User manual HITACHI 36SDX01S

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 POSITION SIZE REC PAUSE STOP 27MM20BA 36SDX01SR 36SDX01S CLU-433PC CLU-433FC OR CLU-433MC HL00723 HL00724 VOL LST-CH CH MUTE EXIT L I G H T F AV F AV RECALL MENU CH CH C.S. HL00725 CURSOR CONTROL 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 SLEEP REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL INPUT CLU-433FC 36V PC READY COLOR 27V TELEVISION STAND SP271B TELEVISION STAND (Not included, order separately) SP351B or SP364B (Not included, order separately) H530024 H530021 H530024 CUSTOM HITACHI PC READY COLOR TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and videotape storage. Special features include curved smoke glass doors and an adjustable shelf. Available in black. CAUTION: PC ready color television stand model SP351B or SP364B is designed for use only with a 36 inch or smaller PC ready color television set. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury. 6 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. 2. Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. Replace the cover. BOTTOM VIEW SUM-3.AA IECR6.1.5V SUM-3.AA IECR6.1.5V Lift up on tab to remove back cover. CAUTIONS 1. If your PC ready color television set is to remain unused for a long period of time, for instance when you go on vacation, unplug the PC ready color television from the wall outlet. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Precision parts may be damaged. Do not allow the remote control to become wet and avoid placing it in areas of high humidity. Do not leave it on or near a heater. Excess heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation. If the batteries become exhausted, remote control operation may become erratic or stop altogether. Replace the old batteries with new AA types. 2. 3. 4. 7 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PC READY COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your PC ready color TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the back cover of the set. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the PC ready color TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING To view the PC ready color television screen at its best, test various locations in the room. The drawings below show several suggestions. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the PC ready color TV and about 6 to 9 feet from the screen. 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 PC ready color TV can be located in a different section of the room. If the PC ready color TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system s external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least 4 feet from the side of the PC ready color television. Place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance. R 4' MINIMUM 20' S BEST HORIZONTAL 10' 15' 20' 50 20 3' 0' 5' 10' BEST VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE 8 5' 4' MINIMUM 50 VIEWING ANGLE 15' 20' L S CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the PC ready color television. Move the speakers away from the PC ready color TV until there is no picture distortion. 8 HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable. 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). F Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the PC ready color television s rear jack panel and front control panel. S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. PC AUDIO OUT 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Plug 2 RCA Type Plugs Mouse Connector Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect the computer mouse port to the TV/monitor mouse output for remote control mouse operation. Monitor Audio In PC Audio Out Stereo Cable (3.5 mm plug to 3.5 mm plug) (Optional) This cable is used to connect from Audio out jack on the back of the computer s sound card to the PC Audio input Jack of the monitor. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Optional) This cable is used to connect a computer VGA output to the D-SUB input located on the rear panel. 9 HOOKUP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal. The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV game, etc. 1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV 3. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected 3. When both antennas are connected Attach optional ANTENNA MIXER to the TV When using a 75-Ohm coax ial cable system, Attach an optional ANTENNA MIXER to the PC ready disconnect the VHF adaptor from the VHF 75-Ohm color TV antenna terminal connect the the cables the antenna terminal and and connect cables to to the ANTENNA MIXER. receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or ANTENNA MIXER. CATV cable to a VHF 75-Ohm receptacle. To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF/UHF 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (disconnect) VHF Adaptor (Rear of PC ready VHF/UHF (Rear of TV color TV set) set) To UHF Antenna To outdoor VHF Antenna ANTENNA MIXER 2. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna disconnect the (VHF or UHF) indoor antenna leads from screws of the (VHF or UHF) adaptor and connect outdoor (VHF or UHF) leads to these screws of a (VHF or UHF) adaptor. To outdoor VHF or UHF Antenna (connect) VHF Adaptor Notes: 1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is used, disconnect the indoor antenna. Ghosting and poor reception may result if both the indoor and outdoor antennas/ CATV are connected at the same time. 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANTENNA MIXER and (VHF or UHF) adaptor. 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company. NOTE: Optional adapter for *Apple® Macintosh® computers. If the optional AESP model G301/U Macintosh to VGA® adapter connector is configured and connected between Macintosh video out and the 36SDX01S/SR video in, the Macintosh is forced to boot in 640 x 480/60 Hz or 800 x 600/60 Hz mode (set mode) because the operational adapter correctly manipulates the Macintosh sense pins. For the optional adapter to work, it s DIP switch settings should be # 2, 3, 6, 7 = ON and # 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 = OFF. See below: Example - See Switch Instructions for details. Mode 5 = 2367 (SVGA 800 x 600/60 Hz configuration) (VGA 640 x480/60 Hz configuration) Composite Separate Sync SW1 OFF SW2 ON SW3 ON SW4 OFF SW5 OFF SW6 ON SW7 ON SW8 OFF SW9 OFF SW10 OFF ON 23 ON 1234 67 DIP 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 45 8 910 OFF 10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW HDREADY D I G I T A L PUSH POWER VOL - VOL + CH - CH + MENU INPUT PUSH CURSOR Power Button Volume Buttons Channel Buttons Input Button PUSH POWER VOL VOL + CH CH + MENU INPUT PUSH CURSOR Menu Infrared Sensor LED OPEN DOOR PC RGB INPUT 2 OPEN DOOR INPUT 3 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R PC RGB Input 2 S-Video Input 3 Infrared Sensor A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 12. See page 23 for MENU, CURSOR, and EXIT button operations. 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER Button Press this button to turn the PC ready color TV on or off. NOTE: S-Video input takes priority over Video input. CHANNEL Buttons Press these buttons until the desired channel appears at the top right corner of the PC ready color TV screen. VOLUME Buttons Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the PC ready color TV screen. INPUT Button Press this button to select the antenna, VIDEO, or PC: RGB Input. Your selection is shown at the top right corner of the screen. NOTE: Your HITACHI PC ready color TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO is selected. If you have no input to VIDEO, press the INPUT button until the normal broadcast picture appears. If the picture does not appear, the power is OFF. REMOTE CONTROL INFRARED Sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. NOTE: Front panel control CURSOR operation will not operate the FAMILY FAVORITES channel function. PC RGB INPUT 2 Use this 15 pin D-Sub input for a quick hook up from your PC connection. (RGB2) FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO: 3) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. (Press the Input button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of the PC ready color TV screen.) S-VIDEO 3 Input provides S-Video (super video) jacks for a quick hook-up of equipment with S-Video output capability. LED (Light Emitting Diode) Timing and Sync detector indicator. 12 REAR PANEL JACKS REAR VIEW PC RGB INPUT 1 VHF/UHF INPUT 1 R-AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO PC AUDIO INPUT PC CONTROL AUDIO TO HI FI S-VIDEO R-AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO P R /C R P B /C B Y INPUT 2 L MONITOR OUT R R-AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. Audio/Video Inputs 1,2 The INPUT button will step through each signal source input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players,DVD players etc. (If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack.) S-Video 1,2 Input provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability. Component: Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR Input 2 (See Tips on Rear Panel Connections on page 14) Input 2 provides Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or HDTV settop box. Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. There is NO MONITOR OUT when using COMPONENT VIDEO. Audio to Hi-Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the PC ready color television s main volume. Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels. (see page 16 and 20) PC Control Use this input for remote control mouse operation. PC Audio Input Connect external devices for audio in PC mode. (see page 63) PC RGB Input 1 (RGB1) Use this 15-pin D-Sub Input for your PC connection. (see page 60) 13 REAR PANEL JACKS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE TV/PC MONITOR AND THE PC BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc., that have this feature. Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the PC ready color TV. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hookup cables. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 1 in the example on page 15.) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. You may use VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or COMPONENT: Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR inputs to connect to Input 2, but note that only one of these may be used at a time. Connect only 1 component to each input jack. DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR input. COMPONENT: Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players or HDTV set-top boxes. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. When using the Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR input jacks, connect your components audio output to the PC ready color TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the PC ready color TV s CB input and the components R-Y output to the PC ready color TV s CR input. It may be necessary to adjust TINT level to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR inputs. (See page 48 and 49). To ensure no copyright infringement, there is NO MONITOR OUT output when using the Y-CBCR/Y-PBPR jacks. 14 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VHF/UHF PC RGB INPUT 1 INPUT 1 R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO PC AUDIO INPUT PC CONTROL AUDIO TO HI FI S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 L P R /C R P B /CB Y MONITOR OUT R R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO INPUT 2 L and R Optional, see tips on page 14 INPUT V L R Optional, see tips on page 14 VCR #2 Optional, see tips on page 14 ANT IN S-VIDEO V Y L R S-VIDEO CB CR L OUTPUT R L R INPUT V L R VCR #1 Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc. (OR) DVD Player, Laserdisc player, etc. Stereo System Amplifier Y PB PR OUTPUT L R HDTV SET-TOP BOX NOTE: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. 15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF PC READY COLOR TV SET) AUDIO TO NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the PC ready color TV set. 16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player to your TV set 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 connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is pressed as shown below. Connect external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source (see page 24). INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER (Example) (Antenna) 12 (Input) VIDEO (Input) VIDEO (S:IN) (Input) PC NOTE: When the PC ready color TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the PC ready color TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the screen will be gray-blue. CONNECTING MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR VIDEO DISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the PC ready color TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. 3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. VCR Audio Out Video Out INPUT 1 R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO S-VIDEO TV Terminal Input 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the PC ready color TV. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT(AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 5. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. VCR PC ready color TV Terminal Input INPUT 1 Back of VCR R L/(mono) Video R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 PC ready color TV Terminal Input R L V S-VIDEO Hitachi Model VT-S751A Back of VCR Or Similar Model NOTE: Completely insert the cable connection when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the cable connection is loose. If you have an S-VHS VCR, you can use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown on the PC color ready TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player or SET-TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 (PB/CB) jack, as shown on the PC ready color TV set below. 3. Connect the cable from the PR/CR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player or SET-TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 (PR/CR) jack, as shown on the PC ready color TV set below. 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or DVD player or SET-TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/R) jack. 5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or DVD player or SET-TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack. 6. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:2 appears, to view the program from the Laserdisc or DVD player or SET-TOP BOX. The mode VIDEO:2 disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 PR /CR PB /CB Y CR CB Y L OUTPUT BACK OF DVD PLAYER R (OR) PR PB Y L OUTPUT HDTV SET-TOP BOX R NOTE: Completely insert the cable connection when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. See Page 14 for TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS. 19 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements.. (See page 54 to 56 for SRS and BBE functions.) The PC ready color television s internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the Audio to HI-FI output on the PC ready color TV. HDREADY L D I G I T A L R LR OUT STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER L IN R PUSH POWER VOL - VOL + CH - CH + MENU INPUT PUSH CURSOR TV MODE REQUIRED CONNECTION OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT (TV MODE) Receive mono and stereo sound. Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience from just two speakers. Sound Retrieval System. FEATURE OFF ON VIDEO/PC MODE REQUIRED CONNECTION OPTIONAL CONNECTION EFFECT (VIDEO/PC MODE) Receive mono and stereo sound. At stereo input. Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience. At mono input. Sound will be louder. FEATURE OFF 3D - STEREO