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Hitachi 36SDX88B TV

1. NOTE 1 This monitor can display VGA and SVGA formats VGA 1 640 X 480 horizontal frequency 31 469Khz vertical frequency 60 00Hz VGA2 640 X 480 horizontal frequency 37 861Khz vertical frequency 72 809Hz SVGA 800 X 600 horizontal frequency 37 879Khz vertical frequency 60 317Hz LED flashes and PC picture does not appear at all when receiving a signal which is not supported on spec See page 11 and 12 If PC display setting is wrong the monitor will display Please set PC for 640 x 480 60Hz 640 x 480 72Hz 800 x 600 60Hz display This monitor uses PS 2 format for the mouse interface On some PC s the mouse control may not work in the following situations X Disconnecting and reconnecting mouse cable while PC ready color TV and PC power is turned on Turning on the PC power before turning on the PC ready color TV power X Operating systems other than Windows 3 1x and Windows 95 Consult your PC operation manual for the keyboard keys to re start or shutdown your computer NOTE If PC is set to correct horizontal and vertical frequencies and the picture is out of sync or scrambled check the video card documentation and set up software to properly set the monitor NOTE The Mini DIN 6 pin keyboard terminal underneath the PC CONTROL at rear panel does not work on this model 60 PC MODE CONTROLS 1 FRONT PANEL FRONT PAN
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3. OUTPUT HDTV SET TOP BOX PiPc Button Press the PiPC Button and a Sub Picture will appear This PiPC works only on PC mode Input Button Press Input to change Sub Picture See Page 24 Input Source NOTE When PiPC is on Antenna Source press channel A W to change channel or use number button 25 PICTURE IN PC Main Picture Sub Picture Small Sub Picture Large It is also possible to customize the PiPC position To do this wait until the On Screen Display disappears about eight seconds and then use the CURSOR gt lt buttons Press CURSOR A V to select Audio Input source to TV or PC mode lei ere NOTE PinPC works correctly when receiving the following signal timings horizontal and vertical position of PinPC may not work correctly with other timings Resolution Horizontal Vertical Freq kHz Polarity Freq Hz Polarity 640x480 31 5 Negative 60 Negative 640x480 800x600 37 8 Negative Positive 72 Negative Positive NOTE Component input with High Definition 1080 1 and Standard Definition 480P Digital signals do not show up on the PinPC sub picture because digital decoding is only for the main picture NOTE If PinPC is activated the remote control mouse operation does not work Use the PC mouse for control instead of the remote control mouse 26 S USI
4. E cx oe Ill 5 Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc HDTV SET TOP BOX NOTE Connect only 1 component to each input jack 15 NOTE CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control connect the system as shown below REAR OF PC READY COLOR TV SET AUDIO TO HI FI TERMINAL TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER oO e D Qo c oe EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS 16 AUDIO TO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the PC ready color TV set CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder and laserdisc player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the owners manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features For best performance video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the
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6. AM TV OFF 12 00 AM TV OFF CHANNEL 10 CHANNEL O ONCE ONCE O DAILY O DAILY O WEEKLY O WEEKLY OFF O OFF MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR P to select PROGRAM 1 2 3 or 4 Press CURSOR A or V to select the time the PC ready color TV will turn on and off Use CURSOR P to change position Press CURSOR A or V to highlight then CURSOR P to select MODE ONCE PC ready color TV will turn on off one time only or MODE DAILY PC ready color TV will turn on off at the same time every day or MODE WEEKLY PC ready color TV will turn on off at same time every week and MODE OFF to disable this function Press CURSOR A or V CHANNEL A or V or number buttons to set the channel the PC ready color TV will tune to when it automatically turns on Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor 4 to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the screen below will appear c 85 em Imm Video Audio Theater info 4 EVENT PROGRAM PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 1 The OFF Timer will only activate if the PC ready color TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no channel selection was made after this time If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated the OFF Timer will deactivate 2 If no remote control button is pressed
7. REAR PANEL JACKS REAR VIEW PC RGB INPUT 1 VHF UHF SEV PC AUDIO INPUT RAUDIO MONO L VIDEO R AUDIO MONO L INPUT HI FI 2 S VIDEO 9 VIDEO Lk MONITOR OUT RAUDIO MONO L VIDEO INPUT 1 e 1 Antenna Inputs The VHF UHF terminal can be used for normal TV cable TV CATV a video game etc 2 Audio Video Inputs 1 2 The INPUT button will step through each signal source input each time it is pressed Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players DVD players etc If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack 3 S Video 1 2 Input provides S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S Video output capability Component Input 2 See Tips on Rear Panel Connections on page 14 Input 2 provides Y CgCp Y PpgPg jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player 5 Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording There is NO MONITOR OUT when using COMPONENT VIDEO 6 Audio to Hi Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier With this connection the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the PC ready color television s main volume
8. TINT obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT Y PpgPp Y CpgCg Input 2 jacks Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture When RESET is selected the ARE YOU SURE display will appear on the screen to confirm your RESET choice Press CURSOR P to return VIDEO adjustments to factory preset conditions 48 VIDEO m ADVANCED Your PC ready color TV has the following functions which will adjust picture settings to produce the SETTINGS highest quality picture possible EUR m 8 Set Up Custom Audio Theater CURSOR CONTRAST lt mmm CURSOR BRIGHTNESS gt 50 COLOR EP 50 TINT 4 SHARPNESS aap 50 RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT am ff Ears 1 5 m Pes BO GS pi aril P p Set Up Custom Audio Theater Info Y SetUp custom Audio Theater ADVANCED SETTINGS CURSOR ADVANCED SETTINGS E3DYC K3 O 30 VIDEO DISC 13D VIDEO DISC O AUTO COLOR O AUTO COLOR COLOR TEMPERATURE COLOR TEMPERATURE e COOL O WARM O cooL WARM COLOR TEMPERATURE MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT mb COLOR TEMPERATURE MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to select function Use CURSOR P to change the function setting When the function has an X in the box it is ON Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu 3DYC DIGITAL
9. SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT When the PC ready color TV is turned on the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time Each special event message can be a maximum of 20 characters When the RECALL button is pressed a special icon appears on the right bottom side of the screen and indicates a SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message Press the RECALL button again to display the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message 57 INFO CALENDAR Use this function to check the day month and year Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed 082 amp SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO SPECIAL CURSOR CALENDAR EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR gt i JAN 1998 AUTO HELP SM TW T FS gt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to change the month Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the next screen will appear CALENDAR PLEASE SET CLOCK FIRST MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT NOTE 1 Dates of SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking Special ev
10. SRS BBE SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR AUTO HELP Choose English French or Spanish language Select Antenna Indoor or Outdoor or Cable TV First time set up for channel buttons Add or erase channel manually Check channel name scan and child lock Set before using timer features Label channels PAY1 ABC ROLY etc Label video inputs VCR1 DVD1 etc Allows you to set and view favorite channels Block channel picture and sound Parental Control Turn PC ready color TV on and off once daily or weekly Automatically turn PC ready color TV on with any VIDEO input Feature to display dialogue text Select from three types of backgrounds Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust color Adjust tint Adjust sharpness Set VIDEO settings to factory preset condition Improve picture performance Adjust bass Adjust treble Adjust balance Set AUDIO settings to factory preset Improve sound performance Lower volume on selected channels Produces 3 D sound using the PC ready color TV s speakers Produces High Definition sound that is natural and crisp using the PC ready color TV s speakers Set PC ready color TV to remind you of birthdays etc Check day month year and special events Displays a description of the displayed menu 33 SETUP i GG Hal Set Video Audio Theater B CURSO
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12. AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or DVD player or SET TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 AUDIO R jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or DVD player or SET TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 AUDIO L jack Press the INPUT button until VIDEO 2 appears to view the program from the Laserdisc or DVD player or SET TOP BOX The mode VIDEO 2 disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel R AUDIO MONO L VIDEO S VIDEO epe 8 VIDEO OUTPUT HDTV SET TOP BOX Completely insert the cable connection when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose See Page 14 for TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 19 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements See page 54 to 56 for SRS and BBE functions 1 The PC ready color television s internal speakers These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the Audio to HI FI output on the PC ready color TV L R OUT TACHI STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER TV MODE REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION TV MODE Receive mono and stereo sound Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience from just two speakers Sound Retrieval System VIDEO PC MODE Y RE
13. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above If your VCR does not have a power function the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP A function 1 ver Button This allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode 2 PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 3 EXCLUSIVE PC ready color TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the PC ready color TV If your VCR is a Hitachi brand the MENU button will start your VCR on screen display 4 LST CH Button If your VCR has an ENTER function this button will send the chosen VCR ENTER code 5 SLEEP Button If your VCR has a 100 function this button will send the chosen VCR 100 code NOTE To use VCR RECORD press the REC button twice 28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE SATELLITE BOX FUNCTION A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 30 SS ee o v8 S va OO Mz2zzz r HITACHI CLU 433FC 29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable satellite box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable satellite box Refer to page 31 1 Turn on your cable satellite box Aim the remote control at the front of your cable satellite b
14. CURSOR Video Audio Custom MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CHANNEL 03 O ADD mb ERASE NEXT CH CHa CHY MENU TO MENU QUIT EXIT Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL A or V or the number buttons to change the channel Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu 37 SET UP SETU P CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID ID which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are protected by CHILD LOCK LOCK gt video MENU LANGUAGE CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST E CLOCK SET MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT a Ge Eus Leet tT Y custom video Audio Theater A 5 4 ER QE LET _ video Audio Theater CHANNEL LIST A CURSOR CHANNEL LIST ANT A ID SCAN LOCK a CH ID SCAN LOCK me ON ON 9 JAYB ON ON USA 10 uiid m 11 er n XETV 12 JEKO ON dee ROLY 13 14 15 JADE 16 m KKK TESS ON MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to review more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE Each
15. INPUT button is pressed as shown below Connect external source to the INPUT terminal then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source see page 24 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER Example Arema Input Input Input VIDEO VIDEO S IN When the PC ready color TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the PC ready color TV i e VCR laserdisc player etc is not connected or the video device is OFF the screen will be gray blue CONNECTING MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR VIDEO DISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the PC ready color TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 4 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel VCR Audio Out Video Out R AUDIO MONO L VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT 1 TV Terminal Input 17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the PC ready color TV 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR o
16. Inc Manufactured under liscense from BBE Sound Inc US pat 4 638 258 4 482 866 and 5 510 752 NOTE Refer to page 78 for Feature Information 56 This function allows your PC ready color TV to assist you with your busy day to day schedule SPECIAL EVENT Use this function to set up to six special events into memory REMINDER These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode BOTERE ELA mud SETUP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 9 SETUP cUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO CURSOR SHEGAL CURSOR EVENT REMINDER s CALENDAR eckckckck ckck ckokokokok ck ck ck KKK EE AUTO HELP SET SPECIAL DAY JAN 01 1998 MENU gt START REMINDER O ON SPECIAL DAY O 1 DAY BEFORE 1 WEEK BEFORE OFF o ERASE MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR P to select EVENT 1 to 6 Press CURSOR A or V to select a letter Press CURSOR P to change position Set Special Day of reminder using cursor buttons Highlight the day of Start Reminder using CURSOR buttons then press CURSOR P to select To erase SPECIAL EVENT select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR gt When ERASE is selected the ARE YOU SURE display will appear on the screen to confirm your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the next screen will appear
17. Sound MTS will allow you to select STEREO a Stereo Broadcast MONO Monaural Sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP Second Audio Program which may be a secondary language weather report etc The sources received will be displayed at the top center edge of the PC ready color TV The source you select will be displayed above the sources received See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STEREO SELECTED STEREO ST SA SAP SELECTED MONO SELECTED 31 NEWS INTERNAL SPEAKERS This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system AUTO NOISE CANCEL This function eliminates the noise in between stations If a channel is tuned and is noisy this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel and set to blue screen LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels 52 AUDIO VOLUME Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud compared to other CORRECTION channels ae Os nl pem Set Up Custom Video Theater CURSOR TREBLE BALANCE RESET Ch Level ADVANCED 10096 SETTINGS 10096 VOLUME 100 CORRECTIONS gt 100 CURSOR MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT rm Next Chan Use CHACHY rm
18. TO HI FI output RESET When RESET is selected the ARE YOU SURE display will appear on the screen to confirm your choice Press CURSOR P to return AUDIO adjustments to factory preset conditions 51 AUDIO AUDIO ADVANCED SETTINGS on listening conditions Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your PC ready color TV depending Bp Set Up 4 i a D cum Custom E5 Theater Info Video CURSOR BASS TREBLE BALANCE lt p 72 CURSOR P 50 lt gt RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS VOLUME CORRECTION 7 Ta MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Audio B Lo 8 Theater Info T Video B Theater Info Set Up Y ae Qu _ Set Up custom Video ADVANCED SETTINGS mb STEREO OMONO OSECOND AUDIO PROGRAM ex Custom ADVANCED SETTINGS STEREO OMONO CURSOR V4 4 O SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM O INTERNAL SPEAKERS B AUTO NOISE CANCEL LI LOUDNESS X INTERNAL SPEAKERS AUTO NOISE CANCEL MO LOUDNESS MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight a function Press CURSOR to change the function setting When the function has an X in the box itis ON Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu MTS MODE Multi Channel Television
19. Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels see page 16 and 20 D NOTE The mini DIN 6 Pin Keyboard terminal underneath the PC Control at rear panel does not work on this model 8 PC Control Use this input for remote control mouse operation see page 63 9 PC Audio Input Connect external devices for audio in PC mode see page 63 PC RGB Input 1 RGB1 Use this 15 pin D Sub Input for your PC connection see page 60 13 i REAR PANEL JACKS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT TURN OFF THE TV PC MONITOR AND THE PC BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES The S Video connection is provided for high performance laserdisc players VCRs etc that have this feature Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature If your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the PC ready color TV Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hookup cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in the example on page 15 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections You may use VIDEO S VIDEO or COMPONENT Y CpgCg Y PpgPng inputs to connect to Input 2 but note that only one of these may be used at a time Connec
20. is connected to the PC ready color television set be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 1975 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING lt q ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 16 2 17 18 Note to CATV system installer Only for PC ready color television sets with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call CATV system installers attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal For added protection for the PC ready color television set du
21. press of CURSOR A or V will display the next eight channels 38 SETUP SETUP CLOCK SET Use this feature for all time related functions The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR 4 EVENT PROGRAM SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER or TV TIME OUT 5 VIDEO AUDIO THEATER INFO MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CURSOR CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT gt SET TIME B SET TIME Y Eum v Eum AM JAN 01 1998 12 00 PM MAR 12 1998 MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to set the time AM or PM date and year Press CURSOR lt or gt to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position 39 CS a CUSTOM CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected 58 5 Y Set Up Video Audio Theater CURSOR CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES MENU CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to selec
22. reset to the original condition i5 i6 LIGHT Button When you are in a dark room press the light button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in 4 The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again These buttons will not appear to light if the room is to bright 24 PICTURE IN PC Your PC ready color TV incorporates PinPC technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment The Picture in PC feature is convenient when you want to watch a program You can watch your PC operation while viewing other programs from Antenna Video and component input sources PC input sources can only be viewed as a main pictures Antenna Video and component inputs can be viewed as the sub picture ES PC RGB INPUT 1 Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable HELP CO QD vB g vo POSITION SIZE Ga gt e VGA SVGA MED PC AUDIO amp amp OF XS R AUDIO MO NO L VIDEO EEA PC CONTROL AUDIO TO gue eee Sa IO MONO L VIDEO INPUT HI FI d S VIDEO 2 MUTE 8 L MOUSE PORT i PRIGR Pala ie R AUDIO MONO L___ VIDEO Loa o INPUT 2 CURSOR CONTROL HITACHI CLU 433FC Optional see tips 13 DVD Player Laserdisc player etc Laserdisc player VCR camcorder etc
23. signal you receive is stereo or surround encoded Its genius is that it creates a three dimensional sound image from only the front speakers by retrieving the spatial information from recordings The effect is similar to that of a live performance BBE HIGH DEFINITION SOUND BBE professional systems are used in broadcasting television and recording studios all over the world and by many of the world s most famous musicians in their concerts to achieve the best possible sound BBE provides a rich and exciting presence clarity and detail to music Speech is clearer and more intelligible at lower volume BBE is a boon to those with hearing problems or for those who enjoy old movies or TV shows Sound from TV and even stereo speakers can sound muddled because certain dynamics of the original recording can be lost BBE circuitry recreates the clear midrange sounds and crisp highs of the original recording for your enjoyment PROGRESSIVE SCANNING Astandard TV uses Interlaced Scanning where each frame of video is broken into two fields each providing alternating scan lines This can leave noticeable scan lines and cause flickering With Progressive Scanning complete frames are displayed for a smoother picture with no scan lines and no flicker This allows you to get the optimal picture quality from today s high resolution digital sources such as DVD a digital set top box or with a VGA input a computer ULTRABLACK DIGITAL PITCH PICTURE TUBE A standar
24. to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE VIDEO MODE This mode is when Input selection is from VIDEO Inputs 55 2D THEATER Sound reproduction quality enhancement system The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speakers or the two internal speakers of you HITACHI PC ready color television If your HITACHI PC ready color television is connected to an external audio system BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi speaker surround sound system BBE brings to the listener s ear a more complete and accurate reproduction of the original performance Each voice speaking or singing each instrument or sound effect is presented with its attendant harmonics or partials more clearly audible The ear can then more easily recognize the unique tonal colors of each sound as though the sound was being produced live CURSOR BBE MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT ec Y SETUP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SRS BBE OFF OON MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to set BBE ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE BBE functions the same manner on TV mode and on VIDEO mode NOTE The mark BBE and the BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound
25. viewing TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the PC ready color TV program is not possible TEXT may not be available with every cc or CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use CURSOR A or to highlight the function to change then press CURSOR P to change the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE If you do not have sound make sure MUTE is not set MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds gt CAN Y Set Up Video Audio Th ater Y Setup video Audio Theater CHANNEL ID CURSOR CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM gt 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK OCLEAR CLOSED CAPTION GO GRAY MENU BACKGROUND s OSHADED AUTO LINK OCLEAR CLOSED CAPTION mb GRAY MENU BACKGROUND SHADED MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to change MENU BACKGROUND setting Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu Select CLEAR and no background is visible select GRAY and a gray background is visible no picture can be seen behind menu Screen select SHADED and a light backgro
26. 3DYC COMB FILTER The 3DYC function automatically turns on the 3 Dimension Luma and Chroma filter This lessens the dot crawl and cross color Turn on 3DYC to eliminate flickering or picture artifacts that a detailed pattern or scene would normally cause See page 78 3D VIDEO DISC Turn on for 3D Video programs Use this mode only when input signal is 3 Dimension If activated and PC ready color TV turns off 3D video disc is deactivated AUTO COLOR The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors NOTE It may be necessary to set AUTO COLOR ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT Y CpgCg Y PpgPn Input 2 jacks COLOR TEMPERATURE Use this function adjust the white balance hue of the picture to your own color preference Set this to WARM for hotter colors with more red or set to COOL for less intense colors with more blue 49 mm VIDEO ADVANCED COMPONENT SET SETTINGS The COMPONENT SET function is very useful when setting up High Definition Standard Definition and NTSC signal while changing the aspect ratio and moving the Horizontal Position a ze m ee 105165 E Y Set Up custom 8 Audio Theater CURSOR CONTRAST EP 1007 CURSOR Ya 7 BRIGHTNESS lt gt 50 COLOR 4mm 50 TINT lt g
27. 45 Symphonic 00 Electrohome 23 Multitech 00 30 Tatung ise mmi IRA 01 Electrophonic 23 NEG sce tates 01 05 24 26 32 TEAC ruin duction ERI Ves 00 01 Emerex 07 po arg ni ee 23 Technics 22 39 Emerson 00 08 12 15 23 27 Noblex i scsi Sree oh teas 45 Teknika 00 22 23 28 33 34 37 42 48 51 52 Olympus 11 22 Telefunken 43 Fisher 18 20 32 46 Optimus 19 23 32 TMK uk e ese Rand 27 45 09 22 eem sio 51 Toshiba 15 16 20 37 Funai 00 Panasonic 10 11 22 39 53 Totevision 23 45 Garrard 00 Penney 02 05 22 23 24 45 46 Unitech 45 GE es ce Sew eds 03 22 41 47 too ed Bee 02 03 04 NOCIOR 16 Goldstar 23 24 44 s dad abe dee Ys 22 Vector Research 05 24 Gradiente 00 PhilipS 5 2 mir r 22 29 31 Video Concepts 05 16 48 Harley Davidson 00 Pilot RD ee 23 Videosonic 45 Harman Kardon 24 Pioneer 26 Wards 00 02 18 19 22 Harwood 30 Portland meaa oy 060 30 35 37 45 47 Headquarter
28. CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position represents a blank space Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition NOTE VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture CUSTOM FAMILY FAVORITES This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can MENU rename A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function With Family Favorites you can easily access your favorite movie sports news sitcom music and custom stations by registering any of your favorite stations into one of six categories Once you have input your four favorite stations in each category you simply press any of the cursor buttons and the Family Favorites screen appears Now you can easily switch between your 24 favorite stations E ED F jSetUp Video Audio Theater Y Set Up Video Audio Th ater She niel D CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES CH 03 VIDEO ID ABDC EFGH IJKL MNOP FAMILY FAVORITES s MOVIES CHILD LOCK A 15 19 SPORTS 4 EVENT PROGRAM gt AUTO LINK NEWS CLOSED CAPTION 06 SITCOM MENU BACKGROUND MUSIC CUSTOM MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT x me MES ss F _ Set Up Video Audio Th
29. DIP switch settings should be 2 3 6 7 ON and 1 4 5 8 9 10 OFF See below Example See Switch Instructions for details Mode 5 2367 SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz configuration VGA 640 x480 60 Hz configuration Composite Separate Sync SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 10 aS d 7 q FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW ULTFIVISION DIGITITAL HITACHI SVGA Input Button Channel Buttons Volume Buttons Power Button OPEN DOOR OPEN DOOR 58500 BBE O PiPC SVGA CH POWER E AO o vo lt gt O O PC MOUSE INFRARED SENSOR PC RGB INPUT 2 PC RGB Input 2 Infrared S Video o Input 3 Sensor A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 12 See page 23 for MENU CURSOR and EXIT button operations 11 1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 INPUT Button Press this button to select the antenna VIDEO or PC RGB Input Your selection is shown at the top right corner of the screen NOTE S Video input takes priority over Video input 2 VOLUME Buttons Press these buttons for your desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the PC ready color TV screen 3 CHANNEL Buttons Press these b
30. EL CONTROLS INPUT VOL CH POWER mu OP CURSOR EXIT 2 REMOTE CONTROL POWER A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 62 CURSOR CONTROL Ce 09 INPUT SLEEP CD O HITACHI CLU 433FC 61 PC MODE CONTROLS MENU Button Press MENU to display PC mode On Screen Display There are ten features that allow you to set up your multimedia vision while in PC Mode to your PC MAIN MENU preference Features are H Position V Position H Size V Size Pincushion Set Up Contrast Brightness Audio and Tilt OQA wm EXIT ae MENU TO STORE TO QUIT v After completing adjustment press MENU to store EXIT Button Press EXIT button to exit the on screen display 3 CURSORS Button ooo Use Left Right cursors to highlight a feature and Up Down cursors to select the highlighted item then use left right cursors to adjust These buttons are also used for mouse cursor remote control operation PinPC Button Press this button to go to PinPC mode This function works on PC mode only H POSITION Button Press to display PC horizontal position adjustment bar Press cursor left right to adjust PC horizontal position V POSITION Button Press to display PC vertical position adjustment bar Press cursor left righ
31. F MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to select the time to begin Press CURSOR P to select hour minutes and AM PM Press CURSOR A or V to set the time to begin Press CURSOR 4 then CURSOR V to select time to end Press CURSORS A or V to set time to end Press CURSOR lt to exit time end Press CURSORS A or V to select once daily or weekly To change the secret code number select CHANGE SECRET CODE Enter a new four digit key number you prefer If you forget your secret code use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the secret code number back to the factory preset 0000 Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor 4 to return to previous menu NOTE 1 When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set see page 39 2 When the recall button is pressed a special icon appears on the screen and indicates that CHILD LOCK is activated 44 CUSTOM kd 4 EVENT PROG This function will automatically turn the TV on and off one time only every day or once a week Y Setup Video Audio Th amp ater Info CHANNEL ID CURSOR VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM s AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Y Setup Video Audio Th ater Y jSetup Video Audio Th ater Info 4 EVENT PROGRAM 4 EVENT PROGRAM 1 O2 O4 1 O2 AM TV ON 11 00 AM TV ON
32. HITACHI 36 PC READY COLOR TV 36SDX88B OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC ON SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE PC READY COLOR TV AS A PC MONITOR PLUG AND PLAY TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT REGULATORY INFORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION SERVICE HOTLINE FEATURE INFORMATION 6 20 21 31 32 59 60 70 71 79 A IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this PC ready color television receiver The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an CAUTION equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to DO NOT OPEN constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE intended to alert the user to the presence of important REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PC READY COLOR TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE XThere are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the set CAUTION X Adjust only those co
33. IO INPUT TV INPUT TERMINAL AUDIO OUTPUT BACK OF PC 2 Turn the TV PC monitor power on 3 Press the input button on the front panel or on the remote control until you select PC mode 4 Turn the PC power on 5 Press volume up A or down to increase or decrease the sound level 6 Press the menu button on the TV PC monitor front panel or on the remote control to display the PC on screen display 7 Press the right M or left 4 cursor buttons to select the audio menu e 8 Press the up A or down W cursor buttons to access the audio adjustment functions NOTE Make sure that the Remote Control is on TV Mode not VCR or CABLE when using the Cursor and Mouse control buttons 63 ee PC ON SCREEN DISPLAY PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode XPress MENU in PC mode for on screen display XPress CURSORS right M or 4 left to highlight the item to be adjusted Press CURSORS up A or down to select the highlighted item XUse CURSORS right gt or 4 left to adjust CO H POSITION This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal position of the display Use Left Right cursors to adjust the horizontal position Press the MENU button to store and EXIT to quit POSITION d MENU EXIT ag TO STORE TO QUIT V POSITION This feature allows you to adjust the vertical position in PC mode Use Left Right cursors t
34. L SET BEGIN CURSOR CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT is mall fim bee Custom Video Audio Theater Info ILLI e 01 Tee Custom Video Audio Theater Info CURSOR AUTO CHANNEL SET MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET O BEGIN CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET INSTALLING CHANNEL 110 r 88 COMPLETE MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged programming will stop Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the antenna input See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels 36 SETUP SET UP CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to or from the PC ready color TV channel memory custom video Audio Theater MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CHANNEL 03 ADD OERASE NEXT CH CHa CHY mi Y video QS pm Audio Theater MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY m CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CURSOR amp CHANNEL 03 ADD ERASE MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT
35. NG THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR VCR FUNCTIONS A detailed explanation of the circled number follows on page 28 HELP 1 PiPC TVNCR I vB ng m H v PO ee r CLU 433FC 27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR Refer to page 31 1 Turn on your VCR 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR 3 Press the VCR button to switch to the VCR precoded mode 4 While holding down the VCR button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 31 The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR If the VCR does not turn off after five seconds try a different two digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control
36. Next Chan Use CHACHY Adj Level CursorA V L Adj Level CursorA V Audio Audio BASS BASS TREBLE Next Chan Use Ch TREBLE BALANCE BALANCE RESET Ch Level RESET Ch Level ADVANCED pi 100 ADVANCED 03 80 SETTINGS 100 SETTINGS 100 VOLUME 100 VOLUME Ho CORRECTIONS 100 CORRECTIONS 100 MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR __ TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight one of the four volume corrections then CURSOR P to select Press CHANNEL A or V and number buttons to select a channel Press CURSOR A or V to adjust volume level in 596 increments Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu Volume Correction adjustment is for the channel display in the top right corner of the screen If the channel is already set use CURSOR P to select that channel then use CURSOR A or V to change the level To erase a channel from volume correction select channel 00 and press MENU The volume level will change from 50 to 100 in increments of 5 53 BB Les THEATER Use this function to choose audio settings for a true home THEATER experience Based on the principles of the human hearing system SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two speakers or the two internal speakers of your HITACHI PC ready color television If your HITACHI PC ready color television is connected to an external audio system SRS will also create an incredib
37. OCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use the PC ready color television set near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 15 The set has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the PC ready color TV from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered X Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or Never expose the set to rain or water If the set has other material been exposed to rain or water unplug set from wall outer and rerer to qualied service personnel Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed sofa rug etc 13 Choose a place where light artificial or sunlight does not shine directly on the screen X Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register 14 Avoid dusty places since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high SEN X Never place the set in a built in enclosure unless humidity persists proper ventilation is provided IMPORTANT PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS If an outside antenna
38. QUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT SRS 0 CONNECTION CONNECTION VIDEO PC MODE Receive mono and stereo sound 3D STEREO At stereo input Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience 3D MONO O Q At mono input Sound will be louder TVNIDEO PC MODE BBE REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION TV VIDEO PC MODE ON Sound is natural and crisp from just two speakers NOTE SRS and BBE works and can be turned on at the same time HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 22 to 24 POSITION SIZE Ga gt gt O Cee CLU 433FC 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 1 TV POWER Button Press this button to turn the PC ready color TV set on or off 2 TVICABLE VCR Button Press these buttons to control your PC ready color TV cable satellite or VCR See remote control programming section for detailed explanation 3 HELP Button Press to display On Screen Display help messages TV Mode Only 4 PiPC Button Press this button to go to PinPC PC mode PC Mode only 5 LAST CHANNEL LST CH Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc a lt LUE aw 4 1 6 2 CHANNEL SELECTOR Buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 Fo
39. R TO QUIT EXIT Select SETUP when setting your PC ready color TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR A or V buttons on the remote to highlight the function desired EN Ese BS ers e nl TT pco p urs EN Video Audio Theater MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET TO QUIT EXIT MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays tall _ custom video Audio Theater MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CURSOR ENGLISH O FRANCAIS O ESPANOL CURSOR MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu 34 amp B stim Video Audio Th ater Info po eec oc ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT SETUP au SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you have cable TV er f YE eal rz CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE s 9 ANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL SET OCATV 1 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV 2 CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET MEN
40. U TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT EA amp z 28 rz ER ies rat 4 j El pem ue oT SET UP 95 m THEATER CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER MENU LANGUAGE MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE mb ANTENNA CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE OANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL SET OCATV 1 AUTO CHANNEL SET mp 1 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV 2 CHANNEL MEMORY OCATV 2 CHANNEL LIST CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CLOCK SET MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A or V to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu RECEPTION BAND OCATV1ORCATV2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left screen VHF 2 13 Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification Mid band A T 22 standards VHF 2 13ch A 5 A 1 95 99 14 69ch Super band J W 23 36 H 37 64 If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible CATV1 pa mode set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2 W 1 W 28 Ultraband 65 125 W 29 W 84 35 d SETUP AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using CHANNEL UP A or DOWN VW buttons ae v custom video Audio I Th aterl info MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNE
41. URSOR A or V the CURSOR P to select SRS OFF 3D STEREO or 3D MONO e AUDIO Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit AUDIO SOURCE SRS OFF BBE O 3D STEREO O 3D MONO MENU TO STORE 69 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS e This feature allows you to turn on or off the BBE function Use CURSOR A or V the CURSOR P to select BBE and turn in on or off Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit AUDIO AUDIO SOURCE SRS BBE OFF OON MENU EXIT TO STORE TO QUIT KM TILT This feature allows you to adjust the tilt position of the display Use or 4 CURSORS to adjust the horizontal position Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit A 2 TILT gt MENU EXIT lt TO STORE TO QUIT NOTE Tilt control works only on PC mode it does not work on TV mode If you change tilt setting on PC mode the tilt data on TV mode will change as well Please change mode back to PC mode then adjust tilt control if you want to adjust it on TV mode 70 PLUG and PLAY PLUG amp PLAY This monitor complies with VESA DDC2B specifications Plug amp Play is a g system with computer peripherals including monitors and operating system 24 PoogN 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 amp play When a Plug and Play PC is powered on it sends a command to th
42. XIT ex fer Video Audio ee E Theater x me Set Up CHILD LOCK CHANGE SECRET CODE Info CHILD LOCKED Dd CHANNEL 03 C VIDEO Lock QUICK LOCK TV TIME OUT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to highlight function and the CURSOR gt button to set ON or OFF When CHANNEL is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When VIDEO LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for all video inputs will be blocked out To lock the video inputs you must be tuned to any video input When QUICK LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for channels 3 4 and all video inputs will be blocked out When TV TIME OUT is turned on you can set the BEGIN and END times and the PC ready color TV cannot be viewed during that time period Set clock first Use CURSOR A or V to highlight ONCE PC ready color TV will time out one time only DAILY PC ready color TV will time out every day WEEKLY PC ready color TV will time out one time a week or OFF to disable this function and then press cursor gt to select your choice NOTE CHILD LOCK is not available in PC MODE 43 CUSTOM 5 i hd Set Up Custom Video Audio Theater CHILD LOCK CURSOR CHANGE SECRET CODE CHILD LOCK TV TIME OUT AM BEGIN CHANNEL 03 VIDEO LOCK QUICK LOCK O DAILY mb TV TIME OUT O WEEKLY OF
43. after ON Timer is activated the PC ready color TV will automatically turn off after three hours CAUTION Do not use your PC color ready TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF TIMERS For safety the PC color ready TV should be turned off when you are away from home CUSTOM AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the PC ready color TV on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input ate 0 TE GE 2 Set Up Dm Video x hd Led CHANNEL ID CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM V1 OV2 Ov3 4 EVENT PROGRAM V10 V2O v3 AUTO LINK LZ GAUTO AUTO LINK AUTO CLOSED CAPTION OREMOTE CLOSED CAPTION O REMOTE MENU BACKGROUND OOFF MENU BACKGROUND O OFF MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR P to select Video Input Use CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to change AUTO LINK setting When AUTO is selected the PC ready color TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 or 3 automatically when the VIDEO 1 2 or 3 input device is turned on This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR laserdisc player or DVD player When REMOTE is selected the PC ready color TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 or 3 automatically when the VIDEO 1 2 or 3 input device is turned on and the VCR laserdisc or DVD play button on your r
44. aller PC ready color television set Use of a smaller stand a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability causing possible injury REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers 2 Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out 3 Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover BOTTOM VIEW SUM 3 AA SUM 3 AA IECR6 1 5V Lift up on tab to remove back cover CAUTIONS If your PC ready color television set is to remain unused for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation unplug the PC ready color television from the wall outlet Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Precision parts may be damaged Do not allow the remote control to become wet and avoid placing it in areas of high humidity Do not leave it on or near a heater Excess heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation If the batteries become exhausted remote control operation may become erratic or stop altogether Replace the old batteries with new AA types ME HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW Ed HITACHI PC READY COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your PC ready color TV is connected to a cable TV sy
45. cted Select a category using CURSOR A or V buttons Use CURSOR 4 P A or V buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the PC ready color TV will automatically tune to that channel Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen NOTE After all of your favorite channels are registered the CURSOR buttons can be used for quick access to the FAVORITE CHANNELS menu 42 CUSTOM This feature allows you to block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input of any channel that you feel may be inappropriate for your children There is no limit to the number of channels that can be locked Your secret code allows you to reinstate these channels any time you wish It can also be used to schedule an amount of time that the PC ready color TV cannot be viewed CUSTOM CHILD LOCK The code to enter CHILD LOCK is a four digit secret code number The factory preset code is 0000 Use the number buttons to select secret code m USE NUMBER BUTTONS TO ENTER THE a A gt Custom Set Up Audio z 4 iE Theater Info SECRET CODE mi Video CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION gt CHILD LOCK ENTER SECRET CODE CHANNEL 03 VIDEO LOCK Quick LOCK TV TIME OUT MENU BACKGROUND TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT E
46. d 36 tube has a 1 0 mm dot pitch The smaller the dots the sharper the picture Our 36 SDX model utilizes the UltraBlack Digital Pitch Invar Picture Tube with an ultrafine 78 mm dot pitch a contributing factor to make HDTV Ready DDC2B PROTOCOL SUPPORT In order for a computer to recognize a monitor it must have DDC2B support which you Il find in our 36 SDX model This allows the computer to recognize the resolution capability of that monitor and then automatically set itself to that level without manual adjustments 78 NOTES 79 HITACHI R27362
47. ding interference that may cause undesired operation Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables For questions regarding this declaration contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 1855 Dornoch Court San Ysidro CA 92173 Tel 1 800 448 2244 1 800 HITACHI ATTN CUSTOMER RELATIONS 72 USEFUL INFO DO Make sure the PC ready color TV is turned off when cleaning the screen Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth Clean the screen 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 Place your PC ready color TV and remote control away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your PC ready color television will not be used for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or mo
48. e Monitor requesting identification The Monitor sends back a string of data including its characteristics TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT VGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization Video Electronics Standard Association This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cable Compatible Television Apparatus T vision c blocompatible Canada Note on Closed Caption This television receiver will display television Closed Captioning cc or accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules 71 Ik GF USEFUL INFO AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica
49. e allows you to adjust brightness in PC Mode Use Left Right cursors to adjust brightness Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit BRIGHTNESS 4 MENU EXIT v TO STORE TO QUIT 68 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS e PC AUDIO OPERATION e AUDIO Use the CURSOR A or V to highlight the function to be adjusted Press CURSOR lt or gt to adjust the function BASS 50 7 96 TEBBEE ie Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit BALANCE lt a gt RESET DARE YOU SURE MENU TO STORE BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers and the AUDIO TO HI FI output NOTE TV mode and PC mode AUDIO have the same effect RESET When RESET is selected the ARE YOU SURE display will appear on the screen to confirm your choice Press CURSOR P to return AUDIO adjustments to factory preset conditions Press CURSOR V for more AUDIO ADJUSTMENT AUDIO This feature allows you to select Audio Source between TV or PC SOURCE Use CURSOR A or V the CURSOR P to select AUDIO SOURCE between TV or PC e AUDIO Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit AUDIO SOURCE gt QG TV OPC SRS BBE MENU TO STORE This feature allows you to select SRS in different modes e SRS 0 Use C
50. eater Y j Set Up Video Audio Th ater FAMILY FAVORITES CH 10 FAMILY FAVORITES CH 04 ABCD EFGH IJKL MNOP UVWX EFGH IJKL MNOP 10 13 15 19 MOVIES 04 13 15 19 MOVIES SPORTS SPORTS NEWS NEWS SITCOM SITCOM MUSIC MUSIC CUSTOM CUSTOM MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT To enter a channel into a category highlight to the left of the category title Press CHANNEL A or V or the number buttons to enter the desired channel Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel To rename the categories use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename Use CURSOR A or V to change a letter and CURSOR P to select the next character to change To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset press RECALL while you are renaming a category If a CHANNEL ID is set for the channel at the top of each column it will be displayed above that column 41 66 CUSTOM FAMILY FAVORITES Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections to tune the main picture to a desired favorite OPERATION channel CURSOR SITCOM MUSIC CUSTOM TO SURF TO QUIT Once your favorite channels are registered in the FAMILY FAVORITES menu your PC ready color TV set will change to that station when sele
51. emote control is pressed This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Select OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu Once the PC ready color TV has been turned on using the AUTO LINK feature it must be reset before AUTO LINK is used again To do this turn your VCR laserdisc or DVD player OFF This feature is now reset and will turn on your PC ready color TV as described above When using REMOTE mode any remote control button will substitute for your video input device play button However intended operation is for use with your VCR laserdisc or DVD play button 46 CUSTOM kd CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the PC ready color TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or Bl ep iar a 4 lab nl we E F j SetUp Video Audio CHANNEL ID CLOSED CAPTION VIDEO ID CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES DISPLAY CHILD LOCK mb OFF OON 4 EVENT PROGRAM MODE AUTO LINK C C OTEXT CLOSED CAPTION s CHANNEL MENU BACKGROUND 91 02 MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT DISPLAY ON OFF will turn the or display on or off MODE C C Closed Caption is for the program you are
52. ent message will be displayed only if current date is within the day of Start Reminder Specifications as chosen in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER See page 57 2 Aspecial icon appears next to CALENDAR when a Special Event Reminder is set 58 INFO AUTO HELP Use this function to display a description of the current menu INSTANT HELP DESCRIPTION OF THE DISPLAYED MENU A Cd B8 2 imu SETUP VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 5 CURSOR SPECIAL SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER CURSOR EVENT REMINDER CALENDAR CALENDAR AUTO HELP mb OON POE y XN AUTO HELP GorrF MENU TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR A V to select ON or OFF Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE You can also turn this function ON and OFF by pressing the HELP button on the remote control 59 PC MODE CONNECTION AND OPERATION IMPORTANT TURN OFF THE TV PC MONITOR AND THE PC BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES REAR PANEL CONNECTION TO PC PC RGB INPUT 1 VHF UHF o o PC AUDIO R AUDIO MONO L VIDEO PC CONTROL R AUDIO MONO L VIDEO AUDIO TO HI FI INPUT EO COMPONENT L VIDEO P MONITOR id R AUDIO MONO L VIDEO NS T AUDIO OUT AERE MONITOR OUT MOUSE MONITOR OUT
53. further adjustments Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician 23 24 Whenever the PC ready color television set is damaged or fails or if there is a distinct change in performance that indicates a need for service unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician It is normal for some PC ready color television sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25 26 Do not use attachments not recommended by the PC ready color television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the PC ready color television set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the PC ready color television is in safe operating condition PICTURE CAUTIONS ZN WARNING Continuous On Screen Displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed
54. icture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least 4 feet from the side of the PC ready color television Place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance 5 S BEST HORIZONTAL BEST VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE 15 20 VIEWING ANGLE 4 MINIMUM iJ to PC ready color television Move the speakers away from the PC ready color TV until there is no CAUTION The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close picture distortion 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 Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the PC ready color television s rear jack pa
55. istance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 1855 Dornoch Court San Ysidro CA 92173 For TVs purchased in Canada only please contact one of the Hitachi offices below should you have any questions regarding service operation or technical assistance MONTREAL TORONTO VANCOUVER 9425 Trans Canada 6740 Campobello Road 20800 Westminster Hwy Unit 1103 Saint Laurent Quebec Mississauga Ontario Richmond B C H4S 1V3 L5N 2L8 V6V 2W3 Tel 514 956 9882 Tel 905 821 4545 Tel 604 214 0777 Fax 514 956 9761 Fax 905 826 6627 Fax 604 214 0772 FEATURE INFORMATION As the digital era dawns Hitachi has models that provide the best possible images today and tomorrow Our HDTV Ready SDX model incorporates new Flex Converter technology to display a high quality 480 P progressive scanning image this same circuitry enables it to accept a full 1080 HDTV signal from a digital set top box now or in the future The SDX model also has a S VGA input for 800x600 resolution f
56. isture may cause the unit to cease operation When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether Replace one old battery with one new AA size battery 73 USEFUL INFO 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 PC ready color television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture 74 AUDIO USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS No picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Pict
57. jk 8000jk or 6500jk depending on your preference HO SET UP X Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit COLOR TEMPERATURE 9300K ASPECT RATIO O 8000K RESET 6500K MENU TO STORE HOD ASPECT RATIO This feature allows you to select your aspect ratio X Use CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to select Aspect Ratio from 16 9 or 4 3 X Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit HL SET UP COLOR TEMPERATURE ASPECT RATIO O16 9 43 RESET MENU TO STORE NOTE Aspect Ratio at PC Mode can be changed from 4 3 to 16 9 on the following signals ONLY VGA 640 x 480 SDTV 480 p HDTV 1080 i HOD RESET This feature allows you to reset the PC ready color television to the Factory Preset Conditions X Use CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to select Reset X When Reset is selected the ARE YOU SURE display will appear to confirm your choice HO SET UP X Press CURSOR P to return SET UP Adjustment to factory preset conditions COLOR Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit TEMPERATURE ASPECT RATIO RESET 0 ARE YOU SURE EXIT TO QUIT 67 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS CONTRAST This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in PC mode Use Left Right cursors to adjust contrast Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit QD CONTRAST ay A MENU EXIT 4 TO STORE TO QUIT NOTE See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast C BRIGHTNESS This featur
58. le 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi speaker surround sound system SRS gt OFF a DON CURSOR MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT 4 En B Ea Sa S im Bi us m MEUS VIDEO AUDIO SRS m OFF OFF BBE OON OON MENU MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU MENU TO QUIT EXIT NOTE TV Mode This mode is when Input selection is on Antenna or Cable NOTE SRS the SRS symbol and Sound Retrieval System are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the U S and selected countries SRS Technology is manufactured under license from SRS Labs Inc and is protected by USA patents 4 748 669 and 4 841 572 and additional patents worldwide NOTE Refer to page 78 for Feature Information 54 98 THEATER R VIDEO MODE gt BH SETUP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO INFO SRS s GorrF CURSOR BBE O3D STEREO O3D MONO MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT a rts cw ee S ER gt aa pee gi SL LEL pm 4 QE LI pm ET 3 VIDEO SETUP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO 2494 INFO SRS gt OFF SRS O OFF BBE O 3D STEREO BBE 3D STEREO O 3D MONO O 3D MONO MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT USE CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to set SRS OFF 3D STEREO or 3D MONO Press EXIT
59. lly 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 Screen changes to 4 3 aspect ratio SDTV and NTSC signals are normally 4 3 aspect ratio H POSITION This function allows you to adjust the Horizontal Position on DTV mode This is convenient when using SET TOP BOX NOTE Refer to page 78 for Feature Information 50 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the PC ready color TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality HS ag e eos i 2 By QE rr pe Ern Y j SetUp Custom Video Theater info Y jSet Up Custom Video Theater CURSOR BASS 4mm 3 72 CURSOR sass lt a gt 90 TREBLE 4mm 50 TREBLE 50 BALANCE lt gt BALANCE lt gt MENU gt RESET RESET ADVANCED ADVANCED SETTINGS SETTINGS Ly VOLUME VOLUME CORRECTION CORRECTION MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use CURSOR A or V to highlight the function to be adjusted Press CURSOR lt or gt to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor lt to return to previous menu NOTE If BASS is selected you are adjusting BASS The additional menu items TREBLE and BALANCE can be selected and adjusted in the same manner BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers and the AUDIO
60. lt in fire or electric shock 10 Unplug the PC ready color television set from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the PC ready color TV 11 1 Do not place the PC ready color television set where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse on an unstable cart stand or table The PC This may result in a shock or fire hazard ready color television set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the PC ready color television set Wall 5 Do not attempt to service the PC ready color i or shelf mounting should follow the E ui dangerous manufacturer s instructions and should use ting kit d by th facturer other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified Gb ave cea S RISO aera service personnel 6 Never push objects of any kind into the PC ready color television s cabinet slots as they may touch 11 2 An appliance and cart combination should be dangerous voltage points or short out parts that moved with care Quick stops excessive force could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance of any kind on the PC ready color television and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND L
61. n Sound Stereo Broadcast Reception 10 Watts Front Firing Speaker System SRS technology BBE technology PinPC Function Picture in PC Improved Auto Link Flex Converter Technology KKK KKK x KK KKK KKKKKK PC Features VGA 640x480 Computer Resolution and SVGA 800x600 Computer Resolution Scanning Frequency 31 5kHz and 37 8kHz Refresh Rate 60Hz and 70Hz Screen Size and Placement Adjustments PS 2 Mouse Output PC Audio Input Jacks Plug amp Play This monitor is VESA DDC2B compliant when used with a computer compliant with VESA DDC Display Data Channel See page 68 KKK KKK Screen Size 36V 36 inches measured diagonally Inputs X Power Input AC 120V 60Hz X Power Consumption 180W Power Consumption maximum 240W Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm X Channel coverage 181 ch X VHF Band 2 13 Y UHF Band 2 RR Re 14 69 X CATV Mid Band 5 1 X Super J W X Hyper W 1 W 28 X Ultra W 29 W 84 X Video input 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm X S Video input Luminance 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance Cp 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm X Audio input level average 400mVrms 47K Ohm NOTE Outputs X Audio Output
62. nect the cables to the ANTENNA MIXER receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 Ohm receptacle Rear of PC ready color TV set VHF UHF To ouiidoor To outdoor antenna or CATV cable To UHF Antenna EE UH VHF Antenna disconnect t 75 Oh VHF Adaptor s Coaxial N 2 eo ANTENNA MIXER 2 VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna Notes When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor 1 If an outdoor antenna CATV is used disconnect antenna disconnect the VHF or UHF indoor the indoor antenna Ghosting and poor reception antenna leads from screws of the VHF or UHF may result if both the indoor and outdoor antennas adaptor and connect outdoor VHF or UHF CATV are connected at the same time leads to these screws of a VHF or UHF adaptor To outdoor VHF Consult your dealer or service store for the or UHF Antenna ANTENNA MIXER and VHF or UHF adaptor e connect VHF Adaptor The special converter decoder will be supplied by the cable company Optional adapter for Apple Macintosh computers See page xx If the optional AESP model G301 U Macintosh to VGA adapter connector is configured and connected between Macintosh video out and the 36SDX88B video in the Macintosh is forced to boot in 640 x 480 60 Hz or 800 x 600 60 Hz mode set mode because the operational adapter correctly manipulates the Macintosh sense pins For the optional adapter to work it s
63. nel and front control panel PC AUDIO OUT 3 5mm 2 Stereo ete Mini Plug i Monitor Audio In PC Audio Out G Stereo Cable 3 5 mm plug to 3 5 mm plug Optional This cable is used to connect from Audio out jack on the back of the computer s sound card to the PC Audio input Jack of the monitor mum F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on the television S Video Super Video Connector This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and laser disc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture ie Mouse Connector Cable Provided This cable is used to connect the computer mouse port to the TV monitor mouse output for remote control mouse operation D SUB MINI 15 Pin Cable Optional This cable is used to connect a computer VGA output to the D SUB input located on the rear panel HOOKUP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF UHF antenna terminal The VHF UHF terminal can be used for normal TV cable TV CATV a TV game etc VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV 3 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system Attach an optional ANTENNA MIXER to the PC ready disconnect the VHF adaptor from the VHF 75 Ohm color TV antenna terminal and con
64. non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to PC Ready Color Television Receivers Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty This PC ready color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations cable companies and programs from other video sources Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material 1 Remote Control Unit 2 Two AA size 1 5V batteries For Remote Control Unit For information regarding how to obtain these accessories please call TOLL FREE 1 800 448 2244 for your nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States For Alaska please contact your nearest HITACHI regional office PARTNAME PART NO ILLUSTRATION 36SDX88B HL00724 CLU 433FC REMOTE CONTROL HITACHI Me CUSTOM HITACHI PC READY COLOR 36V PC READY COLOR TELEVISION STAND TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and SP351B or SP364B H530024 videotape storage Not included order separately Special features include curved smoke glass doors and an adjustable shelf Available in black CAUTION PC ready color television stand model SP351B or SP364B is designed for use only with a 36 inch or sm
65. ntrols that are covered in the instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s authority to operate the PC ready color TV POWER SOURCE This HITACHI PC READY COLOR TV is designed to operate on 120 Volts 60Hz AC household current Insert power cord into a 120 Volts 60Hz outlet TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE PC READY COLOR TELEVISION S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE PC ready color TV to 50Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This PC ready color television receiver will display television closed captioning or accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules high voltages and other hazards If the set does not operate properly unplug the set and call your dealer or service shop CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the PC ready color television set as this can expose you to very IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PC READY COLOR TELEVISION RECEIVER on the PC ready color television receiver Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI PC ready color televi
66. o adjust the vertical position Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit Cy POSITION y A MENU EXIT ag TO STORE TO QUIT 64 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAY ee This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal size in Mode Use Left Right cursors to adjust the horizontal size Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit e H SIZE 0 A MENU EXIT A TO STORE TO QUIT ED V SIZE This feature allows you to adjust the vertical size in PC mode Use Left Right cursors to adjust the vertical size Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit SIZE mmm 1 25 A MENU EXIT b TO STORE TO QUIT PINCUSHION This feature allows you to adjust the left and right sides pincushion in PC Mode Use Left Right cursors to adjust pincushion Press the MENU button to store and EXIT to quit MENU TO STORE 65 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS SET UP ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode Press MENU in PC mode for on screen display Press CURSORS right gt or 4 left to highlight the item to be adjusted Press CURSORS up A or down to select the highlighted item Use CURSORS right gt or 4 left to adjust HOD RGB INPUT This feature allows you to select PC INPUT between RGB1 or RGB2 X Use right CURSOR P to select between RGB1 or RGB2 X Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit X RGB1 when selected the PC In
67. ox Press the CABLE button to switch to cable satellite box mode While holding down the CABLE button enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable satellite box as shown on page 319 The remote will turn off your cable satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable satellite box If the cable satellite box does not turn off after five seconds try another two digit preset code The remote will now control your cable satellite box NOTES 1 If your cable satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote In the unlikely event that your cable satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable satellite box operating guide The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above If your cable satellite box does not have a power function the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP A function 1 CABLE Button This button allows the remote to control your cable satellite box by setting it to CABLE SATELLITE mode 2 PRECODED CABLE SATELLITE BOX Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CATV and satellite codes 3 EXCLUSIVE PC ready color TV But
68. put will be on the Rear Panel SET UP RGB2 when selected the PC Input will be on the Front RGB INPUT RGB1 ORGB2 Panel KEY BOARD DEGAUSS MENU TO STORE HOD KEYBOARD This feature allows you to use the Remote Control Keyboard X Use right CURSOR P to check when Keyboard will be in use X Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit I SET UP RGB INPUT KEY BOARD gt USE DEGAUSS MENU TO STORE NOTE Please dont check Keyboard USE on PC Set Up Menu otherwise PC CONTROL will not work Once you change setting of Keyboard USE of PC Set Up Menu you better restart PC to refresh PS 2 communication between your set and PC The Mini DIN 6 pin keyboard terminal on the Rear Panel does not work on this model HOD DEGAUSS This feature allows you to manually Degauss your set X Use right cursor gt to check and turn on the Degaussing Coil X Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit HOD SET UP X Degauss function is convenient when cleaning any misleading or discolorization in the Picture RGB INPUT i DE This will momentarily turn the Degaussing coil then KEY BOARD stop when completed DEGAUSS ON MENU TO STORE PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS SET UP ADJUSTMENTS Press CURSOR V for more set up adjustments HOD COLOR This feature allows you to select your color temperature TEMPERATURE X Use CURSOR A or V then CURSOR P to set Color Temperature to 9300
69. r channels 100 and above press the 1 button and wait for two seconds before pressing the last two digits of the channel Channel selection may also be performed by pressing CH up A or down V You may also use these buttons for channel scanning Press and hold the CH up or down V buttons and the PC ready color TV will start quickly scanning through the channels Release the CH up or down W buttons when the PC ready color TV scans to the channel you wish to watch and the PC ready color TV will tune to that channel 7 8 VOLUME MUTE Buttons Press the VOLUME up A or down button until you obtain the desired sound level To turn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone etc press the MUTE button Press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME up button to restore the sound 9 COMMERCIAL SKIP CS Button Press to activate 90 second commercial skip timer You may change channel s and after the 90 seconds has lapsed the PC ready color TV will automatically tune back to your original channel NOTE CS will be cancelled if you use the LST CH or use Setup and Custom menus 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV MENU EXIT and CURSOR Buttons All On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons The MENU button will start the On Screen Display The EXIT button will quit the On Screen Display The CURSOR button will highlight functions or adjust and set different fea
70. r the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel VCR PC ready color TV 2 Terminal Input 0000 R AUDIO MONO L VIDEO S VIDEO L PC ready color TV R L Hitachi Model Terminal Input Back of VCR VT S S1A NOTE Completely insert the cable connection when connecting to rear panel jacks The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the cable connection is loose If you have an S VHS VCR you can use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable 18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2 1 Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 Y jack as shown on the PC color ready TV set below Connect the cable from the OUT or B Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player or SET TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 jack as shown on the PC ready color TV set below Connect the cable from the PR CR OUT or R Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player or SET TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 PR CR jack as shown on the PC ready color TV set below Connect the cable from the
71. ring a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges OPERATION OF YOUR SET 19 The PC ready color television set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your television dealer or local power company For sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions 20 21 If the PC ready color television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug the PC ready color television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the PC ready color television set to normal operation If your PC ready color television set is to remain unused for a period of time such as when going on a holiday turn the PC ready color television set OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet IF THE SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any
72. rom a computer FLEX CONVERTER TECHNOLOGY With current analog broadcasts there is just one level of picture quality In the new age of digital TV there will be several levels The highest called HDTV can be as high as 1080 I The standard level SDTV can be 480 P or 480 I Hitachi has developed the Flex Converter advance circuitry that allows your UltraVision SDX series television to produce true 1080 HDTV resolution with an HDTV set top box it also converts analog 480 signals to the higher quality 480 P signals with no scan lines or flicker SDX needs a set top box to receive any Digital Signal COMPONENT VIDEO A component Video input accepts separate blue red amp B W signals from a high resolution digital source as DVD or digital set top box to provide a higher resolution picture 3DYC DIGITAL 3DYC COMB FILTER The Digital 3DYC Comb Filter analyzes three lines of information from a single video frame as well as lines from adjacent frames This technology eliminates the flickering that a detailed pattern or scene would normally cause for the cleanest neatest picture possible PIPC PICTURE IN PC On our 36 SDX model Picture in PC allows you to display images from our computer in the main TV picture while displaying video from your antenna or video inputs in the sub picture You can even choose to listen to the sound from the sub picture SRS 3D SURROUND SRS is a truly dynamic Sound Retrieval System that works whether the
73. sion receivers Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI PC ready color television receiver 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 7 f the PC ready color television set has been FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFELY dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug 1 This PC ready color television set is equipped with three prong grounded alternating current line ersonnel plug This plug will fit only three terminal receptacles P This is a safety feature Do not defeat the safety purpose of the three terminal plug 8 If liquid has been spilled into the PC ready color television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel 2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug the PC ready color television set from the 9 Do not subject your PC ready color television set to wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service impact of any kind Be careful not to damage the personnel picture tube surface 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can resu
74. stem 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 LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the back cover of the set To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the PC ready color TV where temperatures can become excessively hot for example in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc VIEWING To view the PC ready color television screen at its best test various locations in the room The drawings below show several suggestions The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the PC ready color TV and about 6 to 9 feet from the screen During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the PC ready color TV can be located in a different section of the room If the PC ready color TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the p
75. t 2E SHARPNESS lt gt 50 RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS m MENU TO MENU TO QUIT EXIT ex ee zl B ER 5 on au EE lt Set Up Audio Theater Y Set Up Custom 9 Audio Theater ADVANCED SETTINGS CURSOR COMPONENT SET K3 030 VIDEO DISC O AUTO COLOR COLOR TEMPERATURE COOL O WARM COLOR SYSTEM m QGHDTV OSDTV DVD ONTSC ASPECT RATION 916 9 04 3 H POSITION COLOR TEMPERATURE MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR P to select Color System HDTV SDTV DVD NTSC Press CURSOR V to change position Press CURSOR A or to highlight then CURSOR to select ASPECT RATIO 16 9 4 3 Press CURSOR b to highlight then CURSOR P to select Position NOTE Set up a Component Signal and switch to Video 2 by pressing the Input Button on the Remote Control when planning to use the component set function COLOR SYSTEM The COLOR SYSTEM function allows you to change tint and color coordinate for DTV Programs HDTV High Definition Television Use for High Vision Signal Y PgPp from HDTV Set Top Box SDTV DVD Standard Definition Television or Digital Video Disc Y CgCg such as DVD Digital Video Disc Player NTSC Basic U S Standard Normal Signal Standardized by the National Television Standard Committee ASPECT RATIO 16 9 Screen changes to 16 9 aspect ratio HDTV signal is norma
76. t letters Press CURSOR lt or gt to change character position E 3 Video Audio Theater Info CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK NEXT CH 4 EVENT PROGRAM CHa CHY AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU TO MENU BAR TO QUIT EXIT Press CHANNEL A or V and the number buttons to select and label additional channels The CHANNEL ID will now appear in the top right corner of the screen Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position The CHANNEL ID will appear in the top right corner of the screen when the RECALL button is pressed The represents a blank space Select ERASE ID to erase a CHANNEL ID An ARE YOU SURE display will appear on the screen to confirm your choice VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs STER Y SetUp video Audio l Theater te En P m m Lens Info CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID p Gv1 Ov2 Ov3 FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK RESET 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Press CURSOR P to select the video input to be named Press CURSOR A or V to select letters Press CURSOR or 4 to change position CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID V10V20V3 FAMILY FAVORITES MUN TUN CHILD LOCK O RESET 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED
77. t only 1 component to each input jack DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S VIDEO to Input 2 when using input COMPONENT connections are provided for high performance components such as DVD players Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature When using the input jacks connect your components audio output to the PC ready color TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect the components B Y output to the PC ready color TV s Cp input and the components R Y output to the PC ready color TV s input It may be necessary to adjust TINT or turn AUTO COLOR ON to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y CgCp Y PgPR inputs See page 48 and 49 To ensure no copyright infringement there is NO MONITOR OUT output when using the Y CgCp Y PgPp jacks 14 i 4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 4 2 Way signal splitter PC RGB INPUT 1 VHF UHF 2 Way signal splitter o b uu PC AUDIO INPUT PC CONTROL AUDIO TO HI FI R AUDIO MONO L VIDEO Optional see tips on page 14 Optional see tips on page gt Optional see tips lt L R on page 14
78. t to adjust PC vertical position H SIZE Button Press to display PC horizontal size adjustment bar Press cursor left right to adjust PC horizontal size V SIZE Button Press to display PC vertical size adjustment bar Press cursor left right to adjust PC vertical size LAST CHANNEL LST CH Button 164 Press to perform mouse right button drag toggle COMMERCIAL SKIP CS Button 8 Press to perform left button drag toggle CHANNEL UP DOWN Button 188 Use the channel button to perform a right click Use the channel down button to perform left click 62 PC MODE CONNECTION AND OPERATION IMPORTANT TURN POWER OFF ON THE TV PC MONITOR AND THE PC BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES PC MOUSE CONTROL OPERATION 1 Connect the 6 pin din cable provided to the PC and monitor as shown on page 60 2 Turn the TV PC monitor power on 3 Press the input button on the front panel or on the remote control until you select PC mode 4 Turn the PC power on 5 After the PC has completed booting use the cursor buttons on the PC ready color TV front panel or on the remote control to move the mouse cursor up down left or right to make selections Use the channel down channel up C S and LST CH buttons to perform other mouse functions see page 60 through 62 6555 Y PC AUDIO INPUT OPERATION 1 Connect the audio output of the PC to the PC Audio Input on the TV PC monitor as shown below PC AUD
79. tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver X Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected X Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help 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 Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu
80. tons These buttons are for operating the PC ready color TV 4 LST CH Button If your cable satellite box has an enter function this button will send the cable satellite box enter code 5 SLEEP Button If your cable satellite box has a 100 function this button will send the cable satellite 100 code 30 VCR AND CABLE SATELLITE CODES The remote control is capable of operating many brands of VCRs and cable boxes You must first program the remote control to match the remote system in your VCR or cable box NOTE The remote control memory is limited Some models of VCRs or cable boxes may not operate The remote control is not designed to control all features that are available in all models VCR BRAND CODE Hitachi i 01 02 03 04 ziii sed Ea 17 Adventura 00 JENSEN Pt 01 QUASAR is cuneo dab ete RAS 22 Aiko 08 IMG Fb Aa ee scende i 01 13 26 Radio Shack 00 23 Aiwa 00 KEG a 08 23 Radix ens br arr 23 Akan 01 48 49 Kenwood 01 24 26 cu i saa a esae 23 American High 22 on de ut dons metri orale aretha tal 30 RGA x asas 02 03 04 35 41 47 Asha 45 Kodak 22 23 Realistic 00 17 18 19 20 Audiovox 23 Lloyd hem orbe den 22 23 32 45 Beaumark 45 Lloyd
81. tures Pressing the cursor buttons will also give you access to the FAMILY FAVORITES CHANNELS On Screen Display 17 RECALL Button Press this button to display audio selected current channel antenna source audio broadcast time time out and sleep timer Audio Selected Channel and Antenna Source Channel ID Video ID STEREO ST SA ABCD 10 00 AM Time Audio Broadcast Commercial Skip Off Timer Y SKIP k OFF 10 05 AM J TIME OUT 10 05 AM CD steep 0 01 HITACHI Time Out Sleep Timer Special Icon for special event reminder When a Video Input is connected to Video 1 When an S Video Input is connected to Video 3 VIDEO When a PC Input is connected to PC RGB 1 When a COMPONENT Y CpCg Input is connected to Video 2 Y CgCR NOTE You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On Screen Displays 23 E HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 13 INPUT Button The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal the video input jacks and PC input each time the button is pressed 4 SLEEP Button Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to the timer up to a maximum of three hours Once set use RECALL when you want to view time remaining If the SLEEP button is pressed while the timer is set it will
82. und is visible 47 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality m Set Up Custom Audio Y SetUp Custom Audio Theater CURSOR CURSOR CONTRAST lt P 75 CONTRAST lt gt 55 BRIGHTNESS gt 50 BRIGHTNESS EP 50 COLOR A1 Pp 50 COLOR A IP 50 MENU gt TINT 4L mEm gt TINT lt gt SHARPNESS a gt 50 SHARPNESS aap 50 RESET o RESET o ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT MENU TO MENU BAR QUIT EXIT Use the CURSOR A or V buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted Press the CURSOR lt or gt buttons to adjust the function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR lt to return to previous menu NOTE Aff CONTRAST is selected you are adjusting CONTRAST The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner and Brightness adjustments will affect only the main picture These adjustments will not affect the Sub picture CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural It may be necessary to adjust TINT to
83. ure OK sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels No color Poor color This PC ready Color Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to internal voltage or power surges IF YOUR SET SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE ALOSS OF POWER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE 1 Press the power switch ON OFF switch once 2 If there is still no power wait 30 seconds and press the power switch again 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the wall Wait thirty 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 PC ready Color Television 75 a USEFUL INFO TV Features 600 Line Horizontal Resolution Superfine Picture Quality All Time Progressive Scanning 480P Full 1080 HDTV Capable with Set Top Box ULTRABLACK Digital Pitch INVAR MASK Picture Tube Dynamic Focus Remote Control controls many brands of VCR s Cable Boxes and Satellites Genius MMV Universal Remote ULTRATEC On Screen Display Tri Lingual Bit Map OSD Full Set of Input Jacks including S Video Variable Audio Output Jacks Closed Caption Decoder Comb Filter Wide Band Video and Temperature Controls MTS Multi Channel Televisio
84. uttons until the desired channel appears at the top right corner of the PC ready color TV screen 4 POWER Button Press this button to turn the PC ready color TV on or off NOTE Your HITACHI PC ready color TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO is selected If you have no input to VIDEO press the INPUT button until the normal broadcast picture appears If the picture does not appear the power is OFF 5 REMOTE CONTROL INFRARED Sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc NOTE Front panel control CURSOR operation will not operate the FAMILY FAVORITES channel function 6 PC RGB INPUT 2 Use this 15 pin D Sub input for a quick hook up from your PC connection RGB2 7 FRONT INPUT JACKS for VIDEO 3 Use these audio video jacks for a quick hook up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording Press the Input button until VIDEO 3 appears in the top right corner of the PC ready color TV screen S VIDEO 3 Input provides S Video super video jacks for a quick hook up of equipment with S Video output capability 9 LED Light Emitting Diode Timing and Sync detector indicator PC Mouse Remote Control Infrared Sensor Point your remote control at this area when using the handset remote control as the PC mouse PC mouse and monitor connection must be wired prior to using PC mouse remote control See page 63 12
85. variable 400mVrms 1K Ohm X Video Output 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Dimensions Height in 2917 32 in X Width in 35 in Y Depth in 2413 32 in X Weight Ibs 164 Ibs VGA and SVGA SPECIFICATIONS VGA1 VGA2I SVGAI TYPE pso 1 PS22 PS2 3 MODE 640x480 640x480 800x600 HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 31 469Khz 37 861Khz 37 879Khz VERTICAL FREQUENCY 60 00Hz 72 809Hz 60 317Hz H V separate H V separate H V separate TTL negative TTL negative TTL positive TTL negative TTL negative TTL positive SIGNAL Red Video SIGNAL No Connection Green Video Ground Blue Video No Connection Ground No Connection Sync H Ground or H V sync Red Ground Green Ground um Blue Ground Due to improvements specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice USEFUL INFO HITACHI To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 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 ass
86. you know which function you have chosen You can also choose to access the menu in English French or Spanish 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI PC ready color TV 7 RECALL C S 2 Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight and select different features O O 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu Ly N 4 Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed and text will appear giving a description of that menu NOTE Please see page 21 through 24 for details on remote control operation CURSOR CONTROL This part of the screen shows what SR amp x rE BS selections are available t v F SETUP CUSTOM AUDIO THEATER This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use TO QUIT EXIT 32 ULTRATEC ON SCREEN DISPLAY P m ES nim BE QE Y SETUP CUSTOM VIDEO UDIO THEATER MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CHANNEL ID VIDEO ID FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK 4 EVENT PROGRAM AUTO LINK CLOSED CAPTION MENU BACKGROUND CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS VOLUME CORRECTION

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