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LCD TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & LCD Display Monitor Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 32HDL51 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-49 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...50-77 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE LCD TV 78-87 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TV & REMOTE CONTROL 88 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...89 USEFUL INFORMATION/INDEX 90-98 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
LCD TELEVISION AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & LCD Display Monitor Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 32HDL51 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-26 THE REMOTE CONTROL 27-49 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...50-77 USING THE RGB INPUT OF THE LCD TV 78-87 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TV & REMOTE CONTROL 88 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ...89 USEFUL INFORMATION/INDEX 90-98 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of HITACHI LCD televisions. To help you . NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model... HITACHI. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the LCD television and call your warranty card and mail it carefully and apply the knowledge you promptly in your HITACHI LCD television. LCD ...
... OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of HITACHI LCD televisions. To help you . NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the AVC center/display monitor. • Model... HITACHI. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the LCD television and call your warranty card and mail it carefully and apply the knowledge you promptly in your HITACHI LCD television. LCD ...
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...Do not install near water. 6. Do not place any ventilation openings. For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." For more information, call your cable operator is protected by your local cable company. • This ...location of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as close to the point of the ...these instructions. 3. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming.
...Do not install near water. 6. Do not place any ventilation openings. For more information call "1-800-HITACHI." For more information, call your cable operator is protected by your local cable company. • This ...location of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as close to the point of the ...these instructions. 3. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming.
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Power Cord: 32" LCD Monitor EV01841 AVC EV01841 4. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 6. Sub Woofer Cable (P# VZ11701). 7. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) 2. Press down and slide back to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is not recommended. Mounting ...
Power Cord: 32" LCD Monitor EV01841 AVC EV01841 4. Two IR Mouse cables (P# EY01641). 6. Sub Woofer Cable (P# VZ11701). 7. BOTTOM VIEW (Remote Control) 2. Press down and slide back to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is not recommended. Mounting ...
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...block the ventilation holes of an abnormal symptom, unplug both sides of the 32" for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. In case of the LCD Display monitor or the AVC center. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of... 32" Unless your LCD TV against a wall, keep it safely. When installing your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is important to mount the unit in a stable place. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures...
...block the ventilation holes of an abnormal symptom, unplug both sides of the 32" for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. In case of the LCD Display monitor or the AVC center. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of... 32" Unless your LCD TV against a wall, keep it safely. When installing your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is important to mount the unit in a stable place. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures...
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...484ft). Operating temperature: 41˚F to -2,484ft). This arching sound is normal and it should be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 140˚F. 13 Power ON or OFF Frequent use might trigger the power protection circuit. channel ... VIEWING ANGLE L S IMPORTANT NOTES No. If the TV does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. 6 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at these temperatures. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD ...
...484ft). Operating temperature: 41˚F to -2,484ft). This arching sound is normal and it should be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 140˚F. 13 Power ON or OFF Frequent use might trigger the power protection circuit. channel ... VIEWING ANGLE L S IMPORTANT NOTES No. If the TV does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. 6 For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at these temperatures. FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD ...
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...produce a high quality picture. 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable This cable is used on the LCD Television. Phono Connector Used on the rear jack panel and front control panel. RGB Input). Use this cable for the best sound quality. This connection... cable will carry both the video and audio information. 7 "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to display the signal on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. The resolution should...
...produce a high quality picture. 54321 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable This cable is used on the LCD Television. Phono Connector Used on the rear jack panel and front control panel. RGB Input). Use this cable for the best sound quality. This connection... cable will carry both the video and audio information. 7 "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to display the signal on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with shielded video and audio cables that sell audio/video products. The resolution should...
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... antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer 8 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable... TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. ...
... antenna To outdoor antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer 8 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT B terminal. FIRST TIME USE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable... TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. ...
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...Press these buttons to 5, RGB, IEEE 1394, Photo Input or Ant A/B source. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 32" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO... corner of the screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. CH+ INPUT/EXIT ቧ ቨ ቦ ብቤ AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER PULL PHOTO INPUT MENU/SELECT PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 VIDEO...
...Press these buttons to 5, RGB, IEEE 1394, Photo Input or Ant A/B source. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 32" DISPLAY MONITOR ቭቩ STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER ቩቧ ቨ (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO... corner of the screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of the TV screen. CH+ INPUT/EXIT ቧ ቨ ቦ ብቤ AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER PULL PHOTO INPUT MENU/SELECT PHONES S-VIDEO INPUT 5 VIDEO...
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...to be turned ON/OFF manually or by indicator lamp located on /off operation. The TV's internal speakers can be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. If you wish to listen to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ...monitor. Turn off . ቨ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV screen. Turning on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor is selected. Your HITACHI LCD TV will only turn on the AVC Power will appear to select INPUT 5. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL...
...to be turned ON/OFF manually or by indicator lamp located on /off operation. The TV's internal speakers can be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. If you wish to listen to instantly view your equipment's remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard. ...monitor. Turn off . ቨ POWER light indicator To turn ON/OFF the "MAIN POWER" of the TV screen. Turning on the AVC box if the "MAIN POWER" of the display monitor is selected. Your HITACHI LCD TV will only turn on the AVC Power will appear to select INPUT 5. FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL...
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... to adjust TINT to Input 3, 4 or 5 at a time. 2. REAR PANEL JACKS Audio Video Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ 32" Monitor Bottom View FIRST TIME USE ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you have monitor output. ብ Optical...
... to adjust TINT to Input 3, 4 or 5 at a time. 2. REAR PANEL JACKS Audio Video Control Center (AVC) ቢ ቯ ቦ ቨቪ ቫ 32" Monitor Bottom View FIRST TIME USE ትታ ብ ቤ ባ ቧ ቭ ቮቩ ቢ Antenna Input The remote control allows you have monitor output. ብ Optical...
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...power is for serviceman usage. ታ Upgrade Card This card slot is not intended for your LCD Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video... quality from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 25). ቩ RGB - The HDMI input is for RGB ... TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ RGB - Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with RGB output (see page 76 to activate this SUB...
...power is for serviceman usage. ታ Upgrade Card This card slot is not intended for your LCD Television's remote control in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video... quality from the AVC center's "TO MONITOR" to these "non Hitachi" home control systems (see page 25). ቩ RGB - The HDMI input is for RGB ... TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS ቨ RGB - Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in TV mode. ቮ RS232C Input For use with RGB output (see page 76 to activate this SUB...
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... screen below appears. In order to start cable service for the CableCARD that will be available when CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will appear if a channel is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as shown). Antenna B will not be provided by your local cable operator to gain... will display the following respective screens. Press the EXIT button to chosen cable channels. Acquiring Data. NOTES: 1. Please see pages 63-64 and 76 for viewing.
... screen below appears. In order to start cable service for the CableCARD that will be available when CableCARD is properly installed or not installed, the TV will appear if a channel is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as shown). Antenna B will not be provided by your local cable operator to gain... will display the following respective screens. Press the EXIT button to chosen cable channels. Acquiring Data. NOTES: 1. Please see pages 63-64 and 76 for viewing.
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... panel of AVC Front panel of the standard video cable. 3. Insert the other ends of Display Monitor 32∫ To AC outlet Core Please use HITACHI specified cable. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-VIDEO cable in to front panel jacks. Back of the Monitor Connection Cable to the rear.... 3. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the AC outlets. From the owner's accessory you have their own AC Power. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING LCD DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1.
... panel of AVC Front panel of the standard video cable. 3. Insert the other ends of Display Monitor 32∫ To AC outlet Core Please use HITACHI specified cable. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-VIDEO cable in to front panel jacks. Back of the Monitor Connection Cable to the rear.... 3. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to the AC outlets. From the owner's accessory you have their own AC Power. FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING LCD DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1.
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... after approximately four seconds. 4. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the...see page 33). Then press the SELECT button to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to confirm your choice. Check the owner's manual of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR 15 Select...
... after approximately four seconds. 4. However, you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the AVC Center below. 2. Before Operating External Video Source Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the...see page 33). Then press the SELECT button to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the INPUTS menu to return to confirm your choice. Check the owner's manual of VCR AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR 15 Select...
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Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. ...
Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. ...
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... AVC Center below. 2. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line input-output connections...
... AVC Center below. 2. A single VCR can be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on line input-output connections...
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... to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to view the program from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the...
... to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to view the program from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the...
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... for tips on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then...
... for tips on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to view the program from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the previous channel. Press the INPUTS button, then...
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... data exchange between a compatible device. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 4. IEEE 1394 allows the LCD television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the AVC Center below. This connection also enables you to control basic equipment... of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to communicate with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 2. This LCD TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another.
... data exchange between a compatible device. The IEEE1394 interface contains the copy protection standard called 5C or Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP). 4. IEEE 1394 allows the LCD television and the external device to the IEEE1394 input terminals shown on the AVC Center below. This connection also enables you to control basic equipment... of the component with IEEE1394 capability, such as a Set-Top-Box or Digital VCR, to communicate with a DV camcorder (Digital Video camcorder) and a PC. 2. This LCD TV's IEEE1394 connection is not compatible with one another.