Audio Video Center This Audio Video Center is intended to be use with Hitachi Ultra Thin monitors that includes remote controls. This AVC01U does not include a remote control. - Audio Video Center with ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuning. - Selectable Upscaling to 1080i/1080p High Definition Output (HDMI). - (2) Composite Video Inputs, (2) Component Video Inputs. Operating Guide Model Name AVC01U READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS OPERATING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............02 INTRODUCTION..............................................04 About This Manual..................................................... 04 Trademark Credits..................................................... 04 Software.................................................................... 04 Features.................................................................... 04 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................05 Explanation of the Symbols.........
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi products. 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 Audio Video Center. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to Hitachi.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The A/V Center should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the A/V Center. • The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.
Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi Audio Video Center. We hope that you will enjoy the outstanding performance of this product. This Audio Video Center has been designed to comply with international standards. However, it could cause personal injury and property damage if improperly handled.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injury and/or damage to your property or the product. Explanation of the Symbols The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed to the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading the instructions in this section. WARNING Never ignore the instruction.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ENGLISH WARNING There is a risk of fire, electric shock or serious injury. ■ Install the unit in a proper location where it does not expose anyone to danger. If you bump against the edges of the unit, you could be injured. ■ Do not rest weight on top of the unit. Objects such as Liquid containers (vase, fish tank, flowerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine). If water or any liquid spills onto the unit, it may cause short-circuiting and result in fire or electric shock.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not place or use the unit in a dusty location. This could cause a malfunction. ■ Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The unit would overheat and this could cause fire or damage to the product which may shorten its service lifetime. Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Do not place the unit with the ventilation side downward. Do not install the unit on carpeting or bedding.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ENGLISH CAUTION ■ Do not install the unit in locations where it will be subjected to high temperature. This could damage the cabinet or components of the product. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heating grilles, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Otherwise the resulting increase in temperature of the unit may cause a malfunction.
QUICK START GUIDE For more information on connecting and using your A/V Center, please be sure to read all instructions in this user manual. 1 Supplied Accessories User Manual 2 Easy Graphic Guide Warranty Cards NOTE The A/V Center is intended to be used with Hitachi LCD UT Monitors that include remote controls. The A/V Center does not include a remote control. Connect your Audio Video Center to the UT Monitor The A/V Center HDMI output terminal (AV Out) is connected to the UT Monitor.
QUICK START GUIDE (continued) ENGLISH 3 Antenna Connection Unless your A/V Center is connected to a cable TV system 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.
COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel e q q Cabinet w Indicating Lamp e Power Off/On button w Rear Panel e q w e t r q Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR. w Audio/Video inputs 1 and 2 (Composite) I NPUT-1 and 2 provide composite Video jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders.
COMPONENT NAMES (continued) ENGLISH Remote Control(Included with UT LCD Monitors) In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi UT LCD Monitor and A/V Center, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD players, Cable Boxes, Set-Top-Boxes, Satellite Receivers, VCR's, PVR's and AVR's. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please refer to pages 19 ~ 22 for external device programming setup.
PREPARATION Remote Control Battery Installation Handling the Remote Control Use the remote control within a distance of about 5m (16’) from the front of the unit’s remote control sensor and within an angle of about 30 degrees on both sides. The remote control operates on 2 “AAA” batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment cover Push and pull open the battery compartment cover on the backside in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover.
CONNECTION ENGLISH The unit is suitable for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the main power first when connecting external equipment. NOTE Do not connect the power plug to the wall socket until all other connections are completed. 1.
CONNECTION (continued) 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center (continued) Connecting to Equipment Having a Audio Digital Input Terminal The A/V Center “OPTICAL OUT” Audio terminal can be connected to devices equipped with Optical Input capabilities such as Audio Amplifiers Systems. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the A/V Center Rear Panel is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the A/V Center Unit. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources.
BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH Power On/Off Indicating Lamp Turn On the power of the unit. To turn On the power to the unit: 1. Press the Power Switch on the A/V Center front or press the Power (On/Off) button on the remote control. The Indicating Lamp turns Blue. The image will display on UT Monitor screen. Power Switch (on A/V Center Front) To turn Off the power to the unit: 1. Press the Power (On/Off) button on the remote control. The image disappears from the UT Monitor screen.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume Up/Down 1. To increase the sound volume, press the Volume Up button on the remote control or control panel. The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift to the right. Volume Up/Down button 2. To decrease the sound volume, press the Volume Down button on the remote control or control panel. The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift to the left. Mute button Mute 1. To mute sounds, press the button on the remote control.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Press the button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and OK buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the ◄► and OK buttons to select. AIR/CABLE Select between Air or Cable signal. INPUT 1 Select to choose Input 1. INPUT 2 Select to choose Input 2. INPUT 3 Select to choose Components Input 3. INPUT 4 Select to choose Components Input 4.
SETUP OPERATION How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR EXTERNAL DEVICES. The new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your external equipment (refer to pages 23 ~ 24 for precodes). EXTERNAL DEVICE CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURE 1. Turn on your external device. 2.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Set-Top-Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button Cable Device Button MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:____________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices DVD Device Button VCR/PVR Device Button MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:___________________ NOTE NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player. Refer to the operating guide of the VCR/PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR/PVR.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) AVR Device Button ENGLISH How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS:____________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the AVR.
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Remote Control Codes CABLE Brand A-MARK ABC ACCUPHASE ACORN ACTION CODES 0008,0144 0237,0003,0008 0003 0237 0237 ACTIVE ADB ARCHER BCC BRITISH TELECOM CENTURY DIGEO DIGI DIRECTOR DUMONT FOSGATE GE GENERAL INSTRUMENT GIBRALTER GOLDSTAR HITACHI INSIGHT JERROLD 0237 2092,2586 0237 0276 0003 0008 1187,2187 0637 0476 0637 0276 0144 0476,0810,0276 0003 0003 0144 0003,0008 0476,0810 0476,0810,0276 0003 MEMOREX 0000 MITSUBISHI 0003 MOTOROLA 1376,0476,0810 0276,1187,1254 1106 NOVA VIS
SETUP OPERATION (continued) WARDS 0060,0035,0037 0048,0047,0081 0033,0240,0045 0000,0042,0043 0041,0072,0038 0479,0065,0046 WHITE 0000,0209,0072 WESTINGHOUSE 0278,0479 WORLD 0209,0002,0479 XR-100 0035,0240,0000 0072 YAMAHA 0041,0038 ZENITH 0037,0039,0033 0000,0209,0041 0278,0479,1139 ZT GROUP 1972 PVR Brand ABS ALIENWARE CYBERPOWER DELL DIRECTV GATEWAY GO VIDEO HEWLETT PACKARD HOWARD COMPUTERS HP HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS HUMAX HUSH IBUYPOWER LINKSYS MEDIA CENTER PC MICROSOFT MIND NIVEUS MEDIA NORTHGATE PANA
SETUP OPERATION How to Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) System You can use the On-Screen Display system to access the various kinds of the features and functions of your A/V Center. Menu button Basic Operation ◄► 1. Press the button on the remote control or the Menu button on the control panel underneath the UT monitor. The Main Menu is displayed on the screen as shown on the right. 2. To select the A/V Center menu, press the button. The A/V Center item will be highlighted in Yellow. 4. Use the ◄► 3.
On-Screen Display ENGLISH This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Audio/Video Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup Move SEL This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. Select Main Menu List Menu Audio/Video Page Video Resolution Select between 2 resolution modes. 27 Auto Movie Mode Adjust to make the moving image smooth. 27 3D Comb Filter Reduce the color blurring to reproduce purer color. 27 Audio Source Select between 3 Audio Sources.
On-Screen Display (continued) Audio/Video You can adjust some settings of the display and audio condition. Select "Audio/Video" from Menu list.
On-Screen Display (continued) ENGLISH Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. Select "Channel Manager" from Menu list. Audio/Video Channel Manager Channel Manager + Signal Meter Locks Auto Channel Scan OR Timers Channel List Setup Move SEL Move Select Selected Items Signal Meter* SEL Select Setup hint Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor antenna.
On-Screen Display (continued) Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel Select "Locks" from the Menu list. Locks Audio/Video Change Access Code Channel Manager + Locks Please Enter Access Code OR Timers TV Ratings Access Code _ _ _ _ Canadian Ratings (Eng) [# Keys] Enter Code Canadian Ratings (Frn) Setup Move 1. Use the ◄► 2. Use the OK SEL Movie Ratings Region 5 Select Move SEL Select button to select the RATING CATEGORY (MOVIE, TV, etc.
On-Screen Display (continued) ENGLISH Locks(continued) Motion Picture Ratings Table NOT RATED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply. G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
On-Screen Display (continued) Locks (continued) Canadian Ratings French Chart G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children.
On-Screen Display (continued) ENGLISH Timers Select TIMERS to set your Clock and the Sleep Timer Select “Timers” from the Menu list. Audio/Video Timers Channel Manager OR Timers Move Setup Move SEL SEL 0 : 00 Select Select Selected Items Setup hint Use the Set The Clock* - - : - - AM PST Set Sleep Timer ◄► button to highlight and setup the TIME ZONE settings.
On-Screen Display (continued) Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Select “Setup” from the Menu list. Setup Audio/Video Set The OSD & Panel Options Channel Manager + Set The Inputs Locks OR Timers Setup Move Set The Closed Captions Reset The Software Move SEL SEL Select Select Selected Items Set The OSD & Panel Options Setup hint OSD Contrast Side Panel Color “OSD Contrast” allows you to change the contrast of OSD based on 4 levels (min, low, medium and max).
On-Screen Display (continued) Selected Items Reset The Software ENGLISH Setup (continued) Setup hint This feature shows software information and easy upgrade procedure. This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a USB flash drive. If a future software upgrade is required for your TV, HITACHI will notify and provide proper instructions to get this upgrade. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return the warranty card. 1.-Insert the USB flash drive. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING About LCD Display Technology The following are common phenomena occurring when viewing LCD display devices due to its characteristics. Please note that these are not malfunctions. Defective Spots on Panel The LCD panel is manufactured with high-precision technology. However, there might be some spots that are not illuminated, or are brighter than others, or are in different colors, etc. Surface on Panel The LCD panel displays images by the fluorescent lamps internally.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms Checklist Page Check the volume level. Normal picture, but no sound Check if the button has been pressed or not. Check the connections to external equipment. No picture - normal sound Check the level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in UT Monitor “Picture Menu”. The remote control does not work. Check if the batteries are installed correctly. The batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION A/V Center dimensions 231(D) x 297(W) x 66(H) mm or less 9 1/16(D) x 11 11/16(W) x 2 9/16(H) in Net weight 2.2 kg/ 4.85 lbs Ambient conditions Temperature Operating : 0°C to 40°C, Storage : -15°C to 60°C Relative humidity Operating : 20% to 80%, Storage : 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Power supply AC120V, 60Hz Power consumption/ at standby 22 W, 0.26 A/< 0.
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