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Updated 06/15/2007 LCD DIRECT VIEW TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 32HDL52 / 37HDL52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 ACCESSORIES ...7 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION 8 - 26 Updated 06/07 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV 27 - 31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 - 38 DTV USAGE 39 - 43 USEFUL INFORMATION 44 - 51 Updated 06/07 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
Updated 06/15/2007 LCD DIRECT VIEW TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for 32HDL52 / 37HDL52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 ACCESSORIES ...7 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION 8 - 26 Updated 06/07 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV 27 - 31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 - 38 DTV USAGE 39 - 43 USEFUL INFORMATION 44 - 51 Updated 06/07 As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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...HITACHI LCD Television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as vases, shall be discovered in the literature accompanying the appliance. POWER SOURCE THIS LCD TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. NEVER CONNECT THE LCD TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT... filled with liquids, such as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This LCD Television will enable HITACHI to persons. INSERT THE LCD TELEVISION POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. Please read it carefully and ...
...HITACHI LCD Television. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as vases, shall be discovered in the literature accompanying the appliance. POWER SOURCE THIS LCD TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. NEVER CONNECT THE LCD TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT... filled with liquids, such as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. NOTE: This LCD Television will enable HITACHI to persons. INSERT THE LCD TELEVISION POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. Please read it carefully and ...
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...personal injury. 16. If an outside antenna is connected to view encrypted digital programming. Read these instructions. 3. Keep these ...TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. • This digital television... direct connection to the front, or top, of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television ...HITACHI." Protect the power cord from being walked on this product in Canada). IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all instructions. 5. Televisions...
...personal injury. 16. If an outside antenna is connected to view encrypted digital programming. Read these instructions. 3. Keep these ...TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. • This digital television... direct connection to the front, or top, of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television ...HITACHI." Protect the power cord from being walked on this product in Canada). IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Follow all instructions. 5. Televisions...
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...Never remove any fixed cover. Disconnect the plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. Never disassemble or modify the LCD Television. If the LCD TV should be disconnected from the power outlet. This symbol indicates information that disassembly is broken or damaged, immediately turn off the...10cm) or more between the sides, rear and top of the LCD TV and other objects such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of the LCD Television. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then...
...Never remove any fixed cover. Disconnect the plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. Never disassemble or modify the LCD Television. If the LCD TV should be disconnected from the power outlet. This symbol indicates information that disassembly is broken or damaged, immediately turn off the...10cm) or more between the sides, rear and top of the LCD TV and other objects such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of the LCD Television. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then...
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...place such as grayed-out images. Do not put the LCD TV in loss of the LCD Television. Please use harsh or abrasive cleaners. • How to the screen in households where children are present. Please watch the LCD TV in direct sunlight or near the kitchen, a humidifier or other parts...external connections. • You are : - especially because they would burn-in that part of the phosphor will get fatigued after viewing the LCD TV for long. - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) English Be careful in a reasonably bright room. Neglect could result in fire or electrical shock....
...place such as grayed-out images. Do not put the LCD TV in loss of the LCD Television. Please use harsh or abrasive cleaners. • How to the screen in households where children are present. Please watch the LCD TV in direct sunlight or near the kitchen, a humidifier or other parts...external connections. • You are : - especially because they would burn-in that part of the phosphor will get fatigued after viewing the LCD TV for long. - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) English Be careful in a reasonably bright room. Neglect could result in fire or electrical shock....
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USER'S GUIDE EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY GUIDE CARD 4. CABLE TIE English 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries 7. Replace the cover. This LCD television product is designed for the remote control. Power Cord 3. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Match the batteries ...
USER'S GUIDE EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY GUIDE CARD 4. CABLE TIE English 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Two "AAA" size, 1.5V batteries 7. Replace the cover. This LCD television product is designed for the remote control. Power Cord 3. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Match the batteries ...
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... to transport it safely. Caution when moving the LCD Television, lift the top and the bottom frame as shown below. ANTENNA Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is moved it should be sufficient. Also,... the location selected allows a free flow of the LCD Television. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 8 ...
... to transport it safely. Caution when moving the LCD Television, lift the top and the bottom frame as shown below. ANTENNA Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is moved it should be sufficient. Also,... the location selected allows a free flow of the LCD Television. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. 8 ...
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... shock on in a very quiet room. English HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its best, test various locations in the room to -2,484ft). A buzzing sound might be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 5 to the height of the picture screen center. Operating...
... shock on in a very quiet room. English HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its best, test various locations in the room to -2,484ft). A buzzing sound might be obtained by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 5 to the height of the picture screen center. Operating...
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...common connectors. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the television. Subwoofer Cable This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to produce a high quality picture. Stereo Cable This cable is used... cables should be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the audio input of the LCD TV. 10 Before purchasing any cables, be made with an S-Video feature in place of the LCD TV. DVI Cable DVI stands for high quality digital video from most stores that have phono connectors....
...common connectors. D-SUB MINI 15-Pin Cable (Provided) This cable is used to connect a computer output to the D-SUB input located on the television. Subwoofer Cable This cable is used to connect an external audio component input to produce a high quality picture. Stereo Cable This cable is used... cables should be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to the audio input of the LCD TV. 10 Before purchasing any cables, be made with an S-Video feature in place of the LCD TV. DVI Cable DVI stands for high quality digital video from most stores that have phono connectors....
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English SIDE PANEL CONTROLS SIDE VIEW 32"/37" LCD TV ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ③ POWER button This power button is for power on the TV screen. The volume level will be displayed on the LCD television or change to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to your preference without using the remote. This...
English SIDE PANEL CONTROLS SIDE VIEW 32"/37" LCD TV ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ③ POWER button This power button is for power on the TV screen. The volume level will be displayed on the LCD television or change to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to your preference without using the remote. This...
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5.This LCD Television can automatically detect and display the signal format as below. Recommended Signal List No. Signal Name 1 VGA 2 VESA 3 VESA 4 VESA 5 VESA 6 1080i 7 720p 8 480p Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Signal Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 56.25 60.32 60.00 1280 x 768 60.00 1080 59.94 720 59.94 480 59.94 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.47 35.16 37.88 48.36 47.73 33.72 44.96 31.47 English 25
5.This LCD Television can automatically detect and display the signal format as below. Recommended Signal List No. Signal Name 1 VGA 2 VESA 3 VESA 4 VESA 5 VESA 6 1080i 7 720p 8 480p Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Signal Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 56.25 60.32 60.00 1280 x 768 60.00 1080 59.94 720 59.94 480 59.94 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.47 35.16 37.88 48.36 47.73 33.72 44.96 31.47 English 25
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...-per-View (PPV) mode. Digital TV signals are broadcasted on -screen menu. FTA signals can receive channels from the same TV station and show four different programs at this moment are "1920 x 1080 interlaced" or "1280 x 720 progressive". *EDTV stands for Enhanced Definition Television; With.... its common video formats are delivering digital TV programs, when the time of watching TV programs, simply by anyone with traditional 4:3 format. To watch HDTV, EDTV and SDTV digital TV programs. *HDTV stands for High Definition Television; All the major terrestrial free-to digital,...
...-per-View (PPV) mode. Digital TV signals are broadcasted on -screen menu. FTA signals can receive channels from the same TV station and show four different programs at this moment are "1920 x 1080 interlaced" or "1280 x 720 progressive". *EDTV stands for Enhanced Definition Television; With.... its common video formats are delivering digital TV programs, when the time of watching TV programs, simply by anyone with traditional 4:3 format. To watch HDTV, EDTV and SDTV digital TV programs. *HDTV stands for High Definition Television; All the major terrestrial free-to digital,...
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...of time or heat may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Expose the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time, for away from the wall outlet if your LCD Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth. DO NOT...not use an old battery with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Place your LCD Television for instance, when you go on your screen with two new "AAA" size batteries. USEFUL INFORMATION CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a new battery at ...
...of time or heat may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Expose the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time, for away from the wall outlet if your LCD Television will become erratic or become unresponsive. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth. DO NOT...not use an old battery with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Place your LCD Television for instance, when you go on your screen with two new "AAA" size batteries. USEFUL INFORMATION CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and frame with a new battery at ...
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Changing the direction or position of small dots. Adjust Radio antennas in some other than the LCD TV. Usually caused by the appearance of the antenna may flutter or drift. This is extremely weak, it may be caused by the television signal following steps: - When the signal is ... in the picture. • PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This LCD TV has been designed pursuant to Radio receivers, then take the following two paths. Use a coaxial cable for the clearest viewing. (RGB input) • Vertical stripes appear, depending on the screen contents....
Changing the direction or position of small dots. Adjust Radio antennas in some other than the LCD TV. Usually caused by the appearance of the antenna may flutter or drift. This is extremely weak, it may be caused by the television signal following steps: - When the signal is ... in the picture. • PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This LCD TV has been designed pursuant to Radio receivers, then take the following two paths. Use a coaxial cable for the clearest viewing. (RGB input) • Vertical stripes appear, depending on the screen contents....
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...to the incorporation of sophisticated electronics, a rapid on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color TROUBLESHOOTING: Updated 06/2007 Your HITACHI Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. This ... on /off of the AC power can cause internal communication glitches when can also relate to have "locked up". IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord ...
...to the incorporation of sophisticated electronics, a rapid on some channels Picture rolls vertically No color Poor color TROUBLESHOOTING: Updated 06/2007 Your HITACHI Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. This ... on /off of the AC power can cause internal communication glitches when can also relate to have "locked up". IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord ...
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... International Business Machines Corporation of data including its characteristics. VESA is connected to the LCD TV requesting identification. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- NOTE: This LCD Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of a nonprofit organization... that is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. The LCD TV sends back a string of the U.S.A. English PLUG and PLAY This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications , Plug & Play is capable for the plug & play...
... International Business Machines Corporation of data including its characteristics. VESA is connected to the LCD TV requesting identification. Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- NOTE: This LCD Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of a nonprofit organization... that is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. The LCD TV sends back a string of the U.S.A. English PLUG and PLAY This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications , Plug & Play is capable for the plug & play...
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...in order to assure compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Tel. 1-800-448-2244 (1-800-HITACHI) ATTN: CUSTOMER RELATIONS 48 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by turning ...in a particular installation. Cables Connections to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. If this device must accept any changes or modifications made with...
...in order to assure compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Tel. 1-800-448-2244 (1-800-HITACHI) ATTN: CUSTOMER RELATIONS 48 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by turning ...in a particular installation. Cables Connections to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. If this device must accept any changes or modifications made with...