36" PC READY COLOR TV 36SDX01S OPERATING GUIDE 36SDX01SR IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-5 FIRST TIME USE 6-20 THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-31 SET UP Set Up Set Up CUSTOM Custom ULTRATEC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO 32-59 USING THE PC READY COLOR TV AS A PC MONITOR 60-70 PLUG AND PLAY TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT REGULATORY INFORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION SERVICE HOTLINE FEATURE INFORMATION 71-79 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this PC Ready Color television. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PC READY COLOR TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NOTE: ¥ There are no user serviceable parts inside the PC Ready Color television. ¥Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the PC Ready Color television. 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. MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user s warranty. POWER SOURCE This PC Ready Color Television is designed to operate on 120 Volts 60Hz, AC current. Insert power cord into a 120 Volt 60Hz outlet. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE PC READY COLOR TELEVISION S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NEVER CONNECT THE PC READY COLOR TELEVISION TO 50HZ, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This PC Ready Color television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules. or ), in CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the PC Ready Color Television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service shop. 2 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: ¥ Read all of these instructions. ¥ Save these instructions for later use. ¥ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the PC ready color television receiver. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PC READY COLOR TELEVISION RECEIVER Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI PC ready color television receivers. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI PC ready color television receiver. Please fill out 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. FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY 1. This PC ready color television set is equipped with a three-prong grounded, alternating-current line plug.This plug will fit only three terminal receptacles. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the three terminal plug. 7. If the PC ready color television set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug the PC ready color television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If liquid has been spilled into the PC ready color television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 8. 2. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, unplug the PC ready color television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 9. Do not subject your PC ready color television set to impact of any kind. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 3. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 10. Unplug the PC ready color television set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ! 4. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the PC ready color TV where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard. ! NO 5. Do not attempt to service the PC ready color television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. Never push objects of any kind into the PC ready color television s cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the PC ready color television set. 11-1. Do not place the PC ready color television set on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The PC ready color television set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the PC ready color television set. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. LP HE NO! Coins 11-2. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12. Do not use the PC ready color television set near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. ¥ Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug set from wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel. 13. Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. 14. Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists. NO! 15. The set has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the PC ready color TV from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. ¥ Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. Never place the set in a built-in enclosure, unless proper ventilation is provided. ¥ TO O T! HO ¥ ¥ 3 IMPORTANT PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the PC ready color television set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 16-2. Note to CATV system installer: (Only for PC ready color television sets with CATV reception) This reminder is provided to call CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT 17. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. No ! GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) 18. For added protection for the PC ready color television set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges. NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATION OF YOUR SET 19. The PC ready color television set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. Use Proper Voltage 20. If the PC ready color television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug the PC ready color television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the PC ready color television set to normal operation. ? 21. If your PC ready color television set is to remain unused for a period of time, (such as when going on a holiday), turn the PC ready color television set OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet. IF THE SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 23. Whenever the PC ready color television set is damaged or fails, or if there is a distinct change in performance that indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician. Service Snap Pop Snap 22. If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any further adjustments. Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician. 24. It is normal for some PC ready color television sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician. Pop FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25. Do not use attachments not recommended by the PC ready color television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 26. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 27. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the PC ready color television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the PC ready color television is in safe operating condition. ask me! 4 PICTURE CAUTIONS WARNING Continuous On-Screen Displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to PC Ready Color Television Receivers. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. This PC ready color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations, cable companies, and programs from other video sources. Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program. 5 ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit. 2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska please contact your nearest HITACHI regional office. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION POWER TV HELP CABLE PIPC VCR TV/VCR H V H V POSI ...