Hitachi 32HLX61 - Manuals

Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the LCD Display stand as shown below. 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. 3. Leave some space around the unit for proper operation of the power swi...

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION 6 50 50 4" Minimum 4" Minimum BESTHORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 5' 10' 15' 20' S S R L VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locationsin the room to find...

HOOKUP CABLES 7 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 sellaudio/video products. Below are il...

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS 8 VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoorantenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If youhave a second antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT Bterminal. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9 FRONT VIEW 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. Thisbutton also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. PHOTO INPUT Insert USB cable from your Digital Camera to vi...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 10 POWER buttonDisplay Monitor “MAIN POWER” button This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAINPOWER” to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. AVC POWER button The AVC power can be turned ON/OFF man...

REAR PANEL JACKS 11 Component: Y-P B P R Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-P B P R jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUTS 1 and 2. NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at...

REAR PANEL JACKS 12 RGB - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 27). RGB - Audio Input Connect audio for RGB input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). HDMI - Digital Input (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2) About HDMIHD...

INSER T THIS END CableCARD Digital Cable REAR PANEL JACKS 13 After the CableCARD is installed, wait until the second screen below appears. The third screen below will appear if a channel is notauthorized for viewing. Press the EXIT button to exit the second screen. Please take note of all informatio...

CONNECTING LCD DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 14 It is recommended that the subwoofer cable will be binded together with the Power Swivel connector using one of the accessory wireclamps (see below). 1. From the owner’s accessory you will find the Monitor Connector cable. 2. Firmly, and securely insert t...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 15 The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the followingexamples: NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture...

FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 16 The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD TVis dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of vi...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 17 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVCCenter below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player ...

FIRST TIME USE 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shownon the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the ...

19 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. 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. 2. With DVI output, conne...

FIRST TIME USE 20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-PBPR. 1. 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 theAVC Center below. 2. Connect t...

21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE CAPABILITY TO IEEE1394 TERMINALS 1. 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 C...

FIRST TIME USE 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 ...

CONNECTING AV NETWORK 23 Your Hitachi LCD Television is equipped with an AV Network feature. This feature helps to control your external Audio/Videoequipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Mouse connector to control your equipment usingyour Hitachi LCD TV Remote...

FIRST TIME USE AV NETWORK SETUP WIZARD 24 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 thissame procedure. If your device is not listed or the device codes not work after following the setu...

FIRST TIME USE AUDIO/VIDEO CODES FOR AV NETWORK (not for remote control) 26 VCR BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CODE Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0048, 0209Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000Aiko . . . . . . . . . ....

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 27 VCR #1 Outside antenna orcable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT IN OUTPUT S-VIDEO V L R (PROVIDED) DI G I COMPUTER TAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DI G ITAL OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-Top Box DVD Player (PROVIDED) (PROVIDED) T...

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 28 • 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. • If your device has only one audi...

29 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different typesof VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-box, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with onetouch. B...

30 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV 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 remotecontrol to TV mode.) MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote c...

31 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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...

32 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 brightnessand contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for night time viewi...

33 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 componentswith the LCD TV’s remote control. When you press the AV NET button, the follow...

34 GU ID E A/V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD This function of the AV NET makes it more expandable because it allows the user to use equipment that is not supported by the AVNET Codes. For example, after programming your equipment to the AV NET and the soft ...

35 GU ID E A/V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD For example, after programming your AV Receiver to the AV NET and the soft keys do not work, the user has to use the AV NETLearning Wizard. The AV NET Learning Wizard will transfer any remote button IR code of yo...

36 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 b...

37 GU ID E A/V N ET 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: 1. The maximum num...

38 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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, 10and 30 seconds. Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight Slideshow item. While interval is...

40 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 secondaudio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set. 3:32PM A...

42 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B,INPUT:1, INPUT:2, INPUT:4, or INPUT:5). You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another prog...

43 GU ID E A/V N ET PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the screen. Main Picture Sub Picture SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Surf Mode PIP automatically scans all active channels (those set in memory) and displays the...

44 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 amail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motio...

45 GU ID E A/V N ET 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 ofyour cable box (refer to pages 51-52 for pre-...

46 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL 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 re...

47 GU ID E A/V N ET 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 ofyour DVD player (refer to pages 51-52 for pre-code...

48 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR/PVR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR/PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs/PVRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour V...

49 GU ID E A/V N ET HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADDITIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT A/V NET GUIDE MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual of the Audio equipment for operation of the buttons exclu...

50 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE “ENT” BUTTON TO ACCESS THE SPECIFIED INPUT OF THE LCD TV INPUT ACCESS This optional feature allows the user of the remote control to setup it’s ENTER (ENT) button to access the specified input of the TV.Setup for this feature is applicable...

52 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL NSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0063Novaplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0618Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0019Optimus . . . . . . . . . . . ...

SIMPLE REMOTE 53 GU ID E A/V N ET THE REMOTE CONTROL MUTE FAV CH SELECT VOL + CH - CH + A/V NET VOL - MENU INPUTS POWER EXIT POWER button Press Power button to turn the LCD Television ON or OFF. CH+ ( ) and CH- ( ) Press the CH+ ( ) up or CH- ( ) down buttons to select desired channel or to navigate...

55 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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 mor...

VIDEO 57 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Color Brightness Contrast Picture Mode Video Move SEL Return Color Temperature Sharpness Tint Contrast Mode Black Enhancement 100% 50% 50% 50% High SEL Select Day Night or Reset Video Settings ANT A/B Middle Dynamic Picture Mode Day Night Return Next/Prev Locks Chan. Mana...

VIDEO 59 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEOmode. Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD to select Reset Video Settings. Use the CURSOR PAD to access at the Reset sof...

VIDEO 60 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Use this function to adjust and balance the percentage of Red, Green and Blue according to the user’spreference in each of the four color temperature settings. Use TINT to adjust flesh tones so they appearnatural. C o l o r D e c o d i n g Color Decoding Video Move SEL Re...

62 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 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. DRC Digital Output Language Audio Move SEL Return Select 1 [English ] Dolby Digital Off Dynamic Bass Balance Bass Treble Aud...

63 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y ASPECT Aspect Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Press CURSOR PAD , , to select menu item. Press the SELECT button to select. A “ ” in the box indicates that the feature is ON. Vertical Position This function allo...

64 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y CHANNEL MANAGER Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set ChannelList. NOTE: When a CableCARD is installed, Auto Channel Scan will not be available since channels will be fixed based on what wasagreed upon by you and y...

65 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y CHANNEL MANAGER This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to ChannelMemory (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite (FAV) Channels. Select Signal Meter when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This featur...

66 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.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 pre...

67 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Use MOVIE RATINGS to prevent viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due toits content. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select the MOVIE RATING category that you want to block. Press SELECT to block the MOVIE RATING that you have selected. Once rating is selected...

68 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS TV Ratings Move SEL Return Status TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Sub Category D L S V FV Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings TV Ratings Locks or TV Parental Guide Ratings Tabl...

69 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Eng) Move SEL Return Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: 18+: Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) or Canadian Ratings English Table Use Canadian R...

70 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y LOCKS Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Return Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans+: Movie Ratings Engage Lock Change Access Code Locks Move SEL Select Canadian Ratings (Frn) Canadian Ratings (Eng) TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Frn) Locks Canadian Ratings French Table Use C...

71 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select Timers to set your Clock, Sleep Timer, Event Timer and Day/Night Timer Recordings. Timers Move SEL Return Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Locks Chan. Manager Aspect Audio Video Move SEL Sel. Timers Setup Power Swivel Set Timer Rec...

72 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours (30 minute increments). 0:30 Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer 0:00 Move SEL Set Timer R...

73 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS NOTE: 1. When the INFO button is pressed, the Event Timer Icon will only display the current date ON/OFF timer.2. The Off Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on by the On Timer and no channel selection was made after this time. If you change the channel after t...

74 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y TIMERS Select this feature to set and record digital channels using your device connected to the IEEE 1394 jacks (ex.D-VHS). Set Timer Recording Move SEL Return Timers Set Timer Recording Timers Set Day/Night Timer Set Sleep Timer Set The Clock Set Event Timer Move SEL Set Time...

75 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y SETUP Select SETUP when setting up your TV for the first time. Use the CURSOR PAD or on the remote to highlight the function desired. This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays. Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight the langua...

76 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y SETUP This function allows you to choose from two menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR PAD or 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.Select...

77 SETUP Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Press CURSOR PAD , to highlight the name of the video inputs. Press the CURSOR PAD to access the RENAME LIST. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate into the RENAME LIST and choose a name to the video input. Press the SELECT button to...

78 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Next/Prev On/Off SEL Return Set Black Side Panel Set The Inputs Screen Saver Menu Preference Setup Move SEL Select Set Monitor Out Set Closed Captions Set Black Side Panel Off or SETUP Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to Video 2 when it detects a video...

79 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y SETUP Caption Display: On/Off will turn the display on or off. Auto will turn the display on when Mute/Soft Mute is on. Caption Mode: Captions is for the program you are viewing. Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information cov...

80 This feature will select the AV Control feature. Set this feature if you want to control some of the TV functionsfrom an external home control system. Set AV Control Move SEL Return If you want to use the AV Control function, please set the RS232C. Connected RS232C Set Stand-By Mode Upgrades Set ...

81 SETUP NOTE: Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. Upgrades Move SEL Return Software Version #: Main VXXXX.XXXX 1394 VXXXX.03 MMC Software Upgrade Please insert MMC card before upgrading. Upgrade Now Set Stand-By...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 82 NOTE: 1. Dots correspond to the true resolution in Real Mode of aspect ratio, when you select VGA 640 x 480 signal from the table above. (One dot corresponds to one pixel). 2. Always reset AUTO ADJUST feature when setting new display setting or when changing to a new compute...

83 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY No. Item Operation 1 Video Control Contrast and brightness work separately, however, other picture controls are not available. 2 AV Net Available. 3 Audio Settings Not available. 4 Closed Caption Not available. 5 Clock Clock indication is shown. 6 Monitor Out Both picture an...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 84 USING THE RGB INPUT 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 cornero...

87 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE RGB INPUT VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display. Use the CURSOR PAD or to select VIDEO and then press SELECT or CURSOR PAD to be inside the video menu •Press CURSOR PAD or to highli...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 88 USING THE RGB INPUT Enhances the picture detail. Use CURSOR PAD or to set ENHANCER Off, Low, Medium or High. Press the MENU button to return toRGB MODE MENU or EXIT to quit. ENHANCER Enhancer Color Temperature Brightness Contrast Video High Off 100% 50% Back Light Move SEL S...

89 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE RGB INPUT NOTES: • Press SELECT to AUTO ADJUST the RGB mode.• The other functions do not operate while AUTO ADJUST is in progress.• Allow the LCD TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST.• Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST takes ...

RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY 90 RESET Set HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, HORIZONTAL CLOCK and CLOCKPHASE to factory preset, for current RGB format. 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....

91 RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY INPUT LEVEL Select the Input Level voltage between 0.7V and 1.0V. 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 Use CURSOR PAD or to select between 0.7V an...

92 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO 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 maybe used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place you...

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, neonlamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS:Ghosts are caused by the television signal follow...

USEFUL INFO 9 4 HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. P...

USEFUL INFO 95 A buzzing sound might be heard when the LCD display monitor is turned on in a very quietroom. This is due to the LCD panel drive circuit when it is functioning. This arching sound is normal and it is not a malfunction. Some infrared rays are emitted from the LCD display monitor’s pane...

96 PLUG and PLAY This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play isa system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operatingsystem. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer thatis running an operating system software that is capable for...

USEFUL INFO 97 AGENCY REGULATORYINFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...

USEFUL INFO 98 Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • New AV Network System Control Control up to 4 components with one remote2 IR Mouse cables includedControl Codes Stored in AV Control Center • Two Tuner Split Screen except RGB modes. • Illuminated and Preprogrammed Remo...

USEFUL INFO 99 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Hitachi America, LTD.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 Hitach...

USEFUL INFO 100 In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Hitachi Canada, LTD.Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: Look for your French Ma...

101 INDEX A Accessories, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Antennas (Connecting), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Antenna Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Aspect Ratio, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

102 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 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 branddigital television (the “DTV”), and Hita...

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) toany country to whic...