LCD DIRECT VIEW TELEVISION Operating Guide for 26HDL52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1- 6 ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................................................7 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION ............................................. 8 - 26 06/07 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV ..............................
SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI LCD Televisions. 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 LCD Television.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury. 16. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This LCD TV has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. • Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) Be careful in moving the LCD Television. English Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the LCD TV during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the LCD TV with two persons. • Avoid any impact or shock to the LCD TV; particularly take care of glass screen. Do not put anything on top of the LCD Television.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) • Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This LCD TV has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - Keep the LCD TV away from Radio. - Adjust Radio antennas in order for the monitor not to receive interference. - The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the LCD TV. - Use a coaxial cable for antenna.
ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. D-SUB MINI 15-PIN AUDIO/VIDEO POWER CORD REMOTE CABLE CABLE English CONTROL S-VIDEO CABLE 2. BATTERIES 3. EASY GRAPHIC USER’S GUIDE 5. 4. WARRANTY CARD GUIDE 1. 7. 6. 8. CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel.
HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place. *Keep the LCD Television four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. If you purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask for professional installer.
VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 5 to 11 feet from the screen. 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 TV can be located in a different section of the room.
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.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the NTSC TUNER terminal (75-Ohm)and/or DTV TUNER terminal (75-Ohm). English This unit does have the ability to receive unscrambled Cable Digital channels.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 26” LCD TV ① POWER light indicator To turn the LCD TV ON, press the main power button located on the BACK left side of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The LCD TV is now ready for remote on/off operation. Indicating Lamp Off Lights Red Power Status Off Off (Stand-by) Lights Orange Off (Power Saving) Lights Green On Operating When the MAIN POWER is set OFF.
TOP PANEL CONTROLS TOP VIEW English 26” LCD TV ③ POWER button This power button is for power on the LCD television or change to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down (▼) and up (▲) buttons when in MENU mode. ⑤ VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen.
REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & AC INPUT 26” LCD TV ①-1 Main power button POWER CORD ① AC IN input ① AC IN input This TV is designed to operate on 120VOLTS 60Hz AC current. Insert the TV power cord into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet. ①-1 Main power button: This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to” ON” condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. Note : It is required that there should be at least 5sec.
SIDE PANEL JACKS English 26” LCD TV ② S-VIDEO ( VIDEO 4) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. ③ VIDEO (VIDEO 4) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO 4.Use the video inputs to connect external devices, such as camcorders. ④ L / MONO / R (VIDEO 4) Connect audio of external devices.(if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (L) audio jack). ⑤ Head Phone Speakers is muted when insert it .
REAR PANEL JACKS 26” LCD TV Set-Top-Box ཱུ DVI –INPUT Stands for Digital Visual Interface. Used for high quality digital video from a set-top-box. ྲྀ S-VIDEO (VIDEO 3) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. ཷ VIDEO (VIDEO 3) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO3. Use the video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc.
REAR PANEL JACKS 26” LCD TV ⑥ DVI –INPUT Stand for Digital Visual Interface. Use for high quality PC display. ⑦ S-VIDEO (VIDEO 3) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. ⑧ VIDEO (VIDEO 3) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO3. Use the video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. ⑨ L/ MONO / R (VIDEO 3) Connect audio of external devices.
⑫ SUBWOOFER Output Connect this SUB WOOFER OUT output to the external audio component input. ⑬ AUDIO Output These jacks provide fixed audio signal which are used for recording. This jack provides S video signal which are used for recording. (Please refer to monitor output table as below) ⑮ MONITOR Output (VIDEO) This jack provides video and audio signals which are used for recording.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources, such as a digital cable box, digital satellite receiver, or digital terrestrial receiver box, can be connected as desired, 1. Connect the HDTV source device using the appropriate cable pair, in the following order of preference: Component cable and audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) OR S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1. Connect the DVD player using: Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2)OR English S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A VCR 1. Connect the VCR player using: S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A AUDIO RECEIVER For improved sound quality, you may want to play the audio of the LCD through your stereo system. 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Press the MENU to display the menu, then press ▲ ▼ to select Audio. 5. Press SEL, then press ▲ ▼to select subwoofer and press W X to select On/Off. 23 English 1. Use an audio cable to connect the LCD’s audio output jacks to the line input jacks on the A/V receiver.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING PC 1. Connect the PC using: D-Sub cable and 35mm Audio cable OR DVI cable and 35mm Audio cable 2. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4.
This LCD Television can automatically defect and display the signal format below. Recommended Signal List 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94 56.25 60.32 60.00 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.47 35.16 37.88 48.36 VESA 1280 x 768 60.00 47.73 6 1080i 1080 59.94 33.72 7 720p 720 59.94 44.96 8 480p 480 59.94 31.47 Signal Name Resolution 1 2 3 4 VGA VESA VESA VESA 5 25 English Signal Mode No.
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • S-VIDEO (Video 3 or Video 4) or Y-PBPR (Video 1 or Video 2) connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players etc. that have this feature. Use these connections 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 (L) audio jack on the TV.
English HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV CLU-4351DL 1. Power button: Press this button to turn the display set on or standby. 2. Mute button: Press to mute audio. (Press “Mute” or “VOL” button +/- or “volume” button ◄/► to return to the normal mode) 3. Channel selector buttons: Select channel number. For example when choose channel 27, first press 2 and then press 7. When choose 101, first press +100 and 0, then press 1.
8. VIDEO Source buttons: Set up the input source of Video; Video parts include Video1 (Y1PB1PR1), Video2 (Y2PB2PR2), Video3(AV1 / SV1), Video4 (AV2 / SV2). If both SV and AV had signal input at the same time, the SV has priority output. 9. NTSC Source buttons: Set up the input source of NTSC; NTSC parts include CATV / AIR. 10. DTV Source buttons: Set up the input source of DTV Mode. 11. Menu button: Turn on OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. 12. Direction buttons: A.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV English (1) NTSC/480i/480p Input (2) 480i/480p Input (3) 720p/1080i Input (4) RGB Input Auto adjusts to full size and aspects include 4:3 STANDARD, 16:9 STANDARD. Multi picture function buttons: 24. ON / OFF: Press to turn on/off multi picture function. 25. Mode: Press to select POP or PIP mode. 26. Position: When multi picture mode set on PIP mode, press the button to change sub picture position. NOTES - For changing TV channel under PIP function 1.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV POP Mode Main-picture and Sub- picture source selection table: Please note Main(Left)-picture and Sub(Right)- picture source can’t be the same Sub(Right) Main(Left) NTSC TUNER NTSC Tuner DTV ANALOG TUNER VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 DVI-INPUT RGB INPUT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ x x ○ ○ ○ ○ x x ○ ○ ○ x x ○ ○ x x ○ x x x x DTV Tuner ○ VIDEO1 ○ ○ VIDEO2 ○ ○ ○ VIDEO3 ○ ○ ○ ○ VIDEO4 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DVI-INPUT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
OSD (On-Screen Display) English USING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI LCD TV. 2. Use the ▲▼W X to navigate to different menu item. 3. Use the W X to adjust functions. 4. Press SEL on the remote control to select functions. 5. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
NTSC TV/ VIDEO Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Video Adjust the picture mode, tint, color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, backlight, color temperature and reset of your display. Video Function Picture Mode Select a preset customized picture setting. Contrast Brightness Color Adjusts the color brightness of the display. Adjusts the darkness and lightness of the display. Adjusts the saturation level of color. Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Adjusts the clarity of images. Adjusts the color properties.
NTSC TV/ VIDEO Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust the language, auto channel scan, closed caption, channel list, V-chip and set lock code select function of your display. Initial Setup Function Options Language Set the language for the OSD. - English - French - Spanish TV Source: Air or CATV Channel Choose a TV source, performs an automatic Auto Search: Scans channels 1 to Auto Channel Scan channel search, add and delete channels.
SETTING UP THE V-CHIP V-Chip The V-chip feature requires setting on/off to be entered to view movies and TV programs with unsuitable ratings for some viewers who share the TV. Follow these steps to lock movies and TV programs: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu. 2. Continue to press the ▼ button to choose “ Initial setup” , press” set lock code” to bring up a lock picture. press “ 0” button Æset lock code Æpress “Finish“ button Æpress the SEL button. 3.
English When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel, this message appears: The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered. SETTING UP THE CLOSED CAPTION Closed Caption For some TV programs, LCD has the de-coding and “Close Caption” functions. This caption is usually served for the deaf or the foreign language translation. All VCRs can record Close Caption signals from TV programs, so videos will also show the “Close Caption” function. (a).
2. Continue to press the ▼ button to initial setup function. Press SEL button to enter Initial Setup Menu. 3. Continue to press the ▼ button until the channel list and press the SEL button to show the channel list. 4. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select a channel to add or erase. 5. Use the▲▼ W X buttons to highlight Add or Erase. Press the SEL button to add or erase the current channel. 6. Press the EXIT button on your remote control to return to your TV display.
PC Mode OSD (On-Screen Display) Adjust auto adjust, horizontal position, vertical position, horizontal clock, clock phase and reset. PC Picture Position Function Options Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Automatically detects video format. Moves image to the left or right. (Not available for DVI signal) Moves image up or down. (Not available for DVI signal) Moves image left and right. Video timing adjustment. Puts all of your display settings back to their default.
DTV USAGE ATSC(Advanced Television System Committee) INTRODUCTION Terrestrial broadcast is a traditional way of watching TV programs, simply by installing an outdoor YAGI antenna or an indoor rabbit ear antenna, plugging it into the TV set’s tuner, tuning channel, then you can enjoy watching the programs. However, they are all so called “analog TV”.
SETTING UP YOUR DTV USING THE DTV ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) CONTROLS 1. Press DTV MENU on the remote control to display the MENU banner. 2. Use the ▲▼W X to navigate to different menu item. 3. Use the W X to adjust functions. 4. Press SEL on the remote control to select functions. Press RTN to jump back the last page of menu. 5. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from menu.
SETTING UP YOUR DTV Manual Scan 1. On the Channel menu page, select the third item MANUAL SCAN. 2. Press W or X to highlight the input column, then press numeric buttons to input the channel number. The channel frequency will be automatically showing on right side of the input column. 3. Press SEL button when the message “Add channel” and “press Enter to add channel” has shown. 4. If the ATSC signal is found and locked, the Status will show message “Add No. XX 8VSB channel successfully”.
SETTING UP YOUR DTV Adjust the font size, style, color and opacity of Closed Caption.
SETTING UP YOUR DTV Change Password To change password, enter the Change Password Number option in PASSWORD function, press SEL button to change password. Enter four digital password in enter new password number. And then confirm the password by entering the same password again. NOTES: 1. Before you change the password, uses the default password “0000” to enter the Menu item which requires the password. 2. If you forget the password, please use the password “1234” to enter. 3.
USEFUL INFORMATION CARE OF YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROLLER DO Dust the screen and frame with a cleaning cloth from the accessories pack. Clean the screen and frame with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your LCD Television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places.
RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception.
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PLUG and PLAY This LCD Television complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug & play. When a Plug and Play PC is powered on, it sends a command to the Monitor requesting identification. The Monitor sends back a string of data including its characteristics.
USEFUL 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 communications.
USEFUL INFORMATION Features: Supplied Accessories: • New Easy-to-Use On-Screen Menu Control (3 Language) • Film Mode Processing with 3:2 & 2:2 pull down • Integrated ATSC Tuner • Adjustable Color Temperature( This is only for PC mode.
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 America, LTD. Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
USEFUL INFORMATION Hitachi Canada, LTD. Digital Media Division Should you have any questions regarding warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Monday - Friday EST 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday EST 9:00am - 5:00pm Look for your French Manual on the outside of the box. If the manual is missing, call 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) for a copy.
