Hitachi 42PD9700C, 42PD9R10 User Manual

Digital Colour Plasma Television

Model Name

42PD9700C 42PD9700N

42PD9700U 42PD9R10

USER'S MANUAL

MANUEL UTILISATEUR

MANUALE D'USO

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

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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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55PD9700C 55PD9700N

55PD9700U

USER'S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Television. Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product. To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL the instructions, especially the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS". Please keep this user manual for future reference.

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 2

INTRODUCTION ...........................................3

About This Manual ................................................ 3

Trademark Credits ................................................. 3

About Software ...................................................... 3

Infomation for Users Applicable in

European Union Countries ............. 3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................4

Important for United Kingdom ............................... 4

About the Symbols ................................................ 4

Cleaning and Maintenance .................................... 7

ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL ................8

Image Retention of Plasma Display Panel ............ 8

Common Characteristics of Plasma Display Panels

FEATURES .................................................... 9

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................9

COMPONENT NAMES ................................. 10

Main Unit ............................................................. 10

Remote Control ................................................... 11

PREPARATION ............................................ 12

Remote Control Batteries Installation .................. 12

Handling the Remote Contorl .............................. 12

Caution When Moving the Main Unit ................... 12

Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation ......... 13

Anti-Tumble Measures ........................................ 13

CONNECTION ............................................ 14

Terminal Positions ............................................... 14

Connecting Procedure ......................................... 14

BASIC OPERATION ..................................... 20

Power On/Off ....................................................... 20

Easy Preset ......................................................... 21

Volume UP/DOWN .............................................. 22

Mute .................................................................... 22

Input Switching to TV/AV1~5,HDMI, and RGB .... 23

Input Signal Screen Display ................................ 23

TV SETUP OPERATION .............................. 24

How to use the On-Screen Display

(OSD) system ........... 24

Language Menu .................................................. 24

... 8

Setup Menu (TV mode) ....................................... 25

Setup Menu (AV mode) ....................................... 27

Setup Menu (RGB mode) .................................... 28

Function Menu ..................................................... 30

Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) ................................ 32

Picture Menu (RGB mode) .................................. 35

Audio Menu ......................................................... 37

Timer Menu ......................................................... 38

Analogue Teletext ................................................ 39

DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION

(DTT) OPERATION .........40

How to use the On-Screen Display

(OSD) system ...................................................... 40

Changing Preset .................................................. 41

Channel Selections ............................................. 42

Channel Sort ....................................................... 43

Channel Editing ................................................... 43

Utilizing the Information Tool ............................... 44

Timer Programming ............................................. 46

Conﬁ guring the Setting ........................................ 47

Common Interface ............................................... 50

TV Setup Menu ................................................... 50

FUNCTION .................................................. 51

Power Swivel ....................................................... 51

Size Switching ..................................................... 52

Multi Picture Mode ............................................... 56

Picture Freezing .................................................. 60

Photo Input Function ........................................... 61

Audio Switching ................................................... 67

Power Save Mode ............................................... 68

DVD Player / STB Selection ................................ 69

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................70

When Following Messages Appear

on the Screen ...................................................... 70

Symptom and Check List .................................... 70

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 73

Signal Input ......................................................... 74

Recommended Signal List .................................. 75

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.

Before calling for the technical support or service technician, read “TROUBLESHOOTING” (

the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product.

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.

~ 72) to determine

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Television. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product. This Plasma Television 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 beneﬁ t 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 Centre.

Before operating this set, please fully understand the prerequisite such as speciﬁ cations 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, modiﬁ cation, 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.

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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-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC. DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project. This logo indicates that the product is compliant with European

Digital Broadcasting. FREEVIEW and the FREEVIEW logo are trade marks of DTV Services Ltd and are used under license. FREEVIEW

Logo © DTV Services Ltd 2002. This logo indicates that the product is set up to view digital terrestrial TV. The Digital logo is a Certiﬁ cation Mark. This logo indicates that the product will work after implementation of full

digital switchover. The "HD ready" logo is a trademark of EICTA.

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.

Information for users applicable in European Union countries

This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collection systems for recycling in EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.

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.

Important For United Kingdom

IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug ﬁ tted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferably a qualiﬁ ed electrician. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having ﬁ rst removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code : Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED.

or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.

Green & Yellow to Earth

Brown to Live

Fuse

Cord Clamp

Blue to Neutral

About the Symbols

The following are the symbols used in this manual and afﬁ xed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before

reading the instructions in this section.

WARNING

CAUTION

The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of ﬁ re, explosion, or high

temperature if the product is handled improperly.

Each illustration within the triangle speciﬁ es the contents in detail. (The ﬁ gure on the left is an example.)

Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user.

Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/or property damage.

Other Symbols

The circle with diagonal line and illustration indicates a prohibited action (the symbol to the left indicates that

disassembly is prohibited.)

This symbol indicates a compulsory action.

The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug

should be disconnected from the power outlet).

WARNING

There is a risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, or serious injury.

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Unplug the power cord immediately when serious problems occur.

Serious problems such as

Smoke, abnormal odor or noise is emitted 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)

WARNING

There is a risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, or serious injury.

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Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects (such as metals or ﬂ ammable 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.

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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.

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Do not place any objects on top of the unit.

Objects such as

Liquid containers (vase, ﬁ sh tank, ﬂ owerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine).

If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in ﬁ re 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

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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 ﬁ re or electrical shock.

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Do not

disassemble

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Unplug this unit during lightning storm.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not touch the product when starts lightning.

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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.

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Use only with designated power supply voltage.

To prevent the risk of ﬁ re and electrical shock, operate this product only with the power supply voltage indicated on the

unit.

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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 be injured 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 ﬁ re or electrical shock.

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Clean dust or metals on or around the blade of the power plug regulary.

Continuing use of the product with above condition may cause ﬁ re or electrical shock.

Always unplug the Power Cord ﬁ rst, and clean the blades with a dry cloth.

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Do not place the unit on an unstable surface.

Unstable places such as

Tilted surface or shaky rack, table, stand or trolly.

If the unit falls down, it could cause personal injury.

Disconnect the

plug from the power outlet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)

CAUTION

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Do not place the unit at a dusty place.

It could cause malfunction.

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Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product.

The monitor would overheat, and it could cause ﬁ re 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.

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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 ﬁ re or electrical shock.

For your safety, always make sure to unplug the Power Cord before connect or disconnect the earth cable .

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Follow the Anti-tumble measures in this manual.

If the unit tumbles over, there is a risk of personal injury and possible death. Also, it would damage the product

seriously.

Supply connect

the ground wire.

■

Do not install this product near the medical devices.

To prevent malfunction of the medical devices, do not use this product and 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 a 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 ﬁ re, electrical shock, or personal injuries.

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Connect the power plug securely.

Improper connection will cause overheating and may result in ﬁ re.

Do not touch the blades of the plug while connecting it to the wall socket. It could cause electrical shock.

If the plug is not ﬁ tted for the wall socket, contcat your dealer for replacement.

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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 ﬁ re or electrical shock.

Hold the plug when disconnecting it.

■

Unplug the Power Cord when you do not intend to use the product for long periods of time.

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Handle the batteries properly.

Improper or incorrect use of the batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause ﬁ re, personal

injury or damage to 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 of the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose of them in accordance with the local regulations.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)

PRECAUTIONS

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Do not install areas where it will be subjected to high temperatures.

It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 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.

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Viewing Advice

The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate. Too bright or dark environments are not good for

your eyes.

Take time to relax your eyes occasionally.

When you use this product, view from a distance equal to 3 to 7 times the height of the screen. This is the best viewing distance in

order to protect your eyes against eyestrain.

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level, especially during the night.

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When transporting this product:

When the product needs to be transported due to moving or repair, use the carton box and buffer material that came with this

product.

Do not transport this product on its side. It could damage the panel glass or degrade the phosphors

of the panel.

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Keep radio away from this unit whilst in use.

This unit is designed to meet the international EMI standards due to prevent radio interference. However,

the unit may generate noise in the radio.

If the noise is heard on radio, please try the following actions.

Adjust the direction of the radio antenna in order not to receive the interference from the unit.

Keep the radio away from the unit.

Use coaxial cable for the antenna.

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About infrared communication devices:

The infrared communication devices such as cordless microphones or cordless headphones may not operate properly around the unit.

It is because of communication failure. Please note that this is not malfunction.

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When you dispose of this product at the end of its life, follow the regulations in your residential area.

For more information, contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Please make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit.

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How to clean the plasma screen panel of the unit.

The panel surface is specially-coated to reduce the reﬂ ection 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 ﬁ ngerprint, 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.

ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Image Retention of Plasma Display Panel

The plasma display panel has one of characteristics that can result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used. The following are the common reasons for and effective preventive measures against the image retention.

Characteristics of Image Retention

Image retention is caused by partial degrading the phosphors due to the partial display of character and ﬁ gure.

For example, when the characters as shown in Fig. A are displayed continuously for a long period of time, only the phosphors (Red/Green/ Blue) displaying the characters are degraded. Consequently, when displaying an all white image on the entire screen as shown in Fig. a, the marks remaining by the characters will show colour differences; therefore, note that it is not burnt remains of the phosphors.

The degree of image retention is proportional to the Brightness

and Display Time for the characters and/or ﬁ gures.

The brighter the characters and ﬁ gure, 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 the image, the more it tends to remain.

[Fig. A] [Fig. a]

[Fig. B] [Fig. b]

* The illustrations are images to explain 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” functions on the display, which are available from Function Menu. (Refer

After displaying certain images such as a 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 when displaying images such as TV station logos or clock displays in the corners of the screen.

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 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. Image retention can be reduced by

“Eco Mode” in Function menu.

Common Characteristics of Plasma Display Panels

The following are the common phenomena when operating Plasma Display Panel due to structural reasons. 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 allow any forceful impact to the surface of panel because plasma panel is ﬁ ne-processing glass even though the panel strengthens by the front ﬁ lter made of tempered glass.

Defective Pixels on Panel

The plasma display panel is manufactured with high-precision technology. However, there might be some pixels that do not light, are brighter than the others, or in different colours, etc.

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-deﬁ nition plasma panel. Improved Digital signal processor. High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones. Various functions as Digital Terrestrial Television (More TV channels, EPG, etc). 3 Scart terminals installed. 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-deﬁ nition 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. Provided 1200 pages for Teletext.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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Check the supplied accessories before installation. In case of missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immediately.

User Manual Remote Control AA size batteries

Power Cord

UK only

* The type of power plug provided is different depending on the model

*As for the installation of stand for 55PD9700U/C, please refer to the user manual provided in the carton box of stand.

Except UK

COMPONENT NAMES

Main Unit

Front Panel

Speaker

Panel

Main Power Switch (on the bottom surface)

Remote Control Receiver

Indicating Lamp

Desktop Stand

Rear Panel

Control Panel (including Card Slot)

SD MEMORY

CARD

PUSH-EJECT

Handgrips (only for 42PD9700U/C)

Side Input

Terminal Board (External Device Connection)

Power Cord Socket

Control Panel (see below for details)

Please refer to for the connections.

SD Memory Card Slot

Sub Power button

Channel UP/▲button

Channel DOWN/▼button

Volume UP

Volume DOWN

Input Select /OK button

Menu / Return button

14~19

for the detailed information

/►button

/◄button

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COMPONENT NAMES (Continued)

Remote Control

Sub Power Function Select (TV/DVD/SAT)

Press this button to select function mode

indicating LED lamp. Normally, select “

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.

Menu Cursor OK Sound Mode

Sound mode can be changed each time pressed

in the following sequence. Movie→Music→ Speech→Favourite

CHI/II

This is exclusively for TV audio A2/NICAM mode.

Volume Up/Down Programme 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. (Also, it holds the page in text mode.)

[Colour (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue)] [Index] Time [Cancel]

Pressing this button can indicate the time by On-

Screen display when receiving a TV programme on the screen.

TV/Text [TVText ]

This switches between the TV mode and the

Teletext mode.

Zoom [TextTV+Text]

Press this button to change picture size.

Recall

Pressing this button shows the input signal

status.

Return

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

Channel Up/Down Mute Multi Picture

Press this button to change the picture to multi-

picture mode. Press it again to return to normal picture.

Photo Input (Photo/Rotate/Slide Show)

These buttons are to display and control the

pictures from digital still camera or USB card reader.

Swivel (with Desktop Stand)

This function is to rotate TV. Select the degree

of rotation with cursor key.

TV”.

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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 "Analogue Teletext" on

PREPARATION

Remote Control Batteries Installation Handling the Remote Control

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.

Use the remote control within about 5m from front of the unit’s remote-control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides.

Within 30 degrees

About 3m

Within 30 degrees

About 3m

About 5m

CAUTION

It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury and/or property damage including ﬁ re.

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 cause impact to 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.

42PD9700U/C

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.

Handgrips

55PD9700U/C

When carrying this product, hold it by the top and bottom on both ends.

PREPARATION (continued)

Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation

Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (

) carefully besides this page.

*The Desktop Stand has been used for the illustration in this manual.

When installing the main unit, be sure to use the speciﬁ ed 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 speciﬁ ed installation specialist to set up. Never attempt to install it by yourself. It could cause injuries or damages.

Please leave the adequate space around this unit in order to avoid increasing the internal temperature and keep safety while using swivel function. 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.

10cm or more

30cm

or more

10cm or more

Cord

chain

Clamp

10cm or more*

Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side of monitor and 30cm from the top of unit to wall.

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. (42PD9700U/C:31cm , 55PD9700U/C:42cm)

Refer to

for Swivel Function.

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Anti-Tumble Measures

Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning.

Securing on desktop

Use two wood screws to secure the set ﬁ rmly 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 stand.

Wood screw

Two places

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.

Securing to a wall or pillar

Using a commercially available cord, chain, and clamp, secure the set to a wall or pillar.

42PD9700U/C:

cord or chain

hook

screw

55PD9700U/C:

cord or chain

hook

cord or chain

Wall or Pillar

clamp

CONNECTION

SD MEMORY

CARD

PUSH-EJECT

PH35814

Terminal Positions

INPUT (AV1)

INPUT (AV2)

INPUT

Y/VIDEO

SUB WOOFER

A C

(AV3)

AUDIO

R PB

INPUT

(AV4)

MONO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

ANT

SERVICE USE ONLY

POWER SWIVEL

WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents : 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

INPUT(RGB)

AUDIO

ANALOG RGB

INPUT(HDMI)

AUDIO

COMMON

INTERFACE

Rear

Power Cord Socket Aerial Socket

PH35826

AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Monitor Out and Sub Woofer Service use only

Power Swivel Terminal

VIDEO S-VIDEO

HDMI2

HDMI1

INPUT(AV5)

L/MONO

AUDIO

PC Connection terminals

(D-sub 15 pin and mini stereo for Audio)

(See

)

HDMI1, 2 and mini stereo for Audio Common Interface slot

C.1 C.2

Side

AV5 Headphone terminal Photo Input terminal SD Memory Card slot

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 ﬁ rst 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.

There are two ways to connect Aerial Lead.

When you do not have any other external equipment:

Connect the Aerial Lead directly into the Socket at rear panel.

When you have one or more external devices to connect:

1. Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and 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.

NOTE

If analogue and digital broadcast signals are provided from the separated cables (antenna), please use a mixer

and RF cable to connect antenna terminal in order to receive both signals.

Precautions when connecting the aerial

Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial. Avoid using a parallel ﬂ at 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. If noise appears in the picture of VHF-Low band channel, please use a double-shielded cable (not provided) for

RF LEADS to reduce the noise.

DigitalAnalogue

STB

OUT

VCR

OUT

[Example: Connecting Antenna

through STB and VCR]

CONNECTION (continued)

Connecting Procedure (continued)

3. Connecting to External Equipment

Terminals on Rear

AV1 can be connected to the equipment with Composite/S-Video/Audio input, and Composite/Audio output. The output signal can support not only Analogue but also Digital Terrestrial TV signals.

[Example]

INPUT Composite/S-Video/Audio

INPUT

(AV1)

IN OUT

If STB is connected to AV1 in France, it descrambles some of the Pay TV images by resending the signal again (In/Out).

OUTPUT Composite/Audio

INPUT

(AV1)

VCR

DVD player

Set-Top Box

[Example]

VCR

(Recording Device)

ENGLISH

OUT IN

When you are watching either TV or DTT broadcasting from AV1, you can switch to the other by setting

"Scart Output" in Setup menu. For example, whilst you are watching TV, it is possible to record the DTT programme.Refer to

26 27

about "Scart Output" in Setup menu.

AV2 and 3 can be connected to the equipment with Composite/RGB/Audio input, and Composite/Audio output.

[Example]

INPUT Composite/RGB/Audio

INPUT

(AV2)

IN OUT

VCR

DVD player

Set-Top Box

OUTPUT Composite/Audio

INPUT

(AV2)

OUT IN

[Example]

VCR

(Recording Device)

CONNECTION (continued)

Connecting Procedure (continued)

AV4 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 P

or PR.

Y/VIDEO

RPB

AUDIO

L C

MONO

INPUT

(AV4)

OUTIN

[Example]

VCR

DVD player

Set-Top Box

If your external device has a Component terminal, COMPONENT connection is recommended for

higher quality picture

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 RF signal can be displayed to the external monitor.

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INOUT

[Example]

VCR

(Recording Device)

Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker.

OUT

SUB WOOFER

[Example]

CONNECTION (continued)

Connecting Procedure (continued)

PC terminals (D-sub 15 pin + audio) is connected to PC, which allows Analogue RGB signal.

IN OUT

(Mini Stereo plug)

[Example]

ENGLISH

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]

VCR

DVD player

Set-Top Box

(HDMI2)

(HDMI1)

IN OUT

(Mini Stereo plug)

(HDMI) (DVI)

(HDMI) (HDMI)

Information

HDMI(High Deﬁ nition 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 HDMI1 and HDMI2 terminals are connected to devices via HDMI-DVI conversion cable, HDMI2 has a

priority over the audio terminal.

Common Interface Slot

allows you to receive Pay TV service with detachable modules.

Before inserting the module, make sure to turn off the main power, and take off the cover of slot as shown and then insert

the module all the way into the slot. Refer to

for the details.

Remove the slot cover

Push the top of slot cover to release the interlock and lift it the direction as shown.

Common Interface Module

CONNECTION (continued)

Connecting Procedure (continued)

Terminals on Side

Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to connect an extra device on a temporary basis after completing the connections on the rear panel.

AV5 can be connected to the equipment with S-Video output and composite output.

IN OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

INPUT(AV5)

L/MONO

AUDIO

[Example]

VCR

Camcorder

DVD player

Home video game system

If your external device has S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.

Headphone The detail settings can be adjusted from Audio Menu on page

(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

IN OUT

INPUT

PHOTO

NOTE

61~66

[Example]

Digital Camera

USB Card reader

This photo input terminal does not support general USB devices such as USB memory. Please do not connect with those devices.

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

SD MEMORY

CARD

SD Card / MMC

61~66

PUSH-EJECT

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.)

UK only

Except UK

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 ﬁ re or electric shock. For the plasma television, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efﬁ ciency protection. Always be sure to connect the 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 certiﬁ ed power cord that meets your region’s safety standard.

Power Cord

to a three-pronged grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded.

ENGLISH

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

ANALOG RGB

INPUT(HDMI)

AUDIO

HDMI2

HDMI1

COMMON

INTERFACE

How to fasten the band:

To tighten

To loosen

Knob

C.1 C.2

Y/VIDEO

SUB WOOFER

A C

ANT

INPUT

(AV1)

INPUT

(AV2)

INPUT

(AV3)

AUDIO

R PB

L C

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

(AV4)

MONO

OUTPUT

SERVICE USE ONLY

POWER SWIVEL

WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents : 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Pull the band in the direction of the arrow.

Loosen the band by pushing the knob in the direction of the arrow.

With long band

BASIC OPERATION

Power On/Off

Now, turn On the main power to the unit. Make sure that the Power Cord is plugged into the wall socket.

To turn On the power of the unit:

1. Press the Main Power switch on the unit.

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 colour of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green, and the image will

display on the screen.

To turn Off the power of the unit:

1. Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote control.

The image disappears from the screen and the Indicating Lamp turns into

Red (Standby mode).

2. Press Main Power switch to completely turn Off the power of the unit.

Main Power switch (on the bottom surface)

Sub Power button

DTT/TV

SD MEMORY

CARD

PUSH-EJECT

PH35814

Indicating Lamp

Status

The Indicating Lamp Status Check

Power Status Power Switch Status

Off Off Main power → Off

Red Standby mode

Main power → On Sub Power button → Off

Standby mode as above

Blinks in Red Standby mode

whilst upgrading DTT version and operating Timer Programming on digital channel.

Green On

Orange Power Save mode*

Main power → On Sub power button → On

Main power → On Sub Power button → On

Power Save mode as above

Blinks in Orange Power Save mode

whilst upgrading DTT version and operating Timer Programming on digital channel.

* About Power Save mode, see “Power Save Mode” and “When Following Messages Appear on the Screen” on

70 for details.

and

NOTE

If the image does not appear on the screen at all, or have any problem, see TROUBLESHOOTING on

70~72

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 power cut during use of the unit.

BASIC OPERATION (continued)

Easy Preset

When you turn ON the TV for the ﬁ rst time, your TV automatically leads to the settings of “Language,” “Country” and “Auto Tuning.” (Also, refer to the attached Quick Guide.)

The ﬁ rst screen appeared will ask you to choose the language of your Analogue TV’s

1. display.

2. Using

3. Then, using

button, select language you preferred from the list and press OK button.

button, select your residing country and press OK button.

4. The auto tuning screen appears, and your TV will now search analogue channels through the frequencies storing them in order.

Depending on your residing country, it does not proceed to DTT auto tuning (5~8). DTT auto tuning process varies according to the model.

If you have 42/55PD9700U:

5. The dialogue box will appear to ask you if you wish to tune in the DTT channels and select “Yes” so that your TV will start searching the DTT channels.

If you have 42/55PD9700C:

5. The box appears to ask you to select language for DTT auto tuning.

6. Using

7. Then, using

button, select language from the list and press OK button.

button, select your residing country and press OK button.

8. The dialogue box will appear to ask you if you wish to tune in the DTT channels and select “Yes” so that your TV will start searching the DTT channels.

NOTE

If you want to change the setting after completing this easy preset, press

button

and set up individually.

- See

24 25

about the Analogue setting.

about the DTT setting.

Language

English Svenska Norsk Suomi Dansk Česky Polski Magyar Slovenski Hrvatski

Select Return Exit

This is an example of

42/55PD9700U.

Setup Auto Tuning

Scanning Channel Number: 33

Cancel

Do you want to start automatic search?

AUTOMATIC SEARCH

BBC ONE BBC TWO BBC THREE BBC NEWS 24 BBCi CBBC Channel

Searching UHF Channel: 61. Please wait. This will take a few minutes. 0%

Cancel search

Cancel

Yes No

ENGLISH

100%

BASIC OPERATION (continued)

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

Volume Up/Down

button

Mute button

1. To mute the sound, press button on the remote control. The sound of the unit is temporarily turned Off.

The colour of the Volume Indicator will turn into magenta

while muting the volume.

2. To turn the sound back, press

button again, or Volume Up button on

either remote control or the control panel.

The colour of the Volume Indicator will turn back to green.

NOTE

You can decrease the volume by pressing

button

while the sound is muted.

Volume Up button

Volume Down button

Volume 15

The Volume Indicator

SD MEMORY

PUSH-EJECT

PH35814

CARD

BASIC OPERATION (continued)

Input Switching to TV/AV1~5, HDMI, and RGB

By pressing Input Select button, you can switch the input.

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 (DTT / TV, AV1~5, HDMI 1 / 2, and RGB), select corresponding mode.

1. Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.

2. The Input modes can be also switched by using Input Select button

on the control panel. Each time this button is pressed, the screen displays corresponding mode by following order.

TVDTT AV1 AV2 AV3

SD MEMORY

CARD

PUSH-EJECT

Input Select buttons

ENGLISH

Channel Up/Down button

Channel Up button

Channel Down button

AV5HDMI 1HDMI 2RGB

AV4

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 Signal Screen Display

The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the the remote control.

The display in DTT mode will also appear as changing the channels and go out in

approximately 3 seconds. Refer to

about the information banner.

The display in TV/Video/RGB mode will go out in approximately 6 seconds.

DTT

Programme

name

Channel

Now: ---Next: ----

1. ABCDE

-- -- : -- -- - -- -- : -- --

Signal Level:

-- : --

Broadcasting time

name

ABCDE

TV position Name

Sound mode Off-timer On-timer

-- -- Min.

OFF

-- -- : -- --

button

PH35814

Input Select button

Recall button

VIDEO

Off-timer On-timer

RGB

Off-timer On-timer

-- -- Min.

OFF

-- -- : -- --

-- -- Min.

OFF

-- -- : -- --

AV1

Composite

RGB

H : 48.4kHz

V : 60.1 Hz

Input mode Signal mode

Input mode

Input horizontal frequency

Input vertical frequency

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