Hitachi L26HR1U User Manual

Digital LCD olo r TelevisionCu

L26H01U

L26HR1U

GBInstructions for use

Contents

Safety Precautions ............................................. 3

Features ............................................................... 6

Accessories ........................................................ 6

LCD TV Front View ............................................. 7

Rear View and Peripheral Connections ........ 7

Remote Control Buttons ................................... 8

Preparation .......................................................... 9

Before Switching On Your TV .......................... 9

Power Connection .............................................. 9

Connections To The Aerial Input Socket ............ 9

Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control

Handset ............................................................... 9

Handling the Remote Control .............................. 9

Operating Range for the Remote Control ........... 9

Switching The TV ON/OFF ............................... 10

Navigating the Menu System ......................... 10

Initial Settings ................................................... 10

Basic Operations .............................................. 11

Operation with the buttons on the TV ............. 11

Volume Setting ............................................. 11

Programme Selection ................................... 11

Entering Main Menu ...................................... 11

AV Mode ....................................................... 11

Operation with Remote Control ........................ 11

Volume Setting ............................................. 11

Programme Selection (Previous or next

programme) .................................................. 11

Programme Selection (direct access) ......... 11

Everyday Operation .......................................... 12

Information Banner ........................................... 12

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).................. 12

Displaying The Subtitles ................................... 13

Digital Teletext ................................................... 13

Over Air Download ........................................... 13

Widescreen ...................................................... 13

IDTV Menu System ........................................... 14

Channel List ...................................................... 14

Navigating the whole channel list ................ 14

Deleting the channels in the channel list ..... 14

Renaming channels ...................................... 14

Adding locks to channels ............................ 15

Setting Favourites ........................................ 15

On Screen Help Pressing INFO Button ........ 15

Installation ......................................................... 16

Automatic Search ........................................ 16

Manual Search ............................................. 16

Configuration .................................................... 17

Audio Language ........................................... 17

Subtitle ..........................................................17

Favourite mode ............................................ 17

EPG Preference ........................................... 17

Receiver Upgrade ........................................ 17

Automatic Download (Automatic upgrade) . 18
Search For New Version (Manual upgrade)18

Parental Settings .......................................... 18

Timers ............................................................... 18

Recording From IDTV ................................... 19

Language .......................................................... 19

TV Setup ........................................................... 20

Common Interface............................................. 20

Analogue TV Menu System ........................... 21

Picture Menu ..................................................... 21

Mode ............................................................. 21

Contrast/Brightness/Sharpness/Colour/Hue21

Colour Temp.................................................. 21

Noise Reduction ........................................... 21

Film Mode...................................................... 21

3D Comb ....................................................... 21

Picture Zoom ................................................ 21

Reset ............................................................ 21

Store ............................................................. 21

Sound Menu ...................................................... 21

Volume .......................................................... 21

Equalizer ....................................................... 21

Balance ........................................................ 22

Headphone ................................................... 22

volume ................................................................. 22

sound mode ......................................................... 22

balance................................................................ 22

Sound Mode ................................................. 22

AVL .............................................................. 22

Effect ............................................................22

Dynamic Bass .............................................. 22

Subwoof er ................................................... 22

3DS ............................................................... 22

Store ............................................................. 22

Feature Menu .................................................... 23

PIP ................................................................. 23

PIP ON-OFF ........................................................ 23

PIP Picture .......................................................... 23

PIP Position ........................................................ 23

PIP Source .......................................................... 23

PIP SWAP ........................................................... 23

PAP ............................................................... 23

PAP ON-OFF ........................................................ 23

PAP Picture ......................................................... 23

PAP Source ......................................................... 24

PAP SWAP .......................................................... 24

Sleep Timer................................................... 24

Child Lock ..................................................... 24

Language ..................................................... 24

AV-2 Out .......................................................24

PC Audio In ................................................... 24

Blue Background .......................................... 24

Menu Background ........................................ 24

Menu Timeout ............................................... 24

Teletext Language ........................................ 24

Default Zoom ................................................ 24

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Install Menu ....................................................... 24

Program Table .............................................. 25

Name ................................................................... 25

Insert ................................................................... 25

Delete .................................................................. 25

APS (Auto Programming System) .........................25

A.P.S. (Auto Programming System) Country 25

Program ........................................................ 25

Band ............................................................. 26

Channel ........................................................ 26

Colour System .............................................. 26

Sound System .............................................. 26

Fine Tune...................................................... 26

Search .......................................................... 26

Store ............................................................. 26

Install menu in AV modes ............................. 26

Colour System ..................................................... 26

VCR ..................................................................... 26

Store ............................................................. 26

Source menu .................................................... 26

PC Mode ............................................................. 27

Installation ......................................................... 27

Menu System in PC mode ................................. 27

Sound Menu/Feature Menu .......................... 27

PC Picture Menu ........................................... 27

PC POSITION Menu ....................................... 27

Autoposition ................................................. 27

H (Horizontal) Position.................................. 27

V (Vertical) Position ..................................... 27

Phase ........................................................... 27

Dot Clock ...................................................... 27

Sound in PC mode ........................................ 27

Other Features .................................................. 28

TV Status .......................................................... 28

Mute Indicator ................................................... 28

PIP and PAP Modes ........................................... 28

AV Modes ......................................................... 28

Zoom Modes ..................................................... 28

Aut o .............................................................. 28

Zoom ............................................................ 28

Cinema .......................................................... 28

16:9 Zoom .................................................... 28

Subtitle ..........................................................29

4:3 ................................................................. 29

14:9 Zoom .................................................... 29

Panoramic ..................................................... 29

Freeze Picture .................................................. 29

Tel e text ............................................................... 29

Connect Peripheral Equipment ..................... 30

High Definition ...................................................30

Via The Scart .................................................... 30

Via Aerial Input .................................................. 30

Decoder ............................................................ 30

Connect a decoder with an aerial socket to

the TV ........................................................... 30

Connect a decoder without an

aerial socket to the TV ................................. 30

TV And Video Recorder ................................... 30

Playback NTSC ................................................. 30

Camera And Camcorder ................................... 30

To Connect To AV Input ................................ 30

To Connect To S-VHS Input ......................... 30

Connect The Decoder To The Video Recorder 30

Connecting Headphones (optional) .................. 30

Audio Lineout .................................................... 30

Connecting Subwoofer .................................... 30

Ti p s ...................................................................... 31

Care Of The Screen ......................................... 31

Poor Picture ...................................................... 31

No Picture ......................................................... 31

Sound ................................................................ 31

Remote Control ................................................. 31

Peripheral Equipment Connections ............. 32

Aerial Connection ............................................. 32

Specifications .................................................... 33

S-input connector pin specifications ............... 35

HDMI connector pin specifications ................... 35

SCART connector pin specifications ............... 35

Signal Input ....................................................... 35

PC RGB Terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) .... 35

Appendix A: PC Input Typical

Display Modes ................................................... 36

Appendix B: Main and PIP-PAP Picture

Combinations .................................................... 37

UK Guarantee ..................................................... 38

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Safety Precautions

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ON OPERATING
YOUR TV

Dos and Donts

DOs

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

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

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.

This TV is supplied with a fitted mains plug. This
plug must not be cut off 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 safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

Observe the manufacturers instructions when
connecting extension leads to the TV. Check the
fuse rating on the new plug, this should be fitted
with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to either ASTA
or BSI (BS1 362) approvals, these are easily

identifiable by either the

you are in any doubt about the installation of an
extension lead, please consult a competent
electrician.

or symbols. If

DONTs

DONT 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.

DONT place water filled vessels on top of T.V.
cabinets.

DONT remove any fixed cover as this may ex­pose dangerous voltages.

DONT 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 make sure your family know
how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DONT use equipment such as personal stereos
or radios so that you are distracted from the re­quirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch
television whilst driving.

DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment,
for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the
life of the equipment.

DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix 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.

DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed
to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

 NEVER let anyone, especially children push

anything into holes, slots or any other open­ing in the case - this could result in a fatal
electric shock.

 NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

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

PE Connection to mains

Be sure to ground the connection properly. Connect the ground terminal
of TV with the ground terminal provided at the power outlet using the
enclosed power cord. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, con­sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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1.Power Source

The TV set should be operated only from a 220-240 V
AC, 50 Hz outlet. Ensure that you select the correct
voltage setting for your convenience.

2.Power Cord

Do not place the set, a piece of furniture, etc. on the
power cord (mains lead) or pinch the cord. Handle
the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord
when your hands are wet as this could cause a short
circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord
or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be
placed in such a way that they are not likely to be
stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or
give you an electric shock. When it is damaged and
needs to be changed, it should be done by qualified
personnel.

3. Moisture and Water

Do not use this equipment in a humid and damp place
(avoid the bathroom, the sink in the kitchen, and near
the washing machine). Do not expose this equipment
to rain or water, as this may be dangerous and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as flower vases,
on top. Avoid from dripping or splashing.

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

4.Cleaning

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

5. Ventilation

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

6. Heat and Flames

The set should not be placed near to naked flames
and sources of intense heat, such as an electric
heater. Ensure that no naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, are placed on top of the TV. Batteries
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sun­shine, fire or the like.

7. Lightning

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

8. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts which
are specified by the manufacturer or have the same
specifications as the original one. Unauthorized sub­stitutions may result in fire, electrical shock, or other
hazards.

9. Servicing

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

10. Waste Disposal

Instructions for waste disposal:

 Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and

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

 Battery, including those which are heavy metal-free,

should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please dispose of used battery in an environmen­tally sound manner. Find out about the legal regula­tions which apply in your area.

 Cold cathode fluoresant lamp in LCD PANEL con-

tains a small amount of mercury; please follow local
ordinates or regulations for disposal.

Information for users applicable

in European Union countries

This symbol on the product or on its packaging means
that your electrical and electronic equipment should
be disposed at the end of life separately from your
household wastes. There are separate collection
systems for recycling in EU.

For more information, please contact the local author­ity or the dealer where you purchased the product.

11. Disconnect Device

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

12. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

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13. To prevent injury, this device must be securely

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

14. Connection to a television
distribution system (Cable TV etc.)
from tuner:

Apparatus connected to the protective earthing of
the building installation through the mains connection
or through other apparatus with a connection to pro­tective earthing - and to a television distribution sys­tem using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances
create a fire hazard.

To ground the antenna system properly, be sure that
the cable grounding is connected with the building's
grounding system. Note that the connection should
follow IEC 60364-7-707 and IEC 603646-5-548 stan­dards which require that the grounding should be as
close as possible to the cable connection.

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Features

 Remote controlled colour LCD TV.

 Fully integrated Digital TV (DVB-T)

 100 programmes from VHF, UHF bands or cable

channels can be preset.

 It can tune cable channels.

 Controlling the TV is very easy by its menu driven

system.

 It has 2 Scart sockets for external devices (such as

video, video games, audio set, etc.)

 Stereo sound system (German+Nicam).

 Full function Teletext (1000 pages).

 Fastext, TOP text.

 Headphone connection.

 A.P.S. (Automatic Programming System).

 All programmes can be named.

 Forward or backward automatic tuning.

 Sleep timer.

 Child Lock.

 Automatic sound mute when no transmission.

 NTSC Playback.

 AV in and S-VIDEO in are available.

 It has two HDMI connectors for Digital Video and

Audio. This connection is also designed to accept
High Definition signals.

 AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting)

 When no valid signal is detected, after 5 minutes the

TV switches itself automatically to stand-by mode.

 PLL (Frequency Search)

 PC Input

 Plug&Play for Windows 9X, ME, Vista, 2000, XP.

 Audio Line Out

Accessories

UK Plug

EU Plug

Remote Controller

CLE-984

Batteries

2 X AA

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Instruction Book

LCD TV Front View

FRONT VIEW

Rear View and Peripheral Connections

S-VIDEO Input

Video Input

Audio Inputs

Headphone

Audio Line Outs

Subwoofer Out

Power Cord Input

Note: Because FAV CVBS and SVHS Y are connected parallelly, the picture may blend if the two peripherals are used at the same
time. Likewise, because SVHS C and SCART II R are connected parallelly, the picture may blend if the two peripherals are used
at the same time. Thus these two are not to be used at the same time.

Power On/Off Switch

HDMI Input 2

HDMI Input 1

PC Input

PC Audio Input

RF

Component Video Inputs (YPBPR)

Component Audio Inputs

SCART 2

SCART 1

For Service Use Only

CI Slot

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Remote Control Buttons

= Stand by On/Off

= Info

DVD = Select DVD

TV/DTT = Selector button for Digital/Analogue mode

= Hold in teletext mode, Freeze picture

/ = Volume Up/ Down

= Mute On/Off

RED

GREEN

= Teletext On-Off

= Update

= Menu On/Off

b / a / _ / ` = Cursor buttons

FUNCTION = No function

= Equalizer Sound Mode

= Aspect ratio

= No Function

Control buttons for DVD players/recorders (**)

= Go back to previous menu

OK = Enter

/ / GUIDE = Index Page / Guide for DTT

= Subtitle On/Off in DTV; Subpage in teletext mode.

= Reveal

BLUE

YELLOW

P+/ - = Programme Up/ Down

= Mono/Stereo - Dual A-B

= PIP, PAP On-Off / PAT

0 - 9 = Digit buttons

/ INPUT = INPUT



SAT = Select SAT



= No function



= Picture mode

** These buttons can control most Hitachi DVD Players and Recorders.

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Preparation

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

Use this apparatus in moderate climates.

Before Switching On Your TV

Power Connection

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

 After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambi-

ent room temperature before you connect the set to
the mains.

Connections To The Aerial Input Socket

 Connect the aerial or cable TV plug to the Aerial input

socket located at the rear of the TV and connect the
cable plug coming out from the TV out socket lo­cated on the devices (VCR, DVB etc.) to this socket
as well.

Inserting Batteries In The Remote
Control Handset

WARNING : Remote control is battery included. A plas­tic protector is used to disconnect the batteries in
order to prevent the battery life from reducing. Please
remove the plastic protector before the first use.

 Remove the battery cover located on the back of the

handset by gently pulling backwards from the indi­cated part.

 Insert two AA/R6 or equivalent type batteries inside.

Place the batteries in the right directions and replace
the battery cover.

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

Handling the Remote Control

 It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may

result in physical injury and/or property damage in­cluding fire.

 Never mix used and new batteries in the device.

 Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time.

 Remove the batteries if the remote control is not

going to be used for an extended period of time.

 To avoid possible failure, read the following instruc-

tions and handle the remote control properly.

 Do not drop or cause impact to the remote control.

 Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.

 Do not place the remote control on a wet object.

 Do not place the remote control under the direct

sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.

Note: Remove the battery from remote control hand-

set when it is not to be used for a long period.
Otherwise it can be damaged due to any leak­age of battery.

Operating Range for the Remote Control

 Point the top of the remote control toward the LCD

TV's remote sensor LED while pressing a button.

Remote Control range is approx 7m/23ft.

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Switching The TV ON/OFF

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To switch the TV on

Your TV will switch on in two steps:

1- Connect the power cord to the system. Press Power

On/Off switch. Then the TV switches itself to
stand-by mode (optional).

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

Press a digit button on the remote control so that a
programme number is selected, or Press the -P/CH
or P/CH+ button on the TV or press the P+ or P-
button on the remote control, so that last mode
switched off is selected.

By either method the TV will switch on.

To switch the TV off

 Press the  (stand-by) button on the remote con-

trol or On/Off switch on the TV, so the TV will switch
to stand-by mode.

To power down the TV completely, press On/Off
switch

or,

Unplug the power cord from the mains socket.

Navigating the Menu System

Initial Settings

When the TV is turned on for the first time, it is in the
digital mode.

Because this is the first time the TV is used, there are
no channels stored in the memory and the following
message appears on the screen.

 To start installation process, select Yes, to cancel

select No.

 To select an option Yes or No, highlight the item by

using

/ ` buttons and press the OK button.

The IDTV will automatically tune to the UHF transmision
channels 21 to 68 looking for digital terrestrial TV broad­casts and displaying the names of channels found.
This process will take about five minutes. To cancel

searching, you can press the
during the process.

button at any time

1- Press to display the menu.

2- Press

3- Use

4- Press

5- To exit the menu or return from sub-menu screen,

These explanations are available for the navigation
of the whole menu system. To select options that are
explained in the following parts, refer to Navigating
The Menu System.

/ ` button to select an icon.

/ b button to highlight. Press ` for more

a

options in analogue TV mode. Use OK in DTV mode
for viewing a submenu.

/ ` buttons to change the settings. Press

OK to set as default.

press

.

After Automatic Search process is completed, the
following message asking for analogue channel search
appears on the screen. TV switches to the analogue
TV mode.

To seach for analogue channels, select Yes. The
menu below is displayed to search for analogue chan­nels.

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By pressing _ / ` button, adjust the Country item and
press

to highlight Language item. Use _ / ` button

to set Language. Use

Language and set it by using
OK button to continue:

/ ` buttons to select TXT

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

If you do not accept the locations and / or the
programme names of programmes, you can change
them in Install Menu. For details see Install Menu
section.

To display channel list in IDTV, switch to the IDTV via

pressing the
ton to enter main menu, Channel List will be high-

lighted. Press the OK button to enter the menu.

button. Then press the but-

Basic Operations

You can operate your TV using both the remote
control and onset buttons.

Operation with the buttons on the TV

Volume Setting

 Press - button to decrease volume or +

button to increase volume, so a volume level scale
(slider) will be displayed at the middle of the bottom
on the screen.

Programme Selection

 Press P/CH +button to select the next programme or

P/CH - button to select the previous programme.

Entering Main Menu

 Press the MENU button to enter Main menu. In the

Main menu select sub-menu using P/CH - or P/CH +

buttons and enter the sub-menu using

+ buttons. To learn the usage of the menus,

refer to the Menu System sections.

AV Mode

Press the TV/AV button at the control panel on the the
TV to switch your TV to AV modes.

Operation with Remote Control

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

Functions of the menu system are described in the
following sections.

Volume Setting

Press + button to increase volume. Press ­button to decrease volume. A volume level scale
(slider) will be displayed in the middle at the bottom of
the screen.

Programme Selection (Previous or next
programme)

 Press P- button to select the previous programme.

 Press P+ button to select the next programme.

Programme Selection (direct access)

Press digit buttons on the remote control to select
programmes between 0 and 9. TV will switch to the
selected programme. To select programmes between
10 - 999 (for IDTV) or 10-99 (for analogue), press the
digit buttons consecutively which programme you
want to select (eg. for programme 27, first press 2
and then 7). When it is late to press second digit
button only the first digit programme will be displayed.
The limit of the delay time is 3 seconds.

Press directly the programme number to reselect single
digit programmes.

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