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Hitachi 40FHDSM8 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 40” Full HD Smart TV OWNER’S GUIDE MODEL: 40FHDSM8...
  • Page 2 Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a HITACHI product. All products brought to you by HITACHI are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 2 Year Warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome General Safety Instructions Remote Control Installation Controls and Connections Getting Started Basic Operations TV Guide Recording Media Mode Smart TV Menus Troubleshooting Specifications Other Useful Information After Sales Support 1300 886 649 Telephone: Email: info@tempo.org...

  • Page 4: After Sales Support

    General Safety Instructions Read this manual thoroughly before first use and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Follow all instructions and take notice of all the warnings.

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions (Cont.) Installation IMPORTANT Safety Straps It is highly recommended that you install to prevent your TV from falling over. This is particularly important if young children have access to the TV. Safety Straps can be purchased separately from most electronic or hardware retailers. Please follow the instructions provided with the Safety Straps for correct installation.
  • Page 6 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) • Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • Power plug: Make sure the plug is properly installed before inserting it fully into the outlet. A loose or improperly inserted power plug may cause a fire.
  • Page 7 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) • Packaging: This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Unpack the appliance and keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use.
  • Page 8 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) Responsible disposal of the packaging The packaging of your TV has been selected from environmentally friendly materials and can usually be recycled. Please ensure these are disposed of correctly. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, please ensure all packaging materials are out of reach and are safely disposed of.

  • Page 9: Chapter/Track (In Media/Pvr Mode 5 : Reverse Playback Rapidly (In Media

    Remote Control POWER: Press to enter or exit Standby mode. PAUSE: Pause playback (in Media/PVR mode). PLAY: Start playback (in Media/PVR mode). : Skip to the beginning of the previous chapter/track (in Media/PVR mode). : Reverse playback rapidly (in Media/ PVR mode).

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control (Cont.) 16 EPG: TV Guide (DTV mode). 17 LIST: Press to display the channel list. Press again to exit. 18 QMENU: Press to enter Quick Menu. : Press to select channels in ascending or descending order. : Go to the YouTube homepage. EXIT: Quit the current interface.
  • Page 11 Remote Control (Cont.) Using the Remote Control To use the remote control, point it towards the remote sensor at the front of the TV. The remote control has a range of up to approximately five metres (5m) from the TV at an angle of up to 30 degrees each to the right and left of the sensor, as illustrated on the right.
  • Page 12 Installation Your TV is packaged with the stand and the cabinet separated. Before using the TV, install the stand as described below, or if you want to mount it to a wall, see the next page for mounting advice (wall mount is not included). •...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation (Cont.) Wall-Mounting Instructions • Make sure the TV set is unplugged from the power supply before wall-mounting it and removing the stand. • We recommend you contact a professional for assistance when wall-mounting the TV. We assume no liability for any eventual damage to the product or injury to yourself if you mount the TV on your own.
  • Page 14 Controls and Connections Front View Back View 1. LCD Display Screen 2. IR (infra-red) Sensor for Remote Control Power Indicator: In standby mode the indicator light is red; when switching on the unit the indicator light will illuminate blue. 3. VOL + : Increase the volume level or move left. VOL - : Decrease the volume level or move right.

  • Page 15: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections (Cont.) Back View: Controls and Sockets 1. LAN INPUT: (Local-Area Network): For connecting to the internet. 2. HDMI INPUTS: Provides a digital Full HD picture and audio connection between the TV and any HDMI devices, such as a DVD player or A/V receiver.
  • Page 16 Controls and Connections (Cont.) IMPORTANT! Read these instructions before connecting the TV to other equipment. Connecting to an AC Power Source Main Unit   To Power Outlet Connecting an External Antenna For the best picture quality, we recommend connecting the TV set to an external antenna.
  • Page 17 Controls and Connections (Cont.) Composite Video (CVBS) Connection USB1 2.0 HDMI3 AV IN USB2 2.0 OPTICAL ( 5V 500mA ) ( 5V 500mA ) For a non high-definition connection, Mini AV Adapter Cable use the Mini AV Adapter Cable (included) (included) and standard AV cable (not included) to connect the unit with other devices.
  • Page 18 Controls and Connections (Cont.) USB Connection Insert a USB memory device into the USB port for PVR recording, time-shifting and playback of video/music/photo multimedia files. USB1 2.0 HDMI3 AV IN OPTICAL USB2 2.0 ( 5V 500mA ) ( 5V 500mA ) USB Device (not included) Optical (S/PDIF) Connection...
  • Page 19 Controls and Connections (Cont.) Internet Connection   Use a RJ45 LAN cable (not included) to connect this TV with an available network (cable not included). Connecting to a Wired Network To connect to a wired network: 1. Ensure you have: Router •...
  • Page 20 Controls and Connections (Cont.) Earphone Connection USB1 2.0 USB2 2.0 HDMI3 AV IN OPTICAL ( 5V 500mA ) ( 5V 500mA ) Earphone Cable (not included) AV Out Connection         Use a standard AV cable (not included) to send the DTV or AV signal to another display device After Sales Support 1300 886 649...
  • Page 21 Getting Started IMPORTANT! Make sure all relevant equipment is properly connected (see previous pages) before connecting the unit to a wall socket and turning on the power. Powering the TV • Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet, then turn on the power at the outlet.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started (Cont.) Step Three: Country 1. Use the buttons to select your country, then press the OK button to go to the next step. Press the button to go to the previous step. Step Four: Time Zone buttons to select your time zone, then press the OK 1.
  • Page 23 Getting Started (Cont.) have entered the password correctly. button to select ‘Connect’ and press OK. This will connect • Press the the TV to the internet. 2. Press the button go to the next step. Press the button to go to the beginning of this step.
  • Page 24 Basic Operations Selecting an Input Source Press the SOURCE/HOME button on the remote control and then press • to display the input source list. • Press the buttons to select the desired input source, and then press OK to confirm your selection from the following options: DTV, ATV, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, AV.

  • Page 25: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations (Cont.) Quick Menu (QMenu) Press the QMENU button on the remote control to display the Quick • Menu. • Use the buttons to select menu items, and then also to adjust the setting. Press the MENU button to go back to the previous step. •...

  • Page 26: Tv Guide

    TV Guide TV Guide (for DTV mode only) The TV Guide is provided by the program broadcasters and offers information about the programs to be broadcast. You can access it in digital mode by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. Record: Press the button to schedule the program for recording.
  • Page 27 Recording IMPORTANT! Before you can record with this TV (including time-shift recording), you must insert a FAT32 formatted USB storage device into the USB port. USB storage devices do not come with the TV. • First, insert your USB memory device into the USB port. Watching a Program in DTV Mode: RECORD button on the remote control to start recording •...

  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording (Cont.) Scheduled Recording (in DTV mode only) The TV is able to record programmes when the TV is turned on or in Standby mode. Press the EPG button to view the TV Guide. • RED button. • Select the program you wish to record and press the •...
  • Page 29 Recording (Cont.) Time-Shift Recording and Playback (in DTV mode only) IMPORTANT! Before you can record with this TV (including time-shift recording), you must insert a FAT32 formatted USB storage device into the USB port. USB storage devices do not come with the TV. The time-shift function allows you to pause the live TV signal, then resume playback at your convenience.
  • Page 30 Recording (Cont.) Important Notes When using the USB/Media function, remember these important points: • We strongly recommend you back up all data in the USB storage device to another storage device so you do not risk losing any data in case of an unexpected device failure or accident.
  • Page 31 Media Mode Media Playback • First insert a USB memory device into the USB port. • Press the SMART HOME button on the remote control and select MEDIA to switch the unit to Media mode. • Press the buttons to move the cursor. •...

  • Page 32: Media Mode

    Media Mode (Cont.) Photo • Photo files can only be played in this menu category. • Use the buttons to select the desired folder or file, then press the OK button to open the file in full screen. Playing Photo Files •...
  • Page 33 Media Mode (Cont.) Video • Video files can only be played in this menu category. • Use the buttons to select the desired folder or file, then press OK to play the file. Playing Video Files • Press the button on the remote control to hide/display the tool bar. buttons to select the preferred function, then press OK to •...
  • Page 34 Smart TV Before you start using apps, your TV must be connected to the internet. If you haven’t connected, see the Internet Connection section on page 19 for instructions. The speed of your internet connection determines the quality of your audio/ video experience when you watch streaming content.

  • Page 35: Smart Tv

    Smart TV (Cont.) About Netflix Netflix is a streaming service that offers unlimited viewing of a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies and documentaries. • A paid subscription is required. • This TV can play Netflix content in HD resolution, however the playback resolution may be lower depending on your subscription level and your network speed.
  • Page 36 Menus This TV contains different settings menus where you can program your preferred settings. Once you have programmed any settings, the unit will retain them in its memory until you change them, even when switching the unit to standby mode. This means you can always operate the system under the same preferences.

  • Page 37: Menus

    Menus (Cont.) Channel Menu Auto Tuning Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. Channe l Setting / • Tune Type: Press the button to set the tune type to DTV. Auto Tuning DT V Manua l Tuning • Country: Press the button to select the country.
  • Page 38 Menus (Cont.) Channel Edit • Press the buttons select the Channel Edit, then press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. • Press the button to select a channel. Delete: Press the RED button to delete the channel. Skip: Press the BLUE button to skip the channel.
  • Page 39 Menus (Cont.) Picture Menu Picture Mode You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (NTSC) and Backlight can be adjusted when the picture mode is set to User. The manufacturer recommends Home mode for home viewing. Contrast: Adjust the white level of the picture.
  • Page 40 Menus (Cont.) Sound Menu Sound Mode You can select a sound mode to suit your personal preferences. The following settings can be adjusted when the sound mode is set to User. Surround Sound: Press the buttons to select: Off, Low, Middle, High. Dialogue Enhancer: Press the buttons to select Off, Low, Middle, and High.
  • Page 41 Menus (Cont.) Network Setup You can set up your TV so that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Wired Network You can attach your TV to your LAN using a cable in three ways: •...
  • Page 42 Menus (Cont.) Wired Network Setup Set up a Wired connection automatically Use the Automatic Network Setup when connecting your TV to a network that supports DHCP. 1. Connect your TV to your LAN as described in the previous section. MENU button on your remote, use the 2.
  • Page 43 Menus (Cont.) Wireless Network Setup You can connect your TV to your LAN through a standard wireless router or modem. Wireless Network Configuration Most wireless network systems incorporate a security system that requires devices that access the network through an access point or wireless router (typically a wireless IP Sharer) to transmit an encrypted security code called an access key.
  • Page 44 Menus (Cont.) Add: You can also add a WiFi network manually by selecting ‘Avanced Settings’. • Press the buttons to select Add, then press the OK button. • Follow the displayed messages below the menu to input the network name, encryption mode and network password, and then press buttons to select ‘Connect’.
  • Page 45 Menus (Cont.) Audio Languages: Select your preferred audio language. (Available for digital channels if multiple audio languages are broadcasted.) Subtitle Languages: Select your preferred subtitle Language. (Available for digital channels if multiple subtitle languages are broadcasted.) HBBTV: Switch the HBBTV function On or Off. NOTE: •...
  • Page 46 Menus (Cont.) PVR Function Preparing Plug a USB flash drive or USB hard disk into USB slot on the TV set. NOTE: • Your USB disk should have a capacity at least 512MB. • Your USB device must support USB 2.0 high- speed specification.
  • Page 47 Menus (Cont.) Lock Menu Default Password: 0000 Master Password: 1225 Lock System: The feature can prevent unauthorized operating the TV set, unless entering 4-digit password. Press 0-0-0-0 using Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9). (This is the default password.) NOTE: If you forget your password, use the master password 1-2-2-5, you can then gain access to change your password if necessary.
  • Page 48 Menus (Cont.) Timer Menu Auto Sync: When this is set to ON, the TV will automatically sync to the local clock according to the DTV broadcasting time. NOTE: When Auto Sync is ON, the clock option becomes grey and cannot be adjusted. Clock: Display either the DTV signal stream time or set the time manually.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with your TV, check the list below before calling for service. If none of the solutions help you solve the problem, turn the power off and contact After Sales Support for advice. General Troubleshooting Problem Solution Insert the power plug securely into the power outlet...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Cont.) General Troubleshooting (Cont.) No key operation (by Disconnect the power plug and then reconnect the main unit and/or it. (The unit may not be operating properly due to the remote control) is lightning, static electricity or some other factors.) effective.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Active Screen Size 40’’ (101.6cm) Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness 220 cd/m Aspect Ratio 16:9 HDMI version 1.4a HDCP version Movie MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, TS USB Multimedia Music MP3, AAC Playback Format Photo JPEG, PNG, BMP Power Input 100-240V~50/60Hz Power Consumption Without stand: 916.2 x 535.2 x 79.6 mm...

  • Page 52: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information Responsible Disposal Packaging: The packaging of your TV has been selected from environmentally friendly materials and can usually be recycled. Please ensure these are disposed of correctly. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, please ensure all packaging materials are out of reach and are safely disposed of.
  • Page 53 Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 649 Telephone: Email: info@tempo.org...
  • Page 54 Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 649 Telephone: Email: info@tempo.org...
  • Page 55 Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 649 Telephone: Email: info@tempo.org...

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