User manual HITACHI 20LD2450

Contents Installation of device on the wall (optional) .................................................................................................... 1 Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................................................................... 2 LCD TV ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Connect Peripheral Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 3 Peripheral Equipment Connections ................................................................................................................. 3 Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Before Switching On Your TV ........................................................................................................................ 6 Menu Map ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Switching The TV ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................. 8 Navigating the Menu System ........................................................................................................................... 8 Menu System ................................................................................................................................................... 8 PC Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Other Features .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Teletext .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Connect Peripheral Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 14 Tips ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Appendix A: AerialConnection ...................................................................................................................... 15 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 16 Appendix B: PC Input Typical Display Modes ............................................................................................... 17 UK Guarantee ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Installation of device on the wall (optional) Installation Of The TFT TV To The Wall 1- To install the TFT TV on the wall, first of all, the stand assembly should be removed. Unscrew the 4 screws that attach the stand top cover and the 4 screws that attach the stand to the TFT panel and remove the stand assembly from the TFT panel. 2- Place the 4 plastic pins to the circular screw holes at the rear of the TFT and screw them to the TFT panel with 4 (M4 x 10) screws. Aà UAUÃQhry 3- Decide the place on the wall where the TFT panel would be placed. Level and mark with a pencil the 4 mounting points on the wall hanger. Drill holes for the plastic anchors and then fix the wall hanger with 4 screws (4 x 30). 4- Raise the TFT panel and hang it to the holes on the wall bracket from the 4 hanging screws at the rear of the TFT panel. AÃUÃ8r IMPORTANT 1. Please follow the installation instructions carefully as failure to do so may result in injury or damage to the set. 2. If you do not feel confident in carrying out the installation yourself, please ask a specialist installer to carry out the installation for you. 3. The wall anchors provided are for solid (brick, concrete etc) walls only. For all other wall types please obtain the correct fixings for the wall type from your hardware retailer. If you are unsure which anchors to use, please seek professional advice. 4. To avoid potential injury it is advisable to have assistance from another person to carry out this installation. 5. Hitachi assumes absolutely no responsibility for injuries or damages that may occur due to improper installation and handling UAUÃQhry #ÃTpr H#à à à #ÃTpr #ÃÃ"à #ÃQyhvpÃhpu #ÃQyhvpÃQv XhyyÃChtr English - 1 - Xhyy Remote Control Buttons = Stand By 0 - 9 = Direct Programme = Menu - - = Double Digit V + / - = Volume +/ P + / - = Programme +/ = Cursor Up = Cursor Right = Cursor Left OK = OK = Cursor Down MUTE: Mute AV = External Source (TV, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3, SVHS, PC) TV = TV / Quit Menu TXT = Teletext Red (SOUND) = Sound Green (PICTURE) = Picture Menu Yellow (FEATURE) = Feature Menu Blue (INSTALL) = Installation Menu LCD TV UW6W 79$9 H@IV 0(1 8 3&+ ÃQ8Cà 7 9 $ 9 0(18 3& + ÃWPGVH@à QPX@SÃPIPAA DIAS6S@9ÃS@8@DW@S G@9 TU6I9ÃUPQÃ8PW@S English - 2 - Connect Peripheral Equipment C@69QCPI@ 6V9DP 6V9DPÃÃDI WD9@PÃDI / 5 WD9@P ,1 287 ,1 287 $17 ,1 86H8PS9@S T6U@GGDU@ÃS@8@DW@S 6IU@II6 Peripheral Equipment Connections DC 12 V PC INPUT 9 9 9 9 AUDIO LINE OUT (L, R) AUDIO INPUT (L, R) VIDEO INPUT S-VHS INPUT SCART 2 SCART 1 ANTENNA HEADPHONE English - 3 - Preparation For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm free all around the set. To prevent any fault and unsafe situations, please do not place any objects on top of the set. Panel Features High resolution, 20 TFT LCD display. Contrast ratio (typical): (800:1) Brightness (typical): 450 cd/m2. Response time (typical): 25 msec. Viewing angle (typical): 178° (horizontal) and 178° (vertical). 8-bit color depth, display 16.7 M colors. Safety Precautions Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety. This set can be used in tropical and/or moderate climates. Features Remote controlled colour television. 100 programmes from VHF, UHF bands or cable channels can be preset. It can tune cable channels. Controlling the TV is very easy by its menu driven system. It has 2 Scart sockets for external devices (such as video, video games, audio set, etc.) Stereo sound system (German+Nicam). Full function Teletext . Fastext (10 Pages), TOP text. Favorite Channel Headphone connection. A.P.S. (Automatic Programming System). All programmes can be named. Forward or backward automatic tuning. Sleep timer. Child Lock. Automatic sound mute when no transmission. NTSC Playback. AV in and S-VHS in are available. It has VGA connector for external devices such as computer. AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting) When no valid signal is detected, after 5 minutes the TV switches itself automatically to stand-by mode. PLL (Frequency Search) PC Input Plug&Play for Windows 9X, ME, 2000, XP Audio Line Out IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ON OPERATING YOUR TV Dos and Donts DOs This Television has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. This TV is supplied with a fitted mains plug. This plug must not be cut off as it may contain a special radio interference filter, the removal of which could lead to impaired performance. If you wish to extend the lead, obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. Observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting extension leads to the TV. Check the fuse rating on the new plug, this should be fitted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to either ASTA or BSI (BS1 362) approvals, these are easily identifiable by either the or symbols. If you are in any doubt about the installation of an extension lead, please consult a competent electrician. DONTs DONT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. English - 4 - DONT place water filled vessels on top of T.V. cabinets. DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs or stands to the TV with any screws other than those provided - to ensure complete safety always use the manufacturers approved stand with the fixings provided. DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. Warning: When the device is not in use for a long time, disconnect from power. 2.Power Cord Do not place the set, a piece of turniture, etc. on the power cord (mains lead) or pinch the cord. Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be placed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electric shock. When it is damaged and needs to be changed, it should be done by qualified personnel. 3. Moisture and Water Do not use this equipment in a humid and damp place (avoid the bathroom, the sink in the kitchen, and near the washing machine). Do not expose this equipment to rain or water, as this may be dangerous and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as flower vases, on top of the set.Avoid from dripping or splashing. If any solid object or liquid falls into the cabinet, unplug the set and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. 4. Cleaning Before cleaning, unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use soft and dry cloth. ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone, especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock. NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry! 5. Ventilation The slots and openings on the back cover are intended for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation. To prevent overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered in any way. 1. Power Always use the provided AC adaptor. Operate only from the power source specified on the AC adaptor. In use, the AC adaptor gets heat on the surface of the case. It is normal, not defective. Do not cover the case of AC adaptor with any material while it is in operation. Leave 15 cm space (minimum) around the AC adaptor. The rating information and safety caution of the AC adaptor are on its case. 6. Heat and Flames The set should not be placed near to naked flames and sources of intense heat, such as an electric heater. Ensure that no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, are placed on top of the set. 7. Lightning In case of storm and lightning or when going on holiday, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 8. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser- Be sure to ground the connection properly. Connect the ground terminal of the AC adaptor with the ground terminal provided at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. TryÃprp urÃtqÃvr English - 5 - vice technician has used replacement parts which are specified by the manufacturer or have the same specifications as the original one. Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards. Before Switching On Your TV Power Connection IMPORTANT : The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC. For this, an adaptor is used which gives 12V DC voltage. 9. Servicing Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not remove the cover yourself as this may result in an electric shock. Instructions for waste disposal: Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must be kept away from children. Batteries, including those which are heavy metalfree, should not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area. Cold cathode fluoresant lamp in LCD PANEL contains a small amount of mercury, please follow local ordinates or regulations for disposal. Connections To The Aerial Input Socket Connect the aerial or cable TV plug to the Aerial input socket located at the rear of the TV and connect the cable plug coming out from the TV out socket located on the devices (VCR, DVB etc.) to this socket as well. 867G@ÃUWà 9+)8+) S@6SÃPAÃUC@ÃUW Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control Handset The mains plug of the power supply is used as disconnect device and therefore shall remain readily operable. Warning: To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. "The LCD panel is very high technology product with about a million thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product." DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TV AT STAND-BY OR OPERATING WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR HOUSE WARNING : Remote control is batteries are included. A plastic protector is used to disconnect the batteries in order to prevent the battery life from reducing. Please remove the plastic protector before the first use. Inserting The Battery In The Remote Control Handset Remove the battery cover located on the back of the handset by gently pulling backwards from the indicated part. Insert two AAA (R03) or equivalent type batteries inside. Replace the battery cover. In order to avoid possible accidents, please do keep children away from the moving gear located at the rear bottom side of your TV. English - 6 - Menu Map 6281' Wyr 7hyhpr TqÃHqr 6WG @ssrp Trr P Pss )($785(6 TyrrÃUvr Ghthtr 8uvyqÃGpx @YU!ÃP HrÃ8y Pss @tyvu Pss UW Bh 7hpxÃ) ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW 7hpxÃ) ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW 3,&785( QvprÃHqr 7vtur 8h 8y Tuhr 7vtu ,167$// Qthvt 6QT UÃrtv QthÃUhiyr XrÃ@r 7hpxÃ) ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW 7hpxÃ) ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW 6281' 0(18 Wyr 7hyhpr TqÃHqr 6WG @ssrp @hyvr ÃÃÃHqr CQÃWyr Tr 3,&785( 0(18 QvprÃHqr 7vtur 8h 8y Tuhr 8yÃU r SÃGvtuvt Qvprà Tr )($785(6 0(18 TyrrÃUvr Ghthtr 8uvyqypx @YU!ÃP HrÃ8y AhvrÃHqr ,167$// 0(18 ÃÃQthvt ÃÃÃÃÃQthr ÃÃÃÃÃ7hq ÃÃÃÃÃ8uhry ÃÃÃÃÃThqhq ÃÃÃÃÃ8yÃTr ÃÃÃÃÃTrhpu ÃÃÃÃÃW8SÃHqr ÃÃÃÃÃ9rpqr ÃÃÃÃÃTr ÃÃ6QT ÃÃÃÃÃ6ÃQthvtÃTr ÃÃUÃSrtv ÃÃQthÃU hiyr A menu map is provided above. For details of the items, refer to relevant explanations in the MENU SYSTEM. English - 7 - Note: Remove the battery from remote control handset when it is not to be used for a long period. Otherwise it can be damaged due battery leakage. Navigating the Menu System AÃqvyhvtà rÃv Switching The TV ON/OFF To switch the TV on: Your TV will switch on in two steps: 1- Connect the DC 12V lead to the DC 12V socket at the rear of the TV. Connect one end of the AC power cord assembly to AC adaptor and the other end to a mains wall socket. Press Power On/Off button on the right side of the TV. Then the TV switches itself to stand-by mode. 2- To switch on the TV from stand-by mode either: Press a digit button on the remote control so that a programme number is selected, or Press the "-P/CH" or "P/CH+" button on the TV or press the P- or P+ button on the remote control, so that last mode switched off is selected. By either method the TV will switch on. When the TV is operated for the first time, the following screen appears: AÃhvthv U ÃpsvÃpuvpr 1- Press to display the menu. 2- Press b or a button to select an icon. Press ` for more options. 4- Press _ or ` buttons to change the settings. Press OK to set as default. 5- To exit the menu or return from sub-menu screen, press . 3- Use b or a button to highlight. Menu System Sound Menu 6281' Wyr 7hyhpr Trr P Pss 6ÃQthvtÃTr Ghthtr 8 (QJOLVK 8. TqÃHqr 6 WG @ssrp 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW 8urpxÃurÃhrhÃphiyr For more information on this process, see Install Menu section. To switch the TV off: Press the (stand-by) button on the remote control, so the TV will switch to stand-by mode. To power down the TV completely, press Power On/ Off button or unplug the power cord from the mains socket. The AC adaptor will still be active; to completely disconnect the set from the mains, remove the plug from the mains wall socket. Volume/HP Volume By pressing a / b select Volume / HP Volume. Balance Press _ / ` button to change the level of the selected option. By pressing a / b select Balance. Press _ / ` button to change the level of the balance.Balance level can be adjusted between 32 and 32. Sound Mode By pressing Press _ / ` button, you can select Mono, Stereo, a / b select Sound Mode. English - 8 - Dual I or Dual I I mode, only if the selected channel supports that mode. Cool, Normal and Warm. AVL By pressing Press _ / ` button to set the AVL to on or off. a / b select Effect. a / b select AVL. Room Lightning By pressing a / b button select Room Lightning. By pressing / button, you can select one of these options: Normal, Bright and Movie. Effect By pressing Press Picture Zoom By pressing Use _ / ` buttons, to change picture zoom to Auto, 4:3 and Wide. _ / ` button to set Effect to on or off. a / b select Equalizer. a / b button select Picture Zoom. Equalizer By pressing Press _ / ` button to change the Equalizer setting. In equalizer menu, the mode can be changed to Flat, Speech, Music, Personal and Jazz. Select the desired frequency by a / b button and increase or decrease the frequency gain by pressing _ / ` button. Note: Equalizer menu settings can be altered only when the Sound Mode is in Personal. Store Program By pressing Press ` or OK button to store the adjustments. Stored will be displayed on the screen. a / b button select Store. Features Menu Store Program By pressing Press ` or OK button to store the adjustments. Stored will be displayed on the screen. )($785(6 TyrrÃUvr Ghthtr 8uvy qÃGpx @YU!ÃP HrÃ8y 7hpxÃ)ÃHr Pss @tyvu Pss UW Bh @vÃ)ÃUW a / b button, select Store. Picture Menu 3,&785( Qvprà Hqr 7vtur 8h 8y Tuhr 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW 7vtu Sleep Timer By pressing Press _ / ` button to set the Sleep Timer. a / b select Sleep Timer. The timer can be programmed between Off and 120 minutes in steps of 10 minutes. Language By pressing Use a / b button, select Language. _ / ` button to select the language. a / b select Child Lock. Picture Mode By pressing Press _ / ` button to choose from one of these options: Bright, Standard, Soft and Manual. Child Lock By pressing Press _ / ` button to set the Child Lock on or off.When on is selected, the TV can only be controlled by the remote control handset. In this case the control panel buttons, except the Standby button, will not work. Hence, if one of these buttons is pressed, Child Lock On will be displayed on the screen. EXT2 Output By pressing Use _ / ` button, to set Ext-2 Out to TV, EXT1, EXT3 or SVHS. a / b button, select Picture Mode. Brightness/Contrast/Colour/Sharpness/Hue By pressing a / b button, select the desired Option. Press _ / ` button to set the level. Hint: Hue is displayed in picture menu when the TV receives an NTSC signal. Colour Temp By pressing Press a / b select EXT2 Output. a / b button select Colour Temp. _ / ` to choose from one of these options: English - 9 - Menu Colour By pressing Use _ / ` button to change menu background to Transparent or Gray. a / b select Menu Colour. By pressing / button, you can change the channel type to C or S. Channel By pressing Favourite Mode By pressing Use _ / ` button to set Favourite mode on or off (See Channel List menu Favourites). a / b select Channel. a / b select Favourite Mode. Use / buttons to change the channel number. You can also enter a number via digit buttons on the remote control. Standard By pressing Install Menu a / b select Standard. Use / button to change the standard to B/G, D/K, I or L/L'. Colour System By pressing Use _ / ` button to change the colour system to PAL, SECAM or AUTO. a / b select Colour System. Search ,167$// Qthvt 6 Q T UÃrtv QthÃUhiyr XrÃ@r By pressing Press _ / ` button to start search. The search will stop when a signal is found. Note: If you press the buttons with one-step moves,a frequency of 0.25 Mhz will be advanced.However if you press the buttons continually, it will advance automatically. To stop searching at a certain time, you may press a / b buttons. a / b select Search. 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW Programming By pressing a / b select Programming. After pressing button, programming menu appears on the screen. VCR Mode By pressing Use _ / ` buttons to set VCR Mode on or off. a / b select VCR mode. Hint: If you want to watch a DVD , then you have to set this item to off. Decoder You can use this mode to connect any decoder to your TV. By pressing 352*5$00,1* Qthr 7hq 8uhry Thqhq 8yÃTr # T " 7B Q6G Press the _/ a / b select Decoder ` buttons to turn it ON or OFF. 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW Programme By pressing When you switch the Decoder setting to OFF, EXT1 output will be muted. In this case, EXT1 output will not be available to display video. If it is switched ON, the EXT-1 output will be the selected video source. Any decoder can be connected to EXT1 to unscramble required video signal. Hint: Decoder setting should be stored separately for each programme. a / b select Programme. By pressing / button, you can select the program number.You can also enter a number via digit buttons on the remote control. There are 100 program storage between 0 and 99. Store By pressing Press ` or OK button to store the adjustments. Stored will be displayed on the screen. a /b button select Store. Band By pressing a / b select Band. English - 10 - A.P.S. By pressing Install menu in AV modes a /b button select A.P.S. The following screen appears in the install menu: Press button to enter the A.P.S. menu. A.P.S. menu appears on the screen. ,167$// Qthvt UÃSrtv XrÃ@r 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW Programming By pressing a / b select Programming Mode. After pressing button, programming menu appears on the screen. 6 ÃQthvtÃTr 8 VF 352*5$00,1* 8yÃTr Q6G Pss W8SÃHqr Tr XhvtÄÃ6 yyÃrrqÃth vyy ÃirÃqryrrq ThÃ)ÃPx 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW A.P.S. (Auto Programming System) Country Press / button to select your country. If you want to exit from A.P.S. function, press the TV button. For going back, press . When you press OK button for starting APS, all stored programs will be erased and the following screen will be displayed. Colour System By pressing a / b select Colour System. By pressing / button, you can change the colour system to PAL, SECAM or AUTO. Program Table Q QthÃUhiyr Q ÃÃÃ778Ãà Q!ÃÃÃ8ÃÃÃ# Q"ÃÃà Q#ÃÃà Q$ÃÃà Q%ÃÃà Q&ÃÃà Q'ÃÃà Q(ÃÃà Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Ãà !à "ÃÃà #ÃÃà $ÃÃà %Ãà &ÃÃà 'ÃÃà (Ãà 6 ÃQthvtÃTr 6 hvpÃvtÃÃh)à ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃà ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃ&'ÃÈ Thr)ÃAv rÃphvtà Q ÃÃà Q!ÃÃà 'HOHWH 1DPH @vÃ)ÃUW 0RYH $3 6 Whenever you press the TV button, A.P.S. function stops and Channel table appears on the screen. If you wait until the end of A.P.S., Channel table is displayed with the programmes found and located. @v)ÃUW Teletext Region By pressing Using _ / ` buttons in the Install menu, select your Teletext region. There are five options to select : West Europe, East Europe, Turk/Gre, Cyrillic and Arabic/Hebrew. a /b button select Teletext Region. By moving the cursor in four directions you can reach 20 programmes in the same page. You can scroll the pages up or down by pressing the navigation buttons to see all the programmes in TV mode (except the AV mode). By cursor action, programme selection is done automatically. Name: To change the name of a programme, select the programme and press the YELLOW button. The first letter of the selected name turns blue. Press English - 11 - a / b button to change that letter and _ / ` button to select the other letters. By pressing the YELLOW button, you can store the name. Move: Select the programme that you want to insert by navigation buttons. Press the GREEN button. By navigation buttons, move the selected programme to the decided programme space and press the GREEN button again. PC Mode Installation Power off both Computer and Display before making any connections. Set your PCs resolution correctly before connecting to the TV. See the table on Appendix page. Use 15-pin display cable to connect a PC to the LCD TV. (D-SUB) Delete: To delete a programme, press the RED button. Pressing the RED button again erases the selected programme from the programme list, and the programmes below shift one up. Menu System in PC mode Sound Menu/Feature Menu The items in these menus are described in Sound & Feature Menu explained in Menu System. APS (Auto Programming System) When you press the BLUE button for APS, Auto Programming System Menu will appear on the Screen. PC Picture Menu By pressing a /b button, select the second icon. PC Picture menu appears on the screen. Brightness, Contrast and Colour Temperature adjustments in this menu are identical to adjustments defined in TV picture menu in MENU SYSTEM. Favourite Mode: You can set various channels as favourites so that only the favourites are navigated. To set a favourite, use navigation buttons to select a channel and then press the (TXT) item. The channel selected as a favourite appears in the Program Table with a favourites icon ( ) against the channel name. For removing a favourite, carry out the same operation. To exit, press MENU. Favourite mode must be set to on in the features menu. Geometry Menu By pressing a / b button, select the fourth icon.Geometry menu appears on the screen. *(20(75< CÃQvv WÃQvv 8ypx Quhr 6 Ã6qwr 7hpxÃ)ÃHr @vÃ)ÃUW H (Horizontal) Position This item shifts the image horizontally to right hand side or left hand side of the screen. By pressing Use _/ ` button to adjust the value. a /b button select H. position. V (Vertical) Position This item shifts the image vertically towards the top or bottom of the screen. By pressing Use _ / ` button to adjust the value. a /b button select V. position. Clock Clock adjustments correct interference that appear English - 12 - as vertical banding in dot intensive presentations like spreadsheets or paragraphs or text in smaller fonts. Use Menu System in AV Modes 6285&( 79 (;7 (;7 (;7 69+6 3& _ / ` button to adjust the value. Phase Depending on the resolution and scan frequency that you input to the TV Set, you may see a hazy or noisy picture on the screen. In such a case you can use this item to get a clear picture by trial and error method. Use _ / ` button to adjust the value. Auto Adjustment If you shift the picture horizontally or vertically to an unwanted position, use this item to put the picture into correct place automatically. Select Auto Adjustment item by using buttons. Press a/b Sound/Picture/Features/Install Menu The items in these menus are described at Sound, Picture, Features and Install Menu explained in Menu System. ` or OK button. Warning: Auto position adjustment recommended to be done with the full screen image for the proper adjustment. Teletext Teletext is an information system that displays text on your TV screen. Using the Teletext information system you can view a page of information on a subject that is available in the list of contents (index). On screen display is not available in text mode. Contrast, brightness or colour control is not available, but volume control is available in text mode. Sound in PC mode Connect the PCs Audio output to the TVs Audio Input sockets with an audio cable. Other Features TV Status Programme Number, Programme Name, Sound Indicator and Zoom Mode are displayed on the screen when a new programme is entered. To operate Teletext Select a TV station on which Teletext is being transmitted. Press (TELETEXT) TXT button. Usually the list of contents (index) is displayed on the screen. Mute Indicator It is placed in the upper side of the screen when enabled. To cancel mute, there are two alternatives; the first one is pressing the button and the second one is increasing/decreasing the volume level. AV Modes By pressing the AV button you can switch your TV to AV modes (except being in teletext). Pressing this button consecutively will switch the TV in one of the optional AV modes: TV, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3, SVHS, PC. To remove source osd from screen press TV or button. In order the quit the AV Mode, press the TV or the P+, P- button. To select a page of Teletext Press the appropriate digit buttons for the required Teletext page number. The selected page number is displayed at the top left corner of the screen. The Teletext page counter searches until the selected page number is located, so that the desired page is displayed on the screen. English - 13 - Connect Peripheral Equipment Via The Scart The TV has 2 Scart sockets. If you want to connect peripherals (e.g. video, decoder, etc.) which have Scart sockets to the TV, you can use SCART socket of the TV. Note: If an external device is connected via the Scart sockets, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode. If both sockets are employed at the sime time, SCART 1 becomes the preferential. Press P+ button to move the Teletext screen forward one page at a time. Press P- button to move the Teletext screen backward one page at a time. Fastext Your TV supports the 10 page Teletext system. When the page number of any of the 10 pages in memory is entered, the system will not search for the requested page; instead it will display the page automatically. If the requested page is not in memory, the system will search for the requested page number and save the 10 pages including the requested page into memory after finding it. Via Aerial Input If the device you want to connect does not have a Scart socket, you should connect it to the Aerial input of the TV. If the VCR is connected via Aerial input, it is suggested to use Programme 0. Decoder If you are subscribed to cable TV offers, the organisation will supply you a corresponding decoder unit to allow the programmes to be unscrambled. For further information consult your dealer. For Fastext The subject-heading for the information may have a particular colour. Press an appropriate RED, GREEN, YELLOW or BLUE button in order to reach the relevant page quickly. TOP text TOP text mode of operation will be activated automatically according to the transmission. If TOP text transmission is present, colour coded buttons will appear in status row. If TOP text transmission is not present, status row will not appear. The subject-heading for information may be located in colored box. In Top mode the -P or P+ commands will request the next or previous page respectively. If TOP text transmission is not available, in case of operation of these commands, wraparound occurs. For example page 100 appears to be one greater than page 199. Connect a decoder with an aerial socket to the TV Connect the aerial cable. Connect a decoder without an aerial socket to the TV Connect the decoder to the EXTERNAL socket of TV with a RCA cable. Through the SCART/RCA socket of the decoder, you may attain a better display resolution. TV And Video Recorder Connect the aerial cables. Better picture quality can be obtained if you also connect a Scart cable to SCART sockets. Playback NTSC Connect NTSC VCR player to a Scart socket of the TV. Then, press the AV button to select EXT1 or EXT2. Copy Facility Source selection for VCR recording. Select Feature menu. Select SCART 2 Out by pressing _ / ` button. For copying the picture that comes from the tuner, select SCART 1. English - 14 - Camera And Camcorder To Connect To AV Input Connect your camera or camcorder to AV input of the TV. Connect your equipment to the TV via VIDEO (yellow), AUDIO R (red) and AUDIO L (white) inputs. You must connect the jacks into the input with the same colour. Tips Care Of The Screen Clean the screen with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive solvents as they may damage the TV screen coating layer. Poor Picture Have you selected the correct TV system? Is your TV set or house aerial located too close to non-earthed audio equipment or neon lights, etc.? Mountains or high buildings can cause double pictures or ghost images. Sometimes you can improve the picture quality by changing the direction of the aerial. Is the picture or Teletext unrecognisable? Check if you have entered the correct frequency. The picture quality may degrade when two peripherals are connected to the TV at the same time. In such a case, disconnect one of the peripherals. To Connect To S-VHS Input Connect your camera or camcorder S-VHS input of the TV. Connect your equipment to the TV via S-VHS input and audio inputs of AV inputs by using S-VHS cables. Connect The Decoder To The Video Recorder Some video recorders have a special Scart socket for decoder. Connect a Scart cable to the Scart socket of your decoder and to the special Scart socket of your video recorder. Refer to the booklet of your video recorder. No Picture Is the aerial connected properly? Are the plugs connected tightly to the aerial socket? Is the aerial cable damaged? Are suitable plugs used to connect the aerial? If you are in doubt, consult your dealer. No Picture means that your TV is not receiving a transmission. Have you selected the correct button on the remote control?Try once more. Connecting Headphones Use the stereo headphone socket of the TV, to connect headphones. Note: If you want to connect more equipment to your TV, consult your dealer.) Sound You can not hear any sound. Did you perhaps interrupt the sound, pressing the button? Sound is coming from only one of the speakers.Is the balance set to one extreme? See Sound menu. Audio Lineout To connect the sound of your TV to an external amplifier, use the Audio Line output sockets. Remote Control Your TV no longer responds to the remote control. Perhaps the batteries are exhausted. If so you can still use the local buttons at the bottom of the TV. Appendix A: AerialConnection PqÃ6rvhyÃ8rpv SqÃ&$ÃuÃph vhyÃphiyr 9+)8+) SrhÃsÃUW English - 15 - Specifications TV BROADCASTING PAL/SECAM B/G D/K K' I/I' L/L' RECEIVING CHANNELS VHF (BAND I/III) UHF (BAND U) HYPERBAND CABLE TV (S1-S20/ S21-S41) NUMBER OF PRESET CHANNELS 100 CHANNEL INDICATOR On Screen Display RF AERIAL INPUT 75 Ohm (unbalanced) OPERATING VOLTAGE 12V DC. AUDIO German+Nicam Stereo AUDIO OUTPUT POWER (WRMS.) (%10 THD) 2x3 POWER CONSUMPTION (W) 60W 1.2 W (Stand-by) PANEL 4:3 display, 20 Screen Size DIMENSIONS (mm) ',0(16,216 à 9 G C XrvtuÃxt XvuÃs XvuÃÃs English - 16 - Appendix B: PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 800 x 600, frequency range of 56-75 Hz. The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Hqr Sryv Cvhy %# ! " # $ % & ' ( &! ' ' %# %# ' ' !# !# !# ! " !' !' Wrvphy #' # % % #' #' % % &%' &%' &%' &! &%' % & $% % &! &$ &! &$ % & &$ % % D7HÃWB6 D7HÃWB6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 W@T6 ArrpÃC G 6 I P D U Q P à à à à à à à à à English - 17 - UK Guarantee Your Guarantee of Excellence Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi Television. In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to replace or repair any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that: i) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product ii) The product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than an Hitachi authorised engineer iii) The product serial number has not been removed or altered This guarantee does not apply to product acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use This guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user controls, or aerial alignment. Any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of Hitachi Europe Ltd. Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this guarantee is carried out. THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. IN ALL CASES OF DIFFICULTY PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HITACHI DEALER English - 18 -