Hitachi 26HDL52 User Manual

0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1- 6 ACCESSORI

8HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is imp

9 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its large viewing screen. To see this

10HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For bes

11 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor ante

12FRONT 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 BA

13TOP 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

14REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & AC INPUT 26” LCD TV ① AC IN input This TV is designed to operate on 120VOLTS

15 SIDE PANEL JACKS 26” LCD TV ② S-VIDEO ( VIDEO 4) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment wit

16REAR PANEL JACKS 26” LCD TV ⑥ DVI –INPUT Stand for Digital Visual Interface. Use for high

17 ⑫ SUBWOOFER Output Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input. ⑬ AUDIO Output These jacks provide

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18CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to

19CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources, such as a digital cable box, digital satellite receiver, or digital terres

20CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Compon

21 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-V

22 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 cab

23CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A AUDIO RECEIVER For improved sound quality, you may want to play the audio of the LCD through your stereo

24CONNECTING 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 a

25 This LCD Television can automatically defect and display the signal format below. Recommended Signal List Signal Mode No. Signal Name Resoluti

26TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO (Video 3 or Video 4) or Y-PBPR (Video 1 or Video 2) connections are provided for high performance laserdi

27 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV 1. Power button: Press this button to turn the display set on or standby. 2. Mute button: Press

1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, perf

288. VIDEO Source buttons: Set up the input source of Video; Video parts include Video1 (Y1PB1PR1), Video2 (Y2PB2PR2), Video3(AV1 / SV1), Video4 (A

29 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

30HOW 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 Su

31OSD (On-Screen Display) USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your H

32NTSC TV/ VIDEO Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust the picture mode, tint, color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, backlight, colo

33 NTSC TV/ VIDEO Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust the language, auto channel scan, closed caption, channel list, V-chip and set lock code se

34SETTING UP THE V-CHIP The V-chip feature requires setting on/off to be entered to view movies and TV programs with unsuitable

35 When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is enter

362. Continue to press the ▼ button to initial setup function. Press SEL button to enter Initial Setup Menu. 3. Continue to press the ▼ button unt

37PC Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust auto adjust, horizontal position, vertical position, horizontal clock, clock phase and reset. PC Picture

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38DTV USAGE ATSC(Advanced Television System Committee) INTRODUCTION Terrestrial broadcast is a traditional way of watching TV programs, simply by in

39 SETTING UP YOUR DTV 1. Make sure the physical connection is properly connected. 2. Switch on the TV. 3. Select the appropriate external video i

40SETTING UP YOUR DTV 1. On the Channel menu page, select the third item MANUAL SCAN. 2. Press W or X to highlight the input column, then p

41 SETTING UP YOUR DTV Adjust the font size, style, color and opacity of Closed Caption. Select the s

42SETTING UP YOUR DTV To change password, enter the Change Password Number option in PASSWORD function, press SEL button to change password. Enter

43USEFUL INFORMATION CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLLER DO Dust the screen and frame wi

44RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference f

45 USEFUL INFORMATION English

46 PLUG and PLAY This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including moni

47 USEFUL INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

3 Disconnect theplug from thepower outlet.Do not disassemble. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This LCD TV has been designed and manufactured to meet int

48 USEFUL INFORMATION Features: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Film Mode Processing

49 USEFUL INFORMATION To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, Hitachi America, LTD. Ho

50 USEFUL INFORMATION Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technic

4 Surely connectthe ground wire. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power co

5 Disconnect theplug from thepower outlet. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be careful in moving the LCD Television. Neglect could result in

6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) • Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This LCD TV has been designed pursuant to the international EMI st

7 ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. POWER CORD 2.D-SUB MINI 15-PIN CAB