55PMA550E

High Performance 55”

Plasma Display

• 55” 16:9 Aspect Ratio Plasma Display

• New H 3 Panel and I 2 Advanced Intelligent

Image Chip

• High Resolution E-ALIS Technology

• Comprehensive Computer Inputs

• Life Extension Mode

Hitachi’s Advanced I 2

Intelligent Image Chip

Hitachi’s new 55PMA550E plasma display incorporates a host of new technology features, which combine to produce the ultimate in picture performance. With 1366 x 768 pixel high-resolution,

16:9 aspect ratio screen and an extra-high peak white brightness level of 1000cd/m 2 , this Plasma display provides a higher quality picture. Among other technical advances featured are Hitachi’s I 2 Intelligent

Image Chip, which enables high quality progressive scan processing and high speed digital processing.

Capable of conveying the breathtaking beauty of high resolution images and the minute details and crisp colours of high resolution computer generated graphics, this slim and space saving wide-screen display is ideal for visual communication applications.

Hitachi’s Plasma Display Promotes Effective

Communication in a Wide Range of Situations

Information boards in reception areas In store installation Executive offices

Showroom displays Fitness club displays Visual art displays for spatial ambience

* Table mount and speakers shown are optional.

I

Hitachi’s

2 Advanced

Intelligent

Image Chip

H

3

Panel - Improved

Brightness and Contrast

Designed to deliver outstanding picture quality, the

55PMA550E incorporates Hitachi’s new E-ALIS Panel which delivers dynamic contrast and improved brightness. With a contrast ratio of 900:1 and panel brightness of 1000 cd/m 2 , this display reproduces amazing quality pictures.

Refinements to the phosphors and drive system have raised the brightness, while new optical characteristics of the panel and front filter have improved both overall image brightness and made colour reproduction more natural.

I

2

Advanced Intelligent

Image Chip

The 55PMA550E features Hitachi’s new I 2 Advanced

Intelligent Image Chip which enables high quality progressive scan processing and high speed digital processing. This ensures the best contrast level for all signals that are run through the display panel. The

Digital colour management allows tint and black levels to be independently controlled so that vivid and natural pictures can be obtained without affecting other colours.

With High Performance Signal Processor, this feature can overlap the fields to create more lines resulting in clearer, sharper picture quality, whilst also scanning pages/information far quicker to reduce flicker.

Life Extension Mode

The 55PMA550E is equipped with Life Extension Mode that limits the maximum brightness to either 75% or

60% and gradually increases the setting over time to keep the picture brightness constant. This can increase panel life by as much as 67%.

Video Upgrade Board*

Optional Video Upgrade Board provides the following inputs to accommodate today’s wide variety of signal sources.

These include:

• Component/Composite Video for DVD/VCR

• Component or RGB/Composite for DVD/Set Top Box

• S-Video/Composite for VCR/Camcorder

• SCART (RGB/S-Video/Composite for DVD/

Set Top Box/VCR)

DVI Digital PC Input:

The 55PMA550E also accepts Digital PC Signal Format through 24pin DVI Connectors, common with all PC

Graphics Cards. This Digital PC Signal is compatible with TDMS format ranging from Horizontal (31~60kHz) to Vertical (56~85Hz), allowing an XGA of up to 75Hz

PC Signal Format.

Multi-Scanning from VGA to UXGA

The 55PMA550E accepts video signals with horizontal scanning frequencies from 31kHz to 106kHz and vertical scanning (or frame) frequencies of between 50Hz and

85Hz. As a result, this display is capable of producing high quality pictures from almost any type of PC video output signal ranging from VGA to UXGA. Three screen modes are available to suit particular signal sources and applications. These modes are NORMAL (no change in the aspect ratio), FULL (enlargement/reduction of the aspect ratio to make the image fill the 16:9 screen), and

ZOOM (no change in the aspect ratio but with vertical scrolling of the image on the screen). On top of this, the

55PMA550E also has a full complement of features that makes this display ideal for use as a PC monitor including automatic adjustment functions for PC signal compatibility, phase and clock frequency.

Options

Table Stand

CMPAD16R

650(W) x 343(H) x 520(D) mm

Wall Mount

CMPAK5542P

536(W) x 575(H) x 22(D) mm

Optional Speakers

CMPAS15SS

80(W) x 857(H) x 105(D) mm

Multi Picture Modes

To add to the flexibility for presentations, this new feature, Multi Picture Modes, allows you to show a split screen with two images. This can be a choice of

Picture and Picture or Picture in PC and is ideal for visual communication applications. (Only available when optional KT Video Board fitted).

Manual Adjustable White

Balance

This function allows you to set any desired colour temperature to achieve the correct white balance.

In addition to four fixed modes, there is a selector/ manual mode that allows the user to precisely set each of the RGB colours separately to produce the exact desired result.

Features for Reduced

Image Retention

The 55PMA550E has sophisticated screen saver features that enable the user to shift the picture by a variable number of pixels and time to help prevent static images marking the screen.

If these functions are employed when high contrast elements are displayed, image retention effects can be substantially reduced. In addition, this model has an input signal reverse display function and a wholescreen white display that refreshes the screen if any temporarily retained images are visible.

Built-in Stereo Amplifier

Equipped with built-in 12W per channel stereo power amplifier, the 55PMA550E can be connected to a pair of optional external speakers to provide a dynamic audio accompaniment to viewing, presentations, etc.

Easy on the Environment

To make the 55PMA550E as environmentally friendly as possible, Hitachi has reduced the number of components contained within each Plasma, and make effective use of natural resources wherever possible.

This has reduced the number of hazardous materials used by utilising lead free and non halogen resin, resulting in a more energy efficient panel.

55PMA550E

Plasma Monitor

Technical Specifications

Hitachi PDP (Plasma Display Panel) Monitor, which can only connect with PC.

PICTURE

Screen size

Screen type

Pixels

Pixel pitch

Colours

Gray level

Panel Luminance (Typical)

Contrast

AUDIO

RMS Output

Surround Sound

TRUBASS

1 bit AMP

CONNECTION

Connector RGB1 (digital)

Connector RGB2 (analogue)

Control (RS232C)

Audio for RGB1

Audio for RGB2

COMPUTER INPUT

RGB1

Video Format

Frequency

Audio

RGB2

Video Format

Sync level

Frequency

Audio

CONTROLS

RGB

Colour Temperature

Audio

Remote Control

RS232C

GENERAL

Voltage

Power Consumption

Stand-by

Weight

Dimensions

Stand

OPERATING CONDITION

Temperature

Humidity

Pressure

CERTIFICATION

Safety

EMI

CE

55”/141cmV

Plasma

1366 x 768

0.90 (horizontal) x 0.90 (vertical) mm

16.7 Million

256

1000 cd/m

900:1

2

•

•

2 x 12W

Matrix

24-pin DVI (1.0V+HDCP)

15-pin D-sub

9-pin D-sub, RS232C 9600bps

L/R mini-headphone jack

L/R mini-headphone jack

24-pin DVI

RGB digital, TMDS

Horizontal: 31~60kHz, Vertical: 56~85Hz

Stereo, 470mV 270k Ω

15-pin D-sub

RGB analogue, 0.7V

p-p,

75 Ω

H/V Separate Sync and H/V Composite Sync: TTL level

Sync on Green: 0.3V

p-p

, 75 Ω

Horizontal: 31~106kHz, Vertical: 50~85Hz

Stereo, 470mV 270k Ω

Contrast, Brightness, Display Size, Vertical Position,

Horizontal Position, Clock, Phase

COOL: 12.000K, NORMAL: 9.300K, WARM: 6.500K,

Black & White, 5.400K, USER: manual adjustment

Volume, Balance, Treble, Bass, Mute

Power, Volume Up/Down, Mute, Input Select,

Adjustment Menu, ID select

9-pin D-sub Control through PC

AC 100~240V/50~60Hz

530 W

<3W

63.5kg

1394 x 857 x 105 mm (WxHxD)

Optional (Swivel)

5 ~35°

20 ~80% RH (non-condensing)

800 ~1114 hPa (reference value: max altitude 1888m)

EN60065

EN50013 class B

EN55020, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

Optional Video Board

CONNECTORS

AV1

AV2

AV3

AV4

Phono x 4 (Component Input and Composite Input)

Phono x 2 (Audio L and R Input)

Phono x 4 (Component or RGB Input and Composite Input)

Phono x 2 (Audio L and R Input)

Phono x 2 (Composite Input and Composite Output)

S-terminal Input (S-Video)

Phono x 2 (Audio L and R Input)

SCART (RGB Input, Composite Input, Composite or

TV Output, Audio L/R Input and Output, Mode Select,

Fast Blanking)

INPUT SIGNAL FORMAT

Component

Format

Signal Level

Composite/S-Video

Signal Level

RGB

480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p (60), 1080i (50/60)

Y, P

B

, P

R or Y, C

B

, C

R

Y=1.OV; P

B

, C

B

, P

R

, C

R

= 0.7V

p-p

, 75 Ω Sync. on y

PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43

1.0V

p-p

, 75 Ω , Composite Sync

Normal Video RGB (50/60)

* Optional Video Board can be fitted prior to delivery.

• XGA and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corp. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other brand names and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders.

• When a plasma display is turned on, minute dots light up on the screen. Please be aware that in some parts ofthe screen may not light, while in other parts dots will always light. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

• To prevent overheating of the plasma panel an air cooling system is used. To assure proper operation of this system, the plasma display should be installed and operated in a vertical position. If the display is installed horizontally or at an excessive angle, heat may not be effectively dissipated and overheating could occur.

This could lead to a malfunction.

• All on-screen images shown in this catalogue are simulated.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

1394

1

Units: mm

Units: mm

Monitor Dimensions

105

HITACHI DIGITAL MEDIA

Hitachi Europe Ltd

Whitebrook Park

Lower Cookham Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire SL6 8YA

Tel: 01628 585 000

Fax: 01628 585 500 www.hitachidigitalmedia.com

The specification above and photography is for reference only and may be subject to change.

04/04