Color LCD TV USER'S MANUAL ⫼᠋ ݠ ⫼᠊ ݠ 26LD8000TA READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. For future reference, record the serial number of your television.ʳ SERIAL NO. The serial number is located on the rear of the television.
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ENGLISH USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Television. Before using your television, please carefully read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to operate the television properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. Notes on lnstallation Work: This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualifed personnel with enough skill and competence.
Important FEATURES Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 8. Mis-use may cause damage to your LCD 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 Troubleshooting guide at the rear of this manual.
ENGLISH CONTENTS FEATURES………………….……..…….………2 SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS……………….………4 NOTES……………………….……….….………8 ACCESSORIES…………………………………9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEWHITACHI LCD TELEVISION………………………...…………10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS…………………12 TOP SIDE PANEL CONTROLS……….……13 REAR PANEL MAIN POWER AWITCH & JACKS…………………………………………14 SIDE PANEL CONTROLS……………..…..…16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES……17 Remote Controller Buttons and Functions…..20 Teletext Function……………………………...25 OSD(On-Screen Display)…………………….
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This LCD 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. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ENGLISH About the Symbols (continued) WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. • Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the television Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the television during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the television with two persons. • Avoid any impact or shock to the television; particularly take care of glass screen. Do not put anything on top of the television.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This television has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. • Keep the television away from Radio. • Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference. • The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the television. • Use a coaxial cable for antenna.
Notes About the Symbols (continued) About screen defects • High precision technology is used in the making ofLCD panels but there may be dark spots (points that do not illuminate) and bright spots (points that are too bright) in some cases. These do not indicate a malfunction. About residual images • In some cases, residual images may remain after the short-term display of still images and another image is displayed, but these will disappear and return to normalcy. This is not a malfunction.
ACCESSORIES REMOTE CONTROL USER’S GUIDE POWER CORD 2. ENGLISH Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. BATTERIES 3. 4. CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This LCD television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 20 degrees from vertical. 1. Remote Control Unit 2. Power Cord 3.
HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place. Securing to a wall *Keep the LCD Television four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. 10cm (4 inches) or more NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2.
Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely. Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on both sides for stability. When moving the LCD Television, lift the top and the bottom frame as shown below. ANTENNA Unless your LCD television is connected to a cable television system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color television antenna is recommended for best performance.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front VIEW 26” LCD Television POWER light indicator To turn the television ON, press the main power button located on the BACK right side of the television. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The LCD television is now ready for remote on/off operation. Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Power Status Off Off (Stand-by) Lights Orange Off (Power Saving) Lights Green On Operating When the MAIN POWER is set OFF.
TOP SIDE VIEW 26” LCD Television 6XE SOWER button This power button is for power on the LCD television or change to standby mode. ཱ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top left corner of the television screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (ȝ) and up (ț) buttons when in MENU mode. ི VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the television screen.
REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS Rear View 26” LCD Television MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. NOTE: It is required that there should be at least 5 seconds between MAIN POWER button off than on. ཱ ANTENNA Input Antenna input that connects to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. Supports NTSC/PAL/SECAM television system.
REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS S-VIDEO Inputs Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. VIDEO By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select Video source. 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(L) audio jack).
SIDE PANEL CONTROLS SIDE VIEW 26” LCD Television VIDEO 4 S-VIDEO Inputs Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. ཱ VIDEO Input By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select Composite video source. 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(L) audio jack).
The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD television 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.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES z Connect the equipment to the television, making the correct rear panel and side panel connection. z Before connecting anything : - Read the manuals that came with the equipment. Depending on the equipment, the connection method may be different from - Turn off all the equipment.. - Connecting cables are not supplied. the diagram. Also, the equipment settings may need to change depending on the connection method.
A. DVD player (component / composite / S-VIDEO signal) Y-PBPR cable B. Subwoofer ཱ Audio cable C. PC ི S-VIDEO cable D. VCR player (composite / S-VIDEO signal) ཱི VIDEO cable E. Cam-coder ུ Audio cable F.
Remote Control Buttons and Functions Turn the Television On or Off z Press the mode. z When television is turned on, the power lamp changes from red to green. Choose a Television Channel z button to turn the television on or standby Use Number buttons to choose specific channel. Example: 27 06 z press 2 and 7 press 0 and 6 or press 6 only Use the P +/- buttons to choose the programmed number you want.
Remote Control Buttons and Functions Adjust the Volume z Press the z The volume indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the z Muting the sound : Press the z Press the -/+ buttons to adjust the volume. -/+ buttons. (MUTE) button to turn off the sound. (MUTE) again or volume up/down to restore the previous volume level. Watch Images from External Equipment z Use the PC and TV/VIDEO buttons to choose an external terminal. z Press to access the TV, video1, video2, video3, and video4.
Remote Control Buttons and Functions Aspect Ratio z You can change the screen size according to the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following zoom modes. z Choose the zoom mode : Press the P.Size button to display the zoom menu. NOTE : 1.The P.Size button does not work in the multi pictures mode. 2.The size will fix as full mode and not change when receiving the Y-PBPR signal of 1080i/50, 1080i/60, 720p/50, or 720p/60.
Remote Control Buttons and Functions POP / PIP FUNCTIONS z 2. Press MODE button to select POP and PIP mode. TV, VIDEO and PC pictures can be watched at the same time. 1. Press the POP ON/OFF button to turn on/off multi picture function. PIP mode support pictures : POP mode support pictures : NOTE : In PIP mode, Press Ÿ/ź buttons to select which display window will be changed. Meanwhile, the speaker icon will be displayed on selected display window.
Remote Control Buttons and Functions 3. Press the POSITION button to change the position of sub picture.
Teletext Function Basic Operation CANCEL 1. Choose a TV channel with a teletext broadcast. You can search for a teletext page while watching TV. 2. Press TV / TEXT button to display the teletex 1. Press color button or number button to enter a page. 2. Press the CANCEL button : The TV program appears. When the TV finds the teletext page, its page number appears in the upper left of the screen. 3. Press the CANCEL button to return a teletext page when the page number is on the screen.
OSD (On-Screen Display) To use all your television’s functions, you need to understand the basic menu operating techniques fully. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT MODES FOR THE OSD ARE THE FOLLOWING: Video Mode: Displays when the TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDOE3, and VIDEO4 is selected. PC Mode: Displays when the PC RGB input is selected. Basic Operation 1.Press the MENU button to display the MENU(main menu). 2. Use the țȝ buttons to choose a menu title, and press the ENTER button. 3. Use the W X to adjust functions. 4.
Picture Setting Sound Setting z Sound Adjustment You can adjust the sound to your liking. Bass : Increases and decreases the level of bass. Treble : Increases and decreases the level of treble. Balance : Adjusts the left and right sound level. z Picture mode SRS WOW : Turns SRS WOW function on and off. Subwoofer : Turns subwoofer function on and off. You can choose one of the four PICTURE MODE to adjust the picture settings. They are Dynamic, Natural, Cinema, and Game.
To cancel the AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function press the EXIT OSD (On-Screen Display) button. After scanning, the CHANNEL LIST menu appear. If you want, you can edit the channel number using the Initial Setup CHANNEL LIST, for details please see page 29. z Language z Select LANGUAGE and press S/T buttons to choose the MANUAL language. They are English, Chinese, simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian. z Auto Channel Scan You can store the TV channel for which you needed.
OSD (On-Screen Display) change the color system. 1. Sound System : Select SOUND SYSTEM and press the W/X Press the S/T and W/X buttons to choose a TV channel buttons to choose the sound system.(AUTO/B/G/ D/K I) Every time you press the S/T and W/X buttons, the (NOTE : If the SOUND SYSTEM setting for a TV channel is programmed number changes and the picture of the TV incorrect, it may proven the sound from being issued. channel stored in the programmed number appears on the screen.
OSD (On-Screen Display) 4. Press the red button to store the setting. 3. Press the S/T and W/X buttons to choose a new program number. To return to the INITIAL SETUP menu : Press the RETURN button. To exit a menu instantly : Press the EXIT button. INSERT 1. Press the S/T and W/X buttons to choose a program number for which you want. Every time you press the S/T and W/X buttons, the programmed number changes and the picture of the TV 4.
OSD (On-Screen Display) 4. 1. Press the blue button to store the setting. Press the S/T and W/X buttons to choose a TV channel Every time you press the S/T and W/X buttons, the programmed number changes and the picture of the TV channel stored in the programmed number appears on the screen. To return to the INITIAL SETUP menu : Press the RETURN button. To exit a menu instantly : Press the EXIT button. 2. Press the blue button to start the DELETE function. 3.
OSD (On-Screen Display) PC Picture Position 26LD8000TA/ PC Supported Mode List You can adjust the picture settings as following functions. Mode Mode Name H. Freq. (kHz) No. Resolution V. Freq. (HZ) VGA 60HZ 31.469 640 x 480 59.941 SVGA 56HZ 31.156 1. 2. 800 x 600 56.25 SVGA 60HZ 37.879 800 x 600 60.317 XGA 60HZ 48.363 3. z 4. 5. 1024 x 768 60.004 WXGA 47.
OSD (On-Screen Display) ENGLISH (NOTE : When COLOR TEMPERATURE at HIGH and LOW, R,G,B, and bars in gray and can not move. R : You can adjust the Red color component. G : You can adjust the Green color component. B : You can adjust the Blue color component. Reset : You can select RESET mode for default setting. AUDIO z Sound Adjustment You can adjust the sound to your liking. Bass : Increases and decreases the level of bass. Treble : Increases and decreases the level of treble.
Self Diagnosis Function If a problem arises while you are using the television, please read this self diagram function guide carefully before you ask to have the television repaired. You may be able to fix it easily by yourself. For example, if the mains plug is disconnected from the mains outlet, or the television aerial has problems, you may think there is a problem with the telivision itself. Important: z This self diagram function guide only covers problems whose causes are not easy to decide.
Self Diagnosis Function z When the SLEEP TIMER function operates, the television is auto matically turned off. If the television suddenly turns off, try to press the standby button to turn on the television once again. If the television goes back to normal, there is no problem. z It takes a short period of time from the time an operation such as changing channels is performed until an image is displayed. This is not a malfunction. This is the time required for the image to stabilize it can be displayed.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 26LD8000TA Model Item PAL(I, D/K, B/G) , SECAM(D/K, B/G), NTSC M Brocadcasting system Color system Channels and frequencies PAL, NTSC 4.43, NTSC 3.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input Applicable video signals for input terminal (TV mode) Terminal RCA/S-video Signal CVBS S-video D-sub Component AV1 o AV2 o AV3 o o AV4 o o PC RGB RGB o With composite input(AV3~AV4 input) and S-video input (AV3, AV4 input). NO. Signal mode Horizontal Frequency Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) (kHz) 1 NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 525 59.94 15.73 2 PAL SECAM 625 50.00 15.63 With component input (AV1, AV2 input).
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) ENGLISH Signal Input With Analog signal input (RGB input) Mod Mode e Name H. Freq. (kHz) V. Freq. (HZ) Pixel H. H. V. V. V. Back V. Sync Clock Total Active Porch Width Total Active Porch Width (Clock) (Clock) (Clock) (Clock) (Line) (Line) (Line) (Line) H. Polarity V. Polarity No. Resolution (MHz) VGA 60HZ 31.469 Ё 640 x 480 59.941 Ё 31.156 Ѐ 56.25 Ѐ 37.879 Ѐ 60.317 Ѐ XGA 60HZ 48.363 Ё 1024 x 768 60.004 Ё WXGA 47.
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