Hitachi 37LD8500, 37LD8550 User Manual

37LD8500
37LD8550

Instructions for use

Bedienungsanleitung

Notice d'utilisation

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Istruzioni per l'uso

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Contents

Remote Control Buttons .........................2

LCDTV ..................................................... 3

Preparation .............................................5

Features ...............................................5

Panel Features .....................................5

Safety Precautions .................................5

Before Switching On Your TV................. 8

Power Connection ................................8

Connections To The Aerial Input Socket8

How To Connect Other Devices ...........8

Inserting Batteries In The Remote

Control Handset ...................................8

Switching The TV ON/OFF .......................8

To switch the TV on:.............................. 8

To switch the TV off:..............................8

Initial Settings .........................................9

Initial APS (Automatic Programming

System) ................................................9

Operating The TV .................................... 9

Operating with the buttons on the TV set9

Operating With Remote Control ...........9

Menu System ........................................ 10

Picture menu ......................................10

Sound menu....................................... 11

Feature menu .....................................12

Install menu .......................................13

Program menu ...................................14

Source menu ......................................15

PC Mode ................................................ 15

Installation ..........................................15

Menu System in PC mode .................15

PC Picture Position Menu ..................15

PC Picture Menu .................................16

Sound Menu .......................................16

Feature Menu .....................................16

Source Menu ......................................16

Sound in PC mode .............................16

Other Features...................................... 16

TVStatus.............................................16

Mute Indicator .....................................16

PIP and PAP modes ...........................17

Freeze Picture .................................... 17

Zoom Modes ......................................17

Teletext .................................................. 18

To Operate Teletext.............................18

To Select A Page Of Teletext ...............18

To Select Index Page ..........................18

ToSelect Teletext WithATV

Programme ........................................18

To Select Double Height Text .............18

To Reveal “Concealed” Information ...18

To Stop Automatic Page Change........19

To Select A Subcode Page .................19

PAT(Picture and Text).........................19

To Exit Teletext ....................................19

To Display The Time ..........................19

Fastext................................................19

Connect Peripheral Equipment ............ 20

High Definition....................................20

Via The Scart ......................................20

ViaAerial Input ....................................20

Decoder..............................................20

TVAnd Video Recorder.......................20

Playback NTSC ..................................20

Copy Facility .......................................20

Search For And Store The Test Signal Of

The Video Recorder ...........................20

Camera And Camcorder ....................21

Connect The Decoder To The Video

Recorder.............................................21

Connecting Headphones...................21

Connecting Subwoofer.......................21

Aerial Connection ................................. 22

Tips ........................................................ 23

Care Of The Screen............................23

Poor Picture........................................23

No Picture...........................................23

Sound .................................................23

Remote Control..................................23

No solution: ........................................23

Specifications .......................................24

AppendixA: PC Input Typical Display

Modes .................................................... 25

Appendix B: DVD Player Selection .......26

Appendix C: Main and PIP-PAP Picture

Combinations ........................................27

UK Guarantee ........................................28

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RemoteControlButtons

=Stand by On/Offf

=Picture Mode

=Equalizer Sound Mode

=Surround Mode

= Input Source

= Program Information

= Sound Mode
= Sleep Timer

RED/ = PAT(Pictureand Text)
GREEN/ =Subtitle page in TV mode

YELLOW / = Select active window

in PIP mode

BLUE = Only used in Teletext mode

= MenuOn/Off

= Go back to previous menu

P+ = Programme Up / Cursor Up

= VolumeDown / Cursor Leftt

OK = Enter

= VolumeUp / Cursor Right

P- = Programme Down / Cursor Down

= MuteOn/Off

= FreezeOn/Off
=Aspect ratio

0 - 9 = Digit buttons

=TeletextOn/Offf

= PIP/ PAP/ TVTV

= PIP position

= Sub page

/ = Time / Update

= Hold

= Index Page
= Expand

= Reveal
= Mix

*** These buttons can control most Hitachi DVD Players

and Recorders. Please see P26 for details of how to
operate with other brands.

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FRONTVIEW

LCD TV

LED

REARVIEW

Input

button

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TV/AV

MENU

P/CH

TV/AVbutton

MENU button
Prog. Up, Prog. Down buttons

VolumeUp, VolumeDown buttons
On/Off switch
Power cord input
PowerOn/Off button
S-VHS Input
VideoInput

Audio Inputss

EXT-4S

EXT-4

Headphone

Audio Line Outss

SubwooferOut

PCAudio Input
Aerial

Scart 2 (EXT-2)
Scart 1 (EXT-1)

HDMI Input(EXT-5)

ComponentAudio Inputss
ComponentVideo (YPbPr) Inputs

VGAInput

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Preparation

For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10
cm free all around the set. To prevent any
fault and unsafe situations, please do not

place any objects on top of the set.
Use this apparatus in tropical and/or moder-

ate climates.

Features

• Remote controlledcolour television.

• 100 programmes from VHF, UHF bands or
cable channels can be preset.

• It can tune cable channels.

• Controlling the TV is very easy by its menu
driven system.

• It has 2 Scart sockets for external devices
(such as video, video games, audio set,

etc.)

•3DS Virtual Surround Sound

• Stereo sound system (German+Nicam).

• Full function Teletext.

Fastext (1000Pages), TOP text.

• Headphone connection.

• Direct channel access.

•A.P.S. (AutomaticProgramming System).

• All programmes can be named.

• Forward or backward automatic tuning.

• Sleep timer.

• Child Lock.

• Automatic sound mute when no transmis­sion.

• NTSC Playback.

•AV in and S-VHS in are available.

• It has VGA connector for external devices
such as computer.

• It has an HDMI connector for Digital Video
and Audio. This connection is also de­signed to accept High Definition signals.

• It hasPIP/ PAP/ PAT functions.

•AVL (AutomaticVolume Limiting)

• TV Picturein PC

• When no valid signal is detected, after 5
minutes the TV switches itself automatically

to stand-by mode.

• PLL (Frequency Search)

• PC Input (Support up to WXGA1366x 768)

• StereoPCAudio Input

• Plug&Play forWindows9X, ME, 2000, XP

• 3D Comb Filter

•Audio Line Out

Panel Features

•37-inch TFT LCD display.

• High resolution (1366x768)

• Contrast ratio (800:1 typical)

• Brightness (typical) 500 cd/m

• Displaycolour 16.7 Million.

2.

Safety Precautions

Please read the following recommended
safetyprecautions carefully for your safety.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ON OPERATING
YOUR TV

Do’sand Don’ts

DO’s

ThisTelevisionhas been designedand manu­facturedtomeetinternationalsafetystandards,
butlike anyelectricalequipment,caremustbe
taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructionsbefore you
attempt to use the equipment.

DO consultyour dealerif you are in any doubt
about installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on

equipment.
This TV is supplied with a fitted mains plug.

Thisplug must not be cut off as it may contain
a special radio interference filter, the removal

of which could lead to impaired performance.
Ifyou wishtoextendthelead,obtainanappro-

priate safety approved extensionlead or con­sult your dealer.

Observe the manufacturersinstructions when
connecting extension leads to the TV. Check

thefuse ratingon the newplug,thisshouldbe
fitted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to ei­therASTA or BSI (BS1 362) approvals, these

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areeasilyidentifiablebyeitherthe or
symbols. If you are in any doubt about the in-

stallation of an extension lead, please consult
a competent electrician.

DON’Ts

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if

youare in any doubt about it workingnormally,
or if it is damaged in any way switch off, with­draw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’Tplacewaterfilled vesselsontop of T.V.
cabinets.

DON’Tremoveanyfixedcoveras this mayex­pose dangerous voltages.

DON’Tleaveequipmentswitchedonwhen itis
unattendedunless 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 make sure your family
know how to do this. Special arrangements
may need to be made for infirm or handi­capped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal ste­reos or radios so that you are distracted from

therequirements of traffic safety. It is illegalto
watch television whilst driving.

DON’Tobstructtheventilationoftheequipment,
for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten
the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix
legsor stands to the TVwithanyscrewsother

thanthoseprovided-to ensurecompletesafety
always usethemanufacturersapprovedstand
with the fixings provided.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be ex­posed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

• NEVER let anyone, especially children
push anything into holes, slots or any

other opening in the case - this could re­sult in a fatal electric shock.

• NEVER guess or take chances with elec­trical equipment of any kind - it is better to

be safe than sorry!

1. Power Source

The set should be operated only from a 220­240V AC, 50 Hz. outlet. Ensure you select

the correct voltage setting for your conve­nience.

2. Power Cord

Do not place the set, a piece of furniture,etc.
on the power cord(mains lead) or pinch the
cord.Handle the power cord by the plug.Do
not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and
never touch the power cord when your

hands are wet as this could cause a short
circuit or electric shock.Never make a knot in
the cord or tie it with other cord.The power
cord should be placed in such a way that
they are not likely to be stepped on.

A damaged power cord can cause fire or
give you an electric shock. When it is dam­aged and need to be changed, it should be
done by qualified personel.

3. Moisture and Water

Do not use this equipment in a humid and
damp place (avoid the bathroom, the sink in
the kitchen, and near the washing machine).
Do not expose this equipment to rain or wa-

ter, as this may be dangerous and do not
place objects filled with liquids,such as
flower vases on top of the set. Avoid from
dripping or splashing.

If any solid object or liquid falls into the cabi­net, unplug the set and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.

4. Cleaning

Before cleaning, unplug the set from the wall
outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use soft and dry cloth.

5. Ventilation

The slots and openings on the back cover
are intended for ventilation and to ensure re-

liable operation. To prevent overheating,
these openings must not be blocked or cov­ered in anyway.

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6.Heat and Flames

The set should not be placed near to naked
flames and sources of intense heat,such as
an electric heater. Ensure that no naked
flame sources, such as lighted candles, are
placed on top of the set.

7. Lightning

In case of storm and lightning or when go­ing on holiday, disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet.

8. Replacement Part

When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement

parts which are specified by the manufacturer
or have the same specifications as the origi­nal one. Unauthorised substitutions may re­sult in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

9 . Servicing

Please refer all servicing to qualified per­sonnel. Do not remove the cover yourself as
this may result in an electric shock.

WARNING: When the device is not in use
for a long time, disconnect from power.

Instructions for waste disposal:

• Packaging and packaging aids are recy­clable and should principally be recycled.

Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must
be kept away from children.

• Batte ry, includ ing those which is h eavy
metal-free, should not be disposed of with

household waste. Please dispose of used
battery in an environmentally sound man­ner. Find out about the legal regulations
which apply in your area.

• Cold cathode fluoresant lamp in LCD PANEL
contains a small amount of mercury, please
follow local ordinates or regulations for dis­posal.

• The mains plug is used to disconnect the TV
from the mains and therefore it shall remain

readily operable.

Warning: To prevent injury, this device must

be securely attached to the floor/wall in ac­cordance with the installation instrutions.

"The LCD panel is very high technology
product with about a million thin film tran-

sistors, giving you fine picture details. Oc­casionally, a few non-active pixels may ap­pear on the screen as a fixed point of blue,
green or red. Please note that this does
not affect the performance of your prod-

uct."

“DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TV AT STAND-BY
OR OPERATING WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR
HOUSE”

Be sure to ground the connection properly.

Connect the ground terminal of TV with the ground terminal provided
at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord. If theprovided plug
does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

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BeforeSwitching On Your TV

Power Connection

IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to op-

erateon220-240V AC, 50 Hz.

•Afterunpacking, allowtheTVset to reachthe
ambient room temperature before you con­nect the set to the mains.

Connections To The Aerial Input
Socket

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CABLE TV

VHF/UHF

REAR OF THE TV

• Connect the aerial or cable TV plug to the
Aerial input socket located at the rear of the
TV and connect the cable plug coming out

from the TVoutsocketlocatedon the devices
(VCR, DVB-Tetc.) to thissocket as well.

How To Connect Other Devices

IMPORTANT: Switch off the TV before con-

nectingany externaldevice.
Sockets for external connections are at the

rear side of the TV. For connection of other
devices via Scart refer to the manuals of the

related devices.

Inserting Batteries In The Remote
Control Handset

• Remove the battery cover located on the
back of the handset by gently pulling down­wards from the indicated part.

• Inserttwo AA/R6 orequivalenttypebatteries
inside. Place the batteries in the right direc­tions.

• Replace the battery cover.

NOTE: Remove the batteries from remote
control handset when it is not to be used for
a long period.Otherwise it can be damaged
due to any leakage of batteries.

Switching TheTVON/OFF

To switch the TV on:

Your TV will switch on in two steps:
1- Connect the power supply cord to the sys-

tem.Press Power On/Off switch“
by the mains input socket. Then the TV

switchesitself to stand-by mode and the led
on the front of the TV becomes Red.

2- To switch on the TV from stand-by mode

either:

Press a digit button on the remote control so
that a programme number is selected,

or,
Press the "-P/CH" or "P/CH+" button at the

right side of the TV or press the “P-” or“P+”
button on the remote control, so that last
mode switched off is selected.

By either method the TV will switch on and
the led becomes green.

To switch the TV off:

• Press the “ (stand-by)” button on the re­mote control or On/Off switch at the right
side of theTV,so the TV will switch to stand­by mode and the GREEN LED will become

RED.

To power down the TV completely, press
Power On/Off button at the rear side of the
TV,

or,

” located

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Unplug the power cord from the mains
socket.

Initial Settings

Initial APS(AutomaticProgramming
System)

The following menu will be displayed on the
screen when you turn your TV on for the first
time. APS, searches and sorts all channels
and stores them automatically on your TV,
ac cor din g to the tr ans mis s ion o f

programme systems in your area.

AUTO PROGRAM

Operating with the buttons on the
TV set

Volume setting and programme selection
can be made by using the buttons on the

controlpanel at the right side of the TV.

Volume Setting

Press the “-
or the “

a volume level scale (slider) will be dis­played at the bottom of the screen.

Programme Selecting

Press the “P/CH+” button to select the next
programme or the “P/CH-” button to select
the previous programme.

Entering The Menu

” button to decrease volume

+” button to increase volume, so

AUTO. PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

First of all choose Language and Country by
using

fect the sort process in APS. To start APS,
pressthe RED or“OK” button.

After APS is finalized, the programme table
will appear on the screen. In the programme
table you will see the programme numbers
and names assigned to the programmes.

If you do not accept the locations and / or the
programme names of programmes, you
can change them from the Program Menu.
(See page 14)

/

and

/

buttons. This will af-

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APS is runn ing...

Operating The TV

You can operate your TV using both the re­mote control handset and the buttons on the

set.

Press the “MENU” button on the control
panel at the sideof the TV to enter the menu.

“P/CH+ / -P/CH” and “ + / - ” buttons
on the TV are used as navigation buttons in

menu.

AV Mode

Press the “AV” button on the control panel
at the side of the TV to switch your TV to EXT
modes.

Operating With Remote Control

The remote control handset of your TV is de­signed to control all the functions of your TV.
The functions will be described in accor­dance with the menu system of your TV.

Functions of the menu system are de­scribed in Menu System section.

Volume Setting

Press the
Press the
volume level scale (slider) will be displayed

at the bottom of the screen.

Programme Selecting

(Previous or next programme)

• Press the “P-” button to select the previous
programme.

button to increase volume.

button to decrease volume. A

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• Press the “P+” button to select the next

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programme.

Programme Selecting (direct access):

Press digit buttons on the remote control
handset to select programmes between 0

and 9. The TV will switch to the selected
programme after a short delay.

• For a twodigitprogramme numberenter the
second digit after pressing the first digit

within 2 seconds.

MenuSystem

Your TV has been designed with a menu
system to provide easy manipulation of a
multifunction system.

Press the
Press
then

/

or “OK” button to enter the menu item.

• Press the

• Press the
menu.

Picture menu

By pressing
Picture menu appears on the screen.

Mode

By pressing
Press
options:Natural, Dynamic and Cinema.

Picture mode can be changed directly by
pressing the

button to enter the menu.

/

button to select a menu title and

/

button to select a menu item and

button to exit the menu.

button to returnto the previous

/

button, select the first icon.

Mode Cinema
Contrast

Brightness
Sharpness

Colour

3D Comb Off
Reset

/

PICTURE

Off

PAL 50Hz

/

button, select Mode.

button to choose one of these

button.

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24

10
32

Contrast

/

By pressing
Press

button to increase contrast. Press

button, select Contrast.

button to decrease contrast. Contrast level
can be adjusted between 0 and 63.

Brightness

By pressing
ness. Press
Press

/button, select Bright-

button to increase brightness.

button to decrease brightness.

Brightness level can be adjusted between 0
and 63.

Sharpness

By pressing
ness. Press
ness. Press

/

button, select Sharp-

button to increase sharp-

button to decrease sharp­ness. Sharpness level can be adjusted be­tween 0 and 31.

Colour

By pressing
Press

button to increase colour. Press

/

button, select Colour.

button to decrease colour. Colour level can
be adjusted between 0 and 99.

Hue

This item is displayed in picture menu when
the TV receives an NTSC signal. By press-

ing

/

button, select hue. Press

to increase hue. Press

button to decrease

button

hue. Hue level can be adjusted between -31
and 31.

Colour Temp

By pressing
Temp. Press

/

button, select Colour

/

button to choose one of

these options:Cool, Normal andWarm.

Noise Reduction

This item is used to reduce the image noise
and improve the picture quality at weak sig-

nals.

/

By pressing
duction. Press

button, select Noise Re-

/

button to set Noise re-

duction levelto Off, Low, Medium orHigh.

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