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- Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 1
LCD Flat Panel TELEVISION Operating Guide for 37HLX99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL...23-40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...41-69 USEFUL INFORMATION...70-78 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 79-87 APPENDIXES...88-89 INDEX...90 As an Energy Star® - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 2
storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this LCD television. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 3
television does not operate properly, unplug the LCD television and call your authorized dealer or service center. Caution Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. Warning - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 4
recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This LCD television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. 2. This stand for use only with Hitachi 37HLX99. Use - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 5
First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi LCD Television To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface. Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 6
How to set up your new HITACHI LCD Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND PLATE metal on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base ; so it needs to be remove in order to separate the TV from the Base. First time use STAND PLATE METAL STEP - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 7
time use How to set up your new HITACHI LCD Television VIEWING The reccomended viewing horizontal and vertical angles for this LCD TV is 160°. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 8
First time use Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections box or VCR. This connection allows your TV to control your cable box or VCR. Power Swivel Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the LCD Television. AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 9
First time use Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 10
Front/Side Panel Controls First time use ቩ ቪ ቤ ቨ ቭ ቢ ቦ ቧ ብ ቫ ባ ቨ ቢ SIDE POWER button Press this button to turn the LCD Television ON/OFF. It can also be turned ON/OFF by remote control. The "MAIN POWER" button must be at stand-by mode. Firmly bind the cables. Thread the square hole with - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 11
First time use Front/Side Panel Controls ቩ POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the main power switch located on the lower right side of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right of the front bezel will illuminate. The LCD TV is now ready for remote ON/OFF - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 12
First time use Rear Panel Connections In this 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. 3. Your component outputs may be labeled Y- with your LCD Television's remote control . (For reference see pages 16). ቪ For FACTORY use only - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 13
First time use Rear Panel Connections ቫ Upgrade Card This card slot is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card. ቭ Power Swivel Connector Connects to - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 14
Panel INPUT 5 Left Side Panel R L/MONO AUDIO PR PB Y / VIDEO PHOTO INPUT R L/MONO AUDIO PR PB Y / VIDEO PHOTO INPUT First time back picture may be abnormal. INPUT 5 Left Side Panel R L/MONO AUDIO PR PB Y / VIDEO Ferrite Core Instructions: 1. Wrap once the USB cable on the - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 15
to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 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 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 16
First time use Rear Panel Connections Outside Antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 ANT OUTPUT IN S-VIDEO V L R Optional G-LINK/IR OUT CONNECT TO IR OUT NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified. HDTV Set-Top Box (PROVIDED) HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY 16 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 17
time use Tips on Rear Panel the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information 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 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 18
time use 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line inputoutput connections to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the TV (For INPUT 5 please see page 14 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 19
First time use Connecting External Video Sources CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1, 2 OR 5 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 Rear panel below. 2. With DVI - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 20
time use Connecting External Audio/Video Devices CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 :Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to plugs when connecting to rear panel - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 21
). CONNECTING OPTICAL OUT TO AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on the right. The "OPTICALOUT" from the Rear Panel is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 22
. Once you setup the G-LINK (IR Blaster) connector, then you can use your HITACHI LCD TV Remote Control and the TV Guide On Screen system to control your cable box and VCR recording features. The LCD Television Rear Panel has IR OUT/G-LINK terminals. One IR Blaster cable can connect up to 2 external - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 23
on your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, Manual/Manual to Automatic) 1. Place the Remote Control in TV Mode by using the SOURCE ACCESS ̇ and ̈ buttons. The TV mode indicator will blink 3 times to confirm the remote - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 24
to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቢ POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. (See page 23 for ቢ instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode.) ባ ቤ ብ ባ MODE Indicator Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode. ቤ SOURCE - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 25
Remote to Control Your TV ቧ ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 95% of the size. - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 26
How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV ቨ DAY/NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day(Normal), Day(Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select Day modes for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light. Select Night for nighttime viewing with less - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 27
Remote to Control Your TV PHOTO INPUT This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera, USB Drive or memory cards USB drive using the Photo Input in the left side panel of the TV Contrast low battery power may not time on some digital cameras. Please wait - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 28
Remote to Control Your TV the SELECT button to cycle through the interval time from 5, 10 and 30 seconds. Press the Device ̇ Drive B ̈ NOTES: 1. Automatic contrast reduction also applies during SLIDESHOW, then press any a "dcim" file name format. 3. Supported image types are up to 3072 x 2304; JPEG - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 29
To restore the sound, press the VOL wheel one more time or VOL Up (̆). Volume 8 When using the Cursor turns highlighted GREEN to WHITE. Cable 22 The Remote Control Soft Mute 8 FAV Cable 22 / TV power is turned off at a volume level 31 or greater, the volume level will default to 30 when the TV - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 30
The Remote Control Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Your HITACHI LCD TV incorporates one Tuner technology designed for feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from any of the video inputs. Use connection at - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 31
) PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Select CABLE/AIR or INPUT 1~5 from the INPUTS menu. Select a channel that has a 1080i/720p signal. The Remote Control Main Picture Sub Picture SAWP PIP Specifications Table PIP Mode Sub Picture Digital Channel Component/Composite/S-lN/HDMI 1080i 720p 480p 480p - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 32
The Remote Control 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 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 33
light will flash 3 times if the ቢ code was accepted. ባ 5. Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your codes. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 34
guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY Satellite RECEIVER/ SET-TOP-BOX CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 35
player operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 36
light will flash 3 times if ቢ the code was accepted. 5. Aim the remote at the VCR/PVR and press the ባ POWER button. The remote will turn off your NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR/PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR/PVR. ባ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 37
operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. MY AUDIO COMPONENT CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 38
remote will now control the desired device. 7. Pressing the ENTER (ENT) button will now access the video input (1-5) of the desired device. + - / ᕄ SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV flash 3 times to confirm proper setup. ᕈ The remote will now control - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 39
Codes The Remote Control VCR Packard 1972 Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0105 Howard Computers............1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 iBuy Power 1972 JVC 0067 0031 Comtronics 0040 Contec 0019 Coolmax 0883 Digi 0637 Director 0476 Dumont 0637 Emerson 0797 Everquest 0015, 0040 Focus - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 40
Remote Control Remote Control Codes Jasco 0015, 0153, 0315 Jerrold ......... 0003, 0011, 0012, 0014, 0015, 0024, 0276, 0476 0810 Memorex 0000 Motorola ...... 0276, 0476, 0810 1106, 1254, 1376 Movie Time 0891, 0110, 0189 Hewlett Packard 1181 Hitachi 0228 Integra 0135 JBL 0110 JVC 0074, - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 41
features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons ̆, ̄, ̇ and ̈) or CHANNEL WHEEL to navigate to a different menu item. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Vide o Audio TV Guide On Screen - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 42
options. Reset The Software Select to upgrade TV software. TV Guide On Screen TV Guide On Screen Set, Control and navigate the system Channel Manager Power Swivel Unlocked Locked Power Swivel enabled. Control the motorized Table Top Stand Power Swivel disabled. Signal Meter Auto Channel Scan - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 43
Use this function to change the back light of the LCD panel, this will increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD panel, but not the brightness of the video signal. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Video Picture Mode White Level - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 44
If WHITE LEVEL is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BLACK LEVEL, COLOR, if the TV experiences picture blocking from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry Auto Color Off White Balance Black Side Panel Off 3. Press the CURSOR PAD and - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 45
Green Drive Blue Drive Red Cuto Green Cuto Blue Cuto Reset Move SEL Return : High 100% 100% 100% 50% 50% 50% Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars on/off when watching 4:3 signals in Standard mode or use of the PIP modes. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 46
Ratio. Auto Aspect Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input signal to fill the screen. Mode M anually select the Aspect Ratio. Management Color Decoding Auto Color O White Balance Aspect Black Side Panel O Reset Video Settings Move SEL Select You can customize each - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 47
Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel This function will control the left to right balance of the LCD TV internal speakers. Surround Surround sound is the concept of expanding - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 48
Return NOTE: The functions Language, Digital Output and DRC are only available when viewing digital programs. Use the functions at right if your TV is connected to an amplifier/receiver with optical digital input with Dolby Digital or PCM decoder capabilities. NOTE: 1.- The DRC control affects only - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 49
press the SELECT button. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select *For USA is a 5 digit ZIP CODE **For CANADA is a 6 digit ZIP CODE Screen 3: Please select which service(s) you would like your TV Guide On ScreenTM to support (Check all that appl - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 50
to use the TV Guide On Screen button to continue. Screen 9: Now the TV GUIDE will send the code to control the VCR through the G-Link Screen 7: What brand of VCR is connected to this TV ? Use the CURSOR PAD ̆ and ̄ to 11 If No the TV Guide will try a different code and return to screen 9. If - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 51
Hitachi codes appeared to control your VCR. What would you like to do now ? 1.- Try VCR configuration again to repeat the setup. 2.- Try alternate remote codes to see other code alternatives that may solve the problem. 3.- Skip this step , will finish the TV Guide NOTE: 1. The LCD TV should be in - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 52
̆, ̄ or CHANNEL WHEEL buttons to highlight function. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD ̈ to select. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Channel Manager Signal Meter OR Auto Channel Scan Channel List Move SEL Select On-Screen - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 53
Channel Manager 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) - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 54
buttons to enter the access code. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select 1. Use the CURSOR PAD Engage Lock When ENGAGE LOCK is selected, SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually. When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on, - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 55
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 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 56
Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings U.S. Move SEL Select Locks TV Ratings Status T V- Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA S ub R ating D L S V FV Move SEL Return TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 57
EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to return to the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings U.S. Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings(Eng) S tatus C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Move SEL - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 58
EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN) to return to the previous menu. Locks Change Access Code Engage Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings(Eng) Canadian Ratings(Frn) Alternate Ratings U.S. Move SEL Select Locks Canadian Ratings(Frn) S tatus G 8 ans + 13 ans + 16 ans + 18 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 59
key on the R/C. See fig. (1) for reference. Once the TV has received Alternate Ratings data , the Alternate Ratings US in the lock AM CH ID/Input ID Current Time Receiving Signal oFrmat Receiving Digital Closed Caption A uto Fig. (1) 11:30 AM Event Timer G-Guide Model 1. Use the CURSOR buttons - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 60
the TV Guide On Screen system setup process is complete. In this case the Set The Clock feature will not be available (grayed out). 3. The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating the TIMERS. When the power cord is unplugged then plugged in quickly, the clock is stopped momentarily and the TIME - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 61
Timer Set Day/Night Timer Move SEL Set -- : -- AM PST 0:00 Not Set Set Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV's DAY/NIGHT PICTURE MODE automatically. This feature is not available until the clock is set. 1. Use the CURSOR PADS to highlight SET DAY/NIGHT TIMER - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 62
Setup Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̆, ̄, ̇ or ̈ to select the sub-menu of your choice. 2. Press the SELECT button to select. OR Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Set The Menu - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 63
HDTV has a built-in Automatic Power Saving feature that shuts Off the TV if a video signal is not detected within 12 seconds. The default setting for this feature is ON (Yes). The Automatic Power Saving feature needs to be set to OFF (No) before any CableCARD set up can be performed. INSTRUCTIONS - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 64
any of the five video Setup inputs. Set The Menu Options OR Set The Power Saving 1. Press the CURSOR PAD ̆ or ̄ to highlight the video inputs movie with your VCR, laserdisc player or DVD player. - Remote When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and switch to INPUT 4 automatically when the - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 65
. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . 1. Use the CURSOR PAD ̇, ̈, ̆ and ̄ to highlight and select the function to change. 2. Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE CLOSED CAPTIONS to return to the previous menu. Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Power Saving Set The - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 66
by the LCD TV Volume Up/Down. Video Out Monitor Monitor Audio Out Fixed Variable TV Tuner TV. To record currently viewed Video and Audio from either Cable or Air. Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Power • Select IR OUT EXTENDED LENGTH to process remote control signal to IR Out Terminal and reach - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 67
Display. Follow the instructions below to access the CableCARD Information menu. 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Control to access the Service use only. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select Setup Set The Menu Options Set The Power - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 68
card (MMC CARD). If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card. In order to repeat the upgrade procedure. 68 Setup Set The Menu Options OR Set The Power Saving Set The Inputs Set The Closed Captions Set The Output Terminals Set - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 69
the motorized stand. 2. Press the CURSOR PAD ̈ to rotate the TV to the right. 3. Press the CURSOR PAD ̇ to rotate the TV to the left. 4. Release the CURSOR PAD to stop rotation. Video Audio TV Guide On Screen Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Power Swivel Move SEL Select or Power Swivel Select - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 70
(elsnenenSootsrDldcatre'kpt'eEJlicaoelttnIuoiiOnUcgnooTlNeSs"gnneEie(tTarsdbdMoi-MaciuSnconEbkrlrANewoei)frTcNteTSDV) TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI LCD Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 71
and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. • PREVENTION OF AN If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the television, check the instructions mentioned above. BLOCK NOISE your antenna. NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 72
the possibility of being broken or increasing the picture defects. At the time of transportation, horizontal style is prohibited. More-over, please treat the LCD panel with great care because of a precision apparatus. Please instruct transporters so that it should be put into the packing box at the - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 73
Troubleshooting TV Guide On-ScreenTM Frequently asked quiestions continued If I add a recorder or change my cable service, how do I change my Setup information? 1) Highlight the Setup Service in the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change System Settings. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 74
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. Note This LCD - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 75
• Soft Mute (50%) Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries (AA) • 6' AC Power cord cable • Table Top Stand • IR Blaster Cables • Power Swivel Cable • Ferrite Core Optional Accessories: • For U.S. Models: Please access our website: www.hitachi.us/tv INPUTS/OUTPUTS • Wideband Component - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 76
Set Dimensions 37 Inch Models (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 63.9/29 A B C I K LM D E J H G F N Units Inches MM A 37-3/8 949.4 B 2-1/2 62.9 C 2-1/2 62.9 D 28-9/16 725.7 E 26-3/16 664.3 F 19-1/8 485.3 G 16-11/16 424.1. H - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 77
, 24 hours a day 1-800-HITACHI (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 - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 78
Information When you call HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE they will require some information related to the TV MODEL NAME and SERIAL # in order to give you the proper support. This information is located on the back of the TV and also on the RIGHT SIDE of your TV set. Please follow the next steps to find - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 79
HITACHI of attorneys' fees in connection with your violation of this Agreement. You further understand that you may be held legally responsible belong to the applicable content owners and may be protected 10. TERMINATION. HITACHI may terminate this Agreement immediately at any time by providing - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 80
PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 glibc libposixtime GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 For purposes of incorporating the OS Software into the DTV, Hitachi made certain modifications to the source code of the OS Software (collectively, the "Source Code Modifications") in 2006. The Source Code - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 81
change it. By contrast, the GNU General to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses charge for this service if you wish translate to certain responsibilities for you if you original, so that any problems introduced by others will not distribute the same sections as part of a whole which is - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 82
herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program into other . Our decision will be guided by the two goals of - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 83
SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 84
and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public freedom of use, not price. Our General Public Licenses are and charge for this service if you wish); that restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you reputation will not be affected by problems that might be introduced by - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 85
, then you must make a good faith effort to ensure that, in the event an application does not supply such function or table, the facility still operates, and performs whatever part of its purpose remains meaningful. (For example, a function in a library to compute square roots has a purpose that - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 86
are covered by this /LFHQVH You must supply a copy of this /LFHQVH If the the combined library of the fact that part of it is a work based on the ZRUNVEDVHGRQLW Each time you redistribute the Library (or any granted hereiQ You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third SDUWLHV - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 87
time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems . 14. If you wish to incorporate parts of the Library into other free programs exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 88
Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications ANT Analog ANT D igita l Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input S ignal V ideo NT S C Auto As pect No Aspect V ideo ID 4x3 16:9 Standard 1 Yes 16:9 Standard 2 No YCBCR 480p No 16x 9 Yes No 480i No 4x3 No No Y - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 89
Appendixes Aspect Specifications (Continuation ) Input S ignal Auto As pect Input 4 YPBPR 1080i/720p 480p 480i No Auto ON V ideo No Signal NTS C Auto OF F No Auto ON Input 5 HDMI Auto OF F 1080i/720p No 480p 480i Auto ON YPBPR Auto OF F 1080i/720p No 480p Auto ON 480i V ideo No - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 90
24,32 H HDMI 15,19 Timers 61 Tint 43 Treble 47 TV Guide On ScreenTM 49-51 V I Input Setup 24,64 L Language Menu Language 62 Locks Change Access Code 54 Channel Lock 54 Front Panel Lock 54 Movie Ratings 55 TV Ratings 56 TV Ratings (Canadian - English 57 Video Settings 43-46 W White - Hitachi 37HLX99 | Owners Guide - Page 91
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As an Energy Star
®
Partner,
Hitachi, Ltd. has determined
that this product meets the
Energy Star
®
guidelines for
energy efficiency.
LCD Flat Panel TELEVISION
Operating Guide for
37HLX99
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
.......................................................................................
2-3
FIRST TIME USE
.......................................................................................................................
4-22
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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23-40
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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41-69
USEFUL INFORMATION
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70-78
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE
...........................................
79-87
APPENDIXES
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88-89
INDEX
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