Hitachi L26D205 Owner's Manual

Hitachi L26D205 Owner's Manual

26” class (26.01” diagonal) dvd combo lcd hdtv

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Model Number L26D205
26" Class (26.01" Diagonal)
Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product.
Please read these instructions carefully.
For additional assistance please Call Toll Free
1-800-289-0981 (USA), 01-800-703-0885 (MEXICO)
or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv.
Keep this owner's guide for future reference.
Record the model name and serial number of your LCD
Television for future reference.This information is located
on the back of the television.
MODEL NAME. ________________________ SERIAL NO. ___________________________
L26D205
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2-6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7
HOW TO ATTACH/REMOVE THE STAND
9-14
FIRST TIME USE
16-23
TV OPERATION
24-32
DVD OPERATION
33-35
CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
36-38
TROUBLE SHOOTING
39
SPECIFICATIONS
40
LIMITED WARRANTY

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  • Page 1 Model Number L26D205 26” Class (26.01” Diagonal) TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For additional assistance please Call Toll Free HOW TO ATTACH/REMOVE THE STAND 1-800-289-0981 (USA), 01-800-703-0885 (MEXICO)
  • Page 2 ENGLISH The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 LCD television and call your authorized dealer or service center. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user’s warranty. Declaration of Conformity This device compiles with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5: Child Safety Notice

    CHILD SAFETY NOTICE 56P5021A_eng.indd 5 56P5021A_eng.indd 5 5/21/11 3:20:30 PM 5/21/11 3:20:30 PM...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    If the unit is to be mounted on a cabinet smaller than length of the unit, it could result in an unstable location and the unit may tumble over, making a risk of personal, possibly fatal injury. Also, this would damage the product seriously. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the improper installation.
  • Page 7: How To Attach The Stand

    How to attach the stand NOTE: • Unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before beginning this process, assure that the TV is laid on a clean, safe, and cushioned surface to avoid any damage to the unit. •...
  • Page 8: Features

    Features LCD color TV With DVD/CD player Unique space saving design combines a 26” class LCD color TV and a DVD/CD player. A DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as an audio CD disc. The Picture/Audio quality of a DVD is very good. The audio quality is higher than an audio CD.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using your unit DVD operation Preparation ..............24 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3 Status display of disc ............24 CHILD SAFETY NOTICE ...........5 Playback procedure ............24 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........6 Special playback ..............25 IMPORTANT NOTICE ............6 Zooming ................25 How to attach the stand .............7 Locating desired scene ............25 How to remove the stand ...........7 A-B Repeat playback ............25...
  • Page 10: Disc

    Disc Playable discs CAUTION: • Only the discs types, on the table to the left, can be played on Disc type and logo mark content this unit. DVD-ROM (for PC), CD-ROM (for PC), SVCD, CVD, VCD, etc. cannot be played. Audio •...
  • Page 11 Disc (continued) ■ Title/Chapter/Track PC-created disc ■ Windows Media Audio (WMA) compatibility • You may not be able to play discs recorded using a personal • WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to computer or recorder for disc compatibilities, scratches or an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft marks on the disc, dirty lenses of the unit or condensation and Corporation.
  • Page 12: Parts And Functions

    Parts and functions Front Left side POWER button CH (CHANNEL) /1 (PLAY) button CH (CHANNEL) /3 (STOP) button VOL (VOLUME) +/– buttons MENU button INPUT/ENTER button DISC slot EJECT button Press and hold both VOL (VOLUME) +/– at the Remote sensor same time for 1 second to display the menu screen.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote control POWER Power On/Off INPUT Display source selection menu TV/DVD Switch between TV and DVD (EJECT) Eject a disc Direct channel selection of TV Input setting Enter a password – Input “–” for digital channels SLEEP Sleep timer SETUP/ DVD mode - Call up initial setup mode TV MENU TV mode - Display menu of TV...
  • Page 14: Power Source

    Remote control (continued) Inserting Batteries Install two “AA” batteries, paying Replace the compartment cover. Open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Operation • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate.
  • Page 15: Antenna Connections

    Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a Cable TV service, see Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable) Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF antenna to the Antenna Antenna Jack.
  • Page 16: Tv Operation

    Starting setup TO SELECT DIGITAL CHANNELS Press the first 1-3 digits, then press the – button followed by the remaining number. The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the Example, to select channel 15-1, press 1, 5, –, 1, then press TV, and assists you to specify the Air/Cable setting, and ENTER.
  • Page 17: Quick Guide For Menu Operation

    Quick guide for menu DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen. operation When the TV receives a digital signal, the digital information will appear. Example: Select Menu Language. 62-1 HDTV_Moving_Picture... Sleep Timer CH-1 TV-MA Press INPUT to select TV mode. Digital English No Program Information is available...
  • Page 18: Convenience Functions

    Convenience functions You can change the default settings by pressing the TV MENU button on your remote, then select the one of the icons at the left of the menu - follow the On-Screen prompts to set your preferences. Icon Selected Items Setup hint Video...
  • Page 19: Memorizing Channels

    Memorizing channels Add Digital Channel If you find a new unregistered digital channel, you can add the new channel into the channel memory. This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel Tune in the new channel.
  • Page 20: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    Checking the digital signal Repeat steps 3-4 for other channel. You can assign a label to strength each channel. When you finish inputting the label name, press EXIT to return to the normal screen. This TV will allow you to view the digital signal meter for To clear a Channel Label digital channels.
  • Page 21 To set the Parental Control Canadian English ratings CAN ENG Rating Select “Locks” menu, then press ▶ or ENTER. Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. Then Locks menu will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Parental Control”, then press ◀ or ▶ to :Move ENTER :Select select “On”...
  • Page 22: Closed Captions

    Closed Captions To change the password Select “Locks”, then press ▶ or ENTER. WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press This television has the capability to decode and display Closed ENTER. The Locks menu will appear. Captioned television programs.
  • Page 23: Cc Advanced

    CC advanced NOTE: • Selectable picture format aspect ratios may vary depending on the input source or broadcast signal. When you have selected Custom as the display method, you • Aspect menu also can be displayed by pressing ASPECT on can adjust the various setting listed below as follows: the remote control.
  • Page 24: Preparation

    Preparation Playback procedure The following pages describe the setup/operation in DVD Press TV/DVD to select DVD mode. mode. Place the disc in the disc Preparation slot with the label side Before DVD/CD operation, please make the following facing forward. (If the disc preparations.
  • Page 25: Special Playback

    Special playback Press Number buttons (0–9) to input the number. • If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL. Fast Forward Playback • Refer to the package supplied with the disc to check the Press SEARCH ( ) during normal playback. numbers.
  • Page 26: Marking Desired Scenes

    Marking desired scenes Changing soundtrack language The TV/DVD stores the points that you want to watch again up to 12 points. You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. You can resume playback from each scene. Marking the scenes Press AUDIO during playback.
  • Page 27: Using Home Menu

    Using HOME MENU Play mode Playing a disc A-B repeat playback A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat selection between two Press SETUP during stop mode. selected points. HOME MENU will appear. Press PLAY MODE Play Mode Press ▲/▼/◀/▶ during playback. HOME MENU to select “Disc Navigator”, A-B Repeat...
  • Page 28: Audio Settings Menu

    Program playback Audio Settings menu Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Play Mode screen will appear. The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound. Press ▲/▼ to select “Program”, then press or ENTER. Press SETUP during stop mode. Press ▲/▼...
  • Page 29: Video Adjust Menu

    Video Adjust menu Quick guide for DVD menu operation From the Video Adjust menu you can adjust various settings that affect how the picture is presented. You can change the default settings to customize performance to Press SETUP during stop mode. your preference.
  • Page 30: Function Setup

    Function Setup Setting Option Description Digital Audio Out settings Digital Out Digital audio is output from the digital outputs. No digital audio output. Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc. Dolby Digital >...
  • Page 31: Parental Control

    Parental Control Level Change Press ▲ or ▼ to select Some discs are specified as not suitable for children. Such discs Initial Settings “Level Change”, then can be limited not to playback with the unit. press ENTER. Digital Audio Out Parental Lock Password Change Video Output...
  • Page 32: Language Code List

    Language Code List Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Sinhalese (si), 1909 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Latin (la), 1201 Slovak (sk), 1911 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovenian (sl), 1912 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521...
  • Page 33: Connections To Other Equipment

    Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to this unit is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. To connect the unit to a VCR Rear of the unit To Video/Audio OUT...
  • Page 34 Connections to other equipment (continued) To connect an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see “Speakers”...
  • Page 35 Connections to other equipment (continued) Using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround If you are using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround sound, you can enjoy various audio systems including Dolby Digital Surround audio that sounds just like the movie. Connect an AV amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder, or MPEG decoder etc.
  • Page 36: Reception Disturbances

    Reception disturbances IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
  • Page 37: Problems And Troubleshooting

    Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your TV/DVD. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE POWER...
  • Page 38 Problems and troubleshooting (continued) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE When a letter string is displayed • Check “Auto Adjust”. in full-screen, all of the characters • If the condition is not improved with “Auto Adjust”, check “Phase” until you get the on the screen are blurred.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    Remote control / Batteries (AA) x 2 / AC Cord / Clamp / Clamp Screw / Stand / Stand Screw x 5 / Frame stand • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • For information on our other products, please visit our website at www.hitachi.us 56P5021A_eng.indd 39 56P5021A_eng.indd 39 5/21/11 3:22:14 PM...
  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT THEREAFTER. ORION MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND USE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ORION OR HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, PARENT COMPANIES OR SUBSIDIARIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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