Hitachi C28W35TN, C32W35TN User Manual

Users

Guide

C28W35TN C32W35TN

SCREEN

introduction

Dear HITACHI customer

Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest state of the art

technology. At Hitachi we pride ourselves on producing high quality

televisions with outstanding picture and audio capabilities, coupled with

Hitachi’s reputation for superior reliability. You should enjoy many years of

trouble free operation from your TV. Take some time to read this Users Guide

thoroughly, and if you encounter any difficulty, firstly refer to the Trouble

Shooting Guide at the rear of this manual. In the unlikely event of a problem

occurring with your TV, contact your dealer immediately.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND SOUND*

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound is the domestic version of Cinema Dolby

stereo sound, and allows the viewer to enjoy full cinematic sound quality when

watching films or events recorded in Dolby Surround. The surround channels

reinforce the stereo image, allowing front to rear sound movements (such as

overhead aircraft effects) which immerses the viewer in ambience and special

effects. In addition to this, the Pro Logic circuitry is able to create a centre

channel - this anchors dialogue and central sounds to the screen so that

speech does not become disembodied or lost in sound effects.

Dolby Pro Logic together with Hitachi's unique 3DS Spatial Sound system will

allow you to enjoy the full Cinema Sound in your own home. In addition to this

your Hitachi TV has full expansion sockets to accommodate optional speaker

systems, so you can set up your listening area to match your most exacting

audio demands and aesthetic preferences. These features along with

outstanding picture quality and of course our reputation for superior reliability

will continually reward your decision for choosing HITACHI.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DOLBY, the double-D symbol and PRO LOGIC are the trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

...notes on illustrations

The model illustrated throughout this Users Guide is the C28W35TN.

This model differs only cosmetically from other models covered by this guide,

but all the functions and controls remain the same.

contents

Television Safety................................................4

Battery Safety and Installation ..........................5

Aerial and VCR Installation ................................6

Aerial, Satellite and VCR Installation ..................7

Television Control Panel.....................................8

Camcorder and Computer Connection.............9

External Equipment Connection ......................10

Handset Controls - Program Tuning.................11

TV Set Up and Automatic Tuning Procedure....12

Manual Tuning Procedure ................................13

Progressive Scan and 100Hz picture ..............15

Picture Controls ..............................................16

Audio and Equaliser Controls ..........................17

Sound Mode ....................................................19

Features - Sleep Timer and Wide Screen ........20

Program Name Change ..................................23

Program Swap ................................................24

Signal Source Entry..........................................25

Surround Setup ................................................27

Hitachi 3DS Sound System ..............................28

Sound Features ................................................29

Speaker Setup..................................................30

AV Setup..........................................................31

Handset Controls - Teletext Functions ............32

Teletext Operation ............................................33

Teletext Dual Page Feature..............................34

Handset Controls - Television Operation ........35

Trouble Shooting Guide....................................36

Guarantee........................................................37

Hitachi Environmental Notice ..........................38

Technical Data ..................................................39

television safety

This 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 - so please read this users guide before you attempt to install and use this equipment.

DO NOT cut off 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.

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, take out the wall socket plug and consult your dealer.

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.

DO NOT leave unattended equipment switched on unless it is stated that it is designed to do so. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and show your family how to do this. Make special arrangements for infirm and handicapped people.

DO NOT obstruct the ventilation of equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings, or place your TV onto a carpet during operation which could also obstruct ventilation. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the lifespan of your equipment.

DO NOT use makeshift stands and never fix legs or stands to the TV with any screws other than those provided - to ensure complete safety always use the manufacturers approved stand with the fixings provided.

DO NOT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture, or place any water filled vessels on top of your TV.

NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots, or any other opening in the TV - this could result in a fatal shock.

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry.

DO be careful with any glass panels or doors on equipment.

DO consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO place your TV on a flat surface, or if supplied, the stand accessory.

DO NOT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DO observe the manufacturer’s 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.

always

battery safety and installation

1. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, ‘+’ to ‘+’, ‘-’ to ‘-’.

2. Replace the batteries with the equivalent ‘AAA’ type.

3. Discard old batteries safely, following the battery safety guidelines.

battery installation

Remove cover of handset by lifting up the cover at the recess.

Insert batteries into handset as shown and replace cover.

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.

always

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.

always

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.

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always

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!

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!

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.

CHARGE

aerial and VCR installation

aerial connection

Connect aerial (RF) lead to television RF ‘in’ socket marked

AV1

AV2

AUDIO LINE OUT

2 X 12W 8

aerial and VCR connection

Connect VCR ‘out’ to your television’s RF socket ‘in’ marked with supplied lead.

AV1

AV2

AUDIO LINE OUT

2 X 12W 8

Connect aerial (RF) lead to VCR RF ‘in’.

Scart leads are an optional extra

IMPORTANT NOTE. When you connect your VCR to your television, the Audio Visual value has to be set correctly to ensure best picture quality - see AV setup on page 31

Video Cassette Recorder

connecting to the mains socket

aerial, satellite, and VCR connection

VHS video equipment should be connected to the AV1 scart socket located at the rear of

your TV. A dedicated program number may be assigned to AV1, allowing you easier access

to view external equipment broadcasts. How to assign an AV signal to dedicated program

numbers is explained on page 25.

satellite and VCR installation

Connect aerial (RF) lead to

satellite RF ‘in’.

Connect VCR ‘out’ to TV ‘in’

marked with supplied lead.

AV1

AV2

AUDIO LINE OUT

2 X 12W 8

Connect satellite ‘out’ to VCR

RF ‘in’ .

Scart leads are an optional extra

Important - If you have not already done so, please read television safety on page 4 before connecting your television and external equipment.

insert plug...

...and switch on

A scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR 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.

satellite decoder

Video

Cassette

Recorder

television control panel

This will be lit when

your TV is on and when in

standby mode, and flash

when a function

from your remote control is

being sent to the TV.

This is for reading

commands sent

from your remote control

handset.

Use this to switch your TV

on and off.(when switched off

using this button your TV

consumes no power - unlike when

in standby mode).

Please Note: When switching your

TV off, a circle of colour maybe

viewed briefly on your TV screen.

This is not a fault but an indication

that the software and components

of your TV are shutting down.

To use the controls push the door in and release.

These sockets are for

use with external equipment

- see page 9.

This socket is for use

with external equipment -

see page 9.

Used with

headphones (3.5mm stereo

jack plug required).

Used to access your

on screen MAIN MENU for

TV features adjustment.

Used to change the TV

channel up ‘+’ or down ‘-’ (or

cursor up and down when in On

Screen Display menus).

Used to increase ‘+’, or

decrease ‘-’ your TV's sound (or

cursor right and left when in On

Screen Display menus).

on/off button

TV mode light

infra-red lens

television controls door panel

headphone socket

S-VHS sockets

audio/video sockets

volume buttons

program buttons

menu button

camcorder and computer connection

To use headphones with

your TV insert the headphone

jack plug (3.5mm) into the

corresponding socket.

(see sound mode on page 19)

Use this socket, along with

audio in right to obtain sound

from your external equipment

through your TV’s speakers.

Use this socket with an

S-VHS or Hi8 camera to view

your recordings.

Use this in conjunction

with a standard 8mm camera to

see the picture from your

equipment.

Use this socket, along with

audio in left to obtain sound

from your external equipment

through your TV’s speakers.

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 a S-VHS or

Hi8 camera you may have a 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. Now begin

playback operation of your

equipment. Alternatively, you

could allocate an individual

channel number for your

camcorder equipment - see

signal source entry

on page 25.

connecting to the mains socket

Important - Please read television safety on page 4 before connecting your

television and external equipment.

headphone connection

S-VHS socket

audio in right

audio in left

video in

If digital video broadcasting equipment, computer equipment or video games are to be

connected to this TV, use the AV2 located on the rear of your TV for RGB input.

PLEASE NOTE: Prolonged use of computer equipment or games on this TV may cause permanent

damage to your picture tube. To avoid such damage, reduce the brightness and contrast to an

acceptable level and limit the duration of use of computer equipment.

Before connecting

external equipment, please

consult AV setup on

page 31.

external equipment connection

AUDIO LINE OUT

2 X 12W 8

Use this socket to

connect ordinary VHS,

S-VHS or Hi8 equipment

to your TV.

The 18V power

output socket is specifically

designed for HITACHI

accessories - under no

circumstances connect any

other accessory to this socket as this could cause irreparable damage to your

equipment.

Use these connections to attach your leads to the amplifiers and speakers:

S is for the surround amplifier and speakers

C is for the centre amplifier and speaker

R is for the right amplifier and speaker

L is for the left amplifier and speaker

Once connected de-activate 3DS system (see page 28) and set Speaker Setup to WIDE or NORMAL mode

(see page 30) - with this configuration, using 5 external speakers full Dolby Pro Logic can be achieved

enhancing your viewing and listening experience.

AUDIO LINE OUT

AV1

AV2

2 X 12W 8

Use this to connect

digital video broadcasting

equipment, home

computers and home

entertainment systems to

your TV

This should be

permanently connected to

an RF source - i.e your

aerial antenna.

The DIN sockets are

used to connect two

external speakers for which

no amplifier is necessary.

R is for the right external

speaker, and L is for the

left external speaker.

...notes on audio equipment

If you have purchased your TV complete with Hitachi’s power console please refer to the Users

Guide that is supplied with the equipment.

Your HITACHI dealer can also advise you on the correct amplifier and speaker choice for your TV.

18V socket

AV2 scart input

AV1 scart input

RF aerial socket

quad phono sockets

DIN sockets

Before connecting

external equipment,

please consult

AV setup on page 31.

This button is

used to return to the

previous screen you

were viewing, or to

cancel a selection.

Press this

button to leave the

menu you are on and

return to normal TV

operation.

This button is

used to enter the

main menu. This is

where your TV’s

features options are

displayed.

Use this button

to move the menu

selection box right.

handset controls - program tuning

Use this button

to move the menu

selection box down.

cursor down

cursor up

go back

exit

cursor right

The handset controls shown below

are used when programming your TV and

to adjust the sound and picture features.

cursor left

Use this button to

move the menu

selection box left.

Use this button to

move the menu

selection box up.

This button is used

to confirm a

highlighted

selection

For other handset controls see

handset controls - teletext functions on page 32

handset controls - television operation on page 34

TV set up and automatic tuning procedure

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, insert a

pre-recorded tape and begin playback of your equipment. With a Satellite receiver select

Sky News. These measures ensure that all your external equipment is tuned in during

the autotune procedure.

To finish the installation process and return to normal TV operation press the menu

button on your handset twice.

To make your program tuning easier, HITACHI

have installed an automatic tuning procedure to

find the programs. Switch your TV on.

If you are satisfied all external equipment has

been connected, press the OK button on

your handset and AUTOTUNE will begin.

Your TV will now search through the

frequencies, listing them in into the following

order - 1.BBC1, 2.BBC2, 3.ITV

4.CH4/S4C, 5.CH5 (subject to availability)

6.Satellite.

By using the up and down buttons you can

view all the programs found and stored

during AUTOTUNE.

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