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Hitachi D36WF840N Instruction Manual

Hitachi D36WF840N Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Users Guide D36WF840N...
  • Page 2 (see handset operation section)..notes on digital sound Your Hitachi television is capable of decoding advanced forms of digital audio (such as Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG and PCM) coding that makes it possible to reproduce high-quality digital sound.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Aspects ..................4 - 5 1. Television Safety 2. Battery Safety & Installation Basic Connection..................6 - 13 1. Front Control Panel Details 3. External Equipment - Digital External Speaker Socket Details 2. External Equipment - Analogue 4. Aerial & VCR installation 6.
  • Page 4 This television 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. NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots, or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock.

  • Page 5: Battery Safety & Installation

    always always always Take care to fit your batteries Replace the whole set of Store unused batteries in correctly, observing the plus batteries at one time, taking their packaging and away ‘+’ and minus ‘-’ marks on care not to mix old and new from metal objects which the battery and appliance.

  • Page 6: Volume Buttons

    TV mode light (red) on/off button This will be dim when your TV is on and Use this to switch your TV on and off. bright when in standby mode. It will (When switched off using this button, your also flash when a function from your TV consumes no power - unlike when in remote control is being sent to the TV.
  • Page 7 AV2 scart input external speakers to these sockets. Obtain speakers with DIN Use this to connect digital sockets from your HITACHI dealer. video broadcasting equipment, home computers and home entertainment systems to your TV.
  • Page 8 Before connecting external equipment, please consult Audio Visual Setup section. modem socket To take advantage of the modem and future services, you will require a modem lead, digital ‘RF IN’ (431A plug to EJ11 plug - not supplied), and a dual This socket should be outlet adaptor to connect to permanently connected to...
  • Page 9 These leads can be viewing. How to assign an AV signal quality - see audio purchased from your Hitachi to dedicated programme numbers is visual setup section. dealer or any good High Street explained in signal source entry electrical retailer.
  • Page 10 Advanced TV Setup Please Note : Your TV is supplied with 2 RF leads. One of these leads has a ‘block’ at each end. This is the digital ‘link lead’. Connect as shown in the diagram below. AERIAL ADAPTOR DVD PLAYER/ COMPUTER/GAMES DIGIBOX Connect your aerial flylead to the digital ‘link’...
  • Page 11 SCART ADAPTOR (if required) PLEASE NOTE: This adaptor is optional. You can however purchase one from your HITACHI dealer or any good electrical retailer. RF LEADS (2 SUPPLIED) SCART LEADS * (optional) * Scart leads should be VHS video equipment...
  • Page 12 plastic dust cap This is used to protect the optical digital connection from foreign bodies. The plastic dust cap protecting the optical digital in socket has to be removed before connection with external equipment. DO NOT THROW THE DUST COVER AWAY. KEEP THE DUST COVER AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN.

  • Page 13: External Speaker Setup

    ...notes on external speaker setup The external speaker equipment supplied with your television also comes with connecting cables. Use these cables to connect the sockets at the rear of your speakers to those found at the rear of your television. rear right rear left front right...
  • Page 14 The handset controls shown below are used when programming your TV and to adjust the sound and picture features. other equipment accept Use these buttons for control of your HITACHI VCR and This button is used Set Top Box receiver to confirm a respectively. highlighted selection.
  • Page 15 Use the handset controls below to use the on-screen features available with your digital TV. colours digital (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue). On certain Use this button to programmes, these switch your TV buttons will have between digital and special functions. analogue reception.
  • Page 16 The handset controls shown here are used when your TV is in normal operation. Note: Items marked are not available on this model. standby 16:9 button Used to switch your TV This button in and out of standby mode. allows you to switch between the various wide screen modes of your TV.
  • Page 17 The handset controls shown here are used when you are operating Analogue Teletext. dual page colours When in (red, green, Teletext mode, press yellow, blue) once to display the On certain pages in current page and the teletext, these will next in the magazine, have coded instructions press again to view...

  • Page 18: Television Safety

    Insert a pre-recorded tape into your VCR and begin playback of your equipment. This ensures that your VCR is tuned in during the autotune procedure. To make your programme tuning easier, HITACHI have installed an automatic tuning procedure to find the services in your area.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Press the cursor DOWN button to select INSTALLATION. Once highlighted, accept selection. Next, the country screen requires you to select the country in which you will be watching your TV. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust. Once the country of your choice is viewed, press the OK button to continue.
  • Page 20 Digital Logical Channel Number Orders Logical Channel Numbers (LCN) are provided by broadcasters (e.g. BBC/ONdigital etc), to make it easier to find desired TV programmes. They are referred to in magazines, newspapers and during TV adverts. So with this feature available, your TV services will now be stored in the order found in these publications after you use “installation”...
  • Page 21 ...notes on disc playing equipment The Audio Visual output of a Digital Versatile Disc, Compact Disc, or laser disc can be connected to any of the 3 Audio Visual sockets of your TV, but for better quality it is recommended that they are connected to either scart sockets AV1 or AV2.
  • Page 22 important note It is very important that the AV menu setup is adjusted correctly when connecting external equipment to your TV - the incorrect setting may lead to picture breaking and splitting..notes on using VCR’s, camcorders and LaserDiscs played through AV input The AV SETUP menu is used as a means of instructing your television to recognise what external equipment is being connected to your TV’s scart, S-VHS and/or phono sockets.

  • Page 23: Signal Source Entry

    camcorder Connecting a camcorder to your TV is easy. First, identify the type of camcorder and its connecting sockets. If it is a standard 8mm type camera then this is likely to have 'RCA' type sockets. If you have a S-VHS or Hi8 camera you may have a S- VHS socket.
  • Page 24 To switch your TV between digital and analogue systems, the digital button on your handset has to be pressed..notes on signal source entry * Analogue Mode only Each piece of external equipment connected to your TV must have its own input socket. It would also be easier, and more organised, if the external equipment connected also had its own programme number.
  • Page 25 option 1 AV1 is the signal source used when connecting external equipment (eg. VCR) through a scart lead to the AV1 socket at the rear of your TV. option 2 AV2 is the signal source used when connecting external equipment such as home entertainment systems and satellite decoders through a scart lead to the AV2 socket at the rear of your TV.

  • Page 26: Manual Tune - Digital

    ...notes on manual tune - digital From time to time it will be necessary to perform Manual Tuning to add new services to your TV Guide. To do this, please follow the instructions below. Ensure that the TV is in Digital mode using the DIGITAL button.
  • Page 27 ...notes on digital organiser You can use the Digital Organiser to group your favourite services together, making selection easier. Remember that the positions in the guide can be changed, but the Logical Channel Number (LCN) cannot. In digital mode press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds.
  • Page 28 Press OK to confirm your new service position - repeat if necessary. You can also delete a service from the DIGITAL ORGANISER. Use UP/DOWN/P+/P- cursor keys to highlight your choice of service to delete. Press OK to confirm your selection to delete and the selection bar will turn red.
  • Page 29 ...notes on manual tuning - analogue As well as an automatic tuning procedure your HITACHI television also allows you to input broadcast frequencies through a number of different entry methods. Follow the steps below and choose one of the 5 entry methods to input broadcast frequencies.
  • Page 30 entry method 1 The first option will be to fine tune the chosen frequency either up or down. entry method 2 If the RIGHT cursor key is pressed, autosearch becomes an option - you can search either up or down. entry method 3 If the RIGHT cursor key is pressed...
  • Page 31 Ensure that the TV is in Analogue mode using the DIGITAL button. Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds. The INSTALL option in the MAIN MENU appears. Press the cursor DOWN button to select INSTALL. Once highlighted, accept selection.

  • Page 32: Programme Name Change

    Ensure that the TV is in Analogue mode using the DIGITAL button..notes on programme name change Programme name change can be very useful if you connect external equipment to your television. For example, if you have a DVD player connected, you can allocate the name ‘DVD’ to the programme number allocated for that piece of external equipment.

  • Page 33: Noise Reduction

    For picture and sound values, moving the cursor left will decrease values, whilst moving the cursor right will increase values. Also note that in the COLOUR adjustment the first two steps of the control bar will have a dramatic effect. This is normal operation. Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU.
  • Page 34 Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU. Press the cursor down button to select AUDIO. Once highlighted, accept selection. Select the control to be adjusted by using the UP/DOWN cursor buttons. Once highlighted, adjust the chosen controls by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons.
  • Page 35 Select the mode or sound frequency to be adjusted by using the UP/DOWN cursor buttons. Once highlighted, adjust the chosen controls by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT cursor buttons. mode You have a choice of 3 individual ‘modes’ which can be adjusted to suit personal needs. Set a complete range value (detailed below) and your TV will remember the settings in the appropriate mode number.
  • Page 36 ...notes on sound mode The Sound Mode menu is used to adjust and display the signal sources available from your TV’s speakers, whether the output be analogue or digital. Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU . Press the cursor down button to select...
  • Page 37 digital options in sound mode When your television is switched to an AV scart input whose decode mode is set to AUTO/DIGITAL and a digital signal source is connected and playing on the coaxial or optical connectors, the options found in the SOUND MODE menu become dependent on the type of digital signal being received.
  • Page 38 Also note that when using a Laserdisc player in conjunction with an RF demodulator to decode Dolby digital sound, Hitachi recommend putting the Decode mode to DIGITAL. This will avoid dropping in and out of analogue sound while searching or pausing the disc that is playing.

  • Page 39: Audio Controls

    Display Channels Present in Digital Input (for Dolby Digital and DTS) Comments Value Low Frequency x/y.z Front Left Front Right Centre Left Surround Right Surround Effects (LFE) Full multi-channel encoding, all active 3/2.1 Surround is mono in this case 3/1.1 No surround channels available 3/0.1 Main channels but no LFE channel...
  • Page 40 ...notes on speaker setup The Speaker Setup menu allows you to customise the televisions audio performance to your own requirements. These requirements might be the use of external amplifiers on one or more sound channels, or to use alternative speakers. This menu can help you organise the bass (or ‘boom’) re-direction by specifying whether large, small or no speaker at all has been connected.
  • Page 41 ...notes on speaker environment display your TV and internal speakers front left external speaker front right external speaker seating position see ...notes on seating position rear right external speaker rear left external speaker no sound from speaker sound from speaker The other available Speaker Setup menus will also show an accompanying display and this will also be affected by the adjustments you make to the available controls To view other Speaker...
  • Page 42 Sub-Woofer Volume The sub woofer channel carries the Bass or ‘Boom’ sound effect information. If you have one connected, use this control to adjust your sub-woofers volume. You will only hear sound through the Sub-Woofer channel if there is Bass information on the programme you are viewing..notes on seating position The seating position control accommodates the position of the speakers with regard to your seating position, and so further creates an atmosphere where improved sound qualities are obtained...
  • Page 43 To view other Speaker Setup options use UP/DOWN buttons to highlight MORE... Once highlighted, accept selection. To return to normal TV operation without viewing other options press the TV button on your handset. Select the control to be adjusted by using the UP/DOWN cursor buttons.

  • Page 44: Audio Setup

    ...notes on digital audio setup The Digital Audio Setup menu allows you to control the sound output of any external equipment you have connected through the Audio Visual sockets. For example, if the connection from your external equipment to the television is via AV1, the Digital Audio source should be set as AV1. Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds.

  • Page 45: Widescreen

    For viewing such widescreen picture formats, Hitachi recommend the C16:9L mode. DVD players will normally give an option of either 4:3 or 16:9 output mode (dependent on player and software - please refer to player instructions) For a full 16:9 picture, Hitachi recommend using the 16:9 mode.
  • Page 46 ...notes on wide screen features Your viewing format can be selected manually by simply pressing the 16:9 button on your handset to scroll through the viewing format options. See the examples below for the available viewing formats. 16:9 format The picture (right) illustrates a true 16:9 wide screen picture format.

  • Page 47: Sleep Timer

    ...notes on Sleep Timer This feature is used to automatically place your TV into standby mode after a set number of minutes - use the right/left cursor buttons to set the timer between 5 and 120 minutes.When the timer has only a minute left this will be shown on the screen as a countdown from 59 seconds to zero, after which your TV will enter Standby mode.

  • Page 48: Progressive Scan

    Note: a standard 50Hz picture is not available on your model Progressive Scan Hitachi’s Progressive Scan TV’s are constantly thinking ahead, filling in all the 625 scan lines in one go to make up a complete frame. This progressive addition of extra line information produces a picture that is brighter, more detailed than conventional televisions and displays the picture without the line ‘flicker’...
  • Page 49 Ensure that the TV is in Digital mode using the DIGITAL button..notes on TV guide When in digital mode, it is possible to view the schedule of terrestrial digital broadcasts as an Electronic Programme Guide, listing available digital programmes on your screen. To view press the Guide handset button.
  • Page 50 ...notes on digital information When viewing a digital programme, pressing the INFO button once allows you to see various details about it - programme name, start time, finish time etc. in an information bar seen at the bottom of your screen. To view information press the INFO handset button. service name signal quality (1-10) programme start / finish...
  • Page 51 ...notes on recording events Record events can be used in conjunction with a Video Cassette Recorder. All the details entered in the following menus should be the same as those entered into your VCR. This ensures that your digital receiver is programmed to receive your digital broadcast which enables your VCR to record it.
  • Page 52 Input the Date of the programme to be recorded using the buttons ‘0’ to ‘9’ ( alternatively, use the right/left cursor buttons NOTE: when using the right/left cursor buttons to enter a date, reaching the last day of a calender month will increase (or decrease, depending on which way you are adjusting the day value) the month value by one.This is also true of the year.
  • Page 53 Ensure that the TV is in Digital mode using the DIGITAL button..notes on parental lock To restrict viewing, HITACHI have installed a Parental Lock system to prevent certain services from being used. Please follow the steps below and overleaf.
  • Page 54 PIN. First enter your new PIN using the handset buttons ’0’ to ‘9’. Keep your PIN number safe If you lose your PIN please consult your Hitachi dealer. Confirm your new number by entering again. Once the last number of the new PIN has been entered, you will return to the DIGITAL LOCK menu.

  • Page 55: Teletext

    Digital TELETEXT services Digital TELETEXT services are data services provided by digital terrestrial broadcasters. Compared to conventional TELETEXT, Digital TELETEXT will give you even more sophisticated presentation with advanced graphics and clearer text in addition to user friendly operation. In the services list, you can see BBC TEXT, Teletext and Four TEXT etc. When you select one of those services, you may see “DATA SERVICE”...
  • Page 56 SUBTITLE services SUB TITLE services provide a caption in the TV picture to help understand the dialogue in real time at your request. (when available). Pressing the INFO button twice gives you a large banner in which you can see if subtitles are available on this service.
  • Page 57 If broadcasters are transmitting bi-, or tri-lingual programmes, (e.g English, Welsh, Gaelic), you can use this feature to set your language preferences for the Audio, Subtitle, and Data Services, (e.g. Teletext). Please see below for instructions on using this feature. In digital mode, press and hold the MENU button for approximately 5 seconds.
  • Page 58 Ensure that the TV is in Analogue mode using the DIGITAL button..notes on Analogue Teletext Teletext is an on screen information magazine and it is entered by pressing the teletext button on your handset - a page similar to the one below will appear.Select the topic you want to view by entering a three digit number on your handset corresponding to the page number eg.
  • Page 59 ...notes on analogue teletext dual page feature At Hitachi we are committed to the constant development of our televisions capabilities. One of the features developed for the benefit of you, the customer, is the expansion of the Teletext service from a one page screen display to a feature that can be manipulated in a number of ways.

  • Page 60: Nicam

    ...notes on NICAM features NICAM is a method for transmitting and receiving stereo sound. If your TV is unable to receive NICAM because of the wrong geography, climate etc., or when NICAM in not transmitted in your location it will produce a monaural sound source. stereo monaural This effect produces NICAM digital...

  • Page 61: Modem Connection

    ...notes on modem The modem hardware built into your Hitachi digital television, with the addition of external cables (not supplied) allows you to interact with your TV. In conjunction with the card slots at the rear of the TV this will offer you future services such as home shopping, banking facilities, sports events and home premieres.To...
  • Page 62 Press the cursor DOWN button to select MODEM SETUP . Once highlighted, accept selection. Use UP/DOWN cursor keys to select option to adjust. dialling mode The dialling mode requires you to inform the modem of what type of phone line you use. Pick up and listen to sound coming from your phone, then press ‘0’.
  • Page 63 ...notes on card upgrade Your Hitachi television is designed using the very latest technology, and also has the facility to upgrade or add software to enable you to receive new services when they become available. Your dealer will be able to assist you if you require any new software fitting in the future.

  • Page 64: Over-Air Download

    Over-Air-Download This facility allows you to update the software that runs your TV. In the future there may be additional features for you to use and these are “Downloaded” into your TV through your aerial. When new software is available, you will see the Red “DLv” symbol in the info bar, after viewing a BBC service.
  • Page 65 Note: To download later, make a note of the current download time & date, you will need these later. Note: The download process could take up to 20 minutes to complete. Make your choice using the UP/DOWN arrow keys and press OK select.
  • Page 66 If power is lost at this time for any reason, please call the HITACHI Helpdesk on 08457 581455 (or the number shown on your TV screen). If the download should fail for any reason you will see the message shown.

  • Page 67: Digital Audio

    problem identification possible cause remedy No or poor digital connection See ‘DVD, CD and LaserDisc 1. No digital audio. Pressing between television and external player connection’ the info/recall button on your equipment handset doesn’t show Digital Incorrect Decode Mode Set the Decode Mode to audio modes or format in top correct AV (see Decode right hand corner of screen.
  • Page 68 problem identification possible cause remedy 6. One or more of the rear This is normal operation The disc placed in your external equipment has no surround channels is not working. information on it. The rear speakers are switched Check the Speaker Setup off.
  • Page 69 problem identification possible cause remedy Aerial incorrect type. Replace aerial on advice from dealer. Not enough signal to TV. Connect aerial to digital input on TV first. No picture or picture is jerky or blocking. Check digital services availability - Postcode test (see dealer) Intermittent interference on Poor cabling between aerial...
  • Page 70 answers questions Check that your plug is connected to the socket and switched on,check fuse and make Why won't my TV switch on? sure TV is not in standby mode (see below) Make sure there are no obstructions between Why doesn't my remote control handset work? the handset and the TV's infra-red lens, or the batteries may be exhausted - replace the whole set of batteries.
  • Page 71 2. the product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than a Hitachi authorised dealer. 3. the product serial number has not been removed or altered. •this guarantee does not apply to a product acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use.

  • Page 72: Environmental Notice

    E n v i r o n m e n t a l N o t i c e Hitachi are signatories to the commitment made by the consumer electronics industry on reducing energy consumption by televisions and video recorders on standby.

  • Page 73: Progressive Scan

    Luminance input Chrominance ground Luminance ground Frame ground Due to the continual development of Hitachi products the features, functions and specifications of the television models in this guide are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.
  • Page 74 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker FRANCE...

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