Hitachi 42pd6000ta Users Manual

 
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USERS MANUAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI PDP TV. 
Before using your TV
, please carefully read the SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS and this USERS MANUAL so you will 
know how to 
operate the PDP TV properly. Keep this 
manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes on Installation Work: 
This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by 
qualified personnel with enough skill and competence. 
Always have an...

 
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS                            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended
      safety standards for tilt and stability. 
      Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of   
      the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn   
      resulting in product damage and/or personal injury. 
16. Follow...

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  FEATURES 
 
Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel
 
The 42-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1024 (H) x 1024(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, 
large-scr
een (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic interferences from geomagnetic 
sources and ambient power lines, the panel produces high-quality display images free from color misconvergence and 
display distor
tion. 
 
High Performance Digital Processor 
A 
wide...

 
 
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CONTENTS 
 
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………2 
FEATURES ........................... ..........................3 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................5 
IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY ..9 
COMPONENT NAMES.....................................10 
Main Unit ...............................................................................10 
Remote control ....................................................................11 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 This PDP TV has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical 
equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtai n the best results and safety is to be assured. 
Before using this product, please read and understand the Sa fety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and 
follow all the instructions. 
About the Symbols 
Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual a nd on the product itself to ensure...

 
 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 
 
About the Symbols (continued) 
 
 
 
 
Be cautious of the power cord connection. 
Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. 
• Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. 
• Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is  clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry 
cloth to clean the power plug. 
• Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Av oid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure....

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 
 
About the Symbol s (continued) 
 
 
 
Be careful in moving the PDP TV 
Neglect could result in an injury or damage. 
• Do not move the television  during use. Before moving, disconnect t he power plug and all external connections. 
• You are advised to move the television with two persons. 
• Avoid any impact or shock to the television; particularly take care of glass screen. 
Do not put anything on top of the PDP TV. 
Placing anything on the television...

 
 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 
 
About the Symbol s (continued) 
 
Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers  
This television has been designed pursuant to the internatio nal EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio 
receivers. 
• Keep the television away from Radio. 
• Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference. 
• The antenna cable of Radio should be  kept away from the television. 
• Use a coaxial cable for antenna. 
You can check if this...

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IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY 
 
There are different characteristics that result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is 
used. Situations and effective usage methods related to ghosting are provided below. 
 Image retention characteristics of a plasma display The image retention phenomenon of a plasma panel occurs due to partial phosphor degradation arising from partial character and 
figure display. 
 
For example, when the character image as shown in Fig. A...

 
 
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Control panel
External device connection terminals 
 
  COMPONENT NAMES  
 
  Main Unit 
 
 
 
 
• Adjustment buttons are  
located on the bottom.  
• The front bezel is provided  
with indications to distinguish 
the adjustment buttons. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                            • The main power switch is located at the back, on 
                                                                    the right side. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Input terminals from  18  to...