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Hitachi 32HLX61 Operating Manual

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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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  • Page 1 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 E ®...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    HITACHI LCD television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call “1-800-HITACHI.” PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

  • Page 4: The Remote Control

    ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE SIMPLE REMOTE BATTERIES BATTERIES POWER CORD (2) CONTROL (“AA”) (ì A AA ”) AVC and MONITOR A/V NET CH + VOL - SELECT VOL + FAV CH MUTE...

  • Page 5: How To Setup Your New Hitachi Lcd Television

    HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place. Securing to a table-top Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the LCD Display stand as shown below.
  • Page 6 VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 18 feet from the screen.

  • Page 7: Hookup Cables

    HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products.
  • Page 8 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor To outdoor antenna antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you ANT B ANT A or CATV cable have a second antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW DISPLAY MONITOR STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER PULL AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL POWER VOL- VOL+ INPUT/EXIT STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) CENTER PHOTO INPUT MENU/SELECT INPUT 5 PHONES L/(MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote.
  • Page 10 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 Light to make sure the Display Monitor is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    REAR PANEL JACKS Monitor Bottom View Audio Video Control Center (AVC) Antenna Input The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed 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).

  • Page 12: On-Screen Display

    This power is for serviceman usage. Upgrade Card This card slot is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card.
  • Page 13 REAR PANEL JACKS CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels. The CableCARD will allow you to tune digital and high definition cable channels. Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as Point of Deployment (POD) module).
  • Page 14 Insert the other ends of the Monitor Connection Cable to the display monitor rear panel “FROM AVC” connectors. Back of Display Monitor Core To AC outlet Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR Back of AVC Center AC IN To AC outlet The Display Monitor and the AVC Center have their own AC Power.
  • Page 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: Front panel of AVC Front panel of AVC INPUT 5 PHONES INPUT 5 PHONES AUDIO...
  • Page 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
  • Page 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.
  • Page 19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the AVC Center below.
  • Page 20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-P B P R . Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS Connect the IEEE1394 cable from the output of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the AVC Center below. IEEE 1394 allows the LCD television and the external device to communicate with one another.
  • Page 22 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown below. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the AVC 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.
  • Page 23 CONNECTING AV NETWORK Your Hitachi LCD Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment using your Hitachi LCD TV Remote Control.
  • Page 24 AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD SETUP PROCEDURE USING AV NETWORK DEVICE CODES: A DVD Setup example is shown below. Setup of DVD2, VCR, VCR2, PV Recorder, Cable Box and Set-Top-Box follows this same procedure. If your device is not listed or the device codes not work after following the setup procedure, please refer to the AV NET Learning wizard procedure on pages 33-35.
  • Page 25 AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD SETUP PROCEDURE USING AV NETWORK DEVICE CODES: An AV Receiver Setup example is shown below. If your device is not listed or the device codes not work after following the setup procedure, please refer to the AV NET Learning wizard procedure on pages 33-35. Press the A/V Net button on the remote control.
  • Page 26 ..... 0795, 0796, 0797, 0830 Hitachi ....... 0819 RCA .

  • Page 27: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable COMPUTER Rear Panel of Display Monitor 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 OUTPUT OUTPUT S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT DIGI OUTPUT CAPABILITY DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Subwoofer HDMI (PROVIDED) Stereo/Amplifier OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT...
  • Page 28 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO, YPbPR, IEEE 1394 or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. •...
  • Page 29 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.
  • Page 30 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV A/V NET GUIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 29 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode.
  • Page 31 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
  • Page 32 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day and Night picture mode settings. Select Day for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed picture (see page 57 for settings changes).
  • Page 33 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV AV NET button Press this button to access the Audio/Video network (AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the LCD TV’s remote control. When you press the AV NET button, the following window will pop up within the Display Monitor screen.
  • Page 34 Transmission Test. Perform a Transmission Test by selecting Power, Play, or CH UP softkeys. If the device responds, then it is properly set up. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Select OK. Select the VCR3 softkey to learn? TV Softkeys...
  • Page 35 Television (located behind the screen) at a distance of 2 to 3 meters or 5 to 10 feet. 14. Press Done. 7. If the code is not accepted, the screen below appears. 15. Press Exit to Quit. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) Transfer not completed! Try again? Move Select 8.
  • Page 36 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV INPUTS button When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR PAD , and SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items.
  • Page 37 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera using the Photo Input in the front panel of the AVC. JUMP Select this menu item to view the chosen picture number. NOTES: The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999.
  • Page 38 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a slideshow of the Photos in the Digital Camera. Time interval selections can be set from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Use CURSOR PAD to highlight Slideshow item.
  • Page 39 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV IEEE1394 Use 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) INPUTS Input 5 Device not detected...
  • Page 40 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set. ANALOG CHANNELS 3:32 PM Time...
  • Page 41 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL WHEEL ( ) until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the VOL wheel down. Press the VOL wheel again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).
  • Page 42 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD TV incorporates Two Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Two Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture.
  • Page 43 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i signal. Main Picture Sub Picture SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Sub Picture Main Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays them as PIP Pictures or Thumbnail channels.
  • Page 44 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the EXIT button. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to toggle between FREEZE modes (Main Freeze, SPLIT and STROBE).
  • Page 45 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable box (refer to pages 51-52 for pre-codes).
  • Page 46 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your set-top-box/satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of set-top-box/satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your set-top-box/satellite systems (refer to pages 51-52 for pre-codes). Turn ON your set-top-box/satellite systems.
  • Page 47 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to pages 51-52 for pre-codes).
  • Page 48 A/V NET entire programming procedure as stated above. VCR precode library is included in the PVR mode. Default device for this mode is Hitachi VCR. INFO, GUIDE and LC (Last Channel) buttons are for PVR devices, not for VCR. GUIDE...
  • Page 49 CD precode library is included in the AMP mode. Default GUIDE device for this mode is Hitachi Audio/Video Receiver (AVR/AMP). INPUT, GUIDE, Channel (up/down), Volume (up/down) and REC button are not for CD devices.
  • Page 50 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 Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE ACCESS buttons ( ) to position the LED indicator to DVD.

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  • Page 53 SIMPLE REMOTE HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple Remote Control has the basic features that are most often used. A/V NET CH + VOL + VOL - SELECT FAV CH MUTE CH - MENU...
  • Page 54 OSD (On-Screen Display) 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ) to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
  • Page 55 OSD (On-Screen Display) Picture Mode Select between the two picture modes; Day and Night. Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color, set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color.
  • Page 56 OSD (On-Screen Display) Set the Antenna Set Antenna settings. Channel Auto Channel Scan Set Auto Channel Scan. Manager Signal Meter Access Signal Meter. Channel List Set Channel List. Change Access Code Change Lock access code. Engage Lock Choose to lock channel, video input, and/or front panel. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings.
  • Page 57 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the Video Video Inputs to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure depending upon the video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected input will reset to initial conditions. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV’s performance.
  • Page 58 VIDEO Video ANT A/B Video Night Picture Mode Audio Contrast 100% Aspect Brightness Chan. Manager Color Locks Tint Timers Sharpness Setup Color Temperature High Power Swivel Middle Black Enhancement Move Sel. Dynamic Contrast Mode Back Light 100% Reset Video Settings Move Return Use the CURSOR PAD...
  • Page 59 VIDEO This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO Reset Video mode. Settings Video ANT A/B Video Picture Mode Night Picture Mode Contrast 100% S e l e c t “...
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Audio Audio Video Treble Audio Bass Aspect Balance Chan. Manager Dynamic Bass Medium Locks Matrix Surround Timers Audio Source Stereo Setup Internal Speakers Power Swivel Auto Noise Cancel Sel.
  • Page 62 AUDIO Use the functions below if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. Audio Audio Language 1 [English ] Treble Digital Output Dolby Digital Bass Balance Move Select Return Dynamic Bass Medium Matrix Surround...
  • Page 63 ASPECT Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Press CURSOR PAD to choose the aspect ratio that are enclosed in the Mode window. Press the SELECT button to select the Mode settings. Aspect Video Mode Audio 16:9 Standard 16:9 Zoom 4:3 Standard...

  • Page 64: Channel Manager

    CHANNEL MANAGER Chan. Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel Manager List. Video Chan. Manager Audio Set The Antenna Auto Channel Scan Aspect Signal Meter Chan. Manager Channel List Locks Move Return...
  • Page 65 CHANNEL MANAGER Select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature will show the signal strength and peak Signal Meter values of the Antenna signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception. Chan. Manager Chan.
  • Page 66 LOCKS This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. Locks It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled time period that you set. The code to enter the Locks feature is a four digit access code number. The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to enter the access code.
  • Page 67 LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to Movie Ratings its content. Locks Locks Change Access Code Movie Ratings Engage Lock Status Not Rated: Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) PG-13: Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move...
  • Page 68 LOCKS Use TV RATINGS to prevent the viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate TV Ratings due to its content. Locks Locks Change Access Code TV Ratings Sub Category Engage Lock Status Movie Ratings TV-Y: TV Ratings TV-Y7: Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV-G:...
  • Page 69 LOCKS Use Canadian Ratings (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that Canadian Ratings you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Eng) Locks Locks Change Access Code Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status Engage Lock Movie Ratings C8+: TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng)
  • Page 70 LOCKS Use CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to block Canadian French programs according to various Canadian Ratings program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. (Frn) Locks Locks Change Access Code Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status Engage Lock Movie Ratings 8 ans+: TV Ratings 13 ans+:...
  • Page 71 TIMERS Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Timers Timers Video Set The Clock Audio Set Sleep Timer Aspect Set Day/Night Timer Chan. Manager Set Event Timer Locks Set Timer Recording Timers Move Return Setup Power Swivel...
  • Page 72 TIMERS Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). Set Sleep Timer Timers Timers Set The Clock Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer 0:00 0:30 Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Event Timer...
  • Page 73 TIMERS This function will automatically operate the TV viewing reservation of a program. If the clock is not set, you Set Event Timer can not use this function and the screen below will appear. The message on the screen will disappear after 3 seconds, then the screen automatically goes to the clock setup mode (see page 71).
  • Page 74 TIMERS Select this feature to set and record digital channels using your device connected to the IEEE 1394 jacks (ex. Set Timer D-VHS). Recording Timers Timers Set The Clock Set Timer Recording Record1 --:--AM --:--AM Jan.01, 2005 Set Sleep Timer Ant A ------- DVHS1 Set Day/Night Timer...
  • Page 75 SETUP Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD on the remote to highlight Setup the function desired. Setup Video Menu Preference Audio Screen Saver Aspect Set The Inputs Chan. Manager Set Black Side Panel Locks Set Closed Captions Timers...
  • Page 76 SETUP Menu Background This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Setup Menu Preference Set The Language English French Spanish Set The Menu Background Shaded Solid Move Select Use CURSOR PAD to highlight SET THE MENU BACKGROUND (shaded or solid), and the SELECT button to select the setting. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MENU PREFERENCE to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 77 SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Setup Menu Preference Set The Inputs Screen Saver Rename List Video1 STB2 Set The Inputs Video2 DVD2 PVR2 Set Black Side Panel Video3 DVD3 VCR2...
  • Page 78 SETUP Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video signal to Video 2 Auto Link input 2. Setup Setup Set The Inputs Set The Inputs Rename List Rename List Video1 STB2 Video1...
  • Page 79 Large Analog Captions Style Standard High Visibility Mode: Captions Text Channel: [HITACHI] Digital Captions Move Return Return Move Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight desired Digital Captions feature. Press the SELECT button to select desired feature. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET CLOSE CAPTION to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 80 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET AV CONTROL to return to the previous menu. For use with third party home Audio/Video control systems which are commercially available. Please see your dealer NOTE: regarding these “non Hitachi” home control systems. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 81 Upgrades upgraded by using a flash card (MMC Card). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, Hitachi will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to receive written notification and the flash card, please complete and return the warranty card.
  • Page 82 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE AVC BOX, THE DISPLAY MONITOR AND THE EXTERNAL COMPONENT BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. 1. AVC rear panel connection to an external component with an analog RGB output. RGB ANALOG OUTPUT AUDIO OUT COMPUTER D-SUB 15 Pin...
  • Page 83 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 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.
  • Page 84 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly. Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, clock, and phase. We recommend you use a signal, which has more than 50% of amplitude of white area at each corner of the picture, when performing Auto Adjustment.
  • Page 85 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 1. Press the MENU button, then use the CURSOR PAD and SELECT 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. Video Aspect Setup...
  • Page 86 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Contrast Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Brightness Adjust overall picture brightness. Color Temperature Select between HIGH (9,300K), MEDIUM (7,500K), Video STANDARD (6,500K), or Black/White (5,400K). Enhancer Enhance picture details (Off, Low, Medium or High). Back Light Adjust overall back light illumination.
  • Page 87 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display. Use the CURSOR PAD to select VIDEO and then press SELECT or CURSOR PAD to be inside the video menu •Press CURSOR PAD to highlight the item to be adjusted.
  • Page 88 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Enhances the picture detail. ENHANCER Video Use CURSOR PAD to set ENHANCER Off, Low, Contrast 100% Brightness Medium or High. Press the MENU button to return to Color Temperature High RGB MODE MENU or EXIT to quit. Enhancer Back Light 100%...
  • Page 89 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE AUTO ADJUST for current RGB format are adjusted automatically. •Press the MENU button in RGB mode. •Use the CURSOR PAD to select AUTO ADJUST. •Press SELECT or CURSOR PAD to access AUTO ADJUST menu.
  • Page 90 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe. HORIZONTAL CLOCK Setup Use CURSOR PAD to adjust the horizontal Auto Adjust Adjust clock. Press the MENU button to return to previous Horizontal Position Vertical Position menu.
  • Page 91 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V. INPUT LEVEL Setup Use CURSOR PAD to select between 0.7V Auto Adjust Adjust and 1.0V depending on the amount of brightness in Horizontal Position the picture. Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset...
  • Page 92 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.
  • Page 93 RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
  • Page 94 3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 95 USEFUL INFO IMPORTANT NOTES Items Notes Arching sound from A buzzing sound might be heard when the LCD display monitor is turned on in a very quiet LCD display monitor’s room. This is due to the LCD panel drive circuit when it is functioning. This arching sound panel.

  • Page 96: Plug And Play

    PLUG and PLAY This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug & play. When a Plug and Play PC is powered on, it sends a command to the Monitor requesting identification.
  • Page 97 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 device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Page 98 Chrominance (P B /P R ) ..0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm • Audio input Impedance ..47k Ohm UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. •...
  • Page 99 Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
  • Page 100 USEFUL INFO Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.
  • Page 101 INDEX Locks Change Access Code ......66 Accessories, ....... . .4 Channel Lock .
  • Page 102 IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a Hitachi brand digital television (the “DTV”), and Hitachi America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division ("Hitachi"). By using the DTV or the operating system software installed on the DTV (the "System Software") or any Upgrade (as defined below, and...
  • Page 103 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 5. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. Hitachi is licensing the Software for use within North America only. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software. You specifically agree not to export or re-export the Software: (i) to any country to which the U.S.
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