Hitachi 36SDX88B - Manuals

6 ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.1. Remote Control Unit. 2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest HITA...

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 7 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. 2. Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs andlift them out. 3. Match ...

8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PC READY COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your PC ready color TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TVantenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is ...

9 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 sellaudio/video products. Below are il...

10 1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV 3. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected When using a 75-Ohm coax ial cable system, Attach an optional ANTENNA MIXER to the TV disconnect the VHF adaptor from the VHF 75-Ohm antenna terminal and connect the cables to the receptacle and connect the outdoor anten...

11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 12.See page 23 for MENU, CURSOR, and EXIT button operations. D I G I T I T A L MENU EXIT INPUT - + VOL - + CH POWER Input Button Volume Buttons Channel Buttons Power Button CURSOR MENU EXIT OPEN DOOR PiPC SVG...

12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS VOLUME Buttons Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the PC ready color TV screen. CHANNEL Buttons Press these buttons until the desired channel appears at the top right corner of the PC ready color TV screen. POWER Button Pre...

13 REAR PANEL JACKS REAR VIEW Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. Audio/Video Inputs 1,2 The INPUT button will step through each signal source input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video inputs toconnect external devices, such...

14 REAR PANEL JACKS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc., that have this feature. Use this connectionin place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mon...

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 15 S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT AUDIO TO HI FI L R PC CONTROL PC AUDIO INPUT VHF/UHF PC RGB INPUT 1 V L R Optional, see tips on page 14 B R Y C C OUTPUT L R S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO B ...

16 To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjustthe sound using the remote control of the PC ready color ...

17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player to your TV set is dependent on the modeland features of each component. Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs andoutputs. The followi...

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING 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 on the PC ready color TV. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INP...

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 19 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the PC color ready TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the La...

20 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround soundrequirements.. (See page 54 to 56 for SRS and BBE functions.) The PC ready color television s internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio...

21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 22 to 24.

22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV TV POWER Button Press this button to turn the PC ready color TV set on or off. TV/CABLE /VCR Button Press these buttons to control your PC ready color TV, cable/satellite or VCR. See remote control programming section for detailed explanation. HELP Button ...

23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV MENU, EXIT and CURSOR Buttons All On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. The EXIT button will quit the On-Screen Display. The CURSOR button will highlight functions or adj...

24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV INPUT Button The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal, the video input jacks and PC input, each time the button is pressed. SLEEP Button Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent pr...

25 PICTURE-IN-PC Your PC ready color TV incorporates PinPC technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. The Picture-in-PC feature is convenient when you want to watch a program. You can watch your PC operation while viewing otherprograms from Antenna, Video and component input sources. PC inp...

27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR VCR FUNCTIONS A detailed explanation of the circled number follows on page 28.

28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS VCR Button This allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode. PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. EXCLUSIVE PC ready color TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the PC ready color TV. If your ...

29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTION A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 30.

30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. You must first program the remote to matchthe remote system in your cable/satellite box....

31 VCR AND CABLE/SATELLITE CODES The remote control is capable of operating many brands of VCRs and cable boxes. You must first program the remote control tomatch the remote system in your VCR or cable box. NOTE: The remote control memory is limited. Some models of VCRs or cable boxes may not operat...

32 ULTRATEC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY With HITACHI S ULTRATEC On-Screen Display, each category has it s own color and icon. This semi-transparent system includesSET-UP, CUSTOM, VIDEO, AUDIO, THEATER, and INFO CENTER categories. Using the four cursor buttons, you can easilyaccess and control all of the PC re...

34 SET UP SETUP Select SETUP when setting your PC ready color TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR or buttons 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 or to select the MENU L...

35 SET UP SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left...

37 Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to or from the PC readycolor TV channel memory. Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to ...

38 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have beenadded to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Press CURSOR or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIS...

CUSTOM 40 Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs. Press CURSOR to select the video input to be named. Press CURSOR or to select letters. Press CURSOR or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position...

41 CUSTOM CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you canrename. A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. With Family Favorites, you can easily access your favorite movie, sports, news, sitcom, music andcusto...

43 CUSTOM CUSTOM This feature allows you to block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input of anychannel that you feel may be inappropriate for your children. There is no limit to the number of channelsthat can be locked. Your secret code allows you to reinstate these channel...

46 Use this function to automatically turn the PC ready color TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3, when itdetects a VIDEO input. Use CURSOR to select Video Input. Use CURSOR or , then CURSOR , to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the PC ready color TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1...

47 CUSTOM CUSTOM DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the or display on or off. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the PC ready color TV program is n...

49 VIDEO VIDEO Your PC ready color TV has the following functions which will adjust picture settings to produce thehighest quality picture possible. Use CURSOR or to select function. Use CURSOR to change the function setting. When the function has an X in the box, it is ON. Press EXIT to quit menu o...

51 AUDIO AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the PC ready color TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Use CURSOR or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR or to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit...

52 AUDIO AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your PC ready color TV, dependingon listening conditions. MTS MODE Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) will allow you to select STEREO (a Stereo Broadcast), MONO (Monaural Sound) used whenreceiving a weak stereo broadcast or S...

53 AUDIO VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud compared to otherchannels. M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T E X I T C U R S O R C U R S O R M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T E X I T M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T E X I T ...

54 THEATER THEATER Use this function to choose audio settings for a true home THEATER experience. Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers an exciting andrealistic 3D Sound experience from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of yourHITACHI PC ready co...

55 THEATER THEATER SRS G ) ( VIDEO MODE CURSOR Set Up Theater Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T E X I T Set Up Theater Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T E X I T M E N U T O M E N U B A R T O Q U I T E X I T Set Up Theater ...

57 INFO INFO Use this function to set up to six special events into memory. These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode. Press CURSOR to select EVENT 1 to 6. Press CURSOR or to select a letter. Press CURSOR to change position. Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons. Highlight the day ...

58 INFO INFO Use this function to check the day, month, and year.Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event messagewill be displayed. Press CURSOR or to change the month. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. NOTE: 1. Dates of SPECIAL EV...

59 INFO Use this function to display a description of the current menu. AUTO HELP Press CURSOR , to select ON or OFF. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. INFO NOTE: You can also turn this function ON and OFF by pressing the HELP button on the remote control. M E N U T O M E...

60 NOTE: The Mini DIN 6 pin keyboard terminal underneath the PC CONTROL at rear panel does not work on this model. NOTE: If PC is set to correct horizontal and vertical frequencies and the picture is out of sync or scrambled, check the videocard documentation and set up software to properly set the ...

61 PC MODE CONTROLS 1. FRONT PANEL 2. REMOTE CONTROL A detailed explanation of the circlednumbers follows on page 62. 0 9 8 7 4 5 6 1 2 3 MENU SLEEP INPUT CLU-433FC FAV CH EXIT CH VOL HELP POSITION TV CABLE VCR POWER CURSOR CONTROL TV/VCR REC STOP PAUSE PIPC SIZE H H V V FAV CH RECALL C.S. LST-CH MU...

62 PC MODE CONTROLS MENU Button Press MENU to display PC mode On-Screen Display. After completing adjustment, press MENU to store. EXIT Button Press EXIT button to exit the on-screen display. CURSORS Button Use Left/Right cursors to highlight a feature and Up/Down cursors to select the highlighted i...

63 PC MODE CONNECTION AND OPERATION 2. Turn the TV/PC monitor power on. 3. Press the input button on the front panel or on the remote control until you select PC mode. 4. Turn the PC power on. 5. Press volume up ( ) or down ( ) to increase or decrease the sound level. 6. Press the menu button on the...

64 PC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: ¥Press MENU in PC mode for on-screen display.¥Press CURSORS right ( ) or ( ) left to highlight the item to be adjusted. ¥Press CURSORS up ( ) or down ( ) to select the highlighted item. ¥Use CURSORS...

65 PC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Use Left/Right cursors to adjust pincushion. Press the MENU button to store and EXIT to quit. V SIZE This feature allows you to adjust the vertical size in PC mode. PINCUSHION This feature allows you to adjust the left and right sides (pincushion) in PC Mode. Use Left/Right c...

66 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS SET UP ADJUSTMENTS RGB INPUT KEYBOARD DEGAUSS This feature allows you to select PC INPUT between RGB1 or RGB2. ¥ Use right CURSOR to select between RGB1 or RGB2. ¥ Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit.¥ RGB1 when selected, the PC Input will be on the Rear Panel. ¥ RGB...

67 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS COLORTEMPERATURE ASPECT RATIO RESET Press CURSOR for more set up adjustments. ¥ Use CURSOR or then CURSOR to set Color Temperature to 9300¡k, 8000¡k or 6500¡k depending on your preference. ¥ Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit. ¥ Use CURSOR or then CURSOR to select A...

68 PC ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS CONTRAST This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in PC mode. BRIGHTNESS This feature allows you to adjust brightness in PC Mode. Use Left/Right cursors to adjust contrast. Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit. NOTE: See TV contrast feature for additional inform...

70 PC ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS This feature allows you to turn on or off the BBE function. Use CURSOR or , the CURSOR to select BBE and turn in on or off. Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit. This feature allows you to adjust the tilt position of the display. Use or CURSORS to adjust the horizonta...

71 PLUG and PLAY PLUG & PLAY This monitor complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is asystem with computer, peripherals (including monitors), and operating system.It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that isrunning an operating system software that is c...

72 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 toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a r...

73 USEFUL INFO DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! DO Make sure the PC ready color TV is turned off when cleaning the screen. Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screenis extremely dirty. P...

AUDIO 75 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! USEFUL INFO This PC ready Color Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit damage due to internal voltage or power surges. IF YOUR SET SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDU...

76 Inputs: ¥ Power Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120V, 60Hz¥ Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180W¥ Power Consumption (maximum) . . . . . . . . . .240W ¥ Antenna input impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Ohm¥ Channel coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

77 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 1855 Dornoch CourtSan Ysidro, CA. 92173 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, anetwork of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilit...

78 FEATURE INFORMATION DEMAND MOI! ASK ME! As the digital era dawns, Hitachi has models that provide the best possible images today....and tomorrow. Our HDTV-Ready SDX model incorporates new Flex Converter technology to display a high quality 480 P (progressive scanning)image; this same circuitry en...