Page 2 - CONTENTS
1 CONTENTS Main Menu List ......................................................... 26 Audio/Video ........................................................... 27 Channel Manager .................................................. 28 Locks .................................................................
Page 3 - ENGLISH; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT; safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your; and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
2 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI AUDIO VIDEO CENTER Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi products.Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these ...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued); Warning
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The A/V Center should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as • vases, should not be placed on the A/V Center...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION
4 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi Audio Video Center. We hope that you will enjoy the outstanding performance of this product. This Audio Video Center has been designed to comply with international standards. However, it could cause personal injury and property damage if im...
Page 6 - of the symbols before reading the instructions in this section.; WARNING
5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injury and/or damage to your property or the product. Explanation of the Symbols The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed to...
Page 8 - CAUTION
7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not place or use the unit in a dusty location. This could cause a malfunction. ■ Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The unit would overheat and this could cause fire or damage to the product which may shorten its service lifetime...
Page 9 - Cleaning and Maintenance
8 ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not install the unit in locations where it will be subjected to high temperature. This could damage the cabinet or components of the product. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heating grilles, stoves, or other apparatus that...
Page 10 - QUICK START GUIDE; Supplied Accessories; A/V Center HDMI output
9 QUICK START GUIDE For more information on connecting and using your A/V Center, please be sure to read all instructions in this user manual. Supplied Accessories Connect your Audio Video Center to the UT Monitor The A/V Center HDMI output terminal (AV Out) is connected to the UT Monitor. Only one ...
Page 11 - Antenna Connection; c) When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected
10 ENGLISH QUICK START GUIDE (continued) Antenna Connection Unless your A/V Center is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free ...
Page 12 - Front Panel; Cabinet; such as an audio amplifier.; A/V Center HDMI output
11 COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel Rear Panel q Cabinet w Indicating Lamp e Power Off/On button *Please refer to 14 ~ 15 for detailed information regarding the connections. q w e t q Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal sour...
Page 13 - Remote Control(Included with UT LCD Monitors)
12 ENGLISH Power On/Off (Monitor, TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch the selected device On or Off standby. (-) Dash Button/Sleep (TV, SAT,PVR,DVD) Press this button when the remote is in Set- Top-Box mode (SAT) or when the TV uses a digital input. In TV mode press to set yo...
Page 14 - “AAA”
13 Main Unit Installation Please leave adequate space around the unit in order to avoid increasing the internal temperature. Make sure not to block any ventilation holes. Do not install the unit in a small space such as inside a cabinet, closet or box without adequate ventilation. Leave at least 10c...
Page 15 - CONNECTION; off the main power first when connecting external equipment.; Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center; A/V Center YPbPr; Connecting to Equipment Having Video Output Terminals; The; A/V Center Video Composite; Video terminals output.
14 ENGLISH CONNECTION The unit is suitable for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the main power first when connecting external equipment. NOTE Do not connect the power plug to the wall socket until all other connections are completed. 1. Conn...
Page 16 - Connecting to Equipment Having a Audio Digital Input Terminal; A/V Center “OPTICAL OUT”; OUT terminal outputs all audio sources.; Connect your Audio Video Center to the UT Monitor; quality data without any degradation.
15 CONNECTION (continued) 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center (continued) Connecting to Equipment Having a Audio Digital Input Terminal The A/V Center “OPTICAL OUT” Audio terminal can be connected to devices equipped with Optical Input capabilities such as Audio Amplifiers Systems. The “OPTI...
Page 17 - BASIC OPERATION; To turn On the power to the unit:; To turn Off the power to the unit:; Red; The Indicating Lamp Status; Indicating
16 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION Power On/Off Turn On the power of the unit. To turn On the power to the unit: 1. Press the Power Switch on the A/V Center front or press the Power (On/Off) button on the remote control. The Indicating Lamp turns Blue. The image will display on UT Monitor screen. To turn Of...
Page 18 - Mute; grey; Volume Down; Channel Selector/Favorite Channel; two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter 0 first for channels
17 BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume Up/Down 1. To increase the sound volume, press the Volume Up button on the remote control or control panel. The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift to the right. 2. To decrease the sound volume, press the Volume Down button on the remote control or c...
Page 19 - Input Switching; Input Signal Screen Display; Composite
18 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Switching Press the button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and OK buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the ◄► and OK buttons t...
Page 20 - OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR EXTERNAL DEVICES.; SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode; Remote Control Backlight Feature
19 SETUP OPERATION How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR EXTERNAL DEVICES. The new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. ...
Page 21 - How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices; MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:; Refer to the operating guide of the Cable Box for; PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons; Receiver for operation of the buttons exclusively for the
20 ENGLISH SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices Cable Device Button Set-Top-Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: ____________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for t...
Page 22 - MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:; Refer to the operating guide of the DVD Player for; PRECODED DVD buttons; Refer to the operating guide of the VCR/PVR for; PRECODED VCR/PVR buttons
21 SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices DVD Device Button VCR/PVR Device Button MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: ___________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player. PRECODED DVD butto...
Page 23 - Refer to the operating guide of the AVR for operation of; PRECODED AVR buttons; EXCLUSIVE TV mode buttons
22 ENGLISH SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices AVR Device Button MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS: ____________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the AVR. PRECODED AVR buttons These bu...
Page 24 - Remote Control Codes
23 SETUP OPERATION (continued) Remote Control Codes CABLE Brand CODES A-MARK 0008,0144 ABC 0237,0003,0008 ACCUPHASE 0003 ACORN 0237 ACTION 0237 ACTIVE 0237 ADB 2092,2586 ARCHER 0237 BCC 0276 BRITISH TELECOM 0003 CENTURY 0008 DIGEO 1187,2187 DIGI 0637 DIRECTOR 0476 DUMONT 0637 FOSGATE 0276 GE 0144 GE...
Page 26 - SETUP OPERATION; Basic Operation; Main Menu; Select Language; How to set Language; “Language”
25 SETUP OPERATION How to Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) System You can use the On-Screen Display system to access the various kinds of the features and functions of your A/V Center. Basic Operation 1. Press the button on the remote control or the Menu button on the control panel underneath the UT ...
Page 27 - “Auto Movie Mode” and “Lyp Sync” can be stored for each of inputs.; “Signal Meter” is only available for Digital Channels..; “Region 5” is only available for Digital Channels..; Main Menu List; This part of the screen shows which
26 ENGLISH On-Screen Display Menu Page Audio/Video Video Resolution Select between 2 resolution modes. 27 Auto Movie Mode Adjust to make the moving image smooth. 27 3D Comb Filter Reduce the color blurring to reproduce purer color. 27 Audio Source Select between 3 Audio Sources. 27 Audio Language Se...
Page 28 - the original film images.; D Comb Filter; Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/; DRC
27 On-Screen Display (continued)Audio/Video You can adjust some settings of the display and audio condition. Select "Audio/Video" from Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Video Resolution 1080p You can make the selection for A/V Center output resolution, depending of your preference. 1080i ...
Page 29 - Channel Manager; Selected Items
28 ENGLISH On-Screen Display (continued) Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. Select "Channel Manager" from Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Signal Meter * Select SIGNAL METER when using an ind...
Page 30 - Locks; not fixed, UPDATE function will let you receive latest rating data.
29 On-Screen Display (continued) Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel Select "Locks" from the Menu list. Use 1. the ◄► button to select the RATING CATEGORY (MOVIE, TV, etc.) that you want to block. Use 2. the OK button to block the RATING that you ...
Page 32 - Program Title Program Time Digital Channel Source
31 On-Screen Display (continued) Locks (continued) Canadian Ratings French Chart G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans+ 8 + General ...
Page 33 - “Timers”; Set Sleep Timer
32 ENGLISH On-Screen Display (continued) Timers Select TIMERS to set your Clock and the Sleep Timer Select “Timers” from the Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Set The Clock * Use the ◄► button to highlight and setup the TIME ZONE settings. If you observe daylight savings, use the ◄► button to hig...
Page 34 - Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time.
33 On-Screen Display (continued) Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Select “Setup” from the Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Set The OSD & Panel Options OSD Contrast “OSD Contrast” allows you to change the contrast of OSD based on 4 levels (min, low, medium and ma...
Page 35 - This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a USB; HITACHI; button to select UPGRADE NOW and start upgrading.
34 ENGLISH On-Screen Display (continued) Setup (continued) Selected Items Setup hint Reset The Software This feature shows software information and easy upgrade procedure. This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a USB flash drive . If a future software upgrade is required for yo...
Page 36 - TROUBLESHOOTING; suggested procedures, contact; When the Following Messages Appear on the Screen; Symptom and Checklist; About LCD Display Technology; Please note that these are not malfunctions.; Defective Spots on Panel
35 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling a service technician, check the following tables first. If the problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI . For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product yourself. When the Following Messages Appear on the Screen Message Condition...
Page 38 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; Input; Dimensions; With Component input With Composite input
37 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION A/V Center dimensions 231(D) x 297(W) x 66(H) mm or less9 1/16(D) x 11 11/16(W) x 2 9/16(H) in Net weight 2.2 kg/ 4.85 lbs Ambient conditions Temperature Operating : 0°C to 40°C, Storage : -15°C to 60°C Relative humidity Operating : 20% to 80%, Storage : 20% t...
Page 39 - SERVICE INFORMATION; HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS; Operational, hook up and; Customer Record
38 ENGLISH HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (CANADA) Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) Monday~ Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm EST Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST Pour de plus amples renseignements sur ...
Page 40 - ALID; ONL; Y IN; AND; PUERTO; RICO; LIMITED WARRANTY
39 V ALID ONL Y IN U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi display product. Register your product online at www.hitachi.us/tv or mail the included warranty registration card: LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. warrants this product in accordanc...
Page 41 - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI SOFTWARE
40 ENGLISH END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACH...