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LCD TELEVISION

AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & LCD Display Monitor

Operating Guide for 32HLX61

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3

FIRST TIME USE .................................................................................................................. 4-28

THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 29-53

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................................................ 54-81

USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE LCD TV ........................................................................ 82-91

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TV & REMOTE CONTROL .................................................. 92

RECEPTION PROBLEMS ........................................................................................................ 93

USEFUL INFORMATION/INDEX ...................................................................................... 94-103

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Summary of Contents for 32HLX61 - LCD Direct View TV

Page 1: ...RST TIME USE 4 28 THE REMOTE CONTROL 29 53 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 54 81 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE LCD TV 82 91 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TV REMOTE CONTROL 92 RECEPTION PROBLEMS 93 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 94 103 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Hitachi Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 2: ...nce NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center display monitor Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the AVC center display monitor POWER SOURCE THIS TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTAC...

Page 3: ...r lines or other electrical circuits 18 If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire t...

Page 4: ... panel REMOTE POWER CORD 2 AVC and MONITOR MONITOR IR MOUSE CONTROL CONNECTION CABLE CABLE 2 1 SUBWOOFER CABLE CLEANING CLOTH 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 SIMPLE REMOTE BATTERIES ìAAA BATTERIES AA MUTE FAV CH SELECT VOL CH CH A V NET VOL MENU INPUTS POWER EXIT Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material FIRST TIME USE 32 LCD Monitor EV01841 AVC EV01841 1 Open ...

Page 5: ...CD Display monitor or the AVC center Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect 2 The LCD television has two AC cords one on the AVC center and the other on the LCD Display monitor In case of an abnormal symptom unplug both AC cords ANTENNA Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended f...

Page 6: ...can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place th...

Page 7: ...nal audio out to the audio input of the AVC Center ex RGB Input IR Mouse Cable Provided Connect the IR Mouse to the IR output on your AVC center when A V Network is used You must place the IR mouse in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box and VCR This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D SUB MINI 15 Pin Cable This cable ...

Page 8: ...an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To secon...

Page 9: ...MENU mode CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor down and up buttons when in MENU mode VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left and right buttons when in MENU mode AVC AUDIO ...

Page 10: ...the audio cable into the left audio jack PHONES JACK Use this jack for your head phones The TV s internal speakers can also be heard Turn off the internal speakers see page 61 if you wish to listen to the head phones only LEARNING AV NET Sensor NOTES 1 Your HITACHI LCD TV will appear to be turned OFF lights orange if there is no video input when VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 or RGB is selected Check the Power L...

Page 11: ...yed as a main picture or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub picture Audio Video Inputs 1 2 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button the CURSOR PAD and and the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD of the remote control you can select each video source Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players D...

Page 12: ...o control the external components with your LCD Television s remote control in TV mode RS232C Input For use with third party home Audio Video control systems which are commercially available Please see your dealer regarding these non Hitachi home control systems see page 80 to activate this input IEEE1394 These jacks provide a digital interface for your external digital devices such as a Digital V...

Page 13: ... operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD also known as Point of Deployment POD module Connect a coaxial cable to ANT A terminal of the Rear Panel Jacks Insert the CableCARD into the slot Top of card should be facing up as shown Rear Panel of AVC If the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed the TV will display the following respective screens CableCARD is inst...

Page 14: ...ay monitor rear panel FROM AVC connectors Back of AVC Center To AC outlet To AC outlet Core AC IN TO MONITOR Please use HITACHI specified cable Back of Display Monitor NOTE The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have their own AC Power Both AC cords must be completely plugged in to the AVC Center and the display monitor then plug them in to the AC outlets FIRST TIME USE Give enough slack to the ca...

Page 15: ...yed back picture may be abnormal 2 If you have a S VHS VCR use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable 3 If you have a mono VCR insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your AVC box 4 S VIDEO input takes priority over VIDEO input 5 If you have a VHS or 8mm camcorder use the S VIDEO cable in place of the VIDEO cable PHONES Front panel of AVC PHONES L MONO R VIDEO S VIDEO IN...

Page 16: ... terminals then press the INPUTS button to show the INPUTS menu Use the CURSOR PAD and to select the Antenna or Input of your choice Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD to confirm your choice see page 33 Input 2 Input 1 Ant A Ant B Photo Input Move SEL Sel or CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 INPUT5 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to ...

Page 17: ... from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel Back of VCR R L V VCR OUTPUT NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal ...

Page 18: ...e INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 5 Select ANT A or B from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 A single...

Page 19: ...from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel NOTES 1 Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose 2 The HDMI input on INPUT 1 or 2 contains the copy protection system called High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts vid...

Page 20: ...disc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 5 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 6 Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds 7 Selec...

Page 21: ...basic equipment functions such as VCR play rewind fast forward stop etc from your TV On Screen Display 2 Press the INPUTS button on the Remote Control 3 Select the IEEE1394 option see page 39 IEEE1394 Cable S VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO 1 DIGITAL INTERFACE S VIDEO R MONO L VIDEO 2 LINE OUT IEEE1394 Digital VCR D VHS NOTES 1 This LCD TV s IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with a DV camcorder Digital V...

Page 22: ...center is a fixed output The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier not by the LCD Television The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability Stereo System Amplifier OPTICAL INPUT VCR or other external components INPUT R L V S VIDEO Optional See page 28 The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of ANT A B and INPUTS 1 2 3 4 and 5 It does not out...

Page 23: ...ernal Audio Video equipment VCR and DVD Player CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR BLASTER FOR AV NETWORK 1 Connect your external Audio Video components to the AVC Center shown on pages 16 22 2 Connect the IR Mouse cable to the IR BLASTER output of the AVC Center 3 Place the IR mouse in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you wish to control 4 Follow the setup proc...

Page 24: ...the remote enter the four digit Device Code for your equipment found on page 26 7 Use the CURSOR PAD to select Video Input Press the CURSOR PADS and to set the INPUT to which your device is connected 8 Repeat step 7 for Audio Input If the DVD is connected to the TV select Using TV If the DVD is connected to an external amplifier select no connection 9 Press CURSOR PAD to select Transmission Test P...

Page 25: ...he Internal Speakers to ON OFF or TV as Center 9 Press CURSOR PAD to select Transmission Test Press the CURSOR PADS to select Power Play or CH UP softkeys before pressing the SELECT button to perform a Transmission Test of the softkey selected If the device responds then it is properly set up Select OK If the Transmission Test failed try another code 10 If OK was selected and the 4 digit code was ...

Page 26: ...5 Sanyo 0670 Sharp 0630 Sherwood 0633 Sony 0533 Sylvania 0675 Technics 0490 Techwood 0692 Theta Digital 0571 Toshiba 0503 0695 Urban Concepts 0503 Yamaha 0490 0545 0539 Zenith 0591 0503 CABLE BRAND CODE ABC 0003 0008 0014 0017 Americast 0899 Bell Howel 0014 Bell South 0899 Director 0476 General Instrument 0003 0476 0276 0810 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009 0273 Jerrold 0476 0003 0276 0012 0014 0810 Memo...

Page 27: ... PROVIDED PROVIDED To a digital IEEE1394 capable device such as a Digital VCR or Set Top Box To an amplifier receiver with optical input capability Subwoofer DVI to HDMI V L R INPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB CB PR CR L R VCR 2 Rear Panel of Display Monitor AUDIO OUT RGB OUTPUT AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VCR 2 V L R OUTPUT S VIDEO CONNECT TO IR BLASTER CONNECT TO IR BLASTER Stereo Ampl...

Page 28: ...ided for high performance components such as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the TV s PB input and the components R Y output to the TV s PR input Your component outputs may be labeled Y CBCR In this case ...

Page 29: ...receiver The STB mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your set top box see page 46 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your set top box To operate your DVD player point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD player and select DVD by pressing the or button of the Source Access on the remote The DVD mode indicator will blink indicating that t...

Page 30: ...ACCESS buttons Press these buttons to select remote control mode SOURCE ACCESS ENT button Hold down this button while entering your device code to program the remote see pages 45 52 You can also use this button in an optional Input access feature see page 50 PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion Press the PAUSE button repeat...

Page 31: ...e to display 16 9 sources like HDTV and DVD s preserving the original 16 9 aspect ratio 16 9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom in once while in 16 9 aspect 1 Antenna Analog Channels 2 480P Input 3 720P 1080i Input 4 3 INPUT 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1 4 3 ZOOM2 16 9 STANDARD 4 3 STANDARD INPUT 16 9 16 9 STANDARD 16 9 ZOOM 16 9 ZOOM 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 INPUT 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1 4 3 ZOOM2 4 3 STANDARD 4 RGB A...

Page 32: ...will show in the Channel Guide see Auto Channel Scan on page 64 Move SEL Tune Channel Guide Cable AM Draon Tales 15 2 3 00PM 3 30PM KGTV DT KPBS HD KNSD DT Smart Travels 15 1 KPBS HD 3 00PM 3 30PM CC INFO Detail GUIDE GUIDE Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight the channel of choice example KPBS HD Press the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the subchannel of choice example 15 1 Press the SELECT button to ...

Page 33: ...D2 DVD Move POWER SEL Select CH CH MENU TV VCR MORE MORE Move SEL Select Move SEL Select Set Top Box Cable Box PV Recorder Move SEL Select POWER CH CH INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 Set Top Box Cable box PV Recorder Move SEL Select Move SEL Select LAST CH POWER CH CH MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 9 8 LAST CH INFO GUIDE MORE Move ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT AV NET Return Move ORIGINAL MENU OF EQUIPMENT AV NET Retu...

Page 34: ...SEL Next Step HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Select the VCR3 softkey to learn TV Softkeys BACK POWER CH SELECT EXIT Move SEL Select CH TV VCR MENU 6 Press and hold the button of the VCR remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the LCD Television located behind the screen at a distance of 2 to 3 meters or 5 to 10 feet HITACHI AV NET WIZARD Learning Press and hold desi...

Page 35: ...lect and EXIT button must be learned Then the menu of the programmed equipment can be controlled with the LCD Television remote control 2 When using the Learned device with the Timer Recording function the Power Stop and Record soft Keys should be learned first 6 Press and hold the button of the AVR remote control while pointing directly at the learning AV NET sensor of the LCD Television located ...

Page 36: ... Input 2 Input 1 Ant A Ant B Photo Input Move SEL Sel or Select to access your pictures from a digital camera connected to the Photo Input in the front panel of the AVC see page 37 Select to choose Antenna A Select to choose Antenna B Photo Input Ant A Ant B Select to choose Input 1 for Video 1 Input 1 Select to choose Input 2 for Video 2 Input 2 Select to choose Input 3 for Video 3 Input 3 Select...

Page 37: ... in individual photos 3 Digital photos recorded on a DVD RAM disc may not work with this Photo Input 4 Certain types of digital cameras may not work with this Photo Input 5 Digital cameras with low battery power may not properly display your photos in this input 6 The screen may show Input device not detected if the digital camera s large capacity memory is fully loaded Please wait 1 or 2 minutes ...

Page 38: ...o rotate selected photos either clockwise CURSOR PAD and counterclockwise CURSOR PAD Rotate menu item is also available in THUMBNAIL view NOTES 1 Photo file names modified on a computer should be 8 characters Ex ABCD1234 jpg 1st character letters 2nd to 4th letters or numbers 5th to 8th numbers Photo files should be first placed on a sub directory name with 8 characters Ex 123ABCDE 1st to 3rd numb...

Page 39: ... this function to control your devices with digital interface capability Press the INPUTS button CURSOR PAD and SELECT button to select IEEE 1394 When an IEEE1394 device is not connected When an IEEE1394 device is connected Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD to select connected device example D VHS1 Use CURSOR PAD cursors to highlight POWER Press the SELE...

Page 40: ...el ID Program Language Broadcast Rating Signal Format INFO Return INFO INFO REC Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS Main Picture Source Time Aspect Mode Day Night Mode Closed Captioning Event Timer 3 32 PM Ant A 22 Stereo R Day Off 4 3 Expanded AM PM AM AM View CC Audio Broadcast Broadcast Rating INFO REC Timer Recording When an S VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO 3 When a COMPONENT VIDEO...

Page 41: ...umbers to select channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune For Digital Channels use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons with the DASH button Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL WHEEL up or CHANNEL WHEEL down Press the channel CH wheel to switch to Favorite FAV channel mode You will know yo...

Page 42: ... to the PICTURE IN PICTURE MODES Table see page 43 NOTES 1 Digital Channels cannot be viewed as a sub picture 2 PIP MODE Picture in Picture is only available with a 1080i signal 3 Press the CURSOR PAD or to enable the sub picture sound 4 Sub picture channel availability depends on the channel list Main Picture Sub Picture Your HITACHI LCD TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved ...

Page 43: ...s PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP MODES NTSC Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes NTSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 480p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 720p Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1080i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ant A B NTSC 480i 480p 720p 1080i PIP Mode POP PIP 4x3 PIP 16x9 SPLIT 12 Pix Main Sub 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PIP MODE PICTURE IN PICTURE This feature is only available with ...

Page 44: ...ROBE freeze The last Freeze mode you selected before you pressed the EXIT button will be the one that comes up after pressing the PAUSE button again 2 Each freeze frame in Strobe Freeze is delayed about 0 1 1 10 second 3 Strobe Freeze is not available in 480p 720p 1080i inputs STROBE FREEZE Press the PAUSE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing only the 3 sub pictur...

Page 45: ...ble box when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Cable box NOTES 1 If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable box code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unl...

Page 46: ...eiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your set top box satellite receiver If the set top box satellite receiver does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your set top box satellite receiver NOTES 1 If your set top box satellite receiver cannot be operated after performing the above...

Page 47: ...code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your DVD player If the DVD player does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your DVD player 7 You will need to set the display type of your DVD player to 16 9 widescreen NOTES 1 If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your DVD player s code has not ...

Page 48: ... is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR PVR If the VCR PVR does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your VCR PVR NOTES 1 If your PVR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your PVR s code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your PVR cannot be operated after performing t...

Page 49: ...udio component and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your Audio component when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your Audio component If the Audio component does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 6 The remote will now control your Audio component 7 Repeat steps 1 6 if you wish to program the remote to...

Page 50: ...nter the assigned input number 1 5 that the device is related to 4 Release ENTER ENT button 5 If done correctly the device LED indicator will flash 3 times to confirm proper setup 6 The remote will now control the desired device 7 Pressing the ENTER ENT button will now access the video input 1 5 of the desired device SETUP EXAMPLE Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV Select...

Page 51: ...043 0593 1593 Symphonic 0000 0593 1593 Systemax 1972 TMK 0240 0208 Tagar Systems 1972 Tatung 0041 Teac 0000 0041 Technics 0035 0162 Teknika 0000 0035 0037 Thomas 0000 Tivo 0618 0636 1503 Toshiba 0045 0043 0066 0210 0212 0366 0845 1008 1145 1503 1972 Totevision 0037 0240 Touch 1972 Unitech 0240 Vector 0045 Vector Research 0038 Video Concepts 0045 0061 Videomagic 0037 Videosonic 0240 Viewsonic 1972 ...

Page 52: ...4 0722 0052 0074 0076 0238 0370 0554 Zenith 0856 1856 0061 0064 AMPLIFIER BRAND CODE Aiwa 0406 Bose 0674 Carver 0269 Curtis Mathes 0300 Denon 0160 Durabrand 1561 GE 0078 Harman Kardon 0892 JVC 0331 Left Coast 0892 Lenoxx 1561 Linn 0269 Luxman 0165 Magnavox 0269 Marantz 0269 0321 0892 NEC 0264 Nakamichi 0321 Optimus 0395 0300 Panasonic 0308 0521 Parasound 0246 Philips 0269 0892 Pioneer 0013 0300 Po...

Page 53: ...n again to turn the sound off completely MUTE To restore the sound press the MUTE button one more time or press the VOLUME Up button FAV CH button Press FAV CH button to access your favorite channels INPUTS button Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will cycle through the input items see example on page 36 EXIT button When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays MENU button Pre...

Page 54: ...rent menu item 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press the A V NET button on the remote control to access the AV Network menu to control external components Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which selections are available This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use ...

Page 55: ...ccording to preference Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors Noise Reduction Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture Auto Movie Mode Turn ON OFF the 3 2 Pulldown detection feature Treble Adjust the ...

Page 56: ...settings Set Event Timer Set viewing reservation for TV programs Set Timer Recording Set Timer Recording for IEEE 1394 devices Menu Preference Choose English French or Spanish text Screen Saver Set Screen Saver to prevent screen burn Set The Inputs Label Video Inputs VCR DVD etc Set Black Side Panel Set the gray side bars on off when watching 4 3 signals in standard mode Set Closed Captions Featur...

Page 57: ...rogram being viewed If RESET is selected only the selected input will reset to initial conditions Video Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight and select Picture Mode settings Day or Night then press the SELECT button to set the Mode and return to the Video menu or press EXIT to quit menu Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance Picture Mode Contrast 10...

Page 58: ...ted and adjusted in the same manner 2 It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y PBPR input jacks Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural Tint Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture Sharpness Use this function to choose between 3 Contrast Mode settings Set to Dynamic for darker images mo...

Page 59: ...on Auto Color Color Decoding Video Move SEL Select Auto Movie Mode Off ANT A B Low Off Color Management Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Select Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100 100 50 50 50 High Reset Video Settings ANT A B Middle Dynamic Back Light Day Night Use this function to adjust and balance the listed individual colors to make them e...

Page 60: ... frames or 60 fields like video When film is transferred to video for television viewing the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When Auto Movie Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources Use CUR...

Page 61: ...alance Dynamic Bass Treble Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or 2nd Audio Prog SAP which may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top right edge of the TV The source you select will be displayed above the sources received See example be...

Page 62: ...only decoder it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio PCM Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier receiver with a PCM only decoder it will provide two independent soundtrack channels through the optical output jack Digital Audio Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks...

Page 63: ...AD and to select menu item Press CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit the MENU or select Aspect to return to the main menu Press CURSOR PAD and to choose the aspect ratio that are enclosed in the Mode window Press the SELECT button to select the Mode settings Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio NOTES 1 The Auto Aspect function is recommended on an input s...

Page 64: ...t Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel or This feature will select Antenna options Move SEL Select Chan Manager Set The Antenna Auto Chan Scan Signal Meter Channel List Chan Manager Set The Antenna Connect Cable to Ant A and Air to Ant B Connect Cable to Ant A only Connect Air to Ant A only Cable Source Cable 1 Cable 2 Move SEL Return or Press CURSOR PAD to highlight function the pre...

Page 65: ...can Signal Meter Channel List Chan Manager Signal Meter or Channel List Cable CH Scan CH ID Lock 3 On 4 On 5 On 6 On 7 On 8 On 9 On 10 On Move SEL Return FAV FAV Move SEL Select Chan Manager Set The Antenna Auto Chan Scan Signal Meter Channel List or Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to highlight and select close to exit NOTE The Signal Meter will not be available grayed out when watching ...

Page 66: ...SET INPUT LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on when option box is checked the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When SET INPUT LOCK is turned on when option box is checked the picture and sound for all video inputs and the picture and sound for channels 3 4 will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on when opt...

Page 67: ...ongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children General audiences All ages admitted Adults only No one 17 and under admitted G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X NOT RATED Motion Picture Ratings Table NOTES 1 A movie rating is dependent upon the movie that is viewed If the movie does not carry a rating the TV will ...

Page 68: ...olence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain sophisticated themes intense sexual situation more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogue Mature audiences only This program may contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explicit sexual content Fantasy Violenc...

Page 69: ...realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic s...

Page 70: ...enu 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals General Programming intended for audiences of all ages Contains no violence or the vi...

Page 71: ...t Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Select Set Timer Recording or Use the CURSOR PAD and to highlight the chosen Time Zone settings Press the SELECT button to select If you observe daylight savings use CURSOR PAD to highlight Daylight Saving Correction and press the SELECT button to select Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the current time hour and minute AM or P...

Page 72: ...SET THE SLEEP TIMER to return to the previous menu Select this feature to activate and set your TV s Day Night Picture Mode automatically Timers Set Day Night Timer Day Mode On 12 00 AM Day Mode Off 12 00 AM Activate Move SEL Return Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select or Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to activate t...

Page 73: ...ers Set Event Timer Timers Set Day Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Timer Recording Select 7 31 PM 7 31 PM or Please Set Clock First Use CURSOR PAD to highlight Event 1 Event 2 Event 3 or Event 4 Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select FINISH TI...

Page 74: ...ly perform the function of the Timer Recording Use CURSOR PAD to highlight Record 1 Record 2 Record 3 or Record 4 Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select START TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select START TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select FINISH TIME Hour Minute Use CURSOR PAD to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM PM Use CURSOR PAD to highlight the MONTH Use CURSOR...

Page 75: ... Français Español Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Menu Preference Setup Menu Preference Setup Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel Setup Locks Chan Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel Timers Setup Power Swivel Set Black Side Pan...

Page 76: ...to highlight Screen Saver s Main Picture Moving options Press down on CURSOR PAD to select and EXIT to quit Option 1 The whole picture will shift every 20 minutes by two pixels Option 2 The whole picture will shift every 40 minutes by two pixels Option 3 The whole picture will shift every 60 minutes by two pixels Screen Wipe If pattern mark occurs use Screen Wipe White Field Signal for at least 10...

Page 77: ...rn Set The Inputs Setup Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Rename List Video Power Save Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR DVD PVR STB2 CAM DVD2 PVR2 VCR CBL DVD3 SAT VCR2 CBL2 LD STB VCR3 Reset Rename List Video Power Save Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Move SEL Return Set The Inputs Setup Video Power Save Video...

Page 78: ... and will turn on your TV as described above 2 When using REMOTE mode any remote control button will substitute for your video input device play button However intended operation is for use with your VCR laserdisc or DVD play button 3 If no remote control button is pressed after the TV is turned on by AUTO LINK the TV will automatically turn off after three hours Video Power Save Move SEL Return S...

Page 79: ...Closed Caption Move SEL Return Caption Display Off On Auto Analog Captions Mode Captions Text Channel 1 2 3 4 Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Setup Set Closed Captions Digital Captions Set or NOTES 1 Depending on the source some types of digital closed captions may not work with this TV 2 CAPTION DISPLAY wil...

Page 80: ... to the previous menu SETUP Select this feature to access your CableCARD ID and HOST ID Please have this information ready when you call your cable operator see also page 13 CableCARD Info Select the button below to access your CableCARD ID and Host ID Move SEL Select CableCARD Info Set Stand By Mode Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info Setup Move SEL Select CableCARD Info Setup or This feature ...

Page 81: ...to control a device that is in sleep mode Set Stand By Mode Set Stand By Mode Upgrades Set AV Control CableCARD Info Setup Move SEL Select Setup Set Stand By Mode Move SEL Return If you want to use the IEEE1394 function in the Stand By please set the IEEE1394 Stand By mode IEEE1394 Stand By or NOTE By turning ON the IEEE1394 function your TV set will no longer be set for power saving Stand By mode...

Page 82: ...7 86 4 640 x 480 75 00 37 50 5 800 x 600 56 25 35 16 6 800 x 600 60 32 37 88 7 VESA 800 x 600 72 19 48 08 8 800 x 600 75 00 46 88 9 1024 x 768 60 00 48 36 10 1024 x 768 70 07 56 48 11 1024 x 768 75 03 60 02 12 1280 x 1024 60 02 63 98 13 1280 x 1024 75 03 79 98 14 1080i 1080 59 94 33 72 15 720p 720 59 94 44 96 16 480p 480 59 94 31 47 No Signal Mode Vertical Horizontal Signal Name Resolution Frequen...

Page 83: ...r Out Both picture and audio are not available 7 Lock Not available 8 Auto Link Not Available 2 The new setting horizontal position vertical position clock and phase of the signal will be stored The monitor can store up to 13 settings in addition to the 15 pre set signal timing Any additional new settings more than 15 will over write the first user s setting second setting and so on 3 Operation in...

Page 84: ...h is not supported by this product If the setting is wrong the Display Monitor will display SYNC TTL level H V separate signal RGB INPUT 0 7Vpp 1 0Vpp NO SYNC SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ Without sync Either horizontal or vertical frequency is inappropriate or out of range POWER SAVING mode will come on after 10 seconds INVALID SCAN FREQ will disappear after 60 seconds NOTE 1 If the Display Monitor ca...

Page 85: ...CT button or CURSOR PAD on the remote control to display the different features in RGB MODE 2 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu Setup Aspect Video Move SEL Sel Power Swivel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use USING THE RGB INPUT ...

Page 86: ...standard Full Aspect in 16 9 standard WXGA Mode Select WXGA Settings Auto Adjust Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen Horizontal Position Adjust horizontal position Vertical Position Adjust vertical position Horizontal Clock Adjusts the dot clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Clock Phase Adjusts the phase to correct blurred or unstable images Reset Recall the factory prese...

Page 87: ...URSOR PAD is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds 2 See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video Back Light High Off Reset 100 100 50 Move SEL Select Reset Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video High Off 100 50 Back Light Move SEL Select Reset Reset 100 Use CURSOR PAD or to adjust brightness Press MENU ...

Page 88: ...ss Contrast Video High Off 100 50 Back Light Reset 100 Move SEL Select Reset Use CURSOR PADS to highlight chosen selections Press SELECT button to set and EXIT button to quit Mode Aspect Move SEL Return Real Normal Full WXGA Mode Off 1280x768 1366x768 Input Signal Mode WXGA Mode XGA Normal Off WXGA 1280x768 Full 1280x768 WXGA 1366x768 Full 1366x768 Recommendation Others SVGA XGA VGA 480p 720p 1080...

Page 89: ...tion Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 H POSITION This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal position of the display Use CURSOR PAD and to adjust the horizontal position Press the MENU button to return to RGB Mode menu Press EXIT to quit Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto...

Page 90: ...EXIT to quit Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 0 Reset 0 7V Off Adjust 0 HORIZONTAL CLOCK Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe Horizontal Clock Vertical Position Horizontal Position Auto Adjust Setup Move SEL Select Input Level Reset Clock Phase Black Side Panel 0 0 ...

Page 91: ...nd It allows the customer to turn the LCD display left or right using the remote control Use CURSOR PAD or to Unlock or Lock the POWER SWIVEL Exit OSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand Use CURSOR PAD to rotate the TV to the right Use CURSOR PAD to rotate the TV to the left Release the CURSOR PAD to stop rotation Move SEL Set Power Swivel Unlocked or Setup Aspect Video Move SEL Sel...

Page 92: ...hane tape on your LCD Television Avoid repeatedly touching the screen Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc This may cause physical damage to the precision parts Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the remote control unit to fail When the batte...

Page 93: ...efects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the p...

Page 94: ... M E N T S No Picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Picture OK sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U B e s u r e e x t e r n a l c o n n e c t i o n i s c o r r e c t B e s u r e p o w e r c o r d i ...

Page 95: ...om fine grain may be visible to a dark part If an apparatus VCR etc antenna line is arranged near the monitor the image may shake or disturbance may be received There is some time lag betweeen the picture and the sound You can see lip motion that is delayed compared to the sound Storing the LCD television for a period of more than 2 to 3 months without use might cause an unstable picture when the ...

Page 96: ...ssociation IBM PC AT and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S A Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digi...

Page 97: ...nt into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc may void the user s warranty Cables Connections to this dev...

Page 98: ...ance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance PB PR 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm Audio input Impedance 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms RGB 0 7Vp p 75 Ohm HDMI 19 PIN Outputs Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio 470mVrms 1k Ohm Optical Out Digital Audio 1 Optical Connector Audio MTS Stereo SAP Dynamic Bass and Matrix Surround 10W 10W Soft Mute 50 and 100 Supplied Accessories Remote Control 2 Batteries 9 Monitor Connection Cable ...

Page 99: ...convenient and expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions re...

Page 100: ...ng call for a copy 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Au Canada 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Lundi Vendredi L EST 9 00am 7 00pm Samedi L EST 9 00am 5 00pm Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par la garantie sur le fonctionnement ou pour de l assistance technique communiquez avec La version française de votre manual se trouve á l extérieur de la boîte Si le manuel...

Page 101: ...te Channel 41 Freeze 30 H HDMI 19 I Input Setup 77 78 IEEE 1394 21 39 L Language Menu Language 75 Locks Change Access Code 66 Channel Lock 66 Front Panel Lock 66 Input Lock 66 Movie Ratings 67 TV Ratings 68 TV Ratings Canadian English 69 TV Ratings Canadian French 70 M Matrix Surround 61 Menu Preference Language 75 Background 76 Monitor Out 80 N Noise Reduction 60 P Perfect Volume 61 Photo Input 3...

Page 102: ...s and other intellectual property laws and treaties The Software is licensed not sold to you All right title and interest in and to the Software and any intellectual property associated therewith including any accompanying printed materials shall belong to Hitachi and its licensors and suppliers Except as expressly provided herein neither Hitachi nor any of its licensors or suppliers grants to you...

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