ENGLISH 28LD5000TA 28" LCD TV USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Monitor. Before using your monitor, please carefully read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to operate the monitor properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. Notes on lnstallation Work: This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualifed personnel with enough skill and competence.
Important Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 7. Mis-use may cause damage to your LCD monitor, which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to yourself. Should you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or operation of your monitor, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting guide at the rear of this manual.
FEATURES ....................................................2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................4 COMPONENT NAMES ..................................8 Automatic Store ................................................................22 Signal Check ....................................................................23 Power Save Mode..............................................................23 Main Unit..............................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This LCD monitor 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.
ENGLISH WARNING 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) CAUTION Be careful in moving the monitor. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the monitor during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the monitor with two persons. • Avoid any impact or shock to the monitor; particularly take care of glass screen. Do not put anything on top of the monitor.
• Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers ENGLISH This monitor has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - Keep the monitor 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 monitor. - Use a coaxial cable for antenna.
COMPONENT NAMES Front Main Unit Cabinet (front frame) Panel Control panel • These buttons are located on the top. INPUT SELECT button 29 (OK button) 15 Remote-control 9 receiver Indicating lamp 14 40 PROGRAM UP button ( SELECT button) • The main power switch is located at the back, on the lower surface.
COMPONENT NAMES POWER ON / OFF button PICTURE MODE button RECALL button INPUT SELECT button MENU button AUDIO MODE button SURROUND button CH I / II button MULTI PICTURE (PinP) button Buttons for MULTI PICTURE mode RETURN button SELECT / ADJUST buttons ( D/N i+ I / II A/B MENU PROGRAM UP / DOWN buttons 2-4-12 P+ - VOLUME UP / DOWN buttons DV D MUTE button FREEZE button ZOOM button FREEZE DVD CONTROL buttons ZOOM PROGRAM SELECT buttons ) + OK P- OK button ENGLISH Remote control 1 2
COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) PICTURE MODE AUDIO MODE Y You may recall the sound mode by pressing this button. Each time pressed, sound mode is changed in following sequence. ou may recall the picture mode by pressing this button. Each time pressed, picture mode is changed in following e uence s q . Natural Dynamic D/N Movie Music Favourite Speech MATRIX SURROUND INPUT SELECT Press this button to change input i + Press this button to set Matrix Surround On or Off.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH Installation WARNING Use one of the special mount units to install this product. A mount of insufficient strength or inadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire, electrical shock or injury. Please note that our company assumes absolutely no responsibility for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mount units or improper installation.
Read SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( proceeding to these steps: 4 to 7 ) carefully to ensure maximum safety before • Choose an appropriate site and install the product on a level table where the stand is secure. • Install the monitor to have ready access to a power socket available. • Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off. Connecting to a PC (1) Make sure that the display signal of the personal computer to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ENGLISH Speaker Cable Connection Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. ① ➁ ① Connect the power cord to this device. ➁ Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet. (The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.) CAUTION • Use only the power cord provided. • Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated (AC100-240V, 50/60Hz) as this may cause fire or electric shock.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turning Power On and Off • To turn the monitor power ON, press the main power Indicating lamp Main power switch switch on the monitor main unit to ON, and then press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or ON button on the remote control. • To turn the monitor power OFF, press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or OFF button on the remote control, and then press the main power switch on the monitor main unit to OFF.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ENGLISH Volume Adjustment VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT button D / N i+ I / II A /B MENU 2-4-12 P+ - + OK VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons PD VD Audio Mute MUTE button FREEZE The audio volume can be temporarily mute by pressing the MUTE button of the remote control. ZOOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 Volume setting value 0 AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 RGB2 Volume 15 RGB buttons Adjustment status guide display (The display colour will change to magenta.
RECALL button i+ I / II A /B MENU 2-4-12 P+ - + OK PD VD FREEZE ZOOM ZOOM button Size Switching Each time the ZOOM button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display area will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Normal Real* Full Zoom3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Display area selection diagram (RGB input) Processes such as compression (thinning) and expansion are performed for the above signal display.
Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) D / N i+ I / II A /B MENU MENU button SELECT/ADJUST buttons 2-4-12 RETURN buttons P+ - • Refer to 18 settings. + OK When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu screen will be displayed; from there, PC signal adjustment and setting is possible by using the SELECT button, ADJUST button and OK button. - 22 concerning the adjustment items and the OK button P- Example: Selecting the Picture screen D VD FREEZE 1.
PICTURE MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set OK Picture Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Picture Enhancement Colour Temperature Colour Temp.Adjust Back Light Reset Select OK Set Picture Contrast Brightness Colour Hue Picture Enhancement Colour Temperature Colour Temp.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set P+ MENU P- OK Movie Audio Mode ▼ ▼ Selected characters Audio Audio Mode Treble Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Perfect Volume Reset Select Set Music Speech Favourite : : : : : : : Movie + 10 – 10 0L Middle Off Off Reset Return ENGLISH AUDIO MENU R Setup hint Movie: This selects the audio suitable for Movie. Music: This selects the audio suitable for Music.
FUNCTION MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set P+ P- OK Function Screen Saver Screen Wipe Black Side Panel Video Power Save Freeze Mode Default Zoom Reset Select Set Off On 60Min.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) MENU P+ P- Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set P+ OK P- Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return Adjust 0 + 31 – 20 10 Reset Exit ENGLISH SETUP MENU OK Horizontal Position Next / Prev Adjust Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return 0 Return P+ P+ P- P- Adjust 0 + 31 – 20 10 Reset Exit OK Clock Phase Next /
LANGUAGE MENU MENU P+ P- Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Language English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Norsk Svenska OK Select Return Exit Select a language by ▼ ▲ SELECT buttons and press the OK button. OTHER FEATURES Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. after adjustment is completed, the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below. • The previously recorded items will be lost.
OTHER FEATURES (continued) ENGLISH Signal Check Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise. Status Display The input signal is switched or when the RECALL button is pressed. RGB Action A guide is displayed for the input terminal and the horizontal and vertical sync frequency. RGB2 RGB H : 48.4kHz V : 60.1 Hz OFF ON When the sync signal is no longer detected. When the input signal does not match the monitor specifications or is in an unstable status. -- -- Min.
NOTES About screen defects • High precision technology is used in the making of LCD panels but there may be dark spots (points that do not illuminate) and bright spots (points that are too bright) in some cases. These do not indicate a malfunction. About residual images • In some cases, residual images may remain after the short-term display of still images and another image is displayed, but these will disappear and return to normalcy. This is not a malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer. WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous. Symptom Point to check • No picture with the power-indicating lamp off. • Check the way the power cable is connected. • Press the power switch. See page 13 14 • The message “No Sync. Signal” or “Power Save” is displayed. ! No Sync.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) ENGLISH Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Depending on the kind of system equipment used, images may not be displayed normally. In this case, make the adjustments suggested below.
Video Unit Function INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting to a Video Imaging Device (1) Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off. (2) Make sure that the power switch of the imaging device is turned off. (3) Use a commercially available cable and connector to connect the signal input terminal on the rear panel of this device and the signal output terminal of the imaging device.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P+ - + OK P- ENGLISH D VD FREEZE ZOOM ZOOM button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RGB/VIDEO buttons INPUT SELECT button AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 RGB2 Input Switching TV AV1 RGB2 AV2 AV3 RGB1 AV4 Size Switching Each time the ZOOM button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Vertical picture position can be adjusted for [Panoramic], [Zoom] , [C14:9L] and [14:9Zoom] mode as follows. 1. Press ZOOM button and P+ P- SELECT buttons during picture size display. 2. Position display will appear. 3. Adjustment range of each picture size are as shown below. [Panoramic] - 12 to + 12 [Zoom] - 31 to + 31 [C14:9L] and [14:9Zoom] - 16 to + 16 4. When 1080i/60 component signal is received, vertical position can be adjusted only one step up.
Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the PinP button on the remote control is pressed MULTI PICTURE will display. Activating the P-in-P mode from the RGB input screen Pressing the PinP button one time will display 2 pictures. D / N RECALL button i+ I / II PinP button A/B button A /B MENU 2-4-12 SELECT button P+ - + OK • This mode can be available from RGB1(DVI-PC) and RGB2(RGB) input.
PICTURE MENU MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set OK Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Colour Temperature Contrast Mode Back Light Reset Select OK Set Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Hue Colour Temperature Contrast Mode Back Light Reset Select OK Set Dynamic +31 -31 0 +15 0 Normal Normal OK Picture Mode Next/Prev Reset Return Dynamic Return Select P+ P+ P- P- Dynamic +31 -31 0 +15 0 Normal Normal OK Reset Return
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ▼ ▼ ENGLISH PICTURE MENU (continued) 33
▼ ▼ Selected characters Off Colour Management Magenta Turn On when the original balance of each colour is required to adjust depending on the user’s preference. On Magenta is weakened. Magenta is strengthened. Red is weakened. Red is strengthened. Yellow Yellow is weakened. Yellow is strengthened. Green Green is weakened. Green is strengthened. Cyan Cyan is weakened. Cyan is strengthened. Blue Blue is weakened. Blue is strengthened.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set P+ MENU P- OK Setup System Colour System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output RGB1 RGB2 Select OK Set ENGLISH SETUP MENU Setup Colour System System 1 OK AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Monitor DVI-STB Component HDTV Return Select Auto PAL SECAM PAL Return Exit P+ P- Setup System Colour System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output RGB1 RGB2 Select OK Set Setup Video Input System 1 OK AV1 AV2 Monitor DVI-STB Com
▼ ▼ OTHER FEATURES Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. after adjustment is completed, the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below. • The previously recorded items will be lost.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer. WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous. Symptom • The screen becomes dark and the images cannot be seen during VCR special playback (fast forward, rewind). Point to check See page • This sometimes occurs when a component output VCR such as the 480i is connected.
Tuner Unit funchion [Buttons for TELETEXT Mode] SUBTITLE button D/N i+ TV button I / II TEXT button COLOUR buttons (RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE) 2-4-12 A/B MENU P+ - + OK PDV D FREEZE ZOOM MODE button 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 TEXT / TV+TEXT button 3 PAGE UP / DOWN button SUB PAGE buttons 0 AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 RGB2 INDEX button REVEAL button TV / TEXT button HOLD button CANCEL button U. N. L.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH Connecting Antenna Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off. Monitor rear panel Speaker (R) Speaker (L) Power cord antenna 20 18 16 14 12 10 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Precautions when connecting the antenna • Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the antenna.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The functions of the buttons located on the bottom of the monitor change as shown below: POWER ON/OFF button D/N i+ I / II INPUT SELECT button A/B MENU PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons 2-4-12 P+ - + OK P- VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons DV D FREEZE SUB-POWER button ZOOM button VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons( ADJUST buttons) PROGRAM UP/DOWN button ( SELECT button) INPUT SELECT button (OK button) MUTE button ZOOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROGRAM SELECT buttons 0 RGB/VIDEO buttons MENU b
D/N RECALL button i+ MULTI PICTURE button I / II A/B MENU SELECT buttons 2-4-12 MULTI MODE button A/B button P+ - + OK PDV D FREEZE ZOOM Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is pressed, multi pictures will display. And then three types of the screen can be selected by pressing the MULTI MODE button on the remote control. The multi picture mode will change in the following sequence each time the MULTI MODE button is pressed.
2 Pictures (Split) Input terminal Sub Main AV1 ~AV4 AV1~AV4 AV1, AV2 RGB1 RGB2 TELE PAL NTSC3.58 576i 480i 1080i/50 1080i/60 720p/60 STB Component TEXT SECAM NTSC4.43 576p 480p Main Sub PAL, SECAM NTSC3.58/4.43 576i, 576p 480i, 480p AV1 AV2 1080i/50 1080i/60 720p/60 RGB1 STB RGB2 Component ( : Available) 4 Pictures Input terminal Sub Main AV1 ~AV4 AV1~AV4 AV1, AV2 RGB1 RGB2 TELE PAL NTSC3.58 576i 480i 1080i/50 1080i/60 720p/60 STB Component TEXT SECAM NTSC4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) i+ ENGLISH D/N I / II A/B MENU 2-4-12 P+ - + OK PDV D FREEZE FREEZE button ZOOM 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 0 AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 RGB2 Picture Freezing [Split] When the FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed, the screen transfers into the freeze mode. • There are two types of freezing screen mode, Split and Strobe. These are possible to select at the “Freeze Mode” setting of the Function Menu.
SETUP MENU [During TV mode] MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set P+ P- Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Auto Off Select OK Set OK P+ OK P- Off Return P+ P- Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Auto Off Select OK Set OK Off Return Setup Manual Tuning Position Search Descrambler Name Sound System Colour System Skip NR Select Return 99 C 22 Off ABCDE BG Auto Off Off Exit Setup Fine Tuning Select Prog.No.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ▼ ▼ Selected characters ENGLISH SETUP MENU (continued) Setup hint Auto Tuning Country (Page1) Search – (Page2) (Page3) – Select the country name by ▼ ▲ SELECT buttons and press OK button. • If some required stations could not be preset in this auto tuning function, select and preset the required station in the required position by the manual tuning operation. Press the OK button and it starts the auto tuning.
OTHER FUNCTIONS A2 / NICAM / Sound Multiplex • The CH I / II button is only useful for NICAM and sound multiplex signals. Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect. 8 BILINGUAL / DUAL sound broadcast NICAM [II] When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown on right. Press the CH I / II button to select the sound to be heard. Each time the button is pressed, I, II or ▼ (force mono) appear cyclically on the screen.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ENGLISH OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) DVD Player Selection • You can use this remote control to operate the selected brand of DVD player by pressing the following buttons on the remote control simultaneously.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer. WARNING Customer servicing can be hazardous. Symptom Possible reason Remedy (1) Connection of antenna cable to the TV is poor. (2) Corroded or poor antenna connections. (3) Antenna has moved position. (4) Adverse weather conditions. (5) Transmitter problems. (1) Make new connection and/or change antenna plug.
ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality.
Signal Input DVI terminal (DVI-D) Pin Input signal Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T.M.D.S. Data2T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data4T.M.D.S. Data4+ DDC Clock DDC Data No Connect T.M.D.S. Data1T.M.D.S. Data1+ 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 +5V Power Ground (for+5V) Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S. Data0T.M.D.S. Data0+ T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield T.M.D.S. Data5T.M.D.S. Data5+ T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Clock+ Input signal 11 T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield 24 T.M.D.S. Clock- 12 T.M.D.S. Data3- 13 T.
ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List 51
With Composite Input(AV1~AV4 input) and S-video Input (AV3 input). Signal mode No. 1 2 Signal Name NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 PAL SECAM Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) 525 59.94 15.73 — 625 50.00 15.63 — Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) 15.73 15.63 — Remarks With R, G, B Video input (AV2 and AV4 input). Signal mode No. 1 Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) NTSC4.43/3.58 PAL, SECAM 525 625 59.94 50.
ENGLISH Thank You for purchasing this Hitachi Television. In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to repair or replace any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that ... 1. the product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product. 2. the product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than a Hitachi authorized dealer. 3.