User manual HITACHI 42PD3000

Users Guide 32PD3000 42PD3000 SCREEN Dear HITACHI customer Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest state of the art television from HITACHI. At Hitachi we pride ourselves on producing high quality televisions with outstanding picture and audio capabilities. Together with our reputation for superior reliability, you should enjoy many years of trouble free operation from your TV. Important Please read this Users Guide thoroughly, especially the Safety Notes on Pages 4 & 5. Mis-use may cause damage to your plasma television, which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to yourself. Should you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or operation of your television, firstly refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide at the rear of this manual. In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your plasma TV, switch off at the mains sockets, pull out the plugs, and contact your dealer immediately. Please take notice that there are some high voltage parts inside the TV even though Mains Switch is turned off. Please pull out the Mains Plug from the socket to cut the Mains voltage completely for safety. Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your plasma screen or the casing of your Audio VIsual Control (AVC) unit. Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry! TruBass TruBass, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Software Notice It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse compile the software included therein, save to the extent permitted by law. Plasma Screen After the plasma screen has been on for any length of time, you will notice that the screen becomes warm. Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark spots. Please note that this is normal. Caution To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners! contents safety aspects television safety ......................................................................................................4 battery safety and installation ................................................................................6 rear socket and scart details. ......................................................................................7 set-up plasma screen, AVC unit and equipment connection..............................................8 speaker assembly (42PD3000 model only) ............................................................10 front control panel details ..............................................................................................12 handset controls programme tuning ..................................................................................................13 television/VCR operation ........................................................................................14 Teletext functions ....................................................................................................15 tuning in TV set-up and automatic tuning procedure ............................................................16 manual tuning procedure ........................................................................................18 programme sort ......................................................................................................20 programme name change and download ..............................................................21 viewlink....................................................................................................................22 customer I.D. ..........................................................................................................24 password change ....................................................................................................25 programme, sound and vision adjustment picture controls........................................................................................................26 NICAM and stereo sound controls ..........................................................................27 audio and TruBass controls ....................................................................................28 television features sleep timer and on screen display ..........................................................................30 wide screen viewing ................................................................................................31 Teletext operation ..................................................................................................33 other equipment other equipment connection ..................................................................................35 signal source entry..................................................................................................36 other features language and installation ........................................................................................38 programme download and demo mode ..................................................................39 screen saver, screen wipe & no signal shutdown ..................................................40 PC mode ................................................................................................................41 information trouble shooting guide ............................................................................................45 guarantee ................................................................................................................46 HITACHI environmental notice ................................................................................47 technical data ..........................................................................................................48 OSD Menu Flow chart ............................................................................................49 Caution Avoid displaying still images on the plasma TV for an extended time as it may result in a residual image, and permanently damage the Plasma Display. Examples:-Video games, Station Logos, Computer Images, images in 4:3 picture ratio, Teletext or PC window etc. It is recommended that still display images are changed at appropriate intervals. Minor residual images can be removed by using the "SCREEN WIPE" feature (see page 40). 3 contents safety aspects This plasma 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 consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation, operation or safety of your equipment. television safety DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO be careful with any glass panels or doors on equipment. DO place your TV on a flat surface, or if supplied, the stand accessory. DO ensure that all connections, (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between the pieces of equipment), are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections. DO observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting extension leads to your TV. The fuse should be a 5 Amp fuse with the safety symbols and displayed. If you are in any doubt about the extension installation, please consult a competent electrician. SHOULD you require to replace the fuse in the moulded plug with a new fuse, then please replace with one of the same value, type and approval as the original. Ensure the fuse cover is returned to its original position. AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F IF you intend placing this TV into a cabinet or a wall alcove, please ensure there is at least a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the TV. This is to allow for adequate ventilation during your TV's operation. TO prevent scratching or damaging the plasma screen face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners! AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F DO NOT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DO NOT position the plasma screen on top of the AVC unit as it could cause damage to the unit. DO NOT 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. 4 DO NOT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DO NOT lie the plasma screen flat. AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F DO NOT place objects filled with liquids, e.g. a vase, on, or close to the equipment, to avoid spillages into the inside of the apparatus. DO NOT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the lifespan of your equipment. AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F DO NOT place hot objects such as candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. DO NOT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. DO NOT 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 show your family how to do this. Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped people. DO NOT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry! 5 television safety NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots, or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock. Under NO circumstances remove the rear cover of your plasma screen or the casing of your Audio Visual Control (AVC) unit! DO NOT cut off the fitted mains plug 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 extension lead or consult your dealer. safety aspects safety aspects always always + always + + + - - - - battery safety and installation Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus `+' and minus `-' marks on the battery and appliance. Incorrect fitting can cause leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new batteries of different types, since this can result in leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Store unused batteries in their packaging and away from metal objects which may cause a short circuit resulting in leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. always never! never! + CHARGE - Remove dead batteries from equipment, and all batteries from equipment that is to be left for long periods of time without any use. Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage. Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can cause an explosion. Respect the environment always dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Never attempt to recharge ordinary batteries, either in a charger or by applying heat to them. They may leak, cause fire or even explode. Rechargeable NiCAD batteries and chargers can be purchased from any good High Street electrical retailer. battery installation 1 2 Remove cover of handset by lifting up the cover at the recess. Insert batteries into handset as shown and replace cover. 1. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, `+' to `+', `-' to `-'. 2. Replace the batteries with the equivalent `AA' type. 3. Discard old batteries safely, following the battery safety guidelines. 6 audio output (RCA) These sockets can be used to connect to external amplifier or Hi-Fi system. VGA input Use this to connect to your computer if desired. Link Sockets These should be connected to your plasma screen via the link lead. Mains Socket This should be connected to the Mains Supply via the supplied Mains Lead. AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL (AVC) UNIT VIDEO OUT Y AUDIO OUT S-VHS L CB PR CB PR CENTER AUDIO IN L R R FMS5011 AV4 component input Use this to connect digital video broadcasting equipment, home entertainment systems and DVD players etc. to your TV. AV2·AV3scart input Use this to connect digital video broadcasting equipment and home entertainment systems to your TV. for RGB input AV1 scart input Use this socket to connect ordinary VHS, S-VHS or Hi8 equipment to your TV. (Connect VCR to AV1 for Viewlink). RF aerial socket This should be permanently connected to an RF source i.e your aerial antenna. Output sockets (S-VHS monitor out & video out) These sockets can be used to connect to external equipment to supply a picture only, (no menus or Text), e.g. to a video projector. S-VHS out is not available when receiving SECAM signal, AV4 and S-VHS input PLASMA SCREEN Mains Socket This should be connected to the Mains Supply via the supplied Mains Lead. SubWoofer This socket can be used to connect a SubWoofer speaker.* Link Sockets These should be connected to your AVC Unit via the link lead. test button Use this button if you wish to test the functionality of the plasma screen without the AVC unit being attached. Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds and a test picture will be displayed on the screen. *If this product is used with an active SubWoofer, it is possible to change its frequency by adjusting the LPF (Low Pass Filter) control on the Subwoofer speaker. This will enable you to select the most suitable sound performance. important note on installation If you intend placing this TV into a cabinet or wall alcove, please ensure there is at least a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the television. This is to allow for adequate ventilation. Do not allow soft furnishings, such as curtains to be draped over the TV whilst in operation. Never place the TV onto a carpet during normal operation - this could obstruct ventilation slots on the base of the TV. Always place the TV on a flat surface, or if supplied, the stand accessory. Failure to observe the above guidelines could result in serious overheating of your TV, or even, in extreme cases, fire. rear socket and scart details 7 set-up TV Setup IMPORTANT! When connecting the mains lead to your Plasma screen, please ensure that you always use the Mains Lead with the WHITE SLEEVING. AERIAL plasma screen, AVC unit and equipment connection DVD PLAYER/GAMES COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R L Y CB CR 4 DIGIBOX IN IN AUX VCR TV OUT OUT VCR 5 IN IN AV2/ DECODER AV1/TV OUT OUT SCART LEADS * (optional) RF LEADS 1 2 3 8 Connect the LINK LEAD between the Plasma Screen and AVC Unit. Connect the Mains lead with the WHITE SLEEVING to the Plasma Screen. Connect the Mains lead with NO Sleeving to the AVC Unit. * Scart leads should be fitted between your TV and other equipment to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachi dealer or any good High Street electrical retailer. PLASMA SCREEN U.K. ONLY 2 EUROPE 1 LINK LEAD Y CB PR CB PR L R VIDEO OUT 3 Y CENTER AUDIO IN CB PR CB PR L R AUDIO OUT S-VHS L R FMS5011 AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL (AVC) UNIT U.K. ONLY 6 Placing the AVC vertically *Please make sure to use the attachment screws for the vertical stand when placed vertically. *Arrows in the vertical stand should point out towards the front side of the AVC. Vertical Stand Side of the AVC Attachment screw for stand 4 5 6 Connect aerial connection lead to the Digibox `in' . socket marked Connect Digibox `out' to VCR `in' socket marked . Connect VCR `out' to TV `in' socket marked . VHS video equipment should be connected to the AV1 scart socket located at the rear of your TV. A dedicated programme number may be assigned to AV1, allowing you easier access to external equipment viewing. How to assign an AV signal to dedicated programme numbers is explained in signal source entry section. plasma screen, AVC unit and equipment connection set-up 9 set up 42" Speaker system can be attached to Plasma Screen or original speaker stand. Left and Right Speakers are the same y speaker assembly (42PD3000 model only) 1 When carrying the product, p ease ift from both sides and ho d with one hand using the the product with the screen side facing you. cover on the bottom of the product. handle SPEAKERS speaker system system cover 3 Black Terminal Red Terminal Copper Lead Silver Lead PLASMA SCREEN 6 AVC UNIT 10 Remove screws, both sides SPEAKER TERMINAL (8 8W) Slacken screws both sides Black Terminal 5 z 8 8 Red Terminal z Silver Lead Copper Lead I < [ b \ b Optional Speaker Stands 7 SPEAKERS 8 PLASMA SCREEN AVC UNIT SPEAKER STANDS (optional) 11 speaker assembly (42PD3000 model only) 2 This part is to be hooked onto loose screw set up front control panel details PLASMA SCREEN on/off button TV mode light This will be green when your TV is on and red when in standby mode. infra-red lens This is for reading commands sent from your remote control handset. (Underside of plasma screen). Use this to switch the plasma screen on and off. (When switched off using this button the screen consumes no power - unlike when in standby mode). AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL (AVC) UNIT television sockets door panel To use the sockets, pull down gently where shown. AUDIO VISUAL CONTRO L AV3000 F standby button Use this to switch the AVC unit into Standby Mode. (To turn the unit off completely, switch off at the mains). TV mode light This will be green when your TV is on and red when in standby mode. volume buttons Used to increase `+', or decrease `-' your TV's sound . headphone socket Used with headphones (3.5mm stereo jack plug required). NOTE : AV4 input is not available FRONT INPUT S. VHS VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R programme buttons Used to change the TV channel up `+' or down `-' AV button Used to select a signal source for external equipment. S-VHS socket This socket is for use with external equipment. audio/video sockets These sockets are for use with external equipment. 12 The handset controls shown below are used when programming your TV and to adjust the sound and picture features. accept cursor up Use this button to move the menu selection box up. This button is used to confirm a highlighted selection. exit menu This button is used to enter the main menu. This is where your TV's features options are displayed. This button is used to return to the previous on screen menu you were viewing, or to cancel a selection. cursor right cursor left Use this button to move the menu selection box left. Use this button to move the menu selection box right. 1 4 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 frequency This allows you to directly input known broadcasting CH or frequency numbers. cursor down Use this button to move the menu selection box down. 7 television Press this button to leave the menu you are on and return to normal TV operation. CLE-952A number/letter buttons These number buttons can also be used to enter letters, which are required for some features e.g. programme name change etc. To enter letters: Press the number key twice for the first corresponding letter (written above the key), three times for the second etc. Example: Press number key 2, twice for `A', three times for `B' and four times for `C'. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 13 programme tuning handset controls handset controls standby Used to switch your TV in and out of standby mode. The handset controls shown here are used when your TV is in normal operation. picture This button allows you to switch between various picture modes provided, DYNAMIC, NATURAL, CINEMA and FAVOURITE 16:9 button This button allows you to switch between the various wide screen features of your TV (see wide screen viewing section). audio This button allows you to switch between various audio modes provided, MUSIC, SPEECH, CINEMA and FAVOURITE television/VCR operation AV select Used to select a signal source for external equipment. TV+TEXT, PC window In TV mode This button allows you to switch between TV + TEXT screen and TV only. In PC mode This button allows you to switch between PC WINDOW ON and OFF. volume controls Used to increase `+' or decrease `-' your TV's volume. sound mute This button allows you to switch the TV's sound on and off. 1 4 7 frequency This allows you to directly input known broadcasting CH or frequency numbers. 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 programme controls Used to change channels either up `+' or down `-'. VCR/record Press both buttons simultaneously to record what is being viewed (only available if VCR is Viewlink compatible -see viewlink section). time Use this button to display the current time on screen. CLE-952A info Press this button to view the current TV status. VCR and DVD Operation Your handset incorporates controls for operation of HITACHI VCR and DVD. These controls are PLAY, STOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, PAUSE, STANDBY, and MENU. To PLAY : Press the VCR or DVD and Play buttons on your handset simultaneously. or To STOP : Press the VCR or DVD and Stop buttons on your handset simultaneously. or To REWIND : Press the VCR or DVD and Rewind buttons on your handset simultaneously. or To FAST FORWARD : Press the VCR or DVD and Fast Forward buttons on your handset simultaneously. or To PAUSE : Press the VCR or DVD and Pause buttons on your handset simultaneously. or To enter STANDBY : Press the VCR or DVD And Standby buttons on your Handset Simultaneously. or To enter the MENU : Press the VCR or DVD And Menu buttons on your Handset Simultaneously. or 14 1 2 3 The handset controls shown here are used when you are operating Teletext. TV+TEXT, PC window In TV mode This button allows you to switch between TV + TEXT screen and TV only. In PC mode This button allows you to switch between PC WINDOW ON and OFF. teletext Press this button to use the Teletext services. colours (red, green, yellow, blue) On certain pages in teletext, these will have coded instructions i.e. a shortcut to a teletext page or title. swap In teletext mode views the previous page. In TV mode - returns from your current viewing channel to the previous one. subtitles Use this to access a subtitle service directly rather than through a teletext service (subject to subtitle service broadcasting). television Press this button to return to normal TV operations when in the teletext mode. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 reveal Used in Teletext mode to show hidden information eg. quiz pages answers. index Pressing this button will take you to the index. hold Use this to `freeze' the teletext page on display to prevent the page changing (press again to continue). update Restores TV picture whilst the TV is looking for the entered Teletext page. CLE-952A expand Use this button to expand the size of the teletext page on view. See `Teletext operation' section page 33 for details of Teletext services Teletext functions handset controls 15 tuning in connecting to the mains socket Important - If you have not already done so, please read the television safety section before connecting your television and external equipment. TV set-up and automatic tuning procedure insert plug... ...and switch on important note on VCR and satellite Do not switch your TV on until all external equipment is connected. If you have a Video Cassette Recorder or a Satellite receiver connected to this TV please ensure that they are switched on before automatic tuning begins. In the case of a VCR, if it is not Viewlink compatible, insert a pre-recorded tape and begin playback of your equipment. If it is Viewlink compatible leave VCR in Standby. (See viewlink section of this manual for details). With a Satellite receiver select Sky News. These measures ensure that all your external equipment is tuned in during the autotune procedure. important note - on-screen help When using the menus of your Television, extra on screen help will be displayed in this window. 1 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 To make your programme tuning easier, HITACHI have installed an automatic tuning procedure to find the programmes. Switch your Plasma screen and AVC (Audio Visual Control) unit on. AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL STATION AV3000F 2 CLE-952A The first screen viewed will ask you to choose the language of your TV's display. Use the LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons to choose your language. 16 3 Once highlighted, accept selection. 4 The next screen viewed will ask you to insert your aerial connection lead. If you are satisfied all external equipment has been connected, press the OK button on your handset and AUTOTUNE will begin. 5 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Next, the country screen requires you to select the country in which you will be watching your TV. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust. CLE-952A 6 Once the country of choice is viewed, press the OK button to continue. 7 Your TV will now search through the frequencies, storing them in order. PLEASE NOTE : If your VCR is Viewlink compatible, your TV will now download the programme information - see viewlink section of this manual. TV set-up and automatic tuning procedure tuning in 17 tuning in manual tuning procedure ...notes on manual tuning As well as an automatic tuning procedure your HITACHI television also allows you to input broadcast frequencies through a number of different entry methods. Follow the steps below and choose one of the 4 entry methods to input broadcast frequencies. VCR should be tuned into Programme 0. Follow the steps below to tune in your VCR if it was not found during Autotune. See programme sort section to move to channel 0. 1 Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU appears. 2 Press the cursor DOWN button to select INSTALL. 3 Once highlighted, accept selection. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 4 Press the cursor DOWN button to select MANUAL SETUP. 5 CLE-952A Once highlighted, accept selection. 6 7 18 Use the cursor keys to move the selection bar over the programme frequency required to be adjusted. Once highlighted, accept the selection to change the frequency. The selection bar will turn blue. It is now ready to change. entry method 1 The first option will be to fine tune the chosen frequency either UP or DOWN using the LEFT/RIGHT cursor keys or search tune UP or DOWN using the UP/DOWN cursor keys. entry method 2 If the CH key is pressed, you can enter a two digit channel number (CH) using buttons 0 - 9 on your handset. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 entry method 3 If the CH key is pressed again, you can enter a two digit S-band number using buttons 0 - 9 on your handset. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 CLE-952A entry method 4 If the CH key is pressed again, you can manually input a five digit frequency (if known) using buttons 0 - 9 on your handset. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 8 Once the method of entry has been decided upon and the new frequency or channel entered, this can then be stored in the TV's memory by pressing the OK button. If you have a Viewlink compatible video, press the AV key changes to your VCR. to transfer any information 9