Summary of Contents for Hitachi ULTRAVISION UT32S402
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Record the serial number of your monitor for future reference. SERIAL NO. This serial number is located on the back and right side of the monitor. If you have a question about this product please call 800-Hitachi for assistance ™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color,CEC) Inputs; (2) Component Inputs...
Hitachi LCD Monitor and A/V Center. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to Hitachi. This will enable Hitachi to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side and right side of the LCD Monitor and underneath the A/V Center.
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Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Customer Service Center. Before operating the set, please fully understand the prerequisites such as specifications or constraints for the hardware and software. Hitachi is not responsible and accept no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of misuse.
■ Do not allow liquids or any foreign matter (such as metals or flammable items) to enter the units. If this does occur, turn off the main power, unplug the power cord, and contact 800-HITACHI immediately. Exercise special caution when young children are around the unit.
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If water or any liquid spills onto the unit, it may cause short-circuiting and result in fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the main power, unplug the power cord, and contact 800-HITACHI immediately. Do not rest anything heavy on top of the units.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ■ Do not place or use the units in a dusty location. This could cause a malfunction. ■ Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the products. The units would overheat and this could cause fire or damage to the products which may shorten its service lifetime. Install the products in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ■ Do not install the unit in locations where it will be subjected to high temperature. This could damage the cabinet or components of the products. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heating grilles, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight.
When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mounting units in order to obtain maximum performance and maintain safety. Hitachi assumes no responsibility nor liability for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mounting units or improper installation.
• Flat Panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dresser, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chest or carts may fall over and cause injury. HITACHI CARES! • The consumer electronics industry is commited to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
LCD Monitor. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsability or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the use of such third party brackets/devices. Hitachi strongly advises that any installation of this LCD Monitor using wall mounting brackets/devices be performed only by a qualified and experienced television installation technician who has completed a thorough evaluation of: a) the weight-bearing strength and stability of the intended wall mount surface;...
Please make sure screws WARNING are tightened properly. UT32S402 LCD UT Monitor is for use with the Hitachi AS-LSZ0081 or AS-LSZ0082 Floor stand CAUTION only. Use with other floor stands could cause instability and possible injury. Remove the 4 screws and raise straight up from tabletop stand.
QUICK START GUIDE For more information on connecting and using your UT Monitor and A/V Center, please be sure to read all instructions in this user manual and A/V Center user manual(included). Supplied Accessories (including option) User Manual HDMI Cable *For some countries, the type of power plug provided may be different from that depicted.
QUICK START GUIDE (continued) Insert the Batteries into the Remote Control... Antenna Connection Unless your A/V Center is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.
QUICK START GUIDE (continued) Power On... q Connect the plug into the wall socket after all other connections are completed. CAUTION Ensure that both ends of the power cord are easily accessible. The Main Power Switch is factory set to On (activated), therefore after you connect the plug into the wall socket, the color of the indicating lamp must turn Green and the Illumination Lamp turns Blue on Monitor and A/V Center.The image will display on screen.
COMPONENT NAMES UT Monitor Front Panel Control panel (located on the bottom) L/MONO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO INPUT (AV4) MENU/EXIT i Main Power switch o Service use only a RS232C s PC (RGB) Analog Audio Input Terminal d PC Connection Terminal (D-sub 15 Pin) f Reset button (See Rear Panel q Cabinet...
Y-PBPR inputs . r USB Port(For S/W Upgrade only) This slot is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your A/V Center. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card.
Remote Control In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi UT LCD Monitor and A/V Center, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD players, Cable Boxes, Set-Top-Boxes, Satellite Receivers, VCR's, PVR's and AVR's.
PREPARATION Remote Control Battery Installation The remote control operates on 2 “AAA” batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment cover Push and pull open the battery compartment cover on the backside in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. 2.
CONNECTION The unit is suitable for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the main power first when connecting external equipment. NOTE Do not connect the power plug to the wall socket until all other connections are completed. 1.
CONNECTION (continued) 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center (continued) Connecting to Equipment Having a YPbPr Component Output Terminals The A/V Center YPbPr Input 3 and 4 terminals can be connected to devices equipped with YPbPr or YCbCr terminals output. Connect the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR OUT of the device to the INPUT 3 or 4 YPBPR jacks.Connect the AUDIO OUT signal to the Input 3 and 4 AUDIO IN terminals respectively.
CONNECTION (continued) 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center (continued) Connecting to Equipment Having a Audio Digital Input Terminal The A/V Center “OPTICAL OUT” Audio terminal can be connected to devices equipped with Optical Input capabilities such as Audio Amplifiers Systems. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the A/V Center Rear Panel is a fixed output.
CONNECTION (continued) 3 . C o n n e c t i n g t o E q u i p m e n t H av i n g V i d e o O u t p u t Terminals ( on Monitor side) The Monitor can be connected to equipments having video output using the optional D-sub 15 pin - composite cable.
BASIC OPERATION Power On/Off Turn On the power of the unit. To turn On the power to the unit: 1. Press the Main Power switch on the unit. The Indicating Lamp illuminates in Green on Monitor/Blue on A/V Center, and the Illumination Lamp turns Blue.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume Up/Down 1. To increase the sound volume, press the Volume Up button on the remote control or control panel. The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift to the right. 2. To decrease the sound volume, press the Volume Down button on the remote control or control panel.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Switching Press the button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and OK buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items.
If done correctly, the device LED indicator will blink 3 times to confirm proper setup. The remote will now control the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) Turn ON your Cable box. Select Cable mode by using your SAT/CBL button to position the LED indicator on SAT/CBL.
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SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:____________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes : -Power -Cursor &...
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SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:___________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player. PRECODED DVD buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes : -Power -Cursor &...
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SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS:____________________ AVR Device Button NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the AVR. PRECODED AVR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes : -Power...
SETUP OPERATION How to Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) System You can use the On-Screen Display system to access the various kinds of the features and functions. Basic Operation 1. Press the button on the remote control or the Menu button on the control panel of the unit.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Main Menu List Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Back Light Reset Picture (A/V Center/Monitor Contrast Mode Side Composite) 3D Color Management Black Enhancement MPEG NR Film Mode 3D Comb Filter Reset Color Temp. Adjust Motion Sharpness Contrast Brightness...
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from A/V Center/Monitor Composite Input 1. Connect to external equipment. (See 2. Press the button to switch to A/V Center mode. Press the button to switch to Composite mode(Monitor side). 3. Press the button. Setting Picture Adjustment You can adjust the display condition such as color settings.
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SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from A/V Center/Monitor Composite Input Setting Picture Adjustment (continued) Selected Items Dynamic Contrast Mode 3D Color Management Black Enhancement 3D Comb Filter Reset Amplitude Cut Off Color Temp. Adjust Reset Motion Sharpness It allows you to choose from 3 modes. Dynamic: Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast feeling.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from A/V Center/Monitor Composite Input Reducing Noise You can reduce the unwanted picture noise. Select "Picture" from the Menu list. Selected Items MPEG NR This is a noise reduction system for picture signals. Middle High This is a noise reduction system for MPEG picture signals.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from A/V Center/Monitor Composite Input Making the Moving Image Smooth Using this function helps to make the moving image smooth. Select "Picture" from the Menu list. Selected Items Film Mode About "Film Mode" NOTE The image might not look natural depending on the image contents. Phenomena such as q When switched to the subtitles of a film or images, the image displays fine horizontal streak lines.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from A/V Center/Monitor Composite Input Advanced Setting Select "Setup" from the Menu list. Selected Items Video Power Save RGB Input Color System Watching through the optional D-sub 15 pin - composite cable NOTE Your UT Monitor is capable to receive composite video, you can watch images from your external equipments through the optional D-sub 15 pin - composite cable, but A/V Center provides more practical terminals.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Viewing Images from a PC 1. Connect to the PC. (See for details of connection to PCs.) 2. Switch to RGB input by pressing the 3. If necessary select "RGB" option under "Setup/RGB Input" menu. 4. Press the button.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Viewing Images from a PC (continued) Setting Picture Adjustment (continued) w Setup Menu Select “Setup” from the Menu list. Selected Items Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Advanced Setting Select “Setup” from the Menu list and skip to the second page. Selected Items Frequency Display WXGA Mode...
FUNCTIONS Aspect Switching Each time the button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display aspect ASPECT is switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. A/V Center/Monitor Composite Signal Input Display Aspect Watching Standard Definition Pictures 4:3(Analog/Digital TV, Composite, Component, HDMI*) 16:9 Zoom 1...
FUNCTIONS (continued) Aspect Switching (continued) A/V Center/Monitor Composite Signal Input (continued) Display Aspect(continued) Input Display Signal Screen When Watching High Definition Pictures 16:9: (16:9 Signal) CAUTION Using a wide-screen monitor The monitor has a screen mode selection feature. If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain software, such as a TV program, the image would appear different from the original.
FUNCTIONS (continued) Power Save Mode When Monitor Composite Input is Selected You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in the Monitor Composite input. Set to On in “Video Power Save” from the Setup Menu, which leads to the power save mode. 1.
Before calling a service technician, check the following tables first. If the problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product yourself. When the Following Messages Appear on the Screen...
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Checklist (continued) Symptoms Intermittent interference Normal picture, but no sound No picture - normal sound The remote control does not work. Picture Frezze and/or the buttons on both the remote control and control panel do not work. Normal picture but no color-normal sound No picture UT Monitor Indicating lamp →...
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Checklist (continued) Symptoms The image on the screen is moving in an oblique direction. (RGB input mode only) The coarse vertical stripes can be seen in full-display mode. (RGB input mode only) Part of the image is missing. (RGB input mode only) The horizontal stripes are moving vertically with flickering screen.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION(Monitor Only, for A/V Center refer to A/V Center IB, included) Display dimensions Panel Resolution Pixel Pitch Net dimensions Net weight Temperature Ambient conditions Relative humidity Power supply Power consumption/ at standby Audio output FCC Class (HDMI input) Input terminals Input signals (RGB/Composite input)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With HDMI input(Monitor Side Only, for A/V Center Check A/V Center IB) Signal mode Signal Resolution Name 640 X 480 480i 720(1440) X 480 480p 720 X 480 1080i/60 1920 X 1080 720p/60 1280 X 720 1080p/60 1920 X 1080 1080p/24...
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