ENGLISH 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 qualified personnel with enough skill and competence.
CAUTION Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your LCD monitor. Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry! Software Notice It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse compile the software included therein, save to the extent permitted by law. LCD Monitor After the LCD monitor has been on for any length of time, you will notice that the screen becomes warm. Please note that this is normal.
CONTENTS FEATURES .......................................................... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... NOTES ................................................................ COMPONENT NAMES ......................................... 1 3 7 8 Main Unit ............................................................................... Remote control ...................................................................... Loading Batteries..............................................
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) 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.
ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers 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.
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 is displayed. These will disappear in a few minutes and the display will return to normal.
COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel Cabinet (front frame) Control panel • Adjustment buttons are located on the top. Remote-control receiver 9 Indicating lamp 19 TS SUB-POWER button 19 • The main power switch is located on the top. Main power switch 19 VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons 22 ( WXADJUST buttons) Front CHANNEL UP/DOWN button 20 (STSELECT button) INPUT SELECT button 20 (OK button) MENU button 28 Rear • ( ) indicates the function while the MENU is displayed on the screen.
ENGLISH COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control POWER button RECALL button FUNCTION SELECT button DVD CONTROL buttons INPUT SELECT buttons MENU button OK button FREEZE/RETURN button SELECT/ADJUST button PICTURE MODE button CH I/CH II button (TV) SOUND MODE button VOLUME UP/DOWN button CHANNEL UP/DOWN button (TV) MUTE button PROGRAM SELECT buttons (TV) MULTI MODE button MULTI PICTURE button TV/TEXT button (TV) Loading Batteries 1. Open the battery cover.
COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) FUNCTION SELECT Press this button to indicate function mode with a lamp. *1 DVD and SAT *2 INPUT SELECT Press this button to change input mode. DVD CONTROL You can use these buttons to operate the selected brand of DVD player. SOUND MODE You may recall the sound mode by pressing this button. Each time pressed, sound mode is changed in following sequence.
ENGLISH COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) [Buttons for TELETEXT Mode] PAGE UP / DOWN button TEXT / TV+TEXT button INDEX button CANCEL button TV / TEXT button COLOR buttons (RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE) REVEAL button SUB TITLE button TELETEXT FUNCTION Buttons on Remote Control Function This switches the receiver between the TV mode and the TELETEXT mode. TV / TEXT In TELETEXT mode, this button switches between TV+TEXT screen (split) and TELETEXT only.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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.
ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connection to an Audio Visual Device (1) Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off. (2) Make sure that the power switch of the audio visual 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 audio visual device.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connection to an Audio Visual Device (continued) Precautions when connecting the antenna • Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the antenna. Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as interference may occur, causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen. • Avoid using indoor antenna as this may be affected by interference. Please use CATV net or outdoor antenna.
ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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. • See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" concerning the specifications of this device. 48 ~ 52 (2) Make sure that the power switch of the personal computer is turned off. (3) Connect the signal input terminal (RGB 1 or RGB 2) on the rear panel of this device to the display signal output terminal of the personal computer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting the Speaker Cables CAUTION Make sure that the main power switch of the monitor is turned off (standby or indicating lamp: off/red) when removing or connecting the speaker cables. 1. Attach the speaker connecting cables to the monitor.
ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Side Input 1. Mount the side input into the speaker holder. Hook the clamps (4 pieces) of the speaker holder into the holes as shown in the figure and pull them down until it sounds click. Fasten the side input with the speaker holder by the accessory screw. Refer to 13 about the connection of side input. See the below figure how to treat the cable. Side input Screw X 1 (Included with side input) Speaker Holder Side Input cable 2.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. 1 2 (1) Connect the power cord to this device. (2) 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.
Turning Power On and Off Indicating lamp Main power switch • To turn the monitor power ON, press the main power switch on the monitor main unit to ON, and then press the SUB POWER button of control panel or the POWER button on the remote control. • To turn the monitor power OFF, press the SUB POWER button of control panel or the POWER button on the remote control, and then press the main power switch on the monitor main unit to OFF.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons INPUT SELECT button RECALL button INPUT SELECT buttons Input Switching • Input can be switched by pressing the AV1~6, RGB1 or RGB2 buttons of the remote control. CHANNEL UP/DOWN button • Input can be switched to TV by pressing CHANNEL UP/DOWN button or PROGRAM SELECT buttons. • Input can be switched in the sequence of TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AV5 AV6 RGB1 RGB2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT button of the control panel.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Size Switching (continued) Vertical picture position can be adjusted for [Panoramic], [Zoom] and [Cinema] mode as follows. 1. Press ZOOM button and 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] and [Cinema] - 31 to + 31 4. When 1080i/60 component signal is received, vertical position can be adjusted only one step up.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Volume Adjustment Audio Mute The volume can be adjusted by pressing the buttons of the remote control (or the and buttons of the monitor unit). and volume Volume setting value Adjustment status guide display • When a button is pressed, the volume adjustment status guide will be displayed. • The volume will increase when the the guide is being displayed.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power Swivel • This feature controls the motorized stand. It allows turning the LCD monitor left or right using the remote control. WARNING Make sure that the main power switch of the monitor is turned off when removing or connecting the power cord, the connector cables, and the speaker cables. 1. Press Swivel button. The controlling icon appears on the screen. • If the connecting cable is not connected, the indication "Not Available" appears.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Input Signal Screen Display The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the RECALL button of the remote control. • The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds. RECALL button TV Off-timer On-timer 1 ABCDE OFF ON -- -- Min. -- -- : -- -- VIDEO Off-timer On-timer RGB Off-timer On-timer 24 AV1 Composite OFF ON TV position Name Sound mode Input mode Signal mode -- -- Min.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RECALL button INPUT SELECT buttons SELECT/ADJUST button ( , , , ) CHANNEL UP/DOWN button Displaying MULTI PICTURE MULTI MODE button MULTI PICTURE button When the MULTI PICTURE button on the remote control is pressed, the screen will display the multi pictures. And then three types of the screen can be selected by pressing the MULTI MODE button on the remote control.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Displaying MULTI PICTURE (continued) Activating the Split mode from the video input screen Pressing the MULTI PICTURE button one time will display 2 pictures. AV1 • The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the and SELECT buttons. The audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located. • The same video input mode cannot be selected for both screens at the same time.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FREEZE button Picture Freezing 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. • The Split mode will display 2 pictures from the same source on the screen with one active picture and the other still.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) RECALL button MENU button OK button RETURN button SELECT/ADJUST button ( , , , ) Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu screen will be displayed; from there, several adjustments and settings are possible by using the SELECT button, ADJUST button and OK button. • Refer to 29 - 41 concerning the adjustment items and the settings. Example: Selecting the Picture screen from TV/Video mode 1.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (TV mode) MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off Select OK Set Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off Select OK Set Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off Select OK Set Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off Select OK Set Off Return Off R
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (TV mode) (continued) Selected characters W X Setup hint Auto Tuning Select the channel entry method between position setting or direct setting. And press the OK button to fix it. • If [Position] is selected, the screen display will be numbers (1~199 and AV00). • If [Direct] is selected, the screen display will be C** at the channel 0~99 and S** at the channel 100~199. Mode Search Press the OK button and it starts the auto tuning.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (Video mode) Selected characters Setup hint Do not change the original setting. (System1: Europe/Asia, System2: North America) System Color System System1 AV1~AV5 System2 This should correspond to the color system of the signal from the equipment that is connected to AV1~AV5 video input terminal. • Normally, set this to Auto. The system of the input signal will be automatically recognized.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (RGB mode: RGB1 (DVI-PC), RGB2 (RGB)) Selected characters Setup hint Adjust Pressing the OK button here, Automatic regulation is started. Auto Adjust* Moves the horizontal position to left. Moves the horizontal position to right. Adjust the left-side display position. Screen display changes to Magenta color if beyond the available range. (This function is only for RGB2. It’s not available (grayed out) for RGB1 (DVI-PC).
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU (RGB mode: RGB1 (DVI-PC), RGB2 (RGB)) (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Vertical Filter Frequency Mode Turn On when concerned about screen flicker. Grayed out This function is not available. RGB1 This should correspond to the signal mode of the signal from the equipment that is connected to RGB1 DVI terminal.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FUNCTION MENU Selected characters Setup hint This moves the picture around the screen in small amounts, at set intervals, to reduce the residual image. This is where stationary objects, such as screen logos, leave a slight image visible after they should have disappeared. Screen Saver Screen Wipe On 60Min. This is used to reduce the residual image that can occur with stationary pictures by the white field signal. Select On (continuous operation) or 60 Min.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (TV/Video mode) 35
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (TV/Video mode) (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Dynamic: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting. Natural: This setting is for normal lighting conditions. Cinema: This setting is best for watching movie. Picture Mode Contrast Narrows the gap between brightness and darkness. Broadens the gap between brightness and darkness. Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (TV/Video mode) (continued) Selected characters Setup hint Turn On when the original balance of each color is required to adjust depending on the user’s preference. Color Management Magenta 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE MENU (RGB mode) Selected characters Setup hint Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness. This can adjust further till [+40] by pressing and holding SELECT button at [+31]. The color for [+32] to [+40] numbers will change from green to magenta. This special mode is better for dark scenes. For brighter scene some parts of the picture might not be clear. We recommend to set at [+31]. Contrast Narrows the gap between brightness and darkness.
ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) AUDIO MENU Selected characters Setup hint Movie: This selects the audio suitable for Movie. Music: This selects the audio suitable for Music. Speech: This selects the audio suitable for News, Talk show etc. Favorite: This mode should be adjusted depending on user’s preference. Audio Mode Treble Suppresses treble. Enhances treble. Adjust to preference. Bass Suppresses bass. Enhances bass. Adjust to preference. Balance Suppresses right-side sound.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TIMER MENU Selected characters Setup hint This function automatically sets the power to standby status when the indicated time period has elapsed. Off Timer On Timer hours minutes LANGUAGE MENU Select a language by 40 and SELECT buttons and press the OK button. This automatically sets the power from standby to ON when the indicated time period has elapsed. The settable time is 00:00~11:59. Input the required time by and SELECT buttons on the remote control.
ENGLISH OTHER FEATURES Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. after adjustment is completed, the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below. Menu Picture Display Registration condition Picture Mode 1 setting is registered. Contrast For every input function and every Picture Mode, 1 setting is registered. Brightness Menu Function Display 1 setting is registered. Screen Wipe (not registered) Black Side Panel 1 setting is registered.
OTHER FEATURES (continued) Audio Switching A2 / NICAM / Sound Multiplex (TV mode) • The CH I / II button is only useful for NICAM and sound multiplex signals. Otherwise pressing this button will have no effect. 8 NICAM [II] BILINGUAL / DUAL sound broadcast 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.
ENGLISH OTHER FEATURES (continued) Power Save Mode When the RGB1, RGB2 input is selected • When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer, the Power Save (Off) mode can be set to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit.
OTHER FEATURES (continued) DVD Player/STB Selection (continued) Set up hint Example) HITACHI DVD To operate HITACHI DVD player, press and hold the button, followed by the button. 1. Set up the maker button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control. Press While the DVD LED is flashing, press 2. Set up the maker type Release the button while keeping and . button depressed. Then, press the button. 3. Confirm the setting After setting the maker and type, press the POWER button on the remote control.
ENGLISH 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 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 18 19 • The message “No Sync. Signal” or “Power Save” is displayed. ! No Sync.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures (continued) Symptom • There are locations on the screen that are different from the periphery (*). * Points that do not light, points with brightness different from that of the periphery, points with color different from that of the periphery, etc. Point to check • High-precision technology is used to manufacture the LCD panel. However in some cases, there are minor defects in some parts of the screen.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) 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. (only for RGB2) Symptom 1 Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with some characters blurred (Figure 1). Figure 1 Vertical Streaks Before adjustment. Some characters are blurred. After adjustment. All characters appear crisp now. Example After adjustment.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Display dimensions Resolution Net dimensions Net weight Ambient Temperature Relative humidity conditions Power supply Panel Power consumption/at standby Audio output (RGB input) Input terminals Input signals Sync signals Recommended signal Approx.32 inches (698 (H) x 392 (V) mm, diagonal 800 mm) 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels 1015(W) x 618 (H) x 340 (D) mm 25.
ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Pin Input signal R(PR/CR) 1 G or sync on green (Y) 2 B (PB/CB) 3 No connection 4 No connection 5 R.GND (PR/CR. GND) 6 G.GND (Y. GND) 7 B.GND (PB/CB. GND) 8 No connection 9 GND 10 No connection 11 [SDA] 12 H. sync or H/V composite sync 13 V.sync. [V.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List Applicable video signals for input terminal (TV mode) Terminal RCA/S-video S-video Component HDMI DVI PC D-sub STB RGB Remarks Signal Name CVBS Component AV1 O O Refer to Setup Menu 31 AV2 O O Refer to Setup Menu 31 AV3 O AV4 O AV5 O O Refer to Setup Menu 31 Refer to Setup Menu 31 O Refer to Setup Menu 31 AV6 O RGB1 O O Refer to Setup Menu 33 RGB2 O O Refer to Setup Menu 33 (O:Available) With composite input(
ENGLISH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With Digital signal input. Signal mode No. 1 2 3 Signal Name VGA 640 X 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 O 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 O 864 X 480 59.94 31.47 34.24 O 4 640 X 480 72.81 37.86 31.50 O 5 640 X 480 75.00 37.50 31.50 O 6 640 X 480 85.01 43.27 36.00 O 7 800 X 600 56.25 35.16 36.00 O 8 800 X 600 60.32 37.88 40.00 O 800 X 600 72.19 48.08 50.00 O 800 X 600 75.00 46.88 49.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With Analog signal input (RGB2 input) Signal mode No. 1 2 Signal Name VGA Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 X 400 70.08 Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) 31.47 25.18 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 864 X 480 59.94 31.47 34.24 4 640 X 480 72.81 37.86 31.50 5 640 X 480 75.00 37.50 31.50 6 640 X 480 85.01 43.27 36.00 7 800 X 600 56.25 35.16 36.00 8 800 X 600 60.32 37.88 40.