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Hitachi 26HDL52 - LCD Direct View TV Operating Manual

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LCD DIRECT VIEW TELEVISION
Operating Guide for 26HDL52
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1- 6
ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................................................7
HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION ............................................. 8 - 26
HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV .............................. 27 - 30
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................................................................... 31 - 37
DTV USAGE .................................................................................................................... 38 - 42
USEFUL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 43 - 50
Updated 06/15/2007
As an Energy Star® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operating Guide for 26HDL52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................1- 6 ACCESSORIES .........................7 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION ..........8 - 26 06/07 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ......27 - 30 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ....................31 - 37 DTV USAGE ........................

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    HITACHI LCD Television. 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.
  • Page 3 Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call “1-800-HITACHI.” Do not place any objects on the top of the television which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This LCD TV 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. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions. About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be careful in moving the LCD Television. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the LCD TV during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the LCD TV with two persons. •...
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) • Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This LCD TV has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - Keep the LCD TV away from Radio. - Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference. - The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the LCD TV.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE POWER CORD D-SUB MINI 15-PIN AUDIO/VIDEO S-VIDEO CABLE CONTROL CABLE CABLE BATTERIES USER’S GUIDE EASY GRAPHIC WARRANTY CARD GUIDE CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel.

  • Page 9: How To Setup Your New Hitachi 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 a stable place. *Keep the LCD Television four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket.
  • Page 10 VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 5 to 11 feet from the screen.
  • Page 11 HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products.
  • Page 12 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the NTSC TUNER terminal (75-Ohm)and/or DTV TUNER terminal (75-Ohm). This unit does have the ability to receive unscrambled Cable Digital channels.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Controls

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 26” LCD TV ① POWER light indicator To turn the LCD TV ON, press the main power button located on the BACK left side of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The LCD TV is now ready for remote on/off operation. Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating...
  • Page 14 TOP PANEL CONTROLS TOP VIEW 26” LCD TV ③ POWER button This power button is for power on the LCD television or change to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (▼) and up (▲) buttons when in MENU mode.
  • Page 15 REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & AC INPUT 26” LCD TV ①-1 Main power button ① POWER CORD AC IN input ① AC IN input This TV is designed to operate on 120VOLTS 60Hz AC current. Insert the TV power cord into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet. ①-1 Main power button: This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually.

  • Page 16: Side Panel Jacks

    SIDE PANEL JACKS 26” LCD TV ② S-VIDEO ( VIDEO 4) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. ③ VIDEO (VIDEO 4) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO 4.Use the video inputs to connect external devices, such as camcorders.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Jacks

    REAR PANEL JACKS 26” LCD TV Set-Top-Box DVI –INPUT Stands for Digital Visual Interface. Used for high quality digital video from a set-top-box. S-VIDEO (VIDEO 3) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. VIDEO (VIDEO 3) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO3.
  • Page 18 REAR PANEL JACKS 26” LCD TV ⑥ DVI –INPUT Stand for Digital Visual Interface. Use for high quality PC display. ⑦ S-VIDEO (VIDEO 3) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. ⑧ VIDEO (VIDEO 3) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO3.
  • Page 19 ⑫ SUBWOOFER Output Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input. ⑬ AUDIO Output These jacks provide fixed audio signal which are used for recording. ⑭ MONITOR Output (S VIDEO) This jack provides S video signal which are used for recording. (Please refer to monitor output table as below) ⑮...
  • Page 20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources, such as a digital cable box, digital satellite receiver, or digital terrestrial receiver box, can be connected as desired, using the appropriate cable system. 1. Connect the HDTV source device using the appropriate cable pair, in the following order of preference: Component cable and audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) 2.
  • Page 22 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) OR S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) Composite Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) 2.
  • Page 23 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1. Connect the DVD player using: Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2)OR S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2.
  • Page 24 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A VCR 1. Connect the VCR player using: S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3.
  • Page 25 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A AUDIO RECEIVER For improved sound quality, you may want to play the audio of the LCD through your stereo system. 1. Use an audio cable to connect the LCD’s audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A/V receiver. 2.
  • Page 26 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING PC 1. Connect the PC using: D-Sub cable and 35mm Audio cable OR DVI cable and 35mm Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (ANALOG RGB INPUT or DVI INPUT)
  • Page 27 This LCD Television can automatically defect and display the signal format below. Recommended Signal List Signal Mode Vertical Horizontal Signal Name Resolution Frequency (Hz) Frequency (kHz) 640 x 480 59.94 31.47 VESA 800 x 600 56.25 35.16 VESA 800 x 600 60.32 37.88 VESA...
  • Page 28 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO (Video 3 or Video 4) or Y-P (Video 1 or Video 2) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. •...
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV CLU-4351DL Power button: Press this button to turn the display set on or standby. Mute button: Press to mute audio. (Press “Mute” or “VOL” button +/- or “volume” button ◄/► to return to the normal mode) Channel selector buttons: Select channel number.
  • Page 30 VIDEO Source buttons: Set up the input source of Video; Video parts include Video1 (Y1P 1), Video2 (Y2P Video3(AV1 / SV1), Video4 (AV2 / SV2). If both SV and AV had signal input at the same time, the SV has priority output. NTSC Source buttons: Set up the input source of NTSC;...
  • Page 31 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV (1) NTSC/480i/480p Input (2) 480i/480p Input (3) 720p/1080i Input (4) RGB Input Auto adjusts to full size and aspects include 4:3 STANDARD, 16:9 STANDARD. Multi picture function buttons: ON / OFF: Press to turn on/off multi picture function. Mode: Press to select POP or PIP mode.
  • Page 32 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV POP Mode Main-picture and Sub- picture source selection table: Please note Main(Left)-picture and Sub(Right)- picture source can’t be the same Sub(Right) ANALOG NTSC TUNER Main(Left) TUNER VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 DVI-INPUT RGB INPUT ○...

  • Page 33: On-Screen Display

    OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Use the ▲▼ to navigate to different menu item. 3. Use the to adjust functions.
  • Page 34 NTSC TV/ VIDEO Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust the picture mode, tint, color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, backlight, color temperature and reset Video of your display. Video Function Options - Dynamic - Natural Picture Mode Select a preset customized picture setting. - Game - Cinema Contrast...
  • Page 35 NTSC TV/ VIDEO Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust the language, auto channel scan, closed caption, channel list, V-chip and set lock code select Initial Setup function of your display. Initial Setup Function Options - English Language Set the language for the OSD. - French - Spanish TV Source: Air or CATV Channel...
  • Page 36 SETTING UP THE V-CHIP The V-chip feature requires setting on/off to be entered to view movies and TV programs with unsuitable ratings V-Chip for some viewers who share the TV. Follow these steps to lock movies and TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu. 2.
  • Page 37 When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered. SETTING UP THE CLOSED CAPTION For some TV programs, LCD has the de-coding and “Close Caption” functions. This caption is usually Closed Caption served for the deaf or the foreign language translation.
  • Page 38 2. Continue to press the ▼ button to initial setup function. Press SEL button to enter Initial Setup Menu. 3. Continue to press the ▼ button until the channel list and press the SEL button to show the channel list. 4.
  • Page 39 PC Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust auto adjust, horizontal position, vertical position, horizontal clock, clock phase and reset. PC Picture Position PC Picture Position Function Options Auto Adjust Automatically detects video format. Horizontal Position Moves image to the left or right. 0 to 100 (Not available for DVI signal) Vertical Position...

  • Page 40: Dtv Usage

    DTV USAGE ATSC(Advanced Television System Committee) INTRODUCTION Terrestrial broadcast is a traditional way of watching TV programs, simply by installing an outdoor YAGI antenna or an indoor rabbit ear antenna, plugging it into the TV set’s tuner, tuning channel, then you can enjoy watching the programs. However, they are all so called “analog TV”.
  • Page 41 SETTING UP YOUR DTV 1. Make sure the physical connection is properly connected. 2. Switch on the TV. 3. Select the appropriate external video input on your TV by using the TV remote control. 4. If the LCD is moved to a different location. You should reset the receiver and do the channel scanning all over again. USING THE DTV ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1.
  • Page 42 SETTING UP YOUR DTV Manual Scan 1. On the Channel menu page, select the third item MANUAL SCAN. 2. Press to highlight the input column, then press numeric buttons to input the channel number. The channel frequency will be automatically showing on right side of the input column.
  • Page 43 SETTING UP YOUR DTV Adjust the font size, style, color and opacity of Closed Caption. Caption Caption Function Options Default, Small, Middle, Large Font Size Adjust the font size of Closed Caption Default, Style0~7 Font Style Adjust the font style of Closed Caption Background, Foreground Font Color Adjust the background and foreground color of Closed Caption...

  • Page 44: Closed Caption

    SETTING UP YOUR DTV Change Password To change password, enter the Change Password Number option in PASSWORD function, press SEL button to change password. Enter four digital password in enter new password number. And then confirm the password by entering the same password again. NOTES: 1.

  • Page 45: Useful Information

    USEFUL INFORMATION CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLLER Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.

  • Page 46: Reception Problems

    RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
  • Page 47 3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the POWER SWITCH again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Television.

  • Page 48: Plug And Play

    PLUG and PLAY This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug &...
  • Page 49 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 warranty. 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.
  • Page 50 Please access www.hitachi.com/tv for detailed specifications and • SRS dimensions for custom installations. • 10W+10W UltraVision Digital is a registered trademark of Hitachi Home Electronics • Mute (America), Inc. WOW, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW...
  • Page 51 Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
  • Page 52 USEFUL INFORMATION Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box.

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