Hitachi C28WF535N, C32WF535N User Manual

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Users Guide

C28WF535N C32WF535N

SCREEN

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Software Notice

It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse

compile the software included therein, save to the extent permitted by law.

Caution

To prevent scratching or damaging the tube face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not

use harsh or abrasive cleaners!

Dolby Digital

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

Digital sound

Your Hitachi television is capable of decoding advanced forms of digital audio

coding (such as Dolby Digital and PCM) that makes it possible to reproduce high

quality digital sound. Being the next step forward from analogue sound, digital

sounds sonic realism and listener involvement will change the way you experience

sound from your Hitachi television. Digital sound works by delivering at maximum 5 separate audio channels - left, right, centre, left surround, right surround and also a LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel. These independent channels allow for a more

precise localisation of sounds and a more convincing, realistic ambiance.

Important

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.

Please read this Users Guide thoroughly, especially the Safety

Notes on Page 4. Mis-use may cause damage to your 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 Trouble Shooting Guide at the rear of

this manual.

In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your TV, switch off at the mains

socket, pull out the plug, and contact your dealer immediately.

Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your TV.

Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment

of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry!

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contents

safety aspects

television safety ................................................................................4

battery safety and installation............................................................5

TV controls overview

front control panel details ..................................................................6

rear socket and scart details. ............................................................7

set-up

aerial, decoder, VCR and DVD installation ........................................8

handset controls

programme tuning ............................................................................9

television/VCR operation....................................................................10

Teletext functions ..............................................................................11

tuning in

TV set up and automatic tuning procedure ......................................12

manual tuning procedure ..................................................................14

programme sort ................................................................................16

programme name change and download ........................................17

viewlink ..............................................................................................18

customer I.D. ....................................................................................20

password change ..............................................................................21

programme, sound and vision adjustment

picture controls ..................................................................................22

NICAM and stereo sound controls ....................................................23

audio and equaliser controls ............................................................24

sound mode ......................................................................................26

digital audio setup ............................................................................28

digital audio status - decode mode ..................................................29

digital audio status - display format ..................................................30

speaker setup ....................................................................................31

surround setup ..................................................................................33

television features

sleep timer and on screen display ....................................................36

wide screen viewing ..........................................................................37

Teletext operation ............................................................................39

other equipment

other equipment connection ............................................................40

signal source entry ............................................................................41

audio visual setup ..............................................................................43

other features

language and installation ..................................................................44

programme download and demo mode ..........................................45

information

trouble shooting guide - digital sound ..............................................46

trouble shooting guide ......................................................................48

guarantee ..........................................................................................49

HITACHI environmental notice ..........................................................50

technical data ....................................................................................51

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television safety safety aspects

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.

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. 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, withdraw the mains 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 equipment switched on when it is unattended unless 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 show your family how to do this. Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped people.

DO NOT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the lifespan of your equipment.

DO NOT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DO NOT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

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 TV!

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 ensure that all connections, (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections

between the pieces of equipment), are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.

DO NOT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO NOT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DO NOT place hot objects such as candles or nightlights on, or close to, equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.

DO observe the manufacturers 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.

DO NOT place objects filled with liquids, e.g. a vase, on, or close to the equipment, to avoid spillages into the inside of the apparatus.

SHOULD you require to replace the fuse in the moulded plug with a new fuse, then please replace with one of the same value, type and approval as the original. Ensure the fuse cover is returned to its original position.

TO prevent scratching or damaging the tube face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners!

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always

battery safety and installation

safety aspects

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

2. Replace the batteries with the equivalent ‘AA’ 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.

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

+-+-+-+

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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).

To use the controls push the door in and release.

These sockets are for

use with external

equipment.

This socket is for use

with external equipment.

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 using the

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

front control panel details

TV controls overview

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AV4

Use this socket to connect

ordinary VHS, S-VHS or Hi8

equipment to your TV.

(Connect VCR to AV1 for

Viewlink).

AV4

AV1

AV2

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.

AV2 scart input

AV1 scart input

RF aerial socket

Before

connecting external

equipment, please

consult

audio visual

setup section.

rear socket and scart details

TV controls overview

important note on installation

If you intend placing this TV into a cabinet or wall alcove, please ensure there is at least a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the television. This

is to allow for adequate ventilation.

Do not allow soft furnishings, such as curtains to be draped over the TV whilst

in operation.

Never place the TV onto a carpet during normal operation - this could obstruct

ventilation slots on the base of the TV.

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

Failure to observe the above guidelines could result in serious

overheating of your TV, or even, in extreme cases, fire.

Use this to connect

digital video broadcasting

equipment, home computers, home

entertainment systems and

DVD players etc. to your

TV.

AV4 scart input

Use this to connect to

external amplifier or Hi-Fi

system.

audio output (RCA)

AV1

AV2

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TV Setup

AUX

VCR TV

OUT

AV4

AV1

AV2

AV4

AV1

AV2

OUT

AV1/TV

AV2/

DECODER

OUT

aerial, decoder, VCR and DVD installation

set-up

IMPORTANT

NOTE :

When you

connect your VCR

to your television,

the Audio Visual

option has to be

set correctly to

ensure best picture

quality - see audio

visual setup section.

Connect aerial connection lead to

the STB/Decoder ‘in’ socket marked

DVD PLAYER/COMPUTER/GAMES

SCART LEADS * (optional)

RF LEADS (1 SUPPLIED)

VHS video equipment

should be connected to the

AV1 scart socket located at the

rear of your TV. A dedicated

programme number may be

assigned to AV1, allowing you

easier access to external

equipment viewing. How to assign an

AV signal to dedicated programme

numbers is explained in signal

source entry section.

* Scart leads should be

fitted between your TV and

other equipment 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.

Connect STB/Decoder ‘out’ to VCR

‘in’ socket marked .

Connect VCR ‘out’ to TV ‘in’ socket

marked .

VCR

STB/DECODER

AERIAL

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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.

Use this button to

move the menu

selection box left.

Use this button

to move the menu

selection box down.

cursor down

cursor up

television

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 up.

This button is used

to confirm a

highlighted

selection.

programme tuning

handset controls

This button is

used to return to the

previous on screen

menu you were

viewing, or to cancel a

selection.

number/letter buttons

These number buttons can also be used to enter letters, which

are required for some features e.g. programme name change etc.

To enter letters: Press the number key twice for the first

corresponding letter (written above the key), three times for the

second etc.

Example: Press number key 2, twice for ‘A’, three times for ‘B’ and

four times for ‘C’.

This allows you

to directly input

known broadcasting

CH or

frequency numbers.

frequency

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Use this button

to display the current

time on screen.

time

Used to switch

your TV in and out of

standby mode.

standby

Used to

increase ‘+’ or

decrease ‘-’ your

TV’s volume.

volume

controls

Used to select

a signal source for

external equipment.

AV setup

This button

allows you to switch

the TV’s sound on and

off.

sound mute

Press this button

to view the current

TV status.

info

The handset controls

shown here are used when your

TV is in normal operation.

Press both

buttons

simultaneously to

record what is being

viewed (only available

if VCR is Viewlink

compatible -see

viewlink section).

VCR/record

Used to change

channels either up

‘+’ or down ‘-’.

programme controls

television/VCR operation

handset controls

Press both

buttons

simultaneously to stop

recording (only

available if VCR is

Viewlink compatible -

see viewlink section).

VCR/stop

This button

allows you to switch

between the various

wide screen features

of your TV

(see wide screen

viewing section).

16:9 button

This allows you

to directly input

known broadcasting

CH or

frequency numbers.

frequency

VCR Operation

Your handset incorporates controls for operation of HITACHI Video Cassette Recorders. These

controls are PLAY, STOP, REWIND, FAST FORWARD and PAUSE.

To PLAY : Press the VCR and Play buttons on your handset simultaneously. To STOP : Press the VCR and Stop buttons on your handset simultaneously. To REWIND : Press the VCR and Rewind buttons on your handset simultaneously. To FAST FORWARD : Press the VCR and Fast Forward buttons on your handset simultaneously. To PAUSE : Press the VCR and Pause buttons on your handset simultaneously.

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Teletext functions

handset controls

(red, green,

yellow, blue)

On certain pages in

teletext, these will

have coded instructions

i.e. a shortcut to a

Teletext page or title.

colours

Restores TV

picture whilst the TV

is l

ooking for the

entered

Teletext page.

Use this to

access a subtitle

service directly rather

than through a

Teletext service

(subject to subtitle

service broadcasting).

Use this button

to expand the size of

the teletext page on

view.

Press this

button to return to

normal TV operations

when in the Teletext

mode.

Used in Teletext

mode to show hidden

information eg. quiz

pages answers.

reveal

television

expand

subtitles

Pressing this

button will take you to

the index.

index

In Teletext

mode - views the

previous page.

In TV mode - returns

from your current

viewing channel to the

previous one.

swap

Use this to

‘freeze’ the Teletext

page on display to

prevent the page

changing (press again

to continue).

hold

Press this button to use the Teletext services.

teletext

update

The handset

controls shown here

are used when you are

operating Teletext.

See ‘Teletext operation’

section for details of

Teletext services

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TV set-up and automatic tuning procedure

tuning in

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, if it is not Viewlink

compatible, insert a pre-recorded tape and begin playback of your equipment. If it is

Viewlink compatible leave VCR in Standby. (See viewlink section of this manual for

details). With a Satellite receiver select Sky News. These measures ensure that all your

external equipment is tuned in during the autotune procedure.

The first screen

viewed will ask you to

choose the language of

your TV’s display. Use the

LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons

to choose your language.

To make your

programme tuning

easier, HITACHI have

installed an automatic

tuning procedure to

find the programmes.

Switch your TV on.

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-screen help

When using the

menus of your Television,

extra on screen help will be

displayed in this window.

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Your TV will now

search through the

frequencies, storing

them in order.

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.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

Once the country of choice is viewed,

press the OK button to continue.

TV set-up and automatic tuning procedure

tuning in

PLEASE NOTE : If your VCR is Viewlink

compatible, your TV will now download

the programme information - see

viewlink section of this manual.

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.

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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 MANUAL

SETUP.

Once highlighted, accept

selection.

...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.

Follow the steps below to tune in your VCR if it was not found during Autotune. See

programme sort section to move to channel 0.

manual tuning procedure

tuning in

Use the cursor keys to move the

selection bar over the programme

frequency required to be adjusted.

Once highlighted, accept the selection to change the frequency. The selection bar

will turn blue. It is now ready to change.

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entry method 1

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.

manual tuning procedure

tuning in

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.

entry method 3

If the CH key is

pressed again, you can enter

a two digit S-band number

using buttons 0 - 9 on your

handset.

entry method 4

If the CH key is pressed again, you can

manually input a five digit frequency (if known) using

buttons 0 - 9 on your handset.

To return to normal TV operation, press the TV button on your handset.

Once the method of entry has been decided upon and the new frequency or channel

entered, this can then be stored in the TV’s memory by pressing the OK button.

If you have a Viewlink compatible video, press the AV key to transfer any

information changes to your VCR.

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programme sort

tuning in

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.

Using the UP/DOWN buttons again you can move

the selection to occupy a new position of your

choice.

Note: Using the P+/P- buttons for movement will

make selections in multiples of 8.

Once this has been done, accept selection

and the chosen programme will now occupy its new

position, Repeat if necessary.

To return to normal TV operation, press the TV button on your handset.

Use the UP/DOWN cursor keys

to select the programme you wish to

move.

When a channel has been selected, you also have the option to ‘hide’ a programme - this makes

your TV skip the hidden channel when the UP/DOWN program controls are used to change channels.

Press the ‘0’ digit on your handset and you will see the text within your chosen selection turn red.

Your selection is hidden. Press the ‘0’ button again to ‘unhide’ the selection. If a hidden channel is to

be viewed, you can achieve this by entering the channel number with the handset digits 0 to 9.

Once highlighted, accept

selection.

If you have a Viewlink compatible video, press the AV key to transfer any information changes to your VCR.

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...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.

programme name change and download

tuning in

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 MANUAL SETUP. Once

highlighted, accept selection.

Use the cursor keys to move the

selection bar over the NAME

required to be adjusted.

Once highlighted, accept

selection to start editing name.

Press the LEFT/RIGHT cursor keys to select the

character you wish to change

Press the UP/DOWN cursor keys or 0-9 number keys *

to edit the name.

*The number buttons on your handset can also be used to enter letters.

To enter letters: Press the number key twice for the first corresponding letter (written

above the key), three times for the second etc.

e.g.: Press number key 2, twice for ‘A’, three times for ‘B’ and four times for ‘C’.

ress OK key to confirm change or X key to cancel change and restore previous name.

If you have a Viewlink compatible video, press the AV key to transfer any

information changes to your VCR.

...notes on programme download

Programme download can be useful, if, for any reason you have to change your VCR. Providing you

have a viewlink compatible VCR, this feature enables the user to download the preset programmes from

the TV which saves having to tune-in the new VCR.

See viewlink feature for details.

To return to normal TV operation, press the TV button on your handset.

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viewlink

tuning in

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...

Viewlink

compatible VCR means a Hitachi VCR with the viewlink logo, or a

VCR with one of the following logos:

● “Q-Link” (a trademark of Panasonic Corporation)

● “Data Logic” (a trademark of Metz Corporation)

● “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation)

● “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)

● “Smartlink” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

● “T-V Link” (a trademark of JVC Corporation)

These VCR’s may support some or all of the features described - refer to the VCR instruction manual.

Preset Download

This function enables a download of tuning information from the TV to the VCR e.g. programme order/name etc. This helps to ensure that correct recordings are made. The Preset Download function automatically begins when initial setup is complete of AUTOTUNE or the AV key is pressed whilst in MANUAL SETUP. This function can also be started from the VCR - refer to VCR instruction manual.

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.

Viewlink

features

PLEASE NOTE: If “

No Viewlink compatible VCR found”

is displayed, the download was not performed correctly. Before trying to download again, ensure the following:

● The VCR is turned ON;

● The VCR is connected to the AV1 socket;

● The scart cable is fully wired;

● The VCR is

Viewlink

compatible.

Direct TV Recording

What You See Is What You Record -

This will allow the immediate

recording of the programme currently being viewed on the TV.

To Record - Press the VCR and record buttons on your handset simultaneously. A message will appear on the screen showing what is being recorded, or if it is not possible to record. (Examples are shown below and on the opposite page).

Feature Not Supported by VCR

The television is trying to get the VCR to perform a function the VCR

does not support.

The VCR cannot record because there is no tape inserted.

VCR Not Recording - No Tape

The VCR cannot record because it is currently playing a tape.

The television is trying to communicate with a Viewlink compatible

VCR, and cannot find one.

No Viewlink Compatible VCR Found

VCR Is Currently Playing

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viewlink

tuning in

Viewlink

features - continued

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, the VCR cannot record a TV channel that cannot be received

properly by the VCR’s tuner, even though you can view that channel on the TV. However, some VCR’s can use the TV’s output to record a TV channel. For details, refer to your VCR instruction manual.

Direct TV Recording - continued

To Stop Recording - Press the VCR and Stop

buttons on your handset simultaneously. Recording will stop.

To operate via the VCR - refer to VCR instruction manual.

TV Auto Power On

If you insert a tape and press ‘PLAY’ on the VCR whilst the TV is in ‘Standby’ mode, the TV will automatically switch ON and select AV1 so that you can view the tape.

VCR Auto Power Standby

If the TV is switched into ‘Standby’ mode, the VCR will also switch into ‘Standby’ mode, providing the VCR is not in operation. (If rewinding a tape, the VCR will not switch into ‘Standby’ until rewinding has stopped.)

VCR Image View

If the TV is in ‘Standby’ mode, and a VCR menu is operated, the TV will automatically switch ON and the images from AV1 terminal will be displayed on screen.

VCR Is Already Recording

The VCR cannot record because it is already

recording.

The VCR is recording from the televisions

tuner. If the channel is changed on the

television, it will affect the recording.

However, menus and OSDs will not affect

the recording.

The VCR is recording from one of its AV

connections. The television can be switched

off and recording will not be affected.

There is no signal on the selected VCR input

(VCR tuner or external AV connection).

The VCR is recording one of its own

channels. The television can be switched off

and recording will not be affected.

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.

The television can be switched off and

recording will not be affected.

The VCR cannot record because of a

problem other than listed.

The VCR cannot record because the tape

write protect tab is missing.

There is a problem with the tape in the VCR

(tape tangled, faulty, snapped etc.).

Tape Is Write Protected

VCR Has Tape Problems

VCR Has No Signal To Record

VCR Not Recording

VCR Recording from VCR External

VCR Recording Preset

VCR Recording From TV

VCR Recording from VCR Tuner

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customer I.D.

tuning in

...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.

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 CUSTOMER

I.D. Once highlighted, accept

selection.

‘ENTER PASSWORD’ is

highlighted.

PLEASE NOTE: No other selection is

available at this point.

Enter ‘1234’ on handset -

this password is preset at the factory.

Press the cursor DOWN button to select NAME.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

*The number buttons on your handset can also be used to enter letters.

To enter letters: Press the number key twice for the first corresponding letter (written

above the key), three times for the second etc.

e.g.: Press number key 2, twice for ‘A’, three times for ‘B’ and four times for ‘C’.

Press the LEFT/RIGHT cursor keys to select each

character and UP/DOWN cursor keys, or 0-9 number

keys * to change each character (maximum of 16).

Press O.K. to accept selection.

Press O.K. to accept

selection.

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Repeat steps 8, 9 and 10 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

Press O.K. to complete.

PLEASE NOTE : After you have changed your

address etc., please see

‘password change’ section

of this manual before returning

to normal TV operation.

password change

tuning in

...notes on Changing your Password

We recommend that the user changes the password

to one of their own choice once all personal details have

been entered. Please see below for instructions.

Whilst still in

CUSTOMER I.D. menu,

press the cursor down button

to select CHANGE PASSWORD.

Once highlighted, accept

selection.

‘ENTER PASSWORD’ will

be highlighted.

IMPORTANT! For future reference, write

your password in the box provided and

keep in a safe place!

PASSWORD

Press O.K. to accept

selection.

*The number buttons on your handset can also be used to enter letters.

To enter letters: Press the number key twice for the first corresponding letter (written

above the key), three times for the second etc.

e.g.: Press number key 2, twice for ‘A’, three times for ‘B’ and four times for ‘C’.

Enter your chosen 4 digit password using the LEFT/RIGHT cursor keys to select each

character and UP/DOWN cursor keys, or 0-9 number keys * to change each character.

Press O.K. to complete.

To return to normal TV operation, press the TV

button on your handset.

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picture controls

programme, sound and vision adjustment

Press the MENU button to obtain

MAIN MENU

The MAIN MENU highlights the

PICTURE option automatically -

press OK to select.

Select the picture control to be

adjusted by using the UP /

DOWN cursor buttons

Once highlighted, adjust the

chosen controls by pressing the

LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons.

Once highlighted, adjust the

chosen controls by pressing the

LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons (for

explanation see below).

The values changed will remain

until they are next altered. Press

the TV button on your handset

to return to normal TV operation.

Noise Reduction

Helps reduce the noise interference visible on your television, especially in weaker signal reception areas.

Select OFF/LOW/MID/HIGH to compensate for noisy pictures.

Colour Temperature (Tint)

Shows a sliding scale so you can adjust the spectrum of colour of your television’s picture - slide to the RIGHT

to exaggerate the RED (WARM) tones of your picture, slide to the LEFT to exaggerate the BLUE (COOL) tones of your

picture. Equal balance is at the centre of the scale.

CTI

Colour Transient Improvement - This control lets you improve the clarity of your television’s colour edges.

Velocity Modulator - this increases or decreases the sharpness of your television’s picture so it appears less

blurred especially in left and right edges of the screen.

Black Stretch

This control turns all dark grey parts of the picture black.

For picture and sound values, moving the cursor

left will decrease

values, whilst moving the cursor

right will increase

values.

To select MORE options, use the

UP/DOWN buttons to highlight selection

and then press OK to confirm.

Hue

This control allows you to adjust the colour of your television’s picture when viewing NTSC signals only.

Select the picture control to be

adjusted by using the

UP/DOWN cursor buttons.

Dynamic Skintone (DST)

This control dynamically improves the colour of the skin.

Tilt (not available on all models)

Shows a sliding scale which allows you to tilt your TV screen up or down to suit your personal viewing preference.

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NICAM and stereo sound controls

programme, sound and vision adjustment

...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.

monaural

In this mode the TV produces a single

sound source. Some stereo signals can be

poor in adverse weather conditions, and mono

should be selected to avoid poor sound.

Use the button on your handset to switch

to mono.

channel 1

When this symbol is displayed, channel 1

of a dual language broadcast is being received.

Use the button to access the mode while

receiving a dual language broadcast.

channel 2

When this symbol is displayed, channel 2

of a dual language broadcast is being received.

Use the button to access the mode while

receiving a dual language broadcast.

...notes on dual language

transmissions

A dual language transmission is where channel 1 and

channel 2 of the NICAM stereo broadcast carry completely

separate information i.e. soundtracks in two different languages for

a movie. A dual language broadcast is denoted by a symbol

or in the top right hand corner of the screen. This can

be seen on first entry to the channel by pressing the INFO button on

your handset.

The user can select which of the two languages is heard through

both the left and right television speakers by using the button

on your handset. In the case of a NICAM dual language broadcast,

this will also allow the mono FM broadcast to be selected.

The sound source, when chosen, will be stored with the programme number being used.

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audio and equaliser controls

programme, sound and vision adjustment

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.

Select EQUALISER option using the UP/DOWN

cursor buttons.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

Press the MENU button to

obtain MAIN MENU.

Press the cursor DOWN

button to select AUDIO.

Once highlighted, accept

selection

volume control

This control is used to increase, or decrease the sound from your TV's speakers. This also sets the

volume at switch-on.

loudness on/off control

When listening to your TV at a low volume, switch this control ON to compensate for the lack of

low and high frequencies.

mute TV speakers

This option is used to switch your television’s internal speakers ON or OFF. The headphone and

rear RCA outputs are not affected.

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Select the mode or

sound frequency to be

adjusted by using the

UP/DOWN cursor buttons.

Once highlighted,

adjust the chosen

controls by pressing the

LEFT/RIGHT CURSOR

buttons.

120Hz bass range

This range controls the bass sound from your television - if the bass sound from your TV is

too 'boomy', turn this control down.

500Hz mid bass range

This range is the basis of your sound - if your television’s sound is too rich, or not rich

enough, adjust this control to enhance the TV's sound.

1.5kHz mid range

Use this control to adjust the mid-range voice area of your TV's sound.

5kHz mid high range

When this control is increased it emphasizes the flute and string instruments of your TV's

sound - when decreased it has a soothing effect on the sound.

10kHz high range

The sharp sound of triangles and cymbals are emphasised if this control is increased.

To return to normal TV operation press the TV button on your handset.

audio and equaliser controls

programme, sound and vision adjustment

equaliser

The EQUALISER menu is used to adjust the tonal ranges

of your TV’s sound.

LFE Volume

Low Frequency Effects controls.

Only available when your

TV is in Dolby Digital, decode modes (see SOUND MODE) and

receiving a dedicated LFE channel.

This adjusts the contribution

the LFE channel makes to your TV’s bass response.

Please Note: On broadcasts where there is no dedicated LFE

channel, the

LFE VOLUME

option will not be available in the

UDIO

on-screen menu.

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sound mode

programme, sound and vision adjustment

Use UP/DOWN cursor

buttons to select your

choice of sound mode.

Once highlighted, accept

selection. When you turn your TV

off, by default this will be the

sound mode when it is switched

back on.

Press the MENU button

to obtain MAIN MENU.

Press the cursor DOWN

button to select SOUND

MODE.

Once highlighted,

accept selection.

...notes on sound mode

The Sound Mode menu is used to adjust and display the signal sources available from your

TV’s speakers, whether the source be analogue or digital.

analogue options in sound mode

When the Audio signal source is analogue - that is, a television broadcast, a connection

to either the video in or audio in, found on the front control panel, or if you have any equipment

connected to a scart input socket found at the rear of your television the sound mode gives you

two options to choose from - Dolby Pro logic or stereo.

Dolby Pro Logic / Digital 3DS

This mode is particularly suitable for films and programmes that display the Dolby Pro Logic caption. Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Digital can only be achieved by the addition of an external surround sound amplifier and speaker system. Sockets have been provided to

enable you to do so if you wish.

You can, however, enjoy a surround sound experience, without the need to add external

equipment, from your televisions Digital 3DS surround sound system developed by Hitachi.

Digital 3DS uses the surround channel information which has been separated from the

original sound track by the integral Digital decoder, and processes it, before feeding it back

to the internal TV speakers.

stereo

When stereo mode is selected, your TV produces high quality stereo sound. Select

this mode when viewing general TV and music programmes.

when using headphones

When the headphones are in use the only sound mode available will be the

STEREO option.

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sound mode

programme, sound and vision adjustment

digital options in sound mode

When your television is switched to an AV scart input whose decode mode is set to

AUTO/DIGITAL and a digital signal source is connected and playing on the coaxial or optical

connectors, the options found in the SOUND MODE menu become dependent on the type of

digital signal being received.

Please note:

to enjoy the sound benefits of Dolby Digital etc.you will require software (eg. DVD

disc, in which Dolby-D, signals are recorded.) and suitable hardware (some form of disc player,

which can output a digital signal).

To return to normal TV operation press the television button on your handset.

Dolby Digital signal

options

Dolby Digital -

In this mode surround sound can be created, with the digital audio capabilities increasing the precise localisation of sounds, improving the ambience experienced.

Dolby ProLogic -

In this mode surround sound can be created.

Stereo -

Stereo downmix** mode which inputs the Dolby Digital x/y.z information through your televisions internal left and right

speakers.

44.1/48kHz PCM signal

options

Dolby Pro Logic -

In this mode surround sound can be created.

Stereo -

Stereo mode which provides signals for your televisions internal left and right speakers.

Please note:

When the television is set to digital mode and no external equipment is

connected, your television will assume PCM mode and will offer the options listed above in

the PCM signal

options

. It must also be noted that the type of audio signal which will be

outputted can usually be found on your external equipment.

**Downmix -

this is when all the five multi-channels (left, right, surround left,

surround right, centre) are outputted through the televisions left and right speakers

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...notes on digital audio setup

The Digital Audio Setup menu allows you to control the sound output of any external equipment you have connected through the Audio Visual sockets. For example, if the connection from your external

equipment to the television is via AV4, the Digital Audio source should be set as AV4.

digital audio setup

programme, sound and vision adjustment

see also Sound Mode for effects

Press the cursor DOWN

button to select

DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP.

Once highlighted,

accept selection.

Press the MENU button

to obtain the 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.

decode mode

There are three possible decode modes...

Digital Your television ignores the analogue input on the selected AV and instead uses the optical or

coaxial input as its source.

Auto Your television will automatically select between digital and analogue sources. If both are

present, the digital source takes priority.

Analogue The television ignores the digital input in either the optical or coaxial connector and instead

uses the analogue information on the selected AV as its source.

digital input source

The digital audio setup menu allows the digital audio decoder in your television to be assigned to

the AV scart input that your DVD, CD player is connected to.

listening mode

When listening to a Dolby Digital source with the television sound mode set to Dolby Digital

this control allows you to take advantage of special codes stored on the disc to reduce, or increase

sound effects.

Maximum makes the best use of the televisions dynamic range. It will enhance sound effects such

as explosions or music.

Standard is the normal listening mode. It does not make full use of your televisions dynamic range,

but is a good compromise for all day viewing/listening.

Night mode allows the audio to be reproduced in such a way that the impact of soundtrack

extremes (such as explosions) are reduced while quiet passages are ‘boosted’, allowing all the audio

information to be heard at a low volume level. As it’s name suggests, this mode is

intended for night-time viewing.

To return to normal TV operation press the television button on your handset.

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digital audio status - decode mode

programme, sound and vision adjustment

...notes on digital audio status

When your television is in its appropriate Audio Visual mode and a digital signal is being played

and applied through one of the Audio Digital in connections (either optical or coaxial), the input status

and incoming format will be displayed in the top right hand corner of the screen.

explanation

decode mode

PCM

(Pulse Code Modulation)

Dolby Digital

This is the decode mode for a digital signal encoded by PCM. This is a two channel audio source which may, or may not be encoded in Dolby Pro Logic - its encoding depends on the source material. It can be regarded as a better quality version of the left and right analogue audio signals heard from your TV through a scart input connection. This format is generally used for standard Audio CD’s.

This is the decode mode for a digital signal encoded by Dolby Digital. This is capable of delivering a maximum of 5 main channels (left, right, surround left, surround right and centre) and a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. Your television takes advantage of data on the disc to tell you the number of different channels available on the decoded track

...notes on Laserdisc connection

A Laserdisc source with a Dolby Digital RF output cannot be connected to this TV directly.

Please obtain an adaptor from an electrical retailer.

Also note that when using a Laserdisc player in conjunction with an RF demodulator to decode Dolby

digital sound, Hitachi recommend putting the Decode mode to DIGITAL. This will avoid dropping in

and out of analogue sound while searching or pausing the disc that is playing.

Pressing the INFO button on your handset reveals the format of the incoming signal not the

way it is being processed i.e. pressing the INFO key on the handset might reveal Dolby D 3/2.1,

but your TV might be set to stereo mode - see digital audio setup. Also note only analogue

output is available for both AV2 and AV3 as a monitor out signal, even if digital audio has been

selected.

digital input status

describes the type of

incoming digital audio signal

please see table below.

format

for explanation see

digital audio status -

display format

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digital audio status - display format

programme, sound and vision adjustment

Display

Value

Front Left Front Right Centre Left Surround Right Surround

Low Frequency

Effects (LFE)

3/2.1

3/1.1

3/0.1

3/2.0

3/1.0

3/0.0

2/2.1

2/1.1

2/0.1

1/0.1

2/2.0

2/1.0

2/0.0

1/0.0

✓

✓✓✓✓

✓

Channels Present in Digital Input (for Dolby Digital) Comments

Full multi-channel encoding, all active

Surround is mono in this case

No surround channels available

Main channels but no LFE channel

Surround mono in this case, no LFE channel

No surround or LFE channels available

All channels except centre

Left, Right, mono surround and LFE

Left, right and LFE only

Centre and LFE only

All channels except centre and LFE

Left, right and mono surround only

Left and right channels only

(may be encoded in ProLogic)

Centre channel only (mono)

This chart explains what sound channels are present when listening to the connected external

equipment which has a digital output. These values can be viewed by pressing the INFO button on

your handset when a digital signal is being received.

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...notes on speaker setup

The Speaker Setup menu allows you to customise the televisions audio performance to your

own requirements. These requirements might be the use of external amplifiers on one or more sound

channels, or to use alternative speakers. This menu can help you organise the bass (or ‘boom’) re-

direction by specifying whether large, small or no speaker at all has been connected. Whatever your

choice, this menu allows for greater flexibility and ultimately an improved sound performance.

speaker setup

programme, sound and vision adjustment

Press the cursor DOWN button to

select SPEAKER

SETUP.

Once highlighted,

accept selection.

Press the cursor

DOWN button to

select DIGITAL AUDIO

SETUP.

Once highlighted,

accept selection.

Press the MENU button

to obtain the MAIN

MENU.

Press the cursor

DOWN button to

select AUDIO.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

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speaker & surround setup

programme, sound and vision adjustment

In the DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP menu, press the

cursor DOWN button to select SURROUND SETUP.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

...notes on surround setup

This menu allows you to change the volume of the available connected speakers and also to

customise the speaker options to optimise the sound output.

...notes on speaker options

The speaker controls can be set to either SMALL, LARGE or OFF,

(except for the SubWoofer speaker which is either ON or OFF. If you have

a SubWoofer speaker attached, choose ON, if not, choose OFF ). This is

to specify the type of speaker connected. If your connected speakers low

frequency response (the bass or ‘boom’ sound) is poor, adjust the chosen

speaker value to SMALL. If the low frequency response is good, set the

speaker value to LARGE. This allows the bass performance to be

optimised. If any of the speaker options are not connected, or you do not

want to hear sound from selected speakers, switch this option to OFF.

The TV will then automatically re-direct the sound to the remaining

speakers.

To complete the setup of your speakers, we recommend that you now select the

SURROUND SETUP menu. Press the X button to return to the DIGITAL AUDIO SETUP

menu.

Select the speaker to

be adjusted by

using the UP/DOWN

cursor buttons.

Once highlighted,

adjust the chosen

speaker by pressing

the LEFT/RIGHT

cursor buttons.

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surround setup

programme, sound and vision adjustment

sound sequencer

The sound sequencer is automatic when entering the

Surround Setup menu. This relays sound in sequence amongst

the available output channels (The selected speaker will flash

and turn RED). From this you can judge what speaker volume has to

be adjusted so you get the impression you are sitting within the

centre of the sound.

speaker environment display

The effect of your adjustments can be heard, and also seen by looking at the display which

accompanies your Surround Setup menu. This diagram is a representation of your living area, and

its contents are explained below.

Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the speaker

you wish to change.

The selected speaker will flash and turn RED on the

display. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to change

the setting.

...notes on speaker environment display

your TV and internal speakers

(including centre speaker)

front right external speaker

front left external speaker

seating position see

...notes on seating position

rear right external speaker

rear left external speaker

PLEASE NOTE: Your television allows you to change the test

sound when altering the speaker volumes. Press the swap

button on your handset and your TV will switch between

the Test Tone and normal viewing sound.

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In the SURROUND SETUP

menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to select SEATING POS.

option.

Press the LEFT/RIGHT

buttons to change

the setting.

...notes on seating position

• If you are seated near the front speakers, adjust the seating position to FRONT.

• If you are seated between the front and rear speakers, but closer to the front speakers, adjust the seating position to MID FRONT.

• If you are seated between the front and rear speakers, adjust the seating position to MID.

• If you are seated between the front and rear speakers, but closer to the rear speakers, adjust the seating position to MID REAR.

• If you are seated at a position close to the rear speakers, adjust the seating position to REAR.

front

mid front

mid rear

rear

mid

surround setup

programme, sound and vision adjustment

seating position

The seating position control accommodates the position of the speakers with regard to your

seating position, and so further creates an atmosphere where improved sound qualities are obtained

from your TV. Please see below for details on this control.

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example 1

(showing top view)

Please Note:

For approximately each 30cm that your

external speakers are placed behind your TV the Centre

Delay value should increase by 1ms - see diagram below.

example 2

(showing top view)

30cm30cm

If speakers are placed 30cm behind TV,

Centre Delay value should be set to 1ms.

If speakers are placed 60cm behind TV,

Centre Delay value should be set to 2ms.

60cm

The Centre Delay value can be set to a maximum of 5ms. Therefore to enjoy the full sound

capabilities of your television do not place your external speakers more than 150cm behind the

front of your TV.

speakers connected to rear of TV

Once all options have been altered to suit your requirements, press the television

button on your handset to return to normal TV operation.

surround setup

programme, sound and vision adjustment

In the SURROUND SETUP

menu, press the

UP/DOWN buttons

to select CENTRE

DELAY option.

Press the LEFT/RIGHT

buttons to change

the setting.

Centre Delay

If your environment is set up in such a way that external speakers (if connected) are behind your

television, increase the Centre Delay so that the sound from external speakers and your TV’s centre

speaker arrive at your seating position at the same time, ensuring no drop in sound quality.

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sleep timer and on screen display

television features

Use UP/DOWN cursor buttons

to select option to adjust.

Press the MENU button to

obtain MAIN MENU.

Press the cursor DOWN button

to select FEATURES.

Once highlighted, accept

selection.

Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to

adjust the number of minutes to be

used in your television’s countdown.

...notes on Sleep Timer

This feature is used to automatically place your TV into standby mode after a set number of

minutes - use the LEFT/RIGHT 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.

...notes on O.S.D. (On Screen Display)

This feature is used to choose whether the On Screen Display

(O.S.D.) appears on screen, or to select the amount of time it appears on-

screen, in normal TV viewing. Please see below for details.

REPEAT STEPS 1 TO 4 ABOVE.

Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the O.S.D. options

i.e. OFF/NORMAL/FAST.

OFF

O.S.D. does not appear

on programme change,

volume etc.

NORMAL

O.S.D. appears for a

few seconds on programme

change, volume etc.

FAST

O.S.D. disappears

faster on programme change,

volume etc.

To return to normal TV operation press the TV button

on your handset.

To return to normal TV operation press the TV button on your handset.

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...notes on wide screen features

Various broadcast stations now transmit movies and programs 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. Your viewing format can be selected manually by

simply pressing the key on your handset to scroll through the

viewing format options.

See the examples below for the available viewing formats.

wide screen viewing

television features

...notes on auto mode

The Auto format is also one which can be selected manually.

Auto mode automatically detects various screen formats that are

transmitted in either conventional (4:3) or wide screen (16:9 or

14:9) format. After detecting which signal is being transmitted,

the TV will automatically switch to the correct screen ratio.

4:3

PANORAMIC

14:9L

4:3

14:9L

14:9 ZOOM

4:3

A U

The 4:3 broadcast signal

gives black bars to the

sides of the screen which

is consistent with screen

compression.

The 14:9L format is the

medium between the 4:3

and 16:9 ratio signals.

suggested TV

format

result

broadcast

format

4:3

WIDESCREEN

LETTERBOX

16:9

4:3

C16:9L

(LETTERBOX)

This broadcast is a wide

screen picture format.

This type of picture fills

the entire TV screen.

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wide screen viewing

television 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.

Your TV can detect these Wide Screen Signals and automatically switch to the correct format. However,

some broadcasters do not transmit WSS, and so your TV will not recognize

which format is being transmitted. Therefore, DEFAULT ZOOM is used to

choose your picture requirements when a Wide Screen Signal has not been

sent or has not been detected.

Use UP/DOWN cursor buttons to

select option to adjust.

Press the MENU button to

obtain MAIN MENU.

Press the cursor DOWN button

to select FEATURES.

Once highlighted, accept

selection.

Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to

select DEFAULT ZOOM standard.

...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 Smooth Zoom

Smooth Zoom controls the way in which the television changes between 16:9 modes.

Please see below for details.

To return to normal TV operation press the TV button on

your handset.

REPEAT STEPS 1 TO 4 ABOVE.

Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the SMOOTH

ZOOM option i.e. ON/OFF.

Television changes

between 16:9 modes

smoothly.

OFF

Television changes

between 16:9 modes

quickly.

To return to normal TV

operation press the TV

button on your handset.

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...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. press the green

button on your handset for the sport magazine.

Press a colour coded key you wish to use as a

favourite page

Repeat if necessary using a different coloured key, or press the MENU button to return to

normal Teletext viewing.

Enter the 3-digit page number using the

0-9 buttons on your handset.

time

date

magazine name

magazine page

number

page contents

Fastext/favourite

pages

Once this number has been entered, press and hold the same colour coded button

until the favourite page box turns white, then returns to its original colour.

favourite page box

teletext operation

television features

magazine title

To return to normal TV operation press the TV button on your handset.

Enter Teletext by pressing the Teletext

button.

Enter favourite page mode by pressing the

MENU button (this allows you to swap

between Fastext and favourite page mode).

...notes on favourite pages

Your TV is capable of storing up to four of your favourite Teletext

pages - maybe the sports page, cookery page or gardening page - the

choice is yours. These are accessed, like Fastext, by pressing the colour

coded buttons on your handset. Follow the steps below to enter your

favourite pages.

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To use headphones with

your TV insert the headphone

jack plug (3.5mm) into the

corresponding socket.

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 or digital 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 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. (If you are using an S-VHS

socket, your TV will automatically switch to AV3). Now begin playback operation of your

equipment. Alternatively, you could allocate an individual channel number for your camcorder

equipment - see signal source entry.

connecting to the mains socket

Important - Please read television safety 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, DVD or video games are to

be connected to this TV, use the AV2 or AV4 socket located on the rear of your TV for RGB

input. (Please see page 8).

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

audio visual setup.

other equipment connection

other equipment

PLEASE

NOTE: Do not

connect a

camera to the

S-VHS/Hi8 socket and

the Video in socket at

the same time - fit one

or the other!

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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 MANUAL SETUP.

Once highlighted, accept

selection.

Use the UP/DOWN cursor keys

to select the programme you wish

to use and the LEFT/RIGHT cursor

keys to move the selection bar over the

AV required to be adjusted.

Select your method of signal source

entry using the UP/DOWN cursor buttons.

option 1

AV1 is the signal source used when connecting a

VCR through a scart lead to the AV1 socket at the rear of your TV. For

convenience, programme 0 is best used for your VCR.

...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 program

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.

For example, if you want to connect a games machine to your TV -

1. connect to socket AV2 via a scart lead.

2. give your games machine an empty program number of its own.

3. if desired change this program name.

4. give this program the correct AV signal source.

signal source entry

other equipment

Once highlighted, accept selection.

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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.

option 4

AV4 is the signal source used when connecting

digital video broadcasting equipment or home

entertainment systems through a scart lead to the AV4

socket at the rear of your TV.

Once the signal source for each relevant

program number has been decided, this

can be stored in your TV's memory by

pressing the OK button.

To return to normal TV operation press

the TV button on your handset.

...notes on RF signal source

RF is the signal source used for standard television

broadcasting and this should be used as the setting for

normal TV programmes. This

source appears blank.

signal source entry

other equipment

option 5

DES is the signal source used when connecting

an external decoder, to descramble signals from the aerial

(i.e. Canal +), through a scart lead to the AV1 socket at the

rear of your TV.

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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 AV SETUP.

Once highlighted, accept

selection.

Use the UP/DOWN

cursor keys to select AV to

adjust.

Adjust chosen AV by

using the LEFT/RIGHT

cursor buttons. (Please see

below).

important note

It is very important that the AV menu setup is adjusted correctly when connecting external

equipment to your TV - an incorrect setting may lead to poor picture performance

audio visual setup

other equipment

To return to normal TV operation

press the television button on

your handset.

AV1

NORM

Use this setting

for VHS* video

recorders/decoders etc.

SVHS

Use this setting for

SVHS* equipment e.g.

video recorders/DVD

players.

AV2/4

NORM

Use this setting

for VHS* video

recorders/decoders etc.

RGB

Use this setting for

digital Set Top

Boxes/computer video

games/DVD players etc.

* Please see your other

equipment user manuals to

establish the best setting to use

(VHS/SVHS etc.).

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Language

This enables you to change the language of the On Screen Displays. Please see below for details.

language and installation

other features

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.

To return to normal TV operation press the television

button on your handset.

REPEAT STEPS 1 - 3 ABOVE.

Press the cursor DOWN button to select

INSTALLATION.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

Installation

This enables you to repeat the Autotune installation if required, e.g. if you move house etc.

Please now turn to automatic tuning procedure’, found in the ‘tuning in’ section of

this manual, and follow the instructions, starting from STEP 4 and continuing through

to STEP 7.

important note on Installation

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, if it is not Viewlink

compatible, insert a pre-recorded tape and begin playback of your equipment. If it is Viewlink

compatible leave VCR in Standby. (See viewlink section of this manual for details). With a

Satellite receiver select Sky News. These measures ensure that all your external equipment is

tuned in during the autotune procedure.

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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.

REPEAT STEPS 1 - 3 AS

Press the cursor DOWN

button to select

PROGRAMME

DOWNLOAD.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

Your TV will now download

the programme information.

To return to normal TV operation press the TV button

on your handset.

Demo Mode

This enables you to have a brief overview of the features available on your television.

To return to normal TV operation, press the TV button on your handset.

The TV will now demonstrate the features and On Screen Displays available on your TV.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a demonstration only - no settings are changed during this demonstration!

Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU.

Press the cursor DOWN button to select FEATURES.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

Press the cursor DOWN button to select DEMO MODE.

Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the DEMO MODE

options, i.e. ON/OFF.

Once highlighted, accept selection.

programme download and demo mode

other features

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trouble shooting guide - digital sound

information

remedypossible cause

problem identification

1. No digital audio. Pressing the info/recall button on your handset doesn’t show Digital audio modes or format in top right hand corner of screen.

No or poor digital connection between television and external equipment

See ‘DVD, CD and LaserDisc player connection’

Incorrect Decode Mode

Set the Decode Mode to correct AV (see Decode Mode set up procedure)

Decode Mode is set for wrong AV (you will have the correct picture from your external equipment but no sound)

Set the Decode Mode to Digital or Auto (see ‘Digital Audio Status - Decode Mode’ set up procedure)

Television is set to the wrong AV (you will have the wrong picture or no picture at all)

Use the Manual Setup procedure to set the AV correctly, or use the AV key to cycle through the Audio Visual options.

Player is not playing because it has been switched off or placed in ‘Pause’ mode.

Refer to external equipment's instructions

Invalid or damaged disc has been placed in player.

Refer to external equipment instructions. Is the disc compatible with the external equipment you are using?

Signal options not supported by television.

See Digital Audio Status for list of modes available.

Digital audio out has not been enabled on player.

Refer to external equipment instructions on how to enable the digital audio output.

2. Digital audio works but only PCM mode is available even when playing a Dolby Digital encoded disc.

Your external equipment has not been configured to output a digital bitstream, does not support Dolby Digital output, or the correct format is not enabled on the external equipment.

3. No sound even at maximum volume, although the correct picture can be seen.

Headphones have been inserted into front control panel.

Remove headphones.

External/internal speaker switch is in the incorrect position.

Place in correct position to use appropriate speakers.

You have not selected a Dolby Digital track from the DVD title menu

Refer to title menu on disc to set audio format

Laserdisc with Dolby Digital RF signal cannot be detected

Fit adaptor as described in ‘DVD, CD and LaserDisc player connection’

Refer to external equipment instructions for compatibility.

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trouble shooting guide - digital sound

information

remedypossible cause

problem identification

6. One or more of the rear channels is not working.

The disc placed in your external equipment has no surround information on it.

This is normal operation

You are in Stereo mode.

Change the mode in the Sound Mode menu.

You are playing a disc with an incompatible sample rate.

This is normal operation

7. No digital mode options available in Sound Mode Menu.

Are headphones inserted into front control panel?

Remove headphones to adjust Surround Mode.

You are playing a disc with a high sample rate.

This is normal operation.

You have not selected a Dolby Digital track from the DVD title menu

Refer to title menu on disc to set audio format

Your external equipment has not been configured to output a digital bitstream, does not support Dolby Digital output, or the correct format is not enabled on the external equipment.

Refer to external equipment instructions for compatibility.

5. Picture and digital audio are intermittent.

Has a scart lead connection been made between TV and external equipment?

Check quality of connection.

Faulty external equipment.

Try alternative equipment or contact your equipment's supplier.

4. Picture is OK, but digital audio is intermittent.

Poor connections.

Check your coaxial/optical connections.

Faulty disc. Try an alternative disc.

Faulty external equipment.

Try alternative equipment or contact your equipment's supplier.

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remedypossible reason

trouble shooting guide information

questions

answers

problem identification

snowy picture - poor sound

multiple images - sound O.K

intermittent interference

no picture or sound

Connection of aerial lead

to the TV is poor.

Corroded or poor aerial

connections.

Aerial has moved position.

Adverse weather conditions.

Transmitter problems.

Make new connection

and/or change aerial plug.

Make new connections

or renew lead.

Re-align aerial.

None.

Check with local Operator.

Transmitter problems.

Aerial has moved position.

TV not tuned correctly.

Adverse weather conditions.

Re-align aerial.

None.

Re-tune or fine tune TV.

Check with local Operator.

TV may be in AV

mode.

Picture/sound

controls set to

minimum.

TV in standby

mode.

Press the AV button

or to

buttons on your

handset to return to

normal TV mode.

Check

picture/sound

controls (go to

MAIN MENU).

Press one of the buttons to .

Why doesn't my remote control handset work?

Why won't my TV switch on?

Check that your plug is connected to the

socket and switched on, check fuse and make

sure TV is not in standby mode (see below).

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.

AV Input not set correctly.

If a problem still continues after referring to this guide contact your dealer immediately.

Under NO circumstances remove the rear cover of your TV.

Interference from

electrical or mechanical

motors, fluorescent lights,

portable radios etc.

Check devices for shielding

and renew if necessary or

move further from TV.

Check what external

equipment is connected

and check its scart AV

status.

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guarantee

information

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. the product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than a Hitachi authorized dealer.

3. the product serial number has not been removed or altered.

•this guarantee does not apply to a product acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use.

•this guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user controls, or aerial alignment.

•any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of Hitachi Home Electronics (Europe) Ltd.

•please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this guarantee is carried out.

Use the boxes provided below to record your TV’s Model and Serial

Number - these are found on the rating plate located on the rear of the TV.

Also, record where and when you purchased this T.V. This information will

help any future queries you may have and should be used in all

correspondence with Hitachi service centres.

SERIAL

NUMBER

MODEL DEALER/STORE DATE

PURCHASED

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

In all cases of difficulty please

consult your Hitachi dealer.

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HITACHI environmental notice

information

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. Reducing volume

settings to sensible levels can reduce power consumption

as well as reducing noise pollution, and

reducing contrast can provide a more pleasing picture as

well as reducing power consumption.

Hitachi Home Electronics (Europe) Ltd. manufacturing site in

Wales is a BSI Registered Company, and has been

assessed to ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard,

certificate FM32366. Your television has been manufactured

under the Environmental Quality Management Standard

ISO14001, certificate EMS 36168.

The paper used for this Users Guide has been produced

from sustainable forests, part of Hitachi’s on going commitment

to the global environment.

Environmental Notice

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scart sockets

21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1

20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

technical data

information

S-VHS socket

television specification

TV Standard............................................................................................50Hz

Aerial Impedance ..................................................................................75 unbalanced

Picture Tube............................................................................................66cm type

76cm type

Mains Voltage ........................................................................................220 - 240V AC 50 Hz

Internal Speakers ..................................................................................8 15Watt

Power Consumption ....................................................................................................66cm = 109W (approx)

76cm = 111W (approx)

Standby <6W (all models)

Weight............................................................................................................................66cm = 37.0kg (NET)

76cm = 55.0kg (NET)

Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) ......................................................................66cm = 790 x 525 x 516 (mm)

76cm = 883 x 572 x 551 (mm)

Remote Control Batteries............................................................................................2 X HITACHI R6P(G)

(equivalent ‘AA’)

FUNCTION

Chrominance input

Luminance input

Chrominance ground

Luminance ground

Frame ground

2 3 4 5

scart socket AV4

NOT USED

AUDIO INPUT (RIGHT)

NOT USED

GROUND (AUDIO)

GROUND (BLUE)

AUDIO INPUT (LEFT)

BLUE INPUT

SWITCHING INPUT

GROUND (GREEN)

NOT USED

GREEN INPUT

NOT USED

GROUND (RED)

GROUND (BLANKING)

RED INPUT

STATUS (BLANKING) INPUT

GROUND (VIDEO)

NOT USED

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT

GROUND

scart socket AV2

AUDIO OUT (RIGHT)

AUDIO INPUT (RIGHT)

AUDIO OUT (LEFT)

GROUND (AUDIO)

GROUND (BLUE)

AUDIO INPUT (LEFT)

BLUE INPUT

SWITCHING INPUT

GROUND (GREEN)

NOT USED

GREEN INPUT

NOT USED

GROUND (RED)

GROUND (BLANKING)

RED INPUT

STATUS (BLANKING) INPUT

GROUND (VIDEO)

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT

GROUND

scart socket AV1

AUDIO OUT (RIGHT)

AUDIO INPUT (RIGHT)

AUDIO OUT (LEFT)

GROUND (AUDIO)

NOT USED

AUDIO INPUT (LEFT)

NOT USED

SWITCHING INPUT

NOT USED

DATALINK TO VCR (VIEWLINK)

NOT USED

CHROMINANCE GROUND

NOT USED

S–VHS CHROMINANCE INPUT

NOT USED

GROUND (VIDEO)

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO OR

S–VHS LUMINANCE INPUT

GROUND

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