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X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:44 AM Page 2 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.
11/19/01 10:44 AM Page 3 contents safety aspects television safety ................................................................................4 battery safety and installation............................................................6 contents X832136-02-02.qxd rear socket and scart details. ..............................................................7 set-up plasma screen, AVC unit and equipment connection ......................8 front control panel details ...............................
television safety safety aspects X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:44 AM Page 4 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. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
10:44 AM Page 5 DO NOT lie the plasma screen flat. 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.
battery safety and installation safety aspects X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:44 AM Page 6 always always always + + + + - - - - 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.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 7 audio output (RCA) VGA input These sockets can be used to connect to external amplifier or HiFi system. Use this to connect to your computer if desired. Link Socket Mains Socket This should be connected to your plasma screen via the link lead. This should be connected to the Mains Supply via the supplied Mains Lead.
X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 8 set-up TV Setup plasma screen, AVC unit and equipment connection IMPORTANT! When connecting the mains lead to your Plasma screen, please ensure that you always use the Mains Lead with the WHITE SLEEVING. AERIAL DVD PLAYER/GAMES 4 DIGIBOX IN IN AUX OUT VCR TV OUT VCR 5 IN IN AV2/ DECODER OUT AV1/TV OUT SCART LEADS * (optional) RF LEADS (1 SUPPLIED) 8 1 Connect the LINK LEAD between the Plasma Screen and AVC Unit.
10:45 AM Page 9 set-up 11/19/01 PLASMA SCREEN U.K. ONLY 2 EUROPE LINK LEAD 1 3 AUDIO VISUAL CONTROL (AVC) UNIT plasma screen, AVC unit and equipment connection X832136-02-02.qxd U.K. ONLY 6 4 Connect aerial connection lead to the Digibox ‘in’ socket marked . 5 Connect Digibox ‘out’ to VCR ‘in’ socket marked . 6 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.
front control panel details X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 10 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).
10:45 AM Page 11 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. cursor right cursor left Use this button to move the menu selection box left. Use this button to move the menu selection box right. menu handset controls 11/19/01 programme tuning X832136-02-02.qxd This button is used to enter the main menu.
television/VCR operation handset controls X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM standby Page 12 The handset controls shown here are used when your TV is in normal operation. Used to switch your TV in and out of standby mode. sound mute This button allows you to switch the TV’s sound on and off. VCR/record 16:9 button This button allows you to switch between the various wide screen features of your TV (see wide screen viewing section).
10:45 AM Page 13 The handset controls shown here are used when you are operating Teletext. 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. television swap Press this button to return to normal TV operations when in the teletext mode. In teletext mode - views the previous page.
TV set-up and automatic tuning procedure tuning in X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 14 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. insert plug... ...and switch on important note on VCR and satellite Do not switch your TV on until all external equipment is connected.
10:45 AM Page 15 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 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. 6 7 tuning in 11/19/01 TV set-up and automatic tuning procedure X832136-02-02.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 16 ...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. manual tuning procedure tuning in X832136-02-02.qxd Follow the steps below to tune in your VCR if it was not found during Autotune.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 17 tuning in X832136-02-02.qxd entry method 1 manual tuning procedure 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.
11/19/01 tuning in X832136-02-02.qxd 10:45 AM Page 18 1 programme sort 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the MENU button. MAIN MENU appears. Press the cursor DOWN button to select INSTALL. Once highlighted, accept selection. Press the cursor DOWN button to select MANUAL SETUP. Once highlighted, accept selection. Use the UP/DOWN cursor keys to select the programme you wish to move. Once highlighted, accept selection.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 19 ...notes on programme name change Programme name change can be very useful if you connect external equipment to your television. For example, if you have a games machine connected, you can name the allocated channel ‘GAME’, making it easier to find. Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU appears. 2 Press the cursor DOWN button to select INSTALL. Once highlighted, accept selection. 3 Press the cursor DOWN button to select MANUAL SETUP. Once highlighted, accept selection.
viewlink tuning in X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 20 What is Viewlink? The Viewlink function allows the direct communication between your TV and a Viewlink compatible VCR*, enabling features such as downloading of tuning information from the TV to the VCR, making TV/Video setup easier. To use Viewlink functions... 1. A Viewlink compatible VCR is necessary. * 2. The VCR must be connected to the AV1 socket on the TV by a fully wired scart cable.
10:45 AM Page 21 Viewlink features - continued Direct TV Recording - continued VCR Recording From TV VCR Recording from VCR Tuner The VCR is recording from the televisions tuner. If the channel is changed on the television, it will affect the recording. However, menus and OSD’s will not affect the recording. The VCR is recording from its own tuner, using a frequency sent by the television, i.e. not one of the VCRs own preset channels.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 22 ...notes on Customer I.D. The Customer I.D. feature allows the user to enter a personal security code and address information into the television’s memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft, it will help the Police trace the owner. Please follow the steps below. 1 customer I.D. tuning in X832136-02-02.qxd 2 3 Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU appears. Press the cursor DOWN button to select INSTALL. Once highlighted, accept selection.
11 10:45 AM Page 23 Press O.K. to complete. Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 to highlight and change your address and postcode. If you make a mistake, or wish to cancel the change of address, press X key on your handset. PLEASE NOTE : After you have changed your address etc., please see ‘password change’ section of this manual before returning to normal TV operation. ...
picture controls programme, sound and vision adjustment X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 24 For picture and sound values, moving the cursor left will decrease values, whilst moving the cursor right will increase values. 1 Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU. 2 The MAIN MENU highlights the PICTURE option automatically press OK to select. 3 Select the picture control to be adjusted by using the UP / DOWN cursor buttons.
10:45 AM Page 25 ...notes on NICAM features NICAM is a method for transmitting and receiving stereo sound. If your TV is unable to receive NICAM because of the wrong geography, climate etc., or when NICAM in not transmitted in your location it will produce a monaural sound source. stereo This effect produces NICAM digital stereo sound from your TV. Use this mode for the majority of TV viewing. When selected the stereo symbol appears. Use the button on your handset to switch to stereo.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 26 audio controls programme, sound and vision adjustment X832136-02-02.qxd 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU. Press the cursor DOWN button to select AUDIO. Once highlighted, accept selection. Select the control to be adjusted by using the UP/DOWN cursor buttons. Once highlighted, adjust the chosen controls by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons. volume control This control is used to increase, or decrease the sound from your TV's speakers.
10:45 AM Page 27 TruBass TruBass takes advantage of the ability of the human ear to be able to distinguish between two different tones. By using this ability, TruBass reproduces bass sound which sometimes cannot be heard. The options are OFF/LOW/MED/HIGH. Adjust this control to suit your personal taste. 6 7 In the AUDIO menu, select the TRUBASS option using the UP/DOWN cursor buttons. Once highlighted, adjust the control by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 28 ...notes on Sleep Timer This feature is used to automatically place your TV into standby mode after a set number of minutes - use the RIGHT/LEFT cursor buttons to set the timer between 5 and 120 minutes. When the timer has only a minute left this will be shown on the screen as a countdown from 59 seconds to zero, after which your TV’s status will be standby. sleep timer and on screen display television features X832136-02-02.qxd 1 Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU.
10:45 AM Page 29 ...notes on wide screen features Various broadcast stations now transmit movies and programmes in true wide screen format. Your TV detects these signals and automatically switches your TV to the correct viewing format. However, some broadcasters do not transmit this automatic sensing signal, and so your TV will not recognize which format is being transmitted.
wide screen viewing television features X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 30 ...notes on Default features Your TV also has default features which can control the viewing format of your TV’s picture. See below for entry into and adjustment of these features. ...notes on Default Zoom Various broadcast stations now transmit WSS (Wide Screen Signals) which identify the picture format movies and programmes are broadcast in.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 31 ...notes on Teletext Teletext is an on screen information magazine and it is entered by pressing the teletext button on your handset - a page similar to the one below will appear. Select the topic you want to view by entering a three digit number on your handset corresponding to the page number eg. press 1, 0, 1 for the News Headlines. Alternately, press a coloured button which relates to one of the topics at the bottom of the screen (the Fastext service), e.g.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 32 camcorder Connecting a camcorder to your TV is easy. First, identify the type of camcorder and its connecting sockets. If it is a standard 8mm type camera then this is likely to have 'RCA' type sockets. If you have an S-VHS or Hi8 camera you may have an S-VHS socket. Open the front control panel door and connect your equipment as detailed here. Switch your TV on and press the TV/AV button on your handset until AV3 is displayed on your TV screen.
10:45 AM Page 33 ...notes on signal source entry Each piece of external equipment connected to your TV must have its own input socket. It would also be easier, and more organized, if the external equipment connected also had its own programme number. Signal Source entry allows you to tell the allocated program what equipment is connected to which socket. This would make the switching between normal operation and the connected equipment much smoother.
signal source entry other equipment X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 34 option 2 AV2 is the signal source used when connecting external equipment such as home entertainment systems and Set Top Boxes/Decoders through a scart lead to the AV2 socket at the rear of your TV. option 3 AV3 is the signal source used when connecting temporary equipment like a camcorder through the audio/video sockets at the front of your TV.
10:45 AM Page 35 Language This enables you to change the language of the On Screen Displays. Please see below for details. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU appears. Press the cursor DOWN button to select INSTALL. Once highlighted, accept selection. Press the cursor DOWN button to select LANGUAGE. Adjust to your chosen language using the LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons. other features 11/19/01 language and installation X832136-02-02.
11/19/01 10:45 AM programme download and demo mode other features X832136-02-02.qxd 36 Page 36 Programme Download If you have purchased a Viewlink compatible VCR, select this feature to download the programme listings from your TV to the new VCR. 1 4 5 REPEAT STEPS 1 - 3 AS PREVIOUS. Press the cursor DOWN button to select PROGRAMME DOWNLOAD. Once highlighted, accept selection. 6 Your TV will now download the programme information.
10:45 AM Page 37 Screen Saver This feature moves the picture around the screen in small amounts, at set intervals, to reduce persistence. This is where stationary objects, such as screen logos, leave a slight image visible after they should have disappeared. 1 Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU. 2 Press the cursor DOWN button to select FEATURES. 3 Once highlighted, accept selection. 4 Press the cursor DOWN button to select SCREEN SAVER.
PC mode other features X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 38 PC Mode This enables you to connect your home computer, or laptop computer, to your TV to use the plasma screen as a display. important note on Installation Switch off your Plasma screen and AVC Unit before connecting or disconnecting any external equipment. Do not switch them on until all external equipment is connected correctly.
11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 39 PC FULL This mode fits the image to the full screen size. PC NORMAL This mode fits the image to a 4:3 screen size. This mode gives the image the same shape as it is displayed on a computer monitor.* *Please Note: This format is only available for True VGA e.g. 640 x 480 - OK , 800 x 600 not available. PC REAL setting menu options 1 Press the MENU button. The PC SETUP 1 menu appears. 2 We recommend that you use the AUTO option.
PC mode other features X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:45 AM Page 40 Recommended signal This AVC unit has the following input signals already stored. DOTCLOCK FREQUENCY (MHz) RESOLUTION VERT. FREQ. (Hz) HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY (KHz) 640 X 400 70.10 31.48 25.18 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 3 640 X 480 72.81 37.86 31.50 4 800 X 600 75.00 37.50 31.50 5 800 X 600 56.25 35.16 36.00 6 800 X 600 60.32 37.88 40.00 7 800 X 600 72.19 48.08 50.00 800 X 600 75.00 46.88 49.
10:46 AM Page 41 answers questions Why won't my TV switch on? Check that the plasma screen and the AVC unit are connected together correctly. Check that both plugs are connected to the socket and switched on, check fuse and make sure TV is not in standby mode (see below). Why doesn't my remote control handset work? Make sure there are no obstructions between the handset and the TV's infra-red lens, or the batteries may be exhausted - replace the whole set of batteries.
guarantee information X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:46 AM Page 42 Thank You for purchasing this Hitachi Television. In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to repair or replace any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that... 1. the product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product. 2.
11/19/01 10:46 AM Page 43 Environmental Notice Hitachi are signatories to the commitment made by the consumer electronics industry on reducing energy consumption by televisions and video recorders on standby. Even though your TV has a low power consumption, you can reduce waste to zero if you switch off the set at the mains after use. Your TV should certainly be switched off overnight or when you are away from home. Other factors should also be considered when operating your TV.
technical data information X832136-02-02.qxd 11/19/01 10:46 AM Page 44 television specification TV Standard............................................................................................50Hz Aerial Impedance ..................................................................................75 unbalanced Screen Size ............................................................................................32”, 37”, 42” type Mains Voltage ..................................................
10:46 AM Page 45 S-VHS socket 2 4 5 1 3 PIN FUNCTION 1 CHROMINANCE INPUT 2 LUMINANCE INPUT 3 CHROMINANCE GROUND 4 LUMINANCE GROUND 5 FRAME GROUND mini D-sub 15 pin connector PIN 4 5 10 15 2 3 9 14 8 13 1 7 12 6 11 information 11/19/01 technical data X832136-02-02.
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