Hitachi 42LDF30UB User Manual

42" LCD Colour Television

Instructions for use

GB

42LDF30U B

Contents
Features .................................................................	3
Accessories ............................................................	3
Introduction.............................................................	4
Preparation.............................................................	4
Safety Precautions .................................................	4
Power Source .....................................................	4
Power Cord.........................................................	4
Moisture and Water ............................................	4
Cleaning..............................................................	4
Ventilation ...........................................................	4
Heat and Flames ................................................	4
Lightning .............................................................	4
Replacement Parts .............................................	4
Servicing.............................................................	5
Waste Disposal...................................................	5
Information for Users in European Union
Countries ............................................................	5
Disconnecting the Device ...................................	5
Headphone Volume ............................................	5
Installation...........................................................	5
LCD Screen ........................................................	5
Warning ..............................................................	5
Overview of the Remote Control ............................	6
LCD TV and Operating Buttons..............................	7
Viewing the ConnectionsBack Connectors ..........	8
Viewing the Connections - Side Connectors ........	10
Power Connection .................................................	11
Aerial Connection ..................................................	11
Using the Cable Holder .........................................	11
Connecting the LCD TV to a PC...........................	12
Connecting to a DVD Player.................................	13
Using Side AV Connectors ...................................	14
Using Other Connectors.......................................	15
Connecting Other Equipment via Scart ................	16
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
Handset ................................................................	17
Operating Range for the Remote Control.............	17
Switching the TV On/Off .......................................	17
To Switch the TV On .........................................	17
The TV will then switch on. ...............................	17
To Switch the TV Off .........................................	17
Input Selection......................................................	18
Basic Operations ..................................................	18
Operation with the Buttons on the TV...............	18
Volume Setting..............................................	18
Programme Selection ...................................	18
Viewing Main Menu.......................................	18
AV Mode .......................................................	18
Operation with the Remote Control ..................	18
Volume Setting..............................................	18
Programme Selection (Previous or Next
Programme)..................................................	18
Programme Selection (Direct Access) ..........	18

Initial Settings .......................................................	19
General Operation................................................	19
Information Banner ...........................................	19
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ....................	20
Displaying the Subtitles ....................................	20
Digital Teletext (** for UK only) .........................	21
Widescreen.......................................................	21
IDTV Menu System ..............................................	21
Channel List......................................................	21
Navigating the Entire Channel List ...............	22
Moving the channels in the channel list ........	22
Deleting the Channels in the Channel List....	22
Renaming Channels .....................................	22
Adding Locks to Channels ............................	23
Setting Favourites.........................................	23
How to Add a Channel to a Favourites
List..........................................................	23
Removing a Channel from Favourite List23
On Screen Help ...........................................	23
Program Guide .............................................	23
Timers...............................................................	24
Conditional Access ...........................................	24
TV Setup...........................................................	24
Setup ................................................................	25
Configuration ................................................	25
AC3 Audio (**for EU countries only).......	25
Hard of Hearing (**for EU countries
only)........................................................	25
Favourite Mode.......................................	25
Channel List ...........................................	25
Scan Encrypted .....................................	25
Receiver Upgrade ..................................	25
Over Air Download (OAD) ......................	25
Parental Control .....................................	26
Maturity Lock........................................	26
Menu Lock ...........................................	26
Set PIN.................................................	26
Time Settings..........................................	26
Audio Description ...................................	27
Audio Description.................................	27
Preferred Language.............................	27
Relative Volume...................................	27
Standby Search (*) .................................	27
Language......................................................	27
Preferred.................................................	27
Current....................................................	27
Language Settings............................................	28
Installation.....................................................	28
Automatic Channel Scan........................	28
Manual Channel Scan ............................	28
Clear Service List (*)............................	29
First Time Installation..............................	29

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Navigating the Analogue TV Menu System ..........	30
Analogue TV Menu System..................................	30
Picture Menu.....................................................	30
Mode.............................................................	30
Brightness/Contrast/Colour/Sharpness ........	30
Colour Temp..................................................	30
Noise Reduction ...........................................	30
Film Mode .....................................................	30
Game Mode ..................................................	30
Picture Zoom ................................................	30
Reset ............................................................	31
Store .............................................................	31
Sound Menu .....................................................	31
Volume..........................................................	31
Equalizer.......................................................	31
Balance.........................................................	31
Headphone ...................................................	31
Volume....................................................	31
Store.......................................................	31
Sound Mode .................................................	31
AVL ...............................................................	31
Spdif Out.......................................................	32
Effect.............................................................	32
Store .............................................................	32
Feature Menu ...................................................	32
Pip-Pap .........................................................	32
Pip-Pap...................................................	32
Pip Size ..................................................	32
PIP Position ............................................	32
Source ....................................................	32
Program..................................................	32
Swap.......................................................	32
Sleep Timer...................................................	32
Child Lock .....................................................	33
Language......................................................	33
Default Zoom ................................................	33
Blue Background ..........................................	33
Menu Background.........................................	33
Backlight .......................................................	33
Menu Timeout ...............................................	33
Teletext Language ........................................	33
Antenna Power (optional) .............................	33
Ext Out..........................................................	33
Install Menu ......................................................	33
Program ........................................................	33
Band .............................................................	33
Channel ........................................................	33
Colour System ..............................................	34
Sound System ..............................................	34
Fine Tune......................................................	34
Search ..........................................................	34
Store .............................................................	34
Install Menu in AV Modes..............................	34
Colour System........................................	34
Store .............................................................	34

Program Table...............................................	34
Name......................................................	34
Insert.......................................................	34
Delete .....................................................	34
APS (Auto Programming System)..........	34
Country ................................................	35
Source Menu ....................................................	35
PC Mode Menu System........................................	35
PC Position Menu.............................................	35
Autoposition ..................................................	35
H (Horizontal) Position..................................	36
V (Vertical) Position ......................................	36
Phase............................................................	36
Dot Clock ......................................................	36
PC Picture Menu...........................................	36
Sound Menu .................................................	36
Feature Menu ...............................................	36
Source Menu ................................................	36
Displaying TV Information ....................................	36
Mute Function.......................................................	36
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and PAP (Picture-and-
Picture) Modes .....................................................	36
Picture Mode Selection.........................................	37
Freezing Picture ...................................................	37
Zoom Modes.........................................................	37
Auto ..................................................................	37
16:9...................................................................	37
4:3.....................................................................	37
Panoramic.........................................................	37
14:9...................................................................	37
Cinema .............................................................	37
Subtitle..............................................................	37
Zoom.................................................................	38
Teletext .................................................................	38
Tips.......................................................................	39
Screen Care......................................................	39
Image Persistence............................................	39
No Power..........................................................	39
Poor Picture......................................................	39
No Picture.........................................................	39
Sound ...............................................................	39
Remote Control.................................................	39
Input Sources....................................................	39
Appendix A: PC Input Typical Display Modes.......	40
Appendix B: AV and HDMI Signal Compatibility
(Input Signal Types)..............................................	41
Appendix C: Pin Specifications.............................	42
SCART connector pin specifications ................	42
HDMI connector pin specifications ...................	42
Signal Input.......................................................	42
PC RGB Terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector). 42
Appendix D: PIP/PAP Mode Combinations ..........	43
Specifications .......................................................	44
Product Guarantee ...............................................	45

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Features

•Remote controlled colour LCD TV.

•Fully integrated digital TV (DVB-T).

•Two HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This connection is also designed to accept high definition signals.

•200 programmes from VHF, UHF.

•OSD menu system.

•Two scart sockets for external devices (such as video, video games, audio set, etc.).

•Stereo sound system. (German+Nicam)

•Teletext, fastext, TOP text.

•Headphone connection.

•Automatic programming system.

•Forward or backward automatic tuning.

•Sleep timer.

•Child lock.

• A u t o m a t i c s o u n d m u t e w h e n n o transmission.

•NTSC playback.

•PIP / PAP / PAT functions.

•AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting).

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

•PLL (Frequency Search).

•PC input.

•Plug&Play for Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista.

•Audio line out.

•Game Mode.

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Accessories

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Remote Controller

Batteries

2 X AAA

Instruction Book

Quick Guide

Cable Holder

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this product. This manual will guide you in the proper operation of your TV. Before operating

the TV, please read this manual thoroughly.

Please do keep this manual in a safe place for future references.

Preparation

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

Use this device in moderate climates.

Safety Precautions

Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety.

Power Source

The TV set should be operated only from a 220240 V AC, 50 Hz outlet.

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 unplug the appliance by pulling from the power cord and never touch the power cord with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords 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 needs to be replaced, it should be done by qualified personnel.

Moisture and Water

Do not use this device in a humid and damp place (avoid the bathroom, the

sink in the kitchen, and near the washing machine). Do

not expose this device to rain or water, as this may be

dangerous and do not place objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, on top. Avoid dripping or splashing.

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

Cleaning

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

cloth.

Ventilation

The slots and openings on the

TV set are intended for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation. To prevent overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered in anyway.

Heat and Flames

The set should not be placed

near to open flames and sources of intense heat such

as an electric heater. Ensure that no open flame sources, such as lighted candles, are placed on top of the TV.

Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Lightning

Before a storm and lightning

or when going on holiday, disconnect the power and

aerial leads from the wall sockets.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician has used replacement parts, which are specified by the

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manufacturer or have the same specifications as the original one. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

Servicing

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

Waste Disposal

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.

•Batteries, including those which are heavy metal-free, should not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used battery in an enviromentally friendly manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.

•Cold cathode fluorescent lamp in LCD PANEL contains a small amount of mercury; please follow the local laws or regulations for disposal.

Information for Users in European Union Countries

The mark	is in compliance
with the Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment
D i r e c t i v e 2 0 0 2 / 9 6 / E C
(WEEE).

The mark indicates the

requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any

spent or discarded batteries

as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available. If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment, display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury, or more than 0.002% Cadmium or more than, 0.004% Lead.

Disconnecting the Device

The mains plug is used to disconnect TV set from the mains and therefore it must remain readily operable.

Headphone Volume

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Installation

To prevent injury, this device

must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions when mounted to the wall (if the option is available).

LCD Screen

The LCD panel is a very high technology product with about a million thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green or red point. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.

Warning

Do not leave your TV in standby or operating mode when you leave your house.

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Overview of the Remote Control

1.Standby

2.Yellow / Feature menu / Current language

(*)

3.Blue / Install menu / Favourite selection

(*)

4.Previous programme

5.Cursor up

6.Cursor right

7.Cursor down

8.TV / Digital TV

9.Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II

10.Programme up - Page down (in DTV mode) / Programme down - Page up (in DTV mode)

11.Numeric buttons

12.Exit (in DTV mode)

13.Hold (in TXT mode) / PIP position

14.Update (in TXT mode) / PAP mode

15.Index page / Guide (in DTV mode)

16.Reveal (in TXT mode) / Switch from TV to PC

17.Green (Picture menu) / Subtitle (*) (in DTV mode)

18.Red (Sound menu) / Channel list (in DTV mode)

19.Menu on/off

20.Ok - Confirm

21.Cursor Left

22.AV / Source

23.Info

24.Volume up/down

25.Mute

26.Personal preferences

27.Time / Subtitle on-off (**) (in DTV mode)

28.Teletext

29.Mix (in TXT mode) / PIP mode

30.Expand (in TXT mode) / Image size

(*) Only available for EU country options. (**) Only available for UK country option.

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	ABC	DEF	GHI
	4	5	6
	JKL	MNO	PQR
26	7	8	9
	STU	VWX	YZ	12
	PP	0	-/--
27			EXIT	13
28				14
29		/WIDE	PC	15
30		RC 1205		16

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LCD TV and Operating Buttons

+

+

FRONT VIEW

	1.	Standby button
	2.	TV/AV button
TV/AV	3.	MENU button
MENU	4.	Programme Up/
+		Down buttons
P/CH	5.	Volume Up/Down
+		buttons

SIDE VIEW

REAR VIEW

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Viewing the ConnectionsBack Connectors

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1.S/PDIF Out outputs digital audio signals of the currently watched source.

Use a digital optic cable to transfer audio signals to a device that has S/PDIF input.

2.Subwoofer Out is for connecting an external, active subwoofer to the set to give a much deeper bass effect.

Use an appropriate RCA cable to connect the set to a subwoofer unit.

3.Audio Line Out outputs audio signals to an external device such as an optional sound system.

To connect an external amplifier and speakers to your TV; connect the TV’s audio LINE OUT sockets to the line input sockets on an external amplifier with a stereo phono to phono cable.

4.SCART 2 inputs or outputs for external devices.

5.SCART 1 inputs or outputs for external devices.

Connect the SCART cable between SCART sockets on TV and SCART socket on your external device (such as a decoder, a VCR or a DVD player).

Note: If an external device is connected via the SCART sockets, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode. If both sockets are employed at the same time, SCART 1 will override SCART 2 unless manually selected.

Note: You should connect the decoder to EXT-1, if you are planning to watch a scrambled channel. The decoder might not function properly if you do not connect the decoder to the Scart 1 (Ext-1) socket.

6.Component Video Inputs (YPbPr) are used for connecting component video.

You can connect the component video and audio sockets with a device that has component

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output. Connect the component video cables between the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS on on the TV and the component video outputs of your device. While connecting, be sure that the letters on your TV, “Y”, “Pb”, “Pr” correspond with your device’s connectors.

7.PC/YPbPr Audio Inputs are used for connecting audio signals of a PC or a device that connects to the TV via YPbPr.

Connect the PC audio cable between the AUDIO INPUTS on the TV and audio output of your PC to enable PC audio.

Connect the audio cable between AUDIO IN on the TV and audio outputs of your device to enable component audio.

8.S/PDIF Coaxial Out outputs digital audio signals of the currently watched source.

Use an SPDIF coaxial cable to trasfer audio signals to a device that has S/PDIF input.

9.ANT Input connects to an aerial.

Note that if you use a decoder or a media recorder, you should connect the aerial cable through the device to the television with an appropriate aerial cable, as shown in the illustration on the following pages.

10.PC Input is for connecting a personal computer to the TV set.

Connect the PC cable between the PC INPUT on the TV and the PC output on your PC.

11.HDMI-2: HDMI Input

HDMI Inputs are for connecting a device that has an HDMI socket.

Your LCD Television is capable of displaying High Definition pictures from devices such as a High Definition Satellite Receiver or DVD Player. These devices must be connected via the HDMI sockets or Component Socket. These sockets can accept either 720p or 1080i signals. No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.

12.HDMI 1: HDMI Input

If you use a wall mount kit (not provided with the LCD TV), we would definitely recommend to plug all your cables into the back of the LCD before mounting to the wall.

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Viewing the Connections - Side Connectors

1.CI Slot is used for inserting a CI card. A CI card allows you to view channels that you subscribe to. For more information, see “Conditional Access” section.

2.Headphone jack is used for connecting an external headphone to the system. Connect to the HEADPHONE jack to listen to the TV from headphones.

3.Video Input is used for connecting video signals from external devices.Connect the video cable between the VIDEO IN socket on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on your device.

4.Audio Inputs are used for connecting audio signals from external devices. Connect the audio cable between AUDIO IN on the TV and the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on your device. Note: If you connect a device to the TV via the VIDEO INPUT, you should also connect your device with an audio cable to AUDIO IN on the TV to enable audio.

5.Switch is used for turning the TV on or off.

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Power Connection

IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz.

•After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect the set to the mains.

•Plug the power cable to the mains socket outlet.

Aerial Connection

• Connect the aerial or cable TV plug to the AERIAL INPUT socket located at the rear of the TV.

REAR VIEW

Using the Cable Holder

You can use the supplied cable holder as the following:

•Place the cable holder into the cable holder hole located on the rear side of the TV as illustrated above.

•Place cables into the cable holder after all necessary connections are made.

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Connecting the LCD TV to a PC

For displaying your computer’s screen image on your LCD TV, you can connect your computer to the TV set.

•Power off both computer and display before making any connections.

•Use 15-pin D-sub display cable to connect a PC to the LCD TV.

•When the connection is made, switch to PC source. See “Input selection” section.

•Set the resolution that suits your viewing requirements. Resolution information can be found in the appendix section.

REAR VIEW

	Audio	PC Input
	Inputs
	PC audio cable	PC RGB cable
	(not supplied)	(not supplied)
	to AUDIO INPUTS	to PC input
	on the TV

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Connecting to a DVD Player

If you want to connect a DVD player to your LCD TV, you can use connectors on the TV set. DVD players may have different connectors. Please refer to your DVD player’s instruction book for additional information. Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections.

Note: Cables shown in the illustration are not supplied.

•If your DVD player has an HDMI socket, you can connect via HDMI. When you connect to DVD player as illustrated below, switch to HDMI source. See, “Input Selection” section.

•Most DVD players are connected through SCART sockets. Use a scart cable to connect as shown below.

•You may also connected through COMPONENT sockets. Use a component video cable to connect video input. For enabling audio, use a component audio cable as illustrated below. When done, switch to YPbPr source. See, “Input selection” section.

Note: These three methods of connection perform the same function but in different levels of quality. It is not necessary to connect by all three methods.

Component

Component

Scart sockets

video

audio

HDMI

inputs

inputs

inputs

DVD Player

REAR VIEW

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Using Side AV Connectors

You can connect a range of optional equipment to your LCD TV. Possible connections are shown below. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied.

•For connecting a camcorder, connect to the VIDEO IN socket and the AUDIO SOCKETS. For selecting the related source, see the section “Input selection” in the following parts.

•To listen the TV sound from headphones, connect to the HEADPHONE jack of theTV.

Headphone

Camcorder

SIDE VIEW

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Using Other Connectors

You can connect a range of optional equipment to your LCD TV. Possible connections are shown below. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied.

•For connecting a to a device that has SPDIF support, use an appropriate SPDIF cable to enable sound connection.

•To connect external speakers; connect the audio output sockets on the TV to an external amplifier that is connected to a speaker system.

•After connecting the cable between your TV and external amplifier, turn your TV and amplifier on.

•You can refer to your amplifier and speaker set instruction manual for further information.

External Speakers

A device that supports SPDIF signal.

REAR VIEW

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