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Hitachi 32HLX61 | Owners Guide - Page 1
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
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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. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this LCD television. LCD television consists of AVC center and display
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. Follow instructions for wall supporting SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART HITACHI." PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services
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adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. 1. Remote 5V batteries (P# FR00061). 5. Power Cord: 32" LCD Monitor EV01841 AVC EV01841 6. Monitor Connection Cable (P# the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and
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HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Display from tipping over and prevent LCD for stability, as shown below. Handgrips ANTENNA Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV
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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
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IR window of your cable box and VCR. This connection allows your TV to control your cable box and VCR. Subwoofer Cable (Provided) This cable . The resolution should be set correctly to display the signal on the LCD Television. Monitor Connection Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect the
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. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. ANT B To UHF antenna ANT A To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna To outdoor antenna
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. Press again to exit the INPUT MENU mode. ብ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (̄) and up (̆) buttons when in MENU mode. ቦ VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound
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POWER". AVC POWER button The AVC power can be turned ON/OFF manually or by remote control. Turning on the AVC Power will only listen to the head-phones only. ቭ LEARNING AV NET Sensor NOTES: 1. 2. Your HITACHI LCD TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input when
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REAR PANEL JACKS Audio Video Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ Monitor Bottom View FIRST TIME USE ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ ቢ 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-
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allow you to control the external components with your LCD Television's remote control in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with third party 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
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the CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will display the following respective screens. CableCARD is installed exit the second screen. Acquiring Data. Please wait. In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider CableCARD(tm): 123-456-789-1
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING LCD DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1. From the owner's accessory you monitor rear panel "FROM AVC" connectors. Back of Display Monitor To AC outlet Core Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR AC IN Back of AVC Center NOTE: To AC outlet The Display Monitor
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FIRST TIME USE 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 PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO VIDEO L/(MONO) R PHONES S-VIDEO
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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. The following
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#1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 4 in example on page 27). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 17
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#1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 4 in example on page 27). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. 18
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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 button, then select INPUTS 1 or 2 to view the program from the HDTV set top box or DVD player. The VIDEO OSD label disappears automatically after approximately
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from the PB/CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. 3. Connect the cable from from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. 7.
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39). IEEE1394 Cable LINE OUT R (MONO)/L VIDEO 1 R (MONO)/L VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL INTERFACE IEEE1394 Digital VCR (D-VHS) NOTES: 1. This LCD TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 2. With IEEE1394 connection, video and audio
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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
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/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. You can use your Hitachi remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment's remote control. The
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and ̈ to set the INPUT to which your device is connected. 8. Repeat step 7 for Audio Input. If the DVD is connected to the TV, select "Using TV". If the DVD is connected to an external amplifier, select "no connection". 9. Press CURSOR PAD ̄ to select Transmission Test. Press the CURSOR PADS
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̈ to select the Source (DVD, DVD2, VCR, VCR2, PVR, CBL, STB, TV or Custom). If SRC1 is active, video and audio will be available depending on the CURSOR PAD ̇ and ̈ to set the Internal Speakers to ON, OFF or TV as Center. 9. Press CURSOR PAD ̄ to select Transmission Test. Press the CURSOR
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, 1060 Garrard 0000 Go Video 0432 GoldStar 0037, 0038, 1237 Gradiente 0000 HI-Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081 Harwood 0072 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042 Hughes Network Systems 0042 JVC 0067, 0041 Jensen 0041 KEC 0037, 0278 KLH 0072 Kenwood 0041, 0067, 0038 Kodak 0035
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TIME USE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT L R OUTPUT VCR #2 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. CONNECT TO IR BLASTER (PROVIDED) HDTV Set-Top Box CONNECT TO IR BLASTER NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. 27
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jack ( L/(MONO)) on the AVC Center. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may
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GUIDE 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 will now control your DVD Player (see page 47 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD player
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TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ቢ ባ ቤ ብ ቦ ቧ ቩ ቨ A/V NET ቯ ቪ ቭ ቮ ቫ ቱ GUIDE ተ ቲ ታ ታ ቴ ት THE REMOTE CONTROL ቢ 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
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to in on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 Zoom Use this aspect to Zoom-in
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to -1). Press the SELECT button to tune the subchannel of choice. NOTE: The availability of Channel Guide Information will depend on the type of Antenna input (Analog or Digital) and Cable subscription.
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GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ቯ 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 keys by selecting the Custom options and following the instructions of the AV NET learning wizard (see page 34
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GUIDE 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 ... 7. If the code is not accepted, the screen below appears. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) 11. Use the CURSOR PAD ̄ to
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TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV AV NET LEARNING WIZARD For example, . 14. Press Done. THE REMOTE CONTROL 7. If the code is not accepted, the screen below appears. HITACHI AV NET WIZARD (Learning) 15. Press Exit to Quit. Transfer not completed! Try again? NO Move YES
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ተ 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
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE 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
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CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV SLIDESHOW Select this menu item to start a then should be placed on a main directory with a "dcim" file name format. 2. Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG format should conform with DCF Standard (Design rule
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CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO A/V NET GUIDE CONTROL YOUR LCD TV IEEE1394 Use this function to control your devices are compatible with this TV. Any compatibility problems with other manufacturers devices should be brought to the attention of those manufacturers. 6. TV IN/OUT functions are
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REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ቱ INFO button Press this button when you want --:-- PM REC --:-- AM --:-- AM Event Timer Timer Recording DIGITAL CHANNELS TV Time 3:32PM Picture Source Ant A 122-1 Channel ID KPBS-DT Program Language Engl Broadcast
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THE REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE THE REMOTE A/V NET GUIDE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ቲ VOLUME (VOL) WHEEL, MUTE button Use the VOL level 30 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned ON. ታ CHANNEL (CH) WHEEL/CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons The CHANNEL wheel or the CHANNEL
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THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE 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
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THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature is only available with a 1080i signal. SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP
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A/V NET GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) ባ PAUSE button If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the PAUSE button. This is convenient when trying to write
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BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ A/V NET ቢ GUIDE ባ ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for
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transmit the chosen pre-coded set-topbox/satellite codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ባ A/V NET ቢ GUIDE ባ ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY SATELLITE RECEIVER/STB CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the set-top-box/satellite receiver for operation of
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DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ባ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the
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is included in the PVR mode. Default device for this mode is Hitachi VCR. 5. INFO, GUIDE and LC (Last Channel) buttons are for PVR devices, not for EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. GUIDE ባ ቢ ቢ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY VCR/PVR CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of
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is Hitachi Audio/Video Receiver (AVR/AMP). 5. INPUT, GUIDE, TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. ቢ ቢ ባ A/V NET ቢ ባ GUIDE ቢ ቢ MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT CODE IS: CD AMP/RCVR NOTES: 1. The REC (Record) button only applies to some precoded amplifier/receiver codes. 2. Refer to instruction manual
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GUIDE 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 device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV) ᕃ Select DVD mode
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PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND A/V NET GUIDE AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL VCR BRAND CODE ABS 0715, 0783 0833, 0869, 1075 Gradiente 0651 Greenhill 0717 Grundig 0705 Harman/Kardon 0702 Hitachi 0573, 0664, 0695 Hiteker 0672 IRT 0783 Initial 0717 Integra 0627 Hiteker 0672 JBL 0702
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PVR/VCR, CABLE, SATELLITE, DVD AND A/V NET GUIDE AUDIO CODES FOR REMOTE CONTROL NSC 0063 Novaplex 0618 Oak 0463 Glory Horse 1263 Harman/Kardon . . . . . 0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, 1263 KLH 1428 Kenwood 1313, 1570, 1569 0027, 0042,
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THE REMOTE CONTROL A/V NET GUIDE SIMPLE REMOTE HITACHI has provided a second remote control for your convenience. The Simple AV Net) menu. The AV Net allows the user to control external components with the TV's remote control. (See complete explanation and example on pages 33-35) NOTE: The Simple
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1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) to navigate part of the screen shows which selections are available. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. This part
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OSD (On-Screen Display) Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Video Black Enhancement Contrast Mode for Back Light Reset Video Settings Color Management Color Decoding Auto Color Audio Aspect Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode Treble Bass Balance Dynamic Bass
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Scan Signal Meter Channel List Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (ENG) Canadian Ratings (FRN) Set the Clock various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Block various types of movies and television programming based on
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this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Back Light Color Management (Set User Colors) Auto Color Noise Reduction Auto Movie Mode (TV/Cinema Detection) Day 100% 50% 50% 50% 50% High Low Dynamic 100
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VIDEO Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Video Picture Mode ANT A/B Day Night Contrast 100% Brightness 50% Color 50% Tint Sharpness 50% Color Temperature High or Black Enhancement Middle Contrast Mode Dynamic Back Light 100% Reset
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VIDEO Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day VIDEO mode. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Black Enhancement Contrast Mode Back Light Reset Video Settings Move SEL
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colors. NOTE: When using Component or DVI-HDTV input, Auto Color will not be available ( Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if the TV experiences picture blocking. Auto Movie Mode The Mode is turned ON from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to
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function will control the left to right balance of the LCD TV internal speakers. Dynamic Bass This function complements and enhances bass speakers from a separate stereo system, turn this feature OFF. When set to OFF, the LCD TV speakers and the sub-woofer output are OFF. Also, set to OFF, if you
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® Digital and PCM. Dolby® Digital - Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with a Dolby® Digital only decoder; but also to raise the volume of low sound. This is only effective when the TV is connected via the optical out (digital audio) to an amplifier/receiver with a
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ASPECT Aspect Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio. Press CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈ to choose the aspect ratio that are enclosed in the Mode window. Press the SELECT button to select the Mode settings. Press two times Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup
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CHANNEL MANAGER Chan. Select Channel Manager to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel Manager List. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel. Chan. Manager Set The Antenna Auto Channel Scan Signal Meter Channel
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"close" to exit. NOTE: The Signal Meter will not be available (grayed out) when watching analog channels. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels are labeled (CH ID), which have been added to Channel Memory (SCAN), which are protected by LOCK and which are your Favorite (FAV
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tapes based on motion picture ratings. Picturein-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 67). When TV RATINGS is selected, various types of television programming based on a parental guide ratings will be blocked. Picture-in-Picture will also be blocked automatically (see page 68). Use
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upon the movie that is viewed. If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will not block it. 2. Blocking "NOT RATED" programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. 3. If a CableCARD is installed, your cable operator may provide
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RATINGS that you have selected. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select TV RATINGS to return to the previous menu. TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV V S L D All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience
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and television program in Canada that (Eng) you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Eng) Status C: C8+: G: PG: 14+: or 18+: Move SEL Return
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according to various (Frn) program ratings that you feel might be inappropriate in its content. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings (Eng) Canadian Ratings (Frn) Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings (Frn) Status G: 8 ans+: 13 ans+: 16 ans+: 18 ans
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. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select SET THE CLOCK to return to the previous menu. NOTES: When "Daylight Saving Correction" is checked "✓", the TV will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 71
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quit or select SET THE SLEEP TIMER to return to the previous menu. Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's Day/Night Picture Mode automatically. Timers Set The Clock Set Sleep Timer Set Day/Night Timer Set Event Timer Set Timer Recording Move SEL Select
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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 If no remote control button is pressed after viewing reservation is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after three hours. Therefore, do not Set Event Timer
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priority over the Event Timer. If the Timer Recording is set at the same time as the Event Timer or overlaps with each other, the TV will only perform the function of the Timer Recording. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 74
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SETUP 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. Video Audio Aspect Chan. Manager Locks Timers Setup
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displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to the LCD Television. Use the SCREEN SAVER feature to hide screen burn. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set
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SETUP Set The Inputs Use this feature to give a name to any of the five video inputs. Setup Menu Preference Screen Saver Set The Inputs Set Black Side Panel Set Closed Captions Set Monitor Out Move SEL Return Setup Set The Inputs Rename List Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 AVR CAM CBL CBL2
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your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to Video2 automatically when the Video2 input device is DVD player OFF. This feature is now reset and will turn on your TV as described above. 2. When using REMOTE mode, any remote control button will
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program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Setup Menu Preference Service: [1 2 3 4 5 6] Language: [Unknown ] Font : [Default 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8] Size : Standard Small Large Style : Standard High Visibility [HITACHI
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of the chosen input source (ANT A, ANT B, VID1-VID5) to a VCR or other A/V device. TV Tuner Out- Select TV Tuner Out to output the audio and video signals of the last watched Antenna Source (ANT A, ANT Please see your dealer regarding these "non Hitachi" home control systems. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 80
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upgrade is required for your TV, Hitachi will notify and provide you with TV set to the power saving Stand-By mode. Power Swivel This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the LCD hands or any other body parts to avoid causing injury. 4. When the Picture-in
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12 11 COMPUTER AUDIO OUT D-SUB 15 Pin RGB Cable (Optional) Audio Cable (Optional) This LCD Television can automatically detect and display the signal format below. 1. RGB input signal. This LCD Television can accept the following signal formats. Recommended Signal List Signal Mode No. Signal
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new settings (more than 15) will over-write the first user's setting, second setting and so on. 3. Operation in RGB mode in relation to TV functions are shown below. No. Item 1 Video Control 2 AV Net 3 Audio Settings 4 Closed Caption 5 Clock 6 Monitor Out 7 Lock 8 Auto Link Operation Contrast and
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INPUT 0.7Vpp/1.0Vpp NOTE: Interlaced signal is not available. 6. RGB input signal will not appear at all when receiving a signal which is not supported by this product. If the setting is wrong, the Display Monitor will display: NO SYNC. SIGNAL INVALID SCAN FREQ. Without sync POWER SAVING mode
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MODE. 2. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. USING THE RGB INPUT Video Aspect Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. 85
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USING THE RGB INPUT Video Aspect Setup Power Swivel Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Back Light Reset RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. Adjust overall picture brightness. Select between HIGH (9,300K), MEDIUM (7,500K), STANDARD
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VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS CONTRAST The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: •Press MENU in RGB mode for on screen display ̈ is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds. 2. See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast. BRIGHTNESS Video Contrast Brightness Color
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USING THE RGB INPUT ENHANCER Enhances the picture detail. Video Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Enhancer Back Light Reset Move SEL Select 100% 50% High Off 100% Reset RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Use CURSOR PAD ̇ or ̈ to set ENHANCER Off, Low, Medium or High. Press the MENU button to return to
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. • Allow the LCD TV to warm up for 20 minutes before performing AUTO ADJUST. • Select a bright image for display while AUTO ADJUST takes place. • If AUTO ADJUST terminates unsuccessfully, try AUTO ADJUST again. If AUTO ADJUST fails several times in succession, try using manual
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USING THE RGB INPUT RGB ON SCREEN DISPLAY Adjusts the pixel clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe. HORIZONTAL CLOCK Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Input Level Black Side Panel Move SEL Select Adjust 0 0 0 0 Reset 0.7V Off Use
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the motorized stand. It allows the customer to turn the LCD display left or right using the remote control. •Press PAD ̈ to rotate the TV to the right. Use CURSOR PAD ̇ to rotate the TV to the left. Release the fingers, hands or any other body parts to avoid causing injury. 4. When the Picture-in-
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CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD DISPLAY AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. This may cause physical damage to the precision parts. Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet. Do not leave it on
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RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from
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in picture © ©©© © Poor reception on some channels © ©©© © Picture rolls vertically © © No color © © ©©© © Poor color © © ©©© ©© Dark Picture ©© © HITACHI Liquid Crystal Display incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit
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treat the LCD panel with great care because of a precision apparatus. Please instruct transporters dark part. Black dots and Bright points may appear on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and to 95˚F. Avoid operating the LCD TV below 41˚F LCD response speed may slow down
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This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a Canada. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada. Notes on Closed Caption: This LCD Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119
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and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, assure compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
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- Refer to rear panel at the back of the LCD Monitor and AVC Center • Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm HDTV Monitors display HDTV when combined with an HDTV Tuner and Source. All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.com/tv
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a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) 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 Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50
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EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) for a copy. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par la garantie, sur le fonctionnement ou
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30 H Locks Change Access Code 66 Channel Lock 66 Front Panel Lock 66 Input Lock 66 Movie Ratings 67 TV Ratings 68 TV Ratings (Canadian - English 69 TV Ratings (Canadian - French 70 M Matrix Surround 61 Menu Preference Language 75 Background 76 Monitor Out 80 N Noise Reduction 60
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of this Agreement. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE DTV OR THE SOFTWARE. 1. LICENSE GRANT. Hitachi grants to you, for the life of the DTV, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use one copy of the Software on
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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. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services Hitachi
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