
that the display may not be adjusted in its optimum  
condition with this function. In that case, please adjust  
each item manually.  
Auto Adjust  
Adjust the display position horizontally.  
When the position exceeds the possible range, the  
display color will turn into Magenta.  
Adjust the display position vertically.  
When the position exceeds the possible range, the  
display color will turn into Magenta.  
Horizontal Position*  
-63~+63  
-31~+31  
Vertical Position*  
Horizontal Clock*  
-31~+31 Minimize the vertical stripes on the screen.  
Minimize the blurring of the letters and stripes on horizon-  
tal row.  
Clock Phase*  
Reset  
0~63  
Make sure to adjust Horizontal Clock first before  
adjusting Clock Phase.  
Reset all the set values on this Menu page to original fac-  
tory settings.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Setup Menu (RGB mode) (continued)  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Normally, select [0.7V].  
0.7V  
1.0V  
Off  
Input Level  
Select [1.0V] only when the whole display becomes too  
white.  
Select whether indicating the PC signal frequency infor-  
mation on Input Signal Screen Display or not.  
Frequency Display  
On  
It allows you to switch display size to [Full] and [Real]. (See  
Off  
39  
“Size Switching” on  
for the details.)  
WVGA Type  
WXGA Mode  
This function is available only for WVGA signal.  
On  
59  
Refer to “Recommended Signal List” on  
.
Off  
1280x768  
1366x768  
Off  
This function is available only for WXGA signal.  
59  
Refer to “Recommended Signal List” on  
.
Vertical Filter  
Reduce the flickers on the screen when set to [On].  
Select [Movie] when you see the moving image on PC.  
On  
PC  
Movie  
Frequency Mode  
Information  
The items indicated by “ ” can be automatically stored the setting depending on the signal mode.  
*
The signal mode is identified by the Horizontal/Vertical frequency and the sync. signal polarity, which has almost  
same values in all the above items might be regarded as the same signal.  
OK  
The item “Auto Adjust” cannot be stored. Press  
to start auto adjustment as needed.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Function Menu  
This menu provides various ways to protect your panel, reduce power consumption, and set up utilizing the useful  
functions, such as Freeze Mode and Photo Input.  
Function  
Function  
Screen Saver  
Screen Wipe  
Black Side Panel  
Video Power Save  
Freeze Mode  
Default Zoom  
Eco Mode  
Off  
Background  
Slide Effect  
Slide Interval  
Slide Music  
Slide Mode  
Reset  
1
On 60Min.  
Off  
1
5Sec.  
Off  
Off  
Split  
1
Panoramic  
On  
Reset  
Select  
Set  
Return  
Luminance Manager Off  
Picture Size  
Reset  
1
Reset  
Select  
Set  
Return  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Off  
5Min.  
10Min.  
20Min.  
40Min.  
60Min.  
On  
This is one of the initiatives to reduce image retention by  
moving the displaying screen slightly at set interval. You  
can select the interval with cursor button.  
Screen Saver  
Screen Wipe  
This displays the white pattern to recover from the image  
retention.  
On : Continuous Operation  
60Min. : Limited Operation for 60 minutes.  
60Min.  
This can change the color of sidebars showing up in  
normal mode. (Off:gray, On:black)  
It is recommended to set Off to reduce image retention.  
Please note that it is not available while operating Photo  
Input function.  
During AV input, this helps to reduce power consumption  
when there is no video signal. In case of selecting AV  
input terminal which does not have signal input, it changes  
the power status to power save mode in AV1/AV2 and  
standby mode in other AV input. (See 52 in details.)  
Off  
On  
Off  
Black Side Panel  
Video Power Save  
Freeze Mode  
On  
Split  
This is the useful function to watch the program in both  
still and active pictures. (See 44 in details.)  
Split: half sized images  
Strobe  
Strobe: thumbnail sized images  
Panoramic  
4:3  
You can set the display size for TV / AV input screen  
appearing first when turning the main power On.  
Default Zoom  
Eco Mode  
Full  
Off  
On  
This can reduce the power consumption.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Function Menu (continued)  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Off  
On  
This helps to avoid the image retention such as station  
logo by lowering the brightness of 4 corners.  
Luminance Manager  
In case that the image from TV signal (especially CATV) has  
a blackened gap in either or both side during Panoramic  
mode, select [2] so that it can make up for the gap.  
This is not available when displaying “Cinema” size.  
This is not available except RF, composite, and  
component (576i,480i) input. (gray out)  
1
2
Picture Size  
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the  
Reset  
OK  
original factory settings by pressing  
button.  
1
2
This is available only for Photo Input function. Switch the  
pattern of background. See details on 49 .  
Background  
Off  
1
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can  
select the method of switching slides during slide show.  
Slide Effect  
See details on  
.
47  
2
5Sec.  
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can  
select the interval time for switching slides during slide  
show. See details on 47 .  
Slide Interval  
Slide Music  
10Sec.  
30Sec.  
Off  
1
2
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can  
select the preferred Background Music during slide show.  
See details on 47 .  
1
2
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can  
Slide Mode  
Reset  
select where to start the slide show. See details on 47 .  
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the  
OK  
original factory settings by pressing  
button.  
Information  
The item “Screen Wipe” cannot be stored.  
Select “On” or “60 Min.” to conduct this function as needed.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode)  
In this menu, you can make specific adjustments for the picture based on your preference.  
By pressing ▼button at the bottom of each menu page, the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen.  
Picture  
Dynamic  
Off  
Picture  
Picture  
Dynamic  
YNR  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Dynamic  
Color Temp. Adjust  
Color Management  
Color Decoding  
Select OK Set  
CNR  
Off  
+31  
Film Mode  
3D Comb Filter  
LTI  
On  
Brightness  
Color  
Sharpness  
Tint  
Color Temperature  
Contrast Mode  
Reset  
–31  
0
Off  
Return  
Off  
+15  
0
CTI  
Off  
Black Enhancement  
Auto Color  
Reset  
Off  
Normal  
Off  
Normal  
Reset  
Return  
Reset  
Select OK Set  
Select OK Set  
Return  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
You can make the better selection from 3 modes  
Dynamic  
depending on the lighting condition and intended use.  
Picture Mode  
Contrast*  
Natural Dynamic: Suitable for the brighter conditions.  
Natural : Suitable for the normal lighting condition.  
Cinema  
Cinema : Suitable for watching movie.  
This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment  
by using ◄►.  
The maximum value can be extended to [+40] by  
pressing and holding ► button at [+31], which changes  
the color between those numbers from green to  
magenta. This is the special feature prepared for the  
dark scene. At the normal condition, it is recommended  
to set the value less than [+31].  
-31 +31  
(+32 +40)  
With this function, black is adjusted to change the overall  
brightness by using ◄►.  
Brightness*  
Color*  
-31 +31  
-31 +31  
-15 +15  
It can adjust color density based on your preference by  
using ◄►.  
Preferred sharpness can be adjusted by pressing ◄  
button for Softer image or ► button for Sharper image.  
Sharpness*  
Pressing ◄ button enhances red and weakens green,  
while pressing ► button weakens red and enhances  
-31 +31 green. The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin  
color. This is not available (grayed out) when receiving  
PAL/SECAM signal.  
Tint*  
Cool  
Normal  
Warm  
You can select from 4 settings (default) depending on the  
color condition with ◄► buttons.  
Color Temperature*  
Black/White  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
It allows you to choose from 3 modes.  
Dynamic: Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast  
feeling.  
Normal: Reproduce as faithful gradation as possible.  
Auto: Adjust to natural brightness without blurred white by  
detecting the bright parts on images.  
Dynamic  
Normal  
Auto  
Contrast Mode*  
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the  
Reset  
YNR*  
OK  
original factory settings by pressing  
button.  
Off  
Low This is a noise reduction system for picture signal.  
High  
Off  
CNR*  
Low This is a noise reduction system for color signal.  
High  
Off  
On: Automatically identify if it is the movie film and  
faithfully reproduces the original film images.  
Film Mode*  
Off: Set to Off if the image does not look natural during  
turning on.  
On  
Off  
This is available only when receiving NTSC/PAL  
composite signal. This reduces the dot and color blurring  
in minute scales so that it can reproduce purer color.  
3D Comb Filter*  
Low  
High  
Off  
Low  
LTI*  
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture signals.  
Adjusts the sharpness of the color signal.  
Adjusts the black level compensation.  
Middle  
High  
Off  
Low  
CTI*  
Middle  
High  
Off  
Low  
Black Enhancement*  
Middle  
High  
Off  
This monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant  
color levels. It also maintains natural flesh tones while  
preserving fidelity of background colors. This is available  
only when receiving an NTSC composite and S.Video  
signal.  
Auto Color*  
Reset  
On  
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the  
OK  
original factory settings by pressing  
button.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Amplitude  
On: When you want to set specific adjustments in each of  
the 4 Color Temperature modes. You can adjust on  
the amplitude and cut off. The settings reflect on the  
Color Temperature.  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Amplitude: subdue the following colors on the brighter  
parts.  
On  
Color Temp. Adjust**  
Cut off  
Cut off  
: subdue the following colors on the darker  
parts.  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Off: Remains as default setting.  
Off  
On  
Off  
Magenta  
Red  
On: Turn On to adjust the balance of each colors  
depending on the user’s preference. The settings  
reflect in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes.  
Yellow  
Green  
Cyan  
Color Management**  
Off: Remains as default setting.  
Blue  
RGB/R/G/B  
Red**  
This can adjust R/G/B level and tint to make the color  
appear naturally for the user’s appearance.  
First, select RGB (multiple color screen) or R/G/B(single  
color screens) to check the color decoding effects while  
adjusting. Then, you can adjust the level of color (red  
OK  
Green**  
Color*  
Color Decoding  
Information  
and green), color intensity, and tint. Press  
to save  
the setting. The settings reflect in each of the 4 Color  
Temperature modes.  
Tint*  
The items indicated by “ ” can be stored the setting for each of inputs and picture modes (Dynamic/Natural/Cinema).  
*
You can enjoy different setting depending on the selected input such as VCR in AV1.  
In addition, the items indicated by “  
” can be stored the setting for each of color temperature modes.  
**  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Picture Menu (RGB mode)  
In this menu, you can make specific adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference.  
Picture  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
:+31  
: –31  
:
0
Tint  
:+31  
Picture Enhancement  
:
:
Off  
Normal  
Color Temperature  
Color Temp. Adjust  
Reset  
Reset  
Select OK Set  
Return  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment  
by using ◄►.  
The maximum value can be extended to [+40] by  
pressing and holding ► button at [+31], which changes  
the color between those numbers from green to  
magenta. This is the special feature prepared for the  
dark scene. At normal condition, it is recommended to  
set the value less than [+31].  
-31~+31  
(+32~+40)  
Contrast  
With this function, black is adjusted to change the overall  
brightness by using ◄►.  
Brightness  
Color  
-31~+31  
-31~+31  
It can adjust color density based on your preference by  
using ◄►.  
Pressing ◄ button enhances red and weakens green,  
while pressing ► button weakens red and enhances  
green. The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin  
color.  
Tint  
-15~+15  
Off  
Low  
Picture Enhancement  
Color Temperature  
You can select the preferred sharpness on detailed parts.  
Middle  
High  
Cool  
Normal  
Warm  
You can select from 4 settings (default) depending on the  
lighting condition with ◄► buttons.  
Black/White  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Picture menu (RGB mode) (continued)  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Amplitude  
On: When you want to set specific adjustments in each of  
the 4 Color Temperature modes. You can adjust on  
the amplitude and cut off. The settings reflect on the  
Color Temperature.  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Amplitude: subdue the following colors on the brighter  
parts.  
On  
Off  
Cut off  
Color Temp. Adjust.**  
Cut off  
: subdue the following colors on the darker  
parts.  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Off: Remains as default setting.  
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings  
Reset  
OK  
by pressing  
button.  
Information  
There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to  
reset every time. Furthermore, the following items can be stored more specifically.  
In addition, the items indicated by “  
” can be stored the setting for each of color temperature modes.  
**  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Audio Menu  
With this menu, you can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like.  
You can move on to the next menu screen by pressing ▼button at the bottom.  
Audio  
Audio  
Audio Mode  
Treble  
:
Movie  
Head Phone Volume : +20  
:+15  
: –15  
Head Phone Select  
Select  
:
A/B  
Return  
Bass  
Adjust  
Balance  
SRS  
:
:
:
:
:
:
0
L
R
Normal  
TruBass  
BBE  
Low  
Low  
Perfect Volume  
Internal Speaker  
Reset  
Off  
On  
Reset  
Select  
Set  
Return  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
Movie  
You can select the most suitable sound condition from 4  
alternatives according to the contents.  
If you want to adjust each item value based on your  
preference, select “Favorite”.  
Music  
Speech  
Favorite  
Audio Mode  
Treble**  
Bass**  
-15~+15 Adjust the Treble of the sound.  
-15~+15 Adjust the Bass of the sound.  
Adjust the balance of the sound comes out from right and  
left side of the speakers.  
Balance  
-10~+10  
Off  
Normal  
Wide  
Off  
This system gives you the dynamic 3D sound. Select it  
depending on your preference.  
SRS  
TruBass gives you the enchanced bass sound.  
Select it depending on your preference.  
TruBass  
BBE  
Low  
High  
Off  
BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence  
Low for better speech intelligibility and musical realism.  
Select it depending on your preference.  
High  
Off  
It will automatically adjust the volume to its average level  
each time you change the channel.  
Perfect Volume**  
On  
Off  
This needs to be switched to Off when you want to take  
audio from external epuipment.  
It normally sets to On when you operate this unit with the  
equipped speaker.  
Internal Speaker  
Reset  
On  
Reset all the set values on this Menu Page to the original  
factory settings.  
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MENU OPERATION (continued)  
Audio Menu (continued)  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
It allows you to adjust the volume of the headphone. The  
sound from the speaker will automatically set to MUTE  
when the headphone is connected to the terminal.  
Headphone Volume  
0~63  
Select the either side of the display that you want to hear  
the sound with headphone during 2-picture mode.  
(See “Multi Picture Mode” on 41 )  
A/B : You can select either side A (left side) or side  
B (right side) which the sound comes into the  
headphone. The speaker icon will be displayed on  
the side you select.  
A/B  
B
Headphone Select  
B
: You will hear the sound only from the side B (right  
side) of the display.  
NOTE  
The headphone is NOT available when the image from the RGB or Photo Input is on the screen.  
Information  
There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to  
reset every time. Furthermore, the following items can be stored more specifically.  
The items indicated by “  
” can be stored the setting for each of Audio Mode.  
**  
Timer Menu  
This allows the unit to turn Off (Standby mode) or On at set time automatically, which you may find useful.  
Timer  
Off Timer  
On Timer  
Select  
:
:
30Min.  
-- : --  
Return  
Adjust  
Selected Items  
Setup hint  
--Min.  
30Min.  
60Min.  
90Min.  
120Min.  
This function automatically sets the power to Standby  
mode when the selected time period has elapsed.  
Off Timer  
On Timer  
This function automatically sets the power from standby  
mode to On when the specified time period has elapsed.  
Input the desired time within the range of 00:00 to 11:59  
by using ▲▼ button on the remote control.  
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FUNCTION  
Power Swivel  
With the optional Desktop stand, you can adjust the angle of the panel side to side by pressing SWIVEL button on the  
remote control.  
1. Press SWIVEL button on the remote control.  
The Swivel Display (as shown in the figure on the right) will appear on the  
screen.  
2. Adjust the angle of the panel with ◄ ►keys while Swivel Display is on the  
screen.  
The monitor will be able to move 30 degrees to each side.  
SWIVEL  
button  
CAUTION  
When you use the Power Swivel function, make sure that the Power Cord, cord  
or chain connected to the wall is loose enough to operate the Swivel function  
securely.  
Do not put hands or faces near the unit while operating the Swivel. It could  
Swivel  
cause personal injury. Beware especially when small children are around the  
unit.  
The Swivel Display  
Slack  
NOTE  
If the stand cable is not connected to the unit, the message “Not Available”  
will appear on the screen.  
The Swivel Display will automatically disappear when no operation has  
been made for about 6 seconds.  
30°  
30°  
CAUTION  
Do not push the panel with your hands while operating the Swivel. It could damage the panel and/or stand.  
Do not allow children to play or hang on the TV. These actions may tip it over, causing personal injury.  
Do not swing the monitor back and forth.  
Do not place any fragile objects around the unit. The monitor would hit the object(s) during the Swivel operation  
and could cause the breakage of the objects and/or the stand.  
To operate the Swivel function correctly, place the monitor on the stable surface.  
When you use the unit as wall-mounting, disconnect the stand cable from the monitor before installation.  
Information  
About Swivel terminal connection  
To connect the Desktop stand to the unit  
Connect the designated stand cable to the Swivel  
terminal on the rear side of  
To disconnect the stand from the unit.  
Before detach the stand from the unit, make sure to  
disconnect the stand cable  
EL  
IV  
W
S
ER  
POW  
the unit.  
from the Swivel terminal on  
the rear side of the unit.  
POWER SWIVEL  
CAUTION  
When you install the Desktop stand, follow the Instructions of the Manual included with the stand.  
Turn Off the Main Power of the unit when connecting or disconnecting the stand cable to the unit.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
About Teletext  
What is “Teletext”  
Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel.  
Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as:  
11 : 37 : 56  
Page Number  
TV program schedule  
Weather forecasts  
Sports results  
Link pages  
Newsflash  
Red  
Green  
Yellow  
Blue  
How to operate the Teletext  
You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons.  
NOTE  
Select Teletext language from Setup Menu shown on 23 .  
Operation  
Press  
To activate Teletext mode.  
To exit from the Teletext mode.  
[TVText]  
To split the screen into two and watch both Teletext information  
and actual broadcast at the same time.  
Press again to watch Teletext on a single screen.  
[TextTV+Text]  
To display Index page.  
[Index]  
To access Subtitle service directly (if the channel has the Subtitle  
service broadcasting).  
[Subtitle]  
To display Hidden text.  
ex. The answers of the Quiz or the Game page.  
Press again to close the revealed answer.  
?
[Reveal]  
To return to actual broadcast temporarily while searching for the  
Teletext page you request.  
X
When the search is done, the designated page # will be displayed  
on the upper left of the screen.  
[Cancel]  
Press again to return to Teletext page.  
To access the link pages which are displayed at the bottom of the page.  
(Select the buttons corresponding to the colors of the letters on screen.)  
[Color]  
To hold the text picture.  
2-4-12  
[Hold]  
Information  
Each time the  
button is pressed, the screen will be switched from double screen to signal screen.  
Some Teletext pages do not display Link Pages at the bottom of the screen. Press  
button to display them.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Size Switching  
Each time  
button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size is  
switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
TV/AV signal input  
ZOOM button  
TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4/AV5/HDMI1/HDMI2  
4:3  
Panoramic  
Zoom  
Full  
Cinema  
You can display the image at optimum condition by selecting display size depending on the current output image as  
shown below.  
Current Output  
Image  
Display Size  
To display suitable screen as follows.  
(Input Signal)  
4:3  
Play a 4:3 image on screen faithfully. Blanking occurs on both sides.  
Play a 4:3 image which enlarges horizontal and vertical size of the  
middle in equal scales, and displays both sides appearing much wider.  
Panoramic  
(4:3 Signal)  
(Vista)  
Play a 16:9 image in 4:3 image (Vista size) faithfully.  
*In some case, slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom.  
Zoom  
Cinema  
Full  
Play a 21:9 image in 4:3 image (Cinema size) expanding vertically.  
*In some case, slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom.  
(Cinema)  
Play a 4:3 image faithfully in the standard vertical size and  
horizontally squeezed.  
(Squeeze)  
Information  
16  
Aspect ratio represents horizontal : vertical ratio on screen.  
For example, vista image is 16:9 in 4:3 image.  
16(or 21)  
9
3
9
Position Adjustment  
Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic, Zoom, and Cinema mode  
as follows.  
1. Press ▲▼buttons while operating the picture size display.  
2. “Position” display will appear.  
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3. Adjust the position by ▲▼buttons.  
Adjustment range of each picture size are as shown below.  
Panoramic:  
Zoom and Cinema:  
-12 to+12 (The position cannot be adjusted in Panoramic 2 mode.)  
-31 to+ 31  
*When 1080i/60 component signal is received, it can be adjusted only 0 to +1.  
Position + 31  
Position - 31  
Press▲  
Press▼  
Vertical Size Adjustment at Panoramic Mode  
While displaying a picture at Panoramic mode, the mode can be switched further between Panoramic 1 and Panoramic 2  
with ◄ ►buttons on the remote control. By selecting Panoramic 2, the vertical size is scaled down so that you can  
see the whole image without blanking.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Size Switching (continued)  
TV/AV signal input  
CAUTION  
Using a wide-screen monitor  
This monitor has a screen mode selection feature. If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain  
software, such as a TV program, the image would appear different form the original. Take this into consideration  
when making screen mode choices.  
Use of the wide feature displaying enlarged pictures in coffee shops, hotel and other establishments for  
commercial or public viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holder’s right protected by Copyright Law.  
When a normal 4:3 image (not wide screen) is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode, the  
peripheral image may disappear partly and/or appear distorted in some cases. Use 4:3 mode to view the image  
reflecting original intention.  
RGB signal input  
You can select suitable size depending on the resolution.  
Normal  
Full  
Zoom1  
*Real mode gives the image with same shapes as  
that of computer monitor.  
This mode is only available for VGA(640x480)  
and WVGA(864x480) in 42PD8800TA, and from  
VGA(640x480) to WXGA(1280x768) in 55PD8800TA.  
*
Real  
Zoom3  
Zoom2  
Display Area Selection Diagram  
Resolution  
Full display  
Circular display  
Display  
Full  
Normal  
Real*  
Zoom1  
Zoom2  
Zoom3  
640 X 480 (VGA)  
800 X 600 (SVGA)  
1024 X 768 (XGA)  
1280 X 1024 (SXGA)  
1600 X 1200 (UXGA)  
It has been performed processes such as compression (thinning) and enlargement for the above signal display. It  
may affect flicker to become noticeable on Zoom (1~3) depending on the display contents. To reduce this flicker, turn  
“Vertical Filter” On from “Setup Menu” ( 26 ).  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Multi Picture Mode  
With this feature, you can watch different channels simultaneously on one screen in several ways.  
As for the available signals, please refer to "Recommended Signal List" on 60  
This function is NOT available in HDMI input.  
To activate Multi Picture mode in either TV, AV, and RGB mode,  
.
press  
on the remote control.  
2-picture mode  
You can watch two different pictures side by side.  
This mode is available in both TV mode and AV mode (AV1~5 Input).  
Control on the side with Speaker Icon  
Audio is output from the selected picture with the speaker icon.  
You can switch the Input modes (TV and AV1~5) or change  
channels only on the side with Speaker icon.  
1. To shift the speaker icon, press ◄ ►button.  
The speaker icon  
will be shifted from A to B back-and-forth.  
The selected picture with speaker icon  
+
P
-
2. To change the channel on the selected picture, press  
.
5
AV1  
3. To select the Input mode on the selected picture, press Input Select buttons on  
the remote control.  
A B  
NOTE  
In TV mode, you cannot select the same channels on both sides simultaneously.  
You cannot select the same AV input on both sides simultaneously.  
The message “Not Available” will be appeared on the screen when the  
combinations of the Input modes are not acceptable.  
(See the Table below for details.)  
Table: Mix-and –Match of the Input Modes  
Side B  
TV  
AV1  
AV2  
AV3  
AV4  
AV5  
Side A  
TV  
○*  
×
×
×
×
×
AV1  
AV2  
AV3  
AV4  
AV5  
*You cannot select the same TV channels on both sides simultaneously.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Multi Picture Mode (continued)  
2-picture mode (continued)  
4. To switch to 4-picture mode, press  
once.  
2-4-12  
The 4-picture mode is displayed on the screen.  
NOTE  
AV1  
AV2  
Each time  
is pressed, the picture mode will be switched by following order.  
2-4-12  
2-Picture  
2-Picture (1080i)*  
4-Picture  
12-Picture (TV mode only)  
(Sub-  
When receiving 1080i format of component signal, there is a mode (2-Picture(1080i))  
which sub-screen is displayed inside of the large screen (Main-screen). Please  
note that you cannot display the picture with component signal on Sub-screen.  
screen)  
*
[2-Picture (1080i) Mode]  
5. To EXIT from the Multi Picture mode, press  
button.  
Next time you press  
to activate the Multi Picture mode, it will start from 2-picture mode.  
4-picture mode  
You can watch 4 different pictures from live broadcasts and/or the external equipments at the same time.  
NOTE  
The audio comes out ONLY from side A.  
You can change the channels or change Input modes on the side with ▼ (red triangle) mark.  
1. To switch the ▼ location  
The selected picture with red triangle mark  
Press ◄►buttons on the remote control.  
The ▼ mark will shift to side A and side B back-and -forth.  
5
B1  
B2  
8
6
2. To change the channel  
A
B3 11  
Make sure that ▼mark is located on the side you want to make changes.  
+
P
-
Side A: Press  
to select channels.  
Side B: Select the frame (B1~B3) that you want to make changes  
with ▲▼buttons. The selected frame will be highlighted in green.  
+
P
-
Press  
buttons to select channels.  
3. To change Input mode  
Make sure that ▼mark is located on the side you want to make changes.  
Side A: Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.  
Side B: Select the frame (B1~B3) that you want to make changes  
with ▲▼buttons. The selected frame will be highlighted in green.  
Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Multi Picture Mode (continued)  
4-picture mode (continued)  
NOTE  
You cannot display the picture with Component signal on Side B screens.  
4. To EXIT from Multi Picture mode, press  
button.  
Next time you press to activate the Multi Picture mode, it will start from 4-picture mode.  
5. To switch to 12-picture mode, press  
button.  
2-4-12  
The 12-picture mode is displayed on the screen.  
12-picture mode  
You can check 12 different live broadcast channels on one screen.  
The channels that are preset in advance (up to 200 channels) will  
automatically appear in certain intervals.  
1
5
9
2
6
3
7
4
8
NOTE  
This mode is available only in TV mode.  
10  
11  
12  
1. To EXIT from the Multi Picture mode, press  
.
Next time you press  
to activate the Multi Picture Mode, it will start from 12-picture mode.  
2. When you press  
in this sequence, the 2-picture mode will be displayed.  
2-4-12  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Multi Picture Mode (continued)  
Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB Mode  
When you activate the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input, the picture will be displayed at the mode which the Sub-  
screen is displayed inside of the large screen (Main-screen).  
To activate Multi Picture mode, press  
on the remote control.  
The speaker icon  
indicates the following.  
The audio sounds can be heard on the side with the speaker icon.  
When the speaker icon is on the Sub-screen  
Change channels.  
Switch the Input modes (TV and AV1~5) on the Sub-screen. (Main-screen is only for RGB Input.)  
Input mode indication  
1. To shift the speaker icon  
, press ◄►buttons.  
Main-screen (upper)  
Sub screen (lower)  
The speaker icon will be displayed in front of the Input mode indication.  
2. To change the channel of the Sub-screen.  
Make sure that  
mark is located on the Sub-screen.  
+
P
-
Press  
to select channels.  
RGB  
AV1  
3. To change the Input mode of the Sub-screen.  
Make sure that the speaker icon is located next to the Input mode  
indication of the Sub-screen (lower).  
Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.  
(AV1~5 are available)  
(Sub-  
screen)  
4. To change the location of the Sub-screen.  
Press ▲▼buttons. The Sub-screen will move up and down.  
5. To exit from the Multi Picture mode, press  
button.  
NOTE  
In case that the Input signal for the Sub-screen is either 1080i/50 or 1080i/60 Component signal, select “Movie” in  
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“Frequency mode”. (See “Setup Menu” on  
for details)  
When operating Multi Picture mode, the “Power Save mode” is not available even though the Horizontal/Vertical  
Sync. Signal (or any kind of Video signal) has not input for certain period of time.  
To prevent the image retention of the screen, do not leave the unit with operating Multi Picture mode for long hours.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Picture Freezing  
This is the useful function utilizing the characteristics of freezing picture  
effectively. By pressing  
button, you can change to freeze mode easily  
anytime you like. Press i2t-4-a12gain to return to normal picture.  
FREEZE button  
There are two types of freeze mode as usage. These are possible to select at  
the “Freeze Mode” from Function Menu.( 27 )  
[Split]  
Split:  
I
It displays 2 pictures from the same source. One is active (left), while the other  
is still picture (right). This is very useful in order to avoid missing or take note  
necessary information, such as ingredients in cooking.  
A A  
[Strobe]  
1
5
9
2
3
4
8
Strobe:  
It displays 12 pictures from the same source. 11 of them are still, while the last  
picture is active. This can be used to check such movement as swinging of  
golf club and baseball bat.  
6
7
10  
11  
12  
ACTIVE  
This function is also available in AV input mode besides TV mode. Refer to the  
table as shown in “Recommended Signal List” on 60 .  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Photo Input Function  
With this Photo Input function, you can enjoy watching Photos from such devices as  
Digital Still Camera and SD card on monitor along with useful features such as Slide  
Show with Background Music and Movie picture.  
Operating the Photo Input  
1. Before operating this function, make sure to turn the power OFF /Standby.  
2. Prepare the DSC (Digital Still Camera) / USB card reader/ SD card or MMC as follows.  
Digital Still Camera : Set up with reference to the content about  
“connecting to PC” in the user manual of DSC.  
USB Card Reader  
SD Card / MMC  
: Insert only one memory card.  
: Ensure the card is inserted in the correct direction as  
indicated near the slot.  
3. Connect the USB cable to the input terminal as shown (Right side), or insert the  
SD card /MMC into the slot (Left side).  
4. Turn ON the TV after the USB cable is connected or the SD card / MMC is inserted.  
5. Press  
button on the remote control to activate Photo Input mode.  
(Then, turn ON the DSC. Refer to the user manual of your DSC for the timing.)  
6. Each time  
button is pressed, you can switch the mode as follows.  
Movie Normal Screen  
Photo  
Left Side  
Right Side  
SD Card/MMC  
SD MEMORY  
CARD  
Digital Camera  
PUSH-EJECT  
P
P
USB cable  
USB Card Reader  
OK  
PH35814  
Rear Panel (Left side and Right side)  
Do not insert SD Card/MMC and USB cable at the same time.  
NOTE  
Do not insert anything other than SD Card/MMC into the slot. It could cause malfuction or damage to the slot.  
Do not allow children to play around the slot.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Photo Input Function (continued)  
Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode  
Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image  
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
17  
21  
25  
29  
18  
22  
26  
30  
19  
23  
27  
31  
20  
24  
28  
32  
17  
21  
25  
29  
18  
22  
26  
30  
19  
23  
27  
31  
20  
24  
28  
32  
P
P
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
Photo Index (1st Page).  
Photo Index (2nd Page)  
Move to next page.  
Photo Index (2nd Page)  
Select the file.  
OK  
OK  
No. 23  
No. 24  
28/05/03  
1600x1200  
28/05/03  
1600x1200  
Full size  
Full size  
File#23 is displayed.  
File#24 is displayed.  
When you enter the Photo Index mode, the  
icon appears as the indication.  
You can also select the preferred file in both Thumbnail-size and Full-size image by inputting the file directly with  
numeric buttons of remote control.  
Rotation Function  
-ROTATE-  
?
A
Photo Index (2nd Page).  
Rotating a thumbnail  
image to 90°.  
-ROTATE-  
?
OK  
No. 23  
A
28/05/03  
1600x1200  
Full size  
Rotating a full size  
image to 90°.  
File#23 is displayed.  
-ROTATE-  
?
Each time  
button is pressed, the picture is rotated in the sequence of the following.  
180° 270° 0°  
90°  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Photo Input Function (continued)  
Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode (continued)  
Slide Show Function  
SLIDE SHOW  
OK  
17  
21  
25  
29  
18  
22  
26  
30  
19  
23  
27  
31  
20  
24  
28  
32  
No. 23  
28/05/03  
1600x1200  
OK Start  
Photo Index (2nd Page)  
Select the file.  
Slide Show begins.*  
Slide Show is paused.  
*
You can select where to start Slide Show. See “Slide Mode  
the table 1.  
” in  
*You can also start the slide show when displaying the selected full  
SLIDE SHOW  
size image, press SLIDE SHOW button by pressing  
button.  
If the pause is left for more than a minute, the slide show restarts automatically.  
If you stop the slide show halfway, the photo index page selects the file in which you stopped.  
You can make specific adjustment on “Slide Effect / Slide Interval / Slide Music / Slide Mode” from “Function  
Menu (2nd page)”. While operating Photo Input function, you can jump to there by pressing MENU button. Press it  
again to return to the Photo Input page. (Refer to Table 1 as below.)  
NOTE  
Contrast will decrease automatically to reduce Image Retention if stationary images such as still  
photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes. Please note that it is not malfunction.  
Table 1. Slide Show Adjustment  
Function Menu  
Selection  
Description  
Select Slide Switching Method.  
Off: No effect  
1: Fade In/Out effect  
2: Wipe effect  
Slide Effect  
Off→1→2  
Slide Interval  
Slide Music  
5Sec.→10Sec.→30Sec.  
Off→1→2  
Select preferred interval times.  
Select the Background Music.  
Off: No sound.  
1: Slow tempo music.  
2: Up tempo music.  
Select starting point of slide show.  
1: Start from the selected file.  
2: Start from 1st file.  
Slide Mode  
1→2  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Photo Input Function (continued)  
Displaying Movie Picture in Movie Mode  
Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image:  
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
17  
21  
25  
29  
18  
22  
26  
30  
19  
23  
27  
31  
20  
24  
28  
32  
17  
21  
25  
29  
18  
22  
26  
30  
19  
23  
27  
31  
20  
24  
28  
32  
2
2
or*5  
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
13  
Photo Index (1st Page).  
Movie Index (1st Page).  
Movie Index (2nd Page).  
Movie Index (2nd Page)  
Select the file.  
or*1  
or  
OK  
17  
21  
25  
29  
18  
22  
26  
30  
19  
23  
27  
31  
20  
24  
28  
32  
or *3  
or *2  
or  
Movie starts.  
Operate the Movie  
with remote control  
keys or Movie OSD.  
After completing the  
current movie, the  
next Movie starts  
automatically.  
After completing all  
of the movie files, it  
automatically returns  
*4  
to the Index.  
*1: Press ▲▼ or  
*2: Press button in remote control or  
button to display the operation OSD.  
button (OSD) to exit from the OSD display.  
*3: For the Previous button on remote control or OSD, pressing it once starts over the current movie. By  
pressing it again within 2 seconds after that, you can return to the previous movie.  
*4: When it moves on the unsupported file, it automatically returns to the Index.  
*5: You can also select the Thumbnail-Size image by inputting file # with numeric buttons of remote control.  
[Operating the Movie]  
You can use the following control key to operate the movie.  
3
Slow  
Play  
*
Fast-  
Play  
Stop  
Rewind Pause  
Next Previous Zoom  
Exit  
forward  
AV4  
AV3  
RGB  
HDMI2  
HDMI1  
Remote  
Control  
OSD  
The movie OSD contains the file information and control keys as below.  
The following indications might appear in Movie Operation OSD.  
: The movie does not have sound, or this function does not support only the sound of movie.  
: This function does not support the movie.  
With  
button on the remote control, you can switch the size of movie display between normal and double in full size mode.  
NOTE  
In case of displaying movie pictures,  
1) If your DSC supports SD card/MMC, insert the card to the monitor directly rather than USB.  
2) If your DSC is PictBridge-compatible and has a function to switch between PTP and Mass Storage connection,  
change your setting to Mass Storage and then connect to Photo Input terminal so that it can be available on  
both Still and Movie pictures. PTP connection can display still pictures but not movie pictures.  
3) If your DSC does not support SD card / MMC or Mass Storage connection, use USB card reader to connect  
with Photo Input terminal. Please note that we do not guarantee all DSC can make either or both Mass Storage  
and USB card reader connection.  
Comparing to movie pictures through SD card/MMC, the movie pictures using USB might have lower  
performance such as dropping frames.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Photo Input Function (continued)  
Other  
You can select the background pattern on “Background” from “Function Menu.”  
Function Menu  
Selection  
Description  
Select preferred background pattern.  
1: Striped texture of gray  
2: Green checked pattern  
Background  
1→2  
Press  
button whenever you want to return from full size image to index.  
button.  
The file information is displayed by pressing  
* The size of the image depends  
on the resolution for the image.  
*
Thumbnail-Size Image  
Full-Size Image (Still)  
Full-Size Image (Movie)  
To exit from Photo Input…  
You can exit from Photo Input when…  
Pressing  
Pressing  
button in Photo Index mode, or  
button in Movie mode (Index and full).  
OSD Information  
Operation  
Message  
Accessing  
“Loading...” *  
Loading Files  
Normal  
“Loading...” *  
no message  
Not insert USB/SD/MMC  
Not available format  
Abnormal  
“! No Connection”  
“! No Connection”  
“! No Connection”  
“! No File”  
No File  
*The message “Loading...” starts to blink automatically if it is displayed on the screen more than 5 seconds.  
Specification  
Digital Still Camera corresponding to DCF standard.  
q
Application  
Photo  
USB Card Reader with the memory containing pictures had taken by  
camera.  
w
e
q
SD card/MMC card containing picture had taken by  
camera.  
q
Max number of photo file  
Max number of pixel  
Max number of movie file  
500  
8176 x 8176(DCF JPEG format)  
500  
Motion JPEG (avi.mov/640*480)  
MPEG1 (mpg/640*480)  
MPEG4 (avi,mov,mp4,asf/352*288)  
PCM (Incompressible format)  
ADPCM  
Supported Video Format  
(Extension/Max number of pixel)  
Movie  
Supported Audio Format  
G.726  
μ-LAW PCM  
MPEG1-LayerII  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Photo Input Function (continued)  
CAUTION  
The picture may not be displayed on this monitor in case of copying, viewing or editing by computers, etc.  
Do not connect any apparatus other than DSC, USB card reader, and SD card/MMC to the Photo Input  
connector. It causes the malfunction.  
Do not connect a DSC and USB card reader with USB HUB. Pictures may not be displayed correctly, or it causes  
the malfunction.  
Insert only one memory even though the USB card reader has multiple slots for memory card. Pictures in  
multiple memories cannot be seen at the same time.  
Certain types of DSC, card readers, or SD card/MMC may not work with this Photo Input function.  
DSC with low battery power may not properly display photos in this function.  
Response time might vary depending on each image contents when switching pages, loading files, and playing  
each movie.  
Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as still photos are left on the screen for more than  
3 minutes.  
The OSD message “! No Connection” is displayed in case of the incomplete connection with USB cable or SD  
card / MMC and connection to a digital still camera or USB card reader without the memory card.  
The menu items other than “Picture,” “Function,” and “Audio” are not available with grayed-out display.  
The functions of the multi picture, CH selection, freeze mode, aspect, mode display, and so on are not available.  
During blinking LED which indicates the access of DSC / USB card reader /SD card/ MMC, or displaying  
“Loading...”, do not turn the power off/standby mode nor remove/insert USB cable and memory card.  
The picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the connecting device in case of extending the USB  
cable.  
PictBridge-compatible DSC can be connected to Photo Input terminal through PTP transfer, which supports still  
pictures but not movie pictures. Refer to the DSC user manual for PictBridge in details.  
Do not use this function other than private purposes. It might infringe copyright laws.  
Back up all of the data in the memory card in case if data was lost due to unexpected accident. We do not  
assume any liability for the losses by misuse or malfunction.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Audio Switching  
NICAM / Sound Multiplex(including A2) (TV mode)  
You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing  
bottom of remote control. Audio can be switched only  
if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button will have no effect, such as when  
only mono sound is received.  
These can be divided into two main categories: Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast.  
Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast  
Bilingual broadcast is the broadcast available on the main and sub languages, while dual sound broadcast is  
available on the primary and secondary sounds; for example, some sports programs contain broadcast commentary  
on a game as primary sound, and a commentary about a team as the secondary.  
When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown. Also, when receiving NICAM  
signals, NICAM display will appear.  
Each time  
button is pressed, the display is switched in the sequence of following.  
Sound multiplex signal received  
Yellow  
Green  
Yellow  
[ ]  
[ ]  
NICAM signal received  
Yellow  
Yellow  
Green  
NICAM[ ]  
NICAM[ ]  
I
II  
[ ]…Main language/Primary Sound  
[
]...Sub language/Secondary Sound  
▼…force mono: This selects main language or primary sound.  
Stereo broadcast  
With stereo broadcast, you can enjoy different sound from either side.  
When a stereo program is received, sound mode display will appear in red as shown.  
Also, when receiving NICAM signals, NICAM display will appear.  
Press  
button to switch between stereo and mono sound.  
Sound multiplex signal received  
Red  
Green  
NICAM signal received  
NICAM  
Red  
Green  
...Stereo  
.....Force Mono  
NOTE  
Please select ▼(force mono) in case of poor reception, noise, poor stereo sound due to signal condition so that  
you can receive a clear mono sound.  
represents the Mono broadcast.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
Power Save Mode  
When AV input is selected  
You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV input. Set to On in “Video  
Power Save” from Function Menu, which leads to the power save mode in AV1 /AV2 /HDMI1 /HDMI2 and the  
Refer to 27  
.
about “Video Power Save”  
Standby mode in other AV input. (Please see the table below for details)  
When no signal is detected  
When signal is input during  
On in “Video Power Save”  
Condition  
Power Save  
Standby  
Indicating Lamp  
AV1, AV2,  
HDMI1, HDMI2  
Orange  
Turns On automatically.  
AV3~AV5  
Red  
Remains as Standby mode.  
When the RGB input is selected  
When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer, the Power Save mode (Operation mode : Off) can be set  
to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit.  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
PC signal  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
RGB sync signal  
Yes  
Active (normal display)  
On  
Blank (no display)  
Off  
Lights orange  
Operation mode  
Indicating lamp  
Lights green  
Returning to operating status  
Operate the personal computer, or press either the INPUT SELECT button of the control panel or the RGB button  
of the remote control.  
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FUNCTION (continued)  
DVD Player / STB Selection  
You can use this remote control to operate DVD Player and Set Top Box of other  
makers as well as this set. After pressing  
button, press (or hold) the required  
buttons to select the maker and type as shown below.  
Set up hint  
Example: HITACHI DVD  
w
1. Set up the maker.  
Press  
button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control. While the DVD  
+
LED is blinking (Approx. 30 Seconds), press  
and buttons.  
q
2. Set up the maker type.  
+
Release the button while keeping  
button depressed. Then press button.  
q
w
3. Confirm the setting.  
After setting the maker and type, press the SUB POWER button on the remote  
control. If the DVD does not switch ON, repeat step 1 and 2 using other maker  
types as listed.  
<“DVD” Selection>  
Makers of DVD Player Set Maker  
Set type  
~
q e  
Makers of DVD Player Set Maker  
Set type  
+
+
+
HITACHI  
RCA  
q
p
q
+
+
+
FUNAI  
Mitsubishi  
w
q
q
+
+
+
RED  
Pioneer  
Panasonic  
TOSHIBA  
Philips  
JVC  
SAMSUNG  
~
ONKYO  
ZENITH  
THOMSON  
SHINCO  
SKYWORTH  
BUBUKO  
DENON  
~
q e  
e
q y  
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
GREEN  
YELLOW  
BLUE  
~
r
q r  
q
+
+
~
t
q r  
q
+
+
~
q w  
y
q
+
+
u
q
q
q
+
+
i
q
+
+
Sony  
Sharp  
~
~
o
q r  
q w  
+
+
?
~
q w  
YAMAHA  
~
q w  
2-4-12  
<“SAT” Selection>  
Makers of STB Player Set Maker  
Set type  
+
+
HITACHI  
~
q w  
q
+
+
TOSHIBA  
w
q
+
+
DGTEC  
e
q
+
+
Panasonic  
r
q
NOTE  
Please note that not all models of the listed makers can be operated using this remote control.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before calling service technician, check the following tables first. If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures, contact your local  
dealer. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product by yourself.  
When Following Messages Appear on the Screen  
Message  
Condition / Action  
Page  
This indicates it is in Power Save mode. (in AV/RGB mode)  
The indicating lamp lights in orange.  
27 52  
Power Save  
,
The unit cannot detect any signals from any input terminals.  
Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly.  
Check if the power of the external equipments is ON.  
Check if the input selection matches the connection terminal.  
Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not.  
14  
16  
No Sync. Signal  
~
The unit receives signals not supported by the monitor.  
Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly.  
Check if the input signal is compatible with the specification of the monitor.  
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Invalid Scan Freq.  
,
Not Available  
This shows when the selected operation is not available.  
This message appears when you select other than  
Press button when this message appears.  
button while Screen Wipe is ON.  
27  
Please Push [Return] button  
13  
25  
Check Antenna  
Auto Adjusting  
Check the connection status when this message appears.  
This indicates that it is in the process of auto adjusting.  
(in RGB mode)  
Symptom and Check List  
Symptoms  
Check list  
Page  
Check the Indicating lamp status (Off, Red, Green, or Orange).  
Check the connection of the Power Cord and/or other cables.  
Check if the Main Power of the unit or external equipments is ON.  
Check if the TV mode is selected.  
Check if the TV is in “Standby mode” or “Power Save mode”.  
Adjust the values in “Picture menu” and “Audio menu”.  
13  
16  
~
,
52  
18 23  
No picture - no sound  
,
Check the antenna connection and direction.  
The TV station may have broadcast difficulties.  
Try another channel.  
13  
Snowy picture-poor sound  
Multiple images-normal sound  
Intermittent interference  
Check the antenna connection and direction.  
Fine tuning the TV.  
Check the connection of the external equipments.  
The TV station may have broadcast difficulties.Try another channel.  
13 22  
,
Check if the source of interference is shielded well.  
Remove those kinds of electrical devices away from the TV.  
Check the volume level.  
Check if the  
button has been pressed or not.  
19  
Normal picture, but no sound  
No picture - normal sound  
Make sure that the headphone is NOT connected.  
Check the connection of the external equipments.  
Check the value level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in  
“Picture Menu”.  
29 32  
,
Check if the batteries are installed correctly.  
The batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.  
Remove all the obstructions in front of the sensor window on the unit.  
10 11  
The remote control does not work.  
,
Check if you select the correct function by  
button on the  
remote control  
.
Check if the buttons of the control panel can work.  
Check the connection of the external equipments.  
Check the “Color System” in “Setup Menu”.  
14  
16  
Normal picture but no color-normal sound  
~
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Symptom and Check List (continued)  
Symptoms  
Check list  
Page  
No picture  
The Indicating lamp → Off  
Check if the Power Cord is plugged into the socket firmly.  
Check if the Main Power is ON.  
17 18  
,
Check if all the cables of the external equipments are connected  
correctly and firmly.  
Check if the power of the external equipments is ON.  
Check if the TV/AV mode has been selected correctly.  
Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not.  
Refer to “Power Save mode” and “When following messages appears on  
the screen”.  
No picture  
The Indicating lamp → Orange  
It means that the unit is in “Power Save  
mode”.  
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No picture  
The indicating lamp → Green  
Check if the signal cable is connected correctly and firmly.  
Adjust the level of Brightness and Contrast lower.  
14  
16  
~
The top of the monitor and surface of  
the panel heat up.  
It may happen when you use the unit for long hours. Turn off the Main  
Power of the unit for a while. Please note that this is not malfunction.  
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,
25 57  
,
,
Image cannot be displayed in the correct  
position.  
Press  
button to check if the input signal of the displayed image is  
compatible with the specification of the monitor.  
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When the VCR is in special playback  
features (Fast Forward or Rewind), the  
screen gets dark and cannot see the  
image at all.  
It could happen when the VCR is connected to Component output, such  
as 480i. This is not malfunction.  
Try Composite output or S-video output and check the picture again.  
There are some combinations of input signals that the images are not  
displayed on sub pictures.  
Please check the Table of “2-Picture” and “4-picture/2-picture(1080i)” for  
details.  
41  
43  
~
60  
The images are not displayed on sub  
pictures in “Multi Picture mode”  
The display size is fixed at “FULL” when the receiving signals are  
1080i/60Hz, 1080i/50Hz, 720p/60Hz, or 720p/50Hz.  
Screen display size cannot be switched  
correctly.  
38 39  
,
Check the signal status by pressing the  
control.  
button on the remote  
Check if the cables are connected correctly.  
Check the output format of the equipments.  
(Please refer to “Connecting Procedure” and “Recommended Signal  
List”.)  
Cannot be displayed the image from  
HDMI 1 or 2.  
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Symptom and Check List (continued)  
Symptoms  
Check list  
Page  
45 49  
,
,
Cannot display the image from “Photo  
Input function”.  
Check the connecting equipments and image format.  
(Please refer to “Photo Input function”.)  
50  
The image on the screen is moving in  
an oblique direction.  
25  
Adjust “Horizontal Clock” and “Clock Phase”.  
Adjust “Horizontal Clock”.  
(PC input mode only)  
The coarse horizontal stripes could be  
seen in full-display mode.  
(PC input mode only)  
25  
AAAAA  
The part of the image is lacking.  
(PC input mode only)  
Check if the “Screen Saver” is OFF.  
Try “Auto Adjust”.  
25 27  
,
Check the Signal status of the PC by pressing  
on the remote control.  
If the Vertical Frequency of the PC is set to less than 85Hz,  
adjust its level higher (up to 85Hz).  
Set “Vertical Filter” to ON.  
button  
The horizontal stripes are moving  
vertically with flickering screen.  
(PC input mode only)  
26  
(Please note that you will have lower vertical resolution with  
this action.)  
When the characters are displayed  
on the whole screen, the vertical  
stripes appear and some of the  
characters are blurred.  
Try “Auto Adjust”.  
If the display condition is not improved with Auto Adjust,  
adjust “Horizontal Clock”.  
ABCDEFGHIJ  
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd  
ABCDEFGHIJ  
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd  
25  
25  
(PC input mode only)  
When the letter string is displayed in  
full-screen, all of the characters on  
the screen are blurred.  
Try “Auto Adjust”.  
If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust  
“Clock Phase” till you get clearest image.  
ABCDEFGHIJ  
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd  
ABCDEFGHIJ  
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd  
(PC input mode only)  
When the small patterns are  
displayed on the screen, the entire  
screen is flickering.  
Try “Auto Adjust”.  
If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust  
“Clock Phase” till you get flicker-free display.  
25  
59  
(PC input mode only)  
It could happen when the image with more than 512  
lines (42PD8800TA) / 768 lines (55PD8800TA) of vertical  
resolution is displayed.  
The thickness of the letters, lines, etc  
is not displayed evenly.  
(PC input mode only)  
Please note this is not malfunction.  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
SPECIFICATION  
Approx. 42 inches  
Approx. 55 inches  
Display dimensions  
Resolution  
(922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm)  
(1230 (H) x 692 (V) mm, diagonal 1412mm)  
Panel  
1024(H) x 1024 (V) pixels  
including Optional Stand:  
1134(W)x728(H)x350(D) mm  
excluding Optional Stand:  
1134(W)x648(H)x98(D) mm  
1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels  
including Optional Stand:  
1510(W)x933(H)x450(D) mm  
excluding Optional Stand:  
1510(W)x840(H)x105(D) mm  
Net dimensions  
Net weight  
including Optional Stand: 43.0kg  
excluding Optional Stand: 37.3kg  
including Optional Stand: 73.3kg  
excluding Optional Stand: 61.8kg  
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)  
AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz  
Power supply  
370W / <3W  
480W / <3W  
Power consumption/ at standby  
Audio output  
speaker total 36W  
speaker total 36W  
(VIDEO input)  
AV1•2: composite video input terminal (RCA)  
component video input terminal (RCA)  
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)  
AV3•5: composite video input terminal (RCA)  
S video input terminal.  
Input terminals  
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)  
AV4 : composite video input terminal (RCA)  
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)  
HDMI 1•2 : HDMI input terminal  
Audio input terminal (3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack)  
Photo Input : Photo Input terminal / SD card slot  
Composite video: PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL60  
Component video: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p/50, 720p/60, 1080i/50, 1080i/60  
Input signals  
OUTPUT (MONITOR): composite video monitor-output terminal (RCA)  
OUTPUT (MONITOR): L/R audio monitor- output terminal (RCA)  
OUTPUT (HEADPHONE): L/R audio monitor- output terminal (Mini-pin)  
OUTPUT (SUB-WOOFER): Woofer output terminal  
Output Signal  
(RF input)  
Input terminal / Receiving range  
ANT : 75Ω Unbalanced / 44~870MHz  
PAL B, G, H / I / D, K  
SECAM B, G / D, K / K1  
NTSC-M  
RF Video System  
(RGB input)  
Analog RGB input terminal (D-sub 15-pin)  
Input terminals  
Input signals  
Audio input terminal (3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack)  
0.7 V/1.0 Vp-p, analog RGB (Recommended Signal)  
H/V separate, TTL level [2KΩ]  
H/V composite, TTL level [2KΩ]  
Sync on green, 0.3 Vp-p [75Ω]  
Sync signals  
The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality.  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)  
Signal Input  
RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector)  
Pin  
Input signal  
1
2
3
R
G or sync on green  
B
4
5
6
No connection  
No connection  
R.GND  
When different kinds of input signals are  
simultaneously input to the monitor via a graphics  
board or the like, the monitor will automatically select  
the signals in the following priority order:  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
G.GND  
B.GND  
No connection  
GND  
No connection  
[SDA]  
Sync signal type  
H/V separate sync.  
H/V composite sync.  
sync.on Green *  
Priority  
1
2
3
H. sync or H/V composite sync  
V.sync. [V.CLK]  
[SCL]  
* Even in the case of the recommended signals shown  
on the following page, there may be instances when  
correct display is not possible. In this case, use H/V  
separate sync, H/V composite sync.  
S-input connector pin specifications  
Pin  
Input signal  
1
Y
2
3
4
Y-GND  
C
C-GND  
GND  
Frame  
Photo-input connector pin specifications  
Pin  
Input signal  
1
2
5V  
DM  
3
DP  
4
GND  
HDMI connector pin specifications  
Pin  
Input signal  
Pin  
Input signal  
TMDS Clock Shield  
TMDS Clock-  
CEC  
1
TMDS Data2+  
11  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TMDS Data2 Shield  
TMDS Data2-  
TMDS Data 1+  
TMDS Data1 Shield  
TMDS Data1-  
TMDS Data0+  
TMDS Data0 Shield  
TMDS Data0-  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
Reserved(N.C. on device)  
SCL  
SDA  
DDC/CED Ground  
+5V Power  
Hot Plug Detect  
10  
TMDS Clock+  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)  
Recommended Signal List  
With HDMI input  
Signal mode  
Horizontal  
frequency  
(kHz)  
Dot clock  
frequency  
(MHz)  
No.  
Remarks  
EIA-861B  
Signal  
Name  
VGA  
Vertical  
Resolution  
frequency (Hz)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
640 X 480  
720(1440) X 576  
720(1440) X 480  
720 X 576  
59.94  
50.00  
59.94  
50.00  
59.94  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
60.00  
31.47  
15.63  
15.73  
31.25  
31.47  
28.13  
33.75  
37.50  
45.00  
25.18  
27.00  
27.00  
27.00  
27.00  
74.25  
74.25  
74.25  
74.25  
576i  
480i  
576p  
EIA-861B  
EIA-861B  
EIA-861B  
EIA-861B  
EIA-861B  
EIA-861B  
EIA-861B  
EIA-861B  
480p  
720 X 480  
1080i/50  
1080i/60  
720p/50  
720p/60  
1920 X 1080  
1920 X 1080  
1280 X 720  
1280 X 720  
With RGB input  
Signal mode  
Horizontal  
frequency  
(kHz)  
Dot clock  
frequency  
(MHz)  
No.  
Remarks  
Signal  
Name  
Vertical  
Resolution  
frequency (Hz)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
640 X 400  
640 X 480  
864 X 480  
640 X 480  
640 X 480  
640 X 480  
800 X 600  
800 X 600  
800 X 600  
800 X 600  
800 X 600  
1024 X 768  
1024 X 768  
1024 X 768  
1024 X 768  
1152 X 864  
1280 X 1024  
1280 X 1024  
1280 X 1024  
1600 X 1200  
1600 X 1200  
1600 X 1200  
640 X 480  
832 X 624  
1024 X 768  
1152 X 870  
1280 X 768  
1280 X 768  
1280 X 768  
1366 X 768  
70.08  
59.94  
59.94  
72.81  
75.00  
85.01  
56.25  
60.32  
72.19  
75.00  
85.06  
60.00  
70.07  
75.03  
85.00  
75.00  
60.02  
75.03  
85.02  
60.00  
75.00  
85.00  
66.67  
74.55  
74.93  
75.06  
59.833  
69.997  
59.876  
60.015  
31.47  
31.47  
31.47  
37.86  
37.50  
43.27  
35.16  
37.88  
48.08  
46.88  
53.67  
48.36  
56.48  
60.02  
68.68  
67.50  
63.98  
79.98  
91.15  
75.00  
93.75  
106.25  
35.00  
49.72  
60.24  
68.68  
47.986  
56.137  
47.776  
47.712  
25.18  
25.18  
34.24  
31.50  
31.50  
36.00  
36.00  
40.00  
50.00  
49.50  
56.25  
65.00  
75.00  
78.75  
94.50  
108.00  
108.00  
135.00  
157.50  
162.00  
202.50  
229.50  
30.24  
57.28  
80.00  
100.00  
81.00  
94.760  
79.50  
85.50  
VGA  
W-VGA  
WVGA type : On  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
VESA  
Macintosh  
W-XGA  
W-XGA  
WXGA Mode : 1280x768  
WXGA Mode : 1366x768  
The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct displays adjustment of Horizontal Position, Vertical Position,  
Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase.  
The monitor may fail to display an animation image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it.  
The monitor differentiates the signal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync  
signal polarities. Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal.  
Displaying images with more than 512 lines (42PD8800TA) / 768 lines (55PD8800TA) of vertical resolution at Full diplay (compressed  
display) can result in the interpolation of stripes.  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION (continued)  
Recommended Signal List (continued)  
With Multi Picture Function  
2-Picture  
Input terminal  
AV1~AV5  
PAL NTSC3.58  
SECAM NTSC4.43 576p  
AV1, AV2  
480i 720p/50 1080i/50  
480p 720p/60 1080i/60  
TELE  
TEXT  
576i  
Sub  
TV  
Main  
TV  
PAL, SECAM  
NTSC3.58/4.43  
576i, 576p  
480i, 480p  
720p/50, 60  
1080i/50, 60  
AV1  
~AV5  
AV1  
AV2  
(○ : Available)  
4-Picture / 2-Picture(1080i)*  
Input terminal  
AV1~AV5  
PAL NTSC3.58  
AV1, AV2  
TELE  
TEXT  
576i  
480i  
720p/50 1080i/50  
Sub  
TV  
Main  
SECAM NTSC4.43 576p  
480p 720p/60 1080i/60  
TV  
PAL, SECAM  
NTSC3.58/4.43  
576i, 576p  
480i, 480p  
1080i/50, 60*  
720p/50, 60  
AV1  
~AV5  
AV1  
AV2  
(○ : Available)  
With Picture Freezing Function  
Split  
Strobe  
TV  
PAL, SECAM  
NTSC3.58/4.43  
576i  
480i  
576p  
480p  
720p/50, 60  
1080i/50, 60  
HDMI  
RGB  
(○ : Available)  
60  
HITACHI  
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