Dolby Pro Logic together with Hitachi’s unique 3DS Spatial Sound system will allow you to enjoy full Cinema Sound in your own home. In addition to this your Hitachi TV has full expansion sockets to accommodate optional speaker systems, so you can set up your listening area to match your most exacting audio demands and aesthetic preferences.
TV Safety TV Safety 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. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all connections, (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections between the pieces of equipment), are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions...
Battery Installation Battery Installation Remove cover of handset by lifting up the cover at the recess. Insert batteries into handset as shown and replace cover. 1. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, ‘+’ to ‘+’, ‘-’ to ‘-’. 2.
*A scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachi dealer or any good ‘High Street’ electrical retailer.
Light Buttons *IMPORTANT NOTE The 18 Volt Output socket is used for connection of HITACHI auxiliary equipment only and under no circumstances should be connected to other external equipment. Failure to observe this may result in serious damage to your equipment.
Automatic Tuning Procedure Automatic Tuning Procedure SIGNAL QUALITY - If poor or noisy signals are experienced from your TV during normal opera- tion, fit the supplied Relay RF cable between your VCR and TV. This measure will improve the picture quality on your TV. To automatically tune this TV to your local broadcasting stations follow the step by step guide below.
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Automatic Tuning cont. Automatic Tuning cont. The PROGRAM SORT menu allows the user to swap programme numbers from one Program Sort Program Sort location to another. If necessary follow the steps below. Press and HOLD the MENU button until Main Menu with INSTALL is shown Use up/down buttons to highlight INSTALL and use the left/right buttons to select.
Manual Tuning Procedure Manual Tuning Procedure If desired, you may manually tune this TV. There are several methods of Manual Tuning, these include Search Tuning / Fine Tuning and Frequency or CH manual input (this requires you to know your local broadcasting frequency or CH number).
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Manual Tuning cont. Manual Tuning cont. Broadcasting stations transmit the signal to your TV on a particular defined Entering Known Frequencies Entering Known Frequencies frequency i.e. 525.25MHz. These frequencies can be entered manually if known, and you can obtain this information by calling your local operator. In addition to frequency transmission a corresponding CHANNEL Nº...
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Manual Tuning cont. Manual Tuning cont. After Tuning in, most broadcasting station names appear on screen i.e. BBC1, BBC2, Program Naming Program Naming ITV etc.. However, you may change or add program names whenever you desire. To add or change program names follow the simple step by step guide below. Press and HOLD the MENU button until Main Menu with INSTALL is shown.
Picture and Audio Controls Picture and Audio Controls Picture settings are controlled via the TV’s on board Menu system. These levels have already been preset at the factory and should require no adjustment. However, your personal viewing preferences may vary from these settings and alteration should be performed as follows:- Press the MENU button on your handset until the...
Picture and Audio Controls Picture and Audio Controls The Sound Menu is accessed via the TV’s on-board MENU system, and allows the user to control such features as Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and Bass Boost. These settings have already been preset at the factory, however, your personal listening tastes may differ from those set.
HITACHI 3DS System INTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION Through innovative design and complex internal circuitry, HITACHI have produced this television which recre- ates superb Dolby Pro Logic cinematic sound. However, to enhance your viewing pleasure when using only the TV’s own internal speakers, we have created the 3DS system (3 Dimensional Spatial sound). The 3DS system...
Speaker Configuration Menu Speaker Configuration Menu The Speaker Configuration menu allows the user to access various centre speaker modes. This is particularly useful if an external amplifier is connected to the Centre PHONO Socket. In addition to these options, you may want to replace the TV’s internal speaker sound to a full external amplified speaker setup.
In this mode full cinematic sound is achieved using the TVs internal circuitry, combined with your choice of external surround sound amplifier and speakers. (Please Note: The 3DS system should be de-activated for this mode see ‘HITACHI 3DS System Section’).
Surround Setup Menu At Hitachi we appreciate the fact that not all living area’s are the same, therefore the Surround Setup menu allows the user to balance the sound by adjusting the volume level to each channel, thus accommodating various room layouts.
2. Please ensure that you purchase and install the correct rated range of amplifier and speaker for the TV - (front- centre speakers 10 Watt or greater) and (rear surround 5 Watt or greater). Your HITACHI dealer can advise you on the correct amplifier and speaker choice for your TV.
Feature Menu Feature Menu The Solid Background feature controls the appearance of the OSD (On Screen Solid Background Solid Background Display) window environment, with either a solid or transparent appearance to the OSD. There are two modes to select from and these are simply ON and OFF. Follow the guide below. Press the MENU button on your handset until the MAIN MENU appears.
9L with subtitles. Your TV is able to detect these formats and adjust the set automatically (subject to WSS transmitting). Hitachi recommend that AUTO is selected for the majority of TV viewing. NOTES: The function of the AUTO mode is dependent on whether the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) is transmitting, check with your local operator for availability.
Wide Screen Modes Wide Screen Modes Some modes can also be manually selected if some pictures appear distorted or stretched, MANUAL SETTINGS or subtitle information becomes lost. Follow the guide below to apply the correct setting. 16 x 9L The 16:9 Letterbox mode is used to expand a 16:9 letterbox style picture so that it uses the full screen to display the picture.
Connecting External AV Equipment Connecting External AV Equipment Your TV has various input sockets for external equipment such as Video Cassette Recorders, Satellite Receiver/Decoder, Camcorders, Computer Equipment etc.. Equipment that is connected temporarily i.e. Camcorders can be connected via the front control panel input sockets. However, equipment such as VCR’s and Satellite IRD’s, that are more or less permanently connected to your TV, are connected via the AV1 or AV2 scart sockets on the rear of the TV.
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Connecting External AV Equipment Connecting External AV Equipment METHOD 2 2 x 12W 8 RF lead from VCR to TV *Scart Lead to AV1 on TV RF lead from Satellite to VCR RF lead to Aerial *Scart Lead from Satellite Satellite LNB lead to VCR Aerial...
Handset Controls Handset Controls The remote control handset supplied has several different functions. These functions are mainly used for operations whilst in teletext mode. The Teletext modes and functions are in *bold italic type and all functions are briefly explained opposite.
Handset Functions Handset Functions TELETEXT FUNCTIONS ARE SHOWN IN BOLD ITALIC TYPE. Stand-by button Used to switch the TV on and off for short periods of time. Press Recall to view current TV status. Press Hold to freeze Teletext page. Recall/Hold This button allows the user to select a dual language function (subject to availability) and Dual Language...
VCR Operation VCR Operation Your handset incorporates controls for operation of HITACHI Video Cassette Recorders. These controls are STAND- BY, PLAY, STOP , FAST FORWARD, and REVERSE, and are located on the bottom of the handset. To switch your VCR on or off simply press the VCR Standby button To halt a cassette tape press the STOP button .
A) Ensure there are no obstructions between the handset and the TV infra red lens, or the batteries may be exhausted - replace with new. Q) The handset won’t control my VCR. A) The handset is only programmed to operate Hitachi VCR’s. Problem Identification Possible Reason...
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...
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Environmental Notice Hitachi are signatories to the commitment made by the con- sumer electronics industry on reducing energy consumption by televisions and video recorders on standby. Even though your TV has a low power consumption, you can reduce waste to zero if you switch off the set at the mains after use.