Hitachi 42PD8800TA User Manual Page 1

Color Plasma DisplayModel Name42PD8800TA55PD8800TAUSER MANUALThis is the image of the model 42PD8800TA.Desktop stand shown above is optional.READ THE

8ENGLISHFEATURESEnjoy not only beautiful and high quality pictures on the display, but also various kinds of useful and convenient functions in your d

9COMPONENT NAMESMain UnitFront Panelq Speakerw Cabinete Panelr Main Power Switch (on the bottom surface)t Remote Control Receivery Indicating La

10ENGLISHCOMPONENT NAMES (Continued)Remote Controlq Sub Powerw Function Select (TV/DVD/SAT) Press this button to select function mode indicating

11Caution When Moving the Main UnitAs this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.42PD8800TAWhenever t

12ENGLISHPREPARATION (continued)Safety Precaution on Main Unit InstallationRead SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( 3 to6 ) carefully besides this page. *When instal

13CONNECTIONTerminal PositionsRearq Power Cord Socketw Aerial Sockete AV1r AV2t AV3y AV4u Monitor Out and Sub Wooferi Service use onlyo Powe

14ENGLISHCONNECTION (continued)Connecting Procedure (continued)3. Connecting to External Equipment Terminals on RearAV1 and AV2 can be connected to th

15CONNECTION (continued)Connecting Procedure (continued)Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor.When this output

16ENGLISHCONNECTION (continued)Connecting Procedure (continued) Terminals on SideSince the following terminals are located on the side, it is very con

17InformationHow to secure the cables.After connecting all of the cables to the terminals, secure them with the band.When you secure the cables, pleas

ENGLISHUSER MANUALThank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display.Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product.To ensure p

18ENGLISHBASIC OPERATIONPower On/OffNow, turn On the main power of the unit. Make sure that the Power Cord has plugged into the wall socket. To turn

19BASIC OPERATION (continued)First Time SetupWhen you turn ON the TV for the fi rst time, your TV automatically leads to the settings of “Language” and

20ENGLISHBASIC OPERATION (continued)Input Switching to TV/AV1~5, HDMI, and RGBBy pressing Input Select button, you can switch the input. To watch actu

21MENU OPERATIONHow to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) systemWith the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and f

22ENGLISH MENU OPERATION (continued)Setup Menu (TV mode)With this menu, you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings. Sele

23MENU OPERATION (continued)Setup Menu (TV mode) (continued)Selected Items Setup hintManual TuningColor SystemAutoSelect color system from 5 differen

24ENGLISHMENU OPERATION (continued)Setup Menu (AV mode)With this menu, you can select or adjust the condition of the input signals from each terminal.

25MENU OPERATION (continued)Setup Menu (RGB mode)With this menu, you can adjust the display condition of the image which is inputting from the RGB ter

26ENGLISHMENU OPERATION (continued)Setup Menu (RGB mode) (continued)Selected Items Setup hintInput Level0.7V Normally, select [0.7V]. Select [1.0V] on

27MENU OPERATION (continued)Function MenuThis menu provides various ways to protect your panel, reduce power consumption, and set up utilizing the use

1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...1INTRODUCTION ...2About This Manual ...

28ENGLISHMENU OPERATION (continued)Function Menu (continued)Selected Items Setup hintLuminance ManagerOffThis helps to avoid the image retention such

29MENU OPERATION (continued)Picture Menu (TV/AV mode)In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the picture based on your preference.By press

30ENGLISHMENU OPERATION (continued)Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)Selected Items Setup hintContrast Mode*DynamicIt allows you to choose from 3 m

31MENU OPERATION (continued)Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)Selected Items Setup hintColor Temp. Adjust**OnAmplitudeOn: When you want to set spe

32ENGLISHMENU OPERATION (continued)Picture Menu (RGB mode)In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference

33MENU OPERATION (continued)Picture menu (RGB mode) (continued)Selected Items Setup hintColor Temp. Adjust.**OnAmplitudeOn: When you want to set spec

34ENGLISHMENU OPERATION (continued)Audio MenuWith this menu, you can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like. You can move on to the nex

35MENU OPERATION (continued)Audio Menu (continued)Selected Items Setup hintHeadphone Volume 0~63It allows you to adjust the volume of the headphone. T

36ENGLISHFUNCTIONPower SwivelWith the optional Desktop stand, you can adjust the angle of the panel side to side by pressing SWIVEL button on the remo

37FUNCTION (continued)About TeletextWhat is “Teletext”Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel. Most TV channels prov

2ENGLISHINTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product.This Pla

38ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Size SwitchingEach time button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size is switched in sequence, and t

39CAUTIONUsing a wide-screen monitor This monitor has a screen mode selection feature. If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain soft

40ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Multi Picture ModeWith this feature, you can watch different channels simultaneously on one screen in several ways.As for

41FUNCTION (continued)Multi Picture Mode (continued)2-picture mode (continued)4. To switch to 4-picture mode, press 2-4-12 once. The 4-picture mode is

42ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Multi Picture Mode (continued)4-picture mode (continued)NOTE You cannot display the picture with Component signal on Side

43FUNCTION (continued)Multi Picture Mode (continued)Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB ModeWhen you activate the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input,

44ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Picture FreezingThis is the useful function utilizing the characteristics of freezing picture effectively. By pressing 2

45FUNCTION (continued)Photo Input FunctionWith this Photo Input function, you can enjoy watching Photos from such devices as Digital Still Camera and

46ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Photo Input Function (continued)Displaying Still Picture in Photo ModeThumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image Whe

47FUNCTION (continued)Photo Input Function (continued)Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode (continued)Slide Show Function*You can select where to st

3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSFor your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious person

48ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Photo Input Function (continued)Displaying Movie Picture in Movie ModeThumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image:*1:

49FUNCTION (continued)Photo Input Function (continued)Other You can select the background pattern on “Background” from “Function Menu.” Function Menu

50ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Photo Input Function (continued)CAUTION The picture may not be displayed on this monitor in case of copying, viewing or e

51FUNCTION (continued)Audio SwitchingNICAM / Sound Multiplex(including A2) (TV mode)You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing bottom

52ENGLISHFUNCTION (continued)Power Save ModeWhen AV input is selected You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detect

53FUNCTION (continued)DVD Player / STB SelectionYou can use this remote control to operate DVD Player and Set Top Box of other makers as well as this

54ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore calling service technician, check the following tables fi rst. If the problem is not be solved with the suggested proced

55TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)Symptom and Check List (continued)Symptoms Check list Page No pictureThe Indicating lamp → Off Check if the Power Cord is

56ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTING (continued)Symptom and Check List (continued)Symptoms Check listPage Cannot display the image from “Photo Input function”. Ch

57PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONPanelDisplay dimensionsApprox. 42 inches (922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm)Approx. 55 inches (1230 (H) x 692

4ENGLISHSAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)WARNINGThere is a risk of fi re, electric shock, or serious injury. Do not place any objects on top of the unit.

58ENGLISHPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)Signal InputRGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector)Pin Input signal1R2 G or sync on green3B4 No connection5 N

59PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)Recommended Signal ListWith HDMI inputNo.Signal modeHorizontal frequency (kHz)Dot clockfrequency (MHz)RemarksSigna

60ENGLISHPRODUCT SPECIFICATION (continued)Recommended Signal List (continued)With Multi Picture Function 2-PictureInput terminal AV1~AV5 AV1, AV2TELET

5SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)CAUTION Do not place the unit at the dusty place.It could cause malfunction. Do not cover or block any ventilation ho

6ENGLISHSAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)PRECAUTIONS Do not install the unit in high temperature.It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product. Do

7ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAYImage Retention of Plasma DisplayThe plasma display has one of characteristics that results in panel image retention depending on