Hitachi 42LDF30U Instructions For Use Manual
Hitachi 42LDF30U Instructions For Use Manual

Hitachi 42LDF30U Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features ..............3 Initial Settings ............19 Accessories ............3 General Operation ..........19 Introduction ............. 4 Information Banner ........... 19 Preparation ............. 4 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ....20 Safety Precautions ..........4 Displaying the Subtitles ........21 Power Source .............
  • Page 3 Navigating the Analogue TV Menu System ..30 Delete .............36 Analogue TV Menu System ........30 APS (Auto Programming System) ..36 Picture Menu............. 30 Country ..........36 Mode ............. 30 Source Menu ............ 36 Brightness/Contrast/Colour/Sharpness ..30 PC Mode Menu System........37 Colour Temp ..........
  • Page 4: Features

    Features Accessories • Remote controlled colour LCD TV. • Fully integrated digital TV (DVB-T). • Two HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This connection is also designed to accept high defi nition signals. • 200 programmes from VHF, UHF. •...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Moisture and Water Thank you for choosing this product. This Do not use this device in manual will guide you in the proper a humid and damp place operation of your TV. Before operating (avoid the bathroom, the the TV, please read this manual sink in the kitchen, and near thoroughly.
  • Page 6: Servicing

    replacement parts, which are specifi ed by the Disconnecting the Device manufacturer or have the same specifi cations as The mains plug is used to disconnect TV set the original one. Unauthorized substitutions may from the mains and therefore it must remain result in fi...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Remote Control

    Overview of the Remote Control Standby Yellow / Feature menu / Current language Blue / Install menu / Favourite selection Previous programme Cursor up Cursor right Cursor down TV / Digital TV Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II Programme up - Page down (in DTV mode) / Programme down - Page up (in DTV mode) Numeric buttons...
  • Page 8: Lcd Tv And Operating Buttons

    LCD TV and Operating Buttons FRONT VIEW Standby button TV/AV button MENU button Programme Up/ Down buttons Volume Up/Down TV/AV buttons MENU TV/AV MENU P/CH P/CH SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW English - 7 -...
  • Page 9: Viewing The Connections- Back Connectors

    Viewing the Connections- Back Connectors 5Vdc 60mA 1. S/PDIF Out outputs digital audio signals of the currently watched source. Use a digital optic cable to transfer audio signals to a device that has S/PDIF input. 2. Subwoofer Out is for connecting an external, active subwoofer to the set to give a much deeper bass effect.
  • Page 10 output. Connect the component video cables between the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS on on the TV and the component video outputs of your device. While connecting, be sure that the letters on your TV, “ Y ”, “ Pb ”, “ Pr ” correspond with your device’s connectors. 7.
  • Page 11: Viewing The Connections - Side Connectors

    Viewing the Connections - Side Connectors CI Slot is used for inserting a CI card. A CI card allows you to view channels that you subscribe to. For more information, see “Conditional Access” section. 2. Headphone jack is used for connecting an external headphone to the system.
  • Page 12: Power Connection

    Power Connection IMPORTANT : The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. • After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect the set to the mains. • Plug the power cable to the mains socket outlet. Aerial Connection •...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Lcd Tv To A Pc

    Connecting the LCD TV to a PC For displaying your computer’s screen image on your LCD TV, you can connect your computer to the TV set. • Power off both computer and display before making any connections. • Use 15-pin D-sub display cable to connect a PC to the LCD TV. •...
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Dvd Player

    Connecting to a DVD Player If you want to connect a DVD player to your LCD TV, you can use connectors on the TV set. DVD players may have different connectors. Please refer to your DVD player’s instruction book for additional information.
  • Page 15: Using Side Av Connectors

    Using Side AV Connectors You can connect a range of optional equipment to your LCD TV. Possible connections are shown below. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied. • For connecting a camcorder, connect to the VIDEO IN socket and the AUDIO SOCKETS. For selecting the related source, see the section “Input selection”...
  • Page 16: Using Other Connectors

    Using Other Connectors You can connect a range of optional equipment to your LCD TV. Possible connections are shown below. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied. • Use an audio cable to connect external speakers to your TV. The audio jacks are generally standardized as red and white.
  • Page 17: Connecting Other Equipment Via Scart

    Connecting Other Equipment via Scart Most devices support SCART connection. You can connect a; DVD recorder, a VCR or a decoder to your LCD TV by using the SCART sockets. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied. Power off both the TV and the devices before making any connections.
  • Page 18: Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control Handset

    Inserting Batteries in the Switching the TV On/Off Remote Control Handset To Switch the TV On • Remove the battery cover located on the back • Connect the power cord to the 220-240V AC of the handset by gently pulling backwards 50 Hz.
  • Page 19: Input Selection

    AV Mode Input Selection • Press the “ TV/AV” button in the control panel Once you have connected external equipment on the TV to switch between AV modes. to your TV, you can switch to different input Operation with the Remote Control sources.
  • Page 20: Initial Settings

    After Automatic Search is completed, the Initial Settings following message asking for analogue channel When the TV set is operated for the fi rst time, search appears on the screen: the IDTV turns on fi rst. Because this is the fi rst time the TV is used, there are no channels stored in the memory.
  • Page 21: Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    • The information banner can also be displayed names with “No Information Available” banner at any time while watching TV by pressing the is displayed. INFO button on the remote control: • Press GUIDE button to view the EPG menu. •...
  • Page 22: Displaying The Subtitles

    Note: Searching process can be performed by the together with the normal broadcasting, there desired date rate or by the channel basis. are also channels with just digital teletext broadcasting. Displaying the Subtitles • The aspect ratio (picture shape) when watching With digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T), a channel with just digital teletext broadcasting some programmes are broadcast with subtitles.
  • Page 23: Navigating The Entire Channel List

    • Renaming channels • Adding locks to channels • Setting favourites • Moving channels Channel List is the place where the channels are managed. Note: If you enter the programme number of the channel that you want to move, “..channel services will be replaced.
  • Page 24: Adding Locks To Channels

    To set a favourite you should highlight the “Favourites” item at the bottom of the Channel List menu. Then press OK button Favourite Lists menu appears on the screen. You can list your favourite channels using List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4 or List 5. Using 5 lists enables listing channels for different categories (sport, music etc.).
  • Page 25: On Screen Help

    Duration: Duration between Start and End ” or “ ” buttons or by changing favourite time. lists by pressing the BLUE button (** for EU countries). To cancel Favourites, set Favourite Repeat: You can set a timer to be repeated as Mode to Off.
  • Page 26: Tv Setup

    • Some CAMs may require the following set to view this menu. Press the EXIT button on the up. Please set the CAM by entering the IDTV remote control to exit. menu, Conditional Access then pressing the “OK” button. (CAM set up menu is not displayed when it is not required.) •...
  • Page 27: Receiver Upgrade

    set as OFF manually, encrypted channels will • Highlight “Scan for upgrade” menu with “ not be located while in automatic search or ” or “ ” keys and pres OK to commence manual search. upgrade. Use “ ” or “ ” button to select Scan Encrypted •...
  • Page 28: Set Pin

    will be updated after exiting ‘Configuration on the screen during the natural pauses in Menu’. the audio (and sometimes during dialogue, if deemed necessary). You can use this feature, Set PIN only if the broadcaster supports that additional Use “ ” or “ ” buttons to go to “Set PIN” option. narration track.
  • Page 29: Preferred

    Installation The Installation menu is mainly intended to help you for creating a Channel Table in the most effi cient way. Select Installation from the Confi guration menu by pressing “ ” or “ ” buttons. This menu includes the following items: •...
  • Page 30: Manual Channel Scan

    Press OK to cancel. Select Yes by pressing “ ” or “ ” button and press OK to delete all of the channels. First Time Installation The user can use this item to load default settings, which were loaded to the receiver at the factory.
  • Page 31: Navigating The Analogue Tv Menu System

    Navigating the Analogue TV Menu System For displaying menu options For navigation Press the OK button to search for analogue To confirm choices channels. The following menu appears on the screen for analogue channel search: • Press “ M ” to display the main menu. •...
  • Page 32: Colour Temp

    Colour Temp Use “ ” or “ ” buttons, to change picture zoom to Auto, 16:9, 4:3, Panoramic, 14:9, Cinema , Press “ ” or “ ” button to select Colour Temp . Subtitle or Zoom . Press “ ” or “ ” to choose from one of these options: Cool, Normal and Warm .
  • Page 33: Balance

    Spdif Out Press “ ” or “ ” button to change the preset. In equalizer menu, the preset can be changed Press “ ” or “ ” button to select Spdif Out . to Music, Movie, Speech, Flat, Classic and Press “...
  • Page 34: Feature Menu

    Feature Menu Pip Size item. Use “ ” or “ ” button to set Pip Size to Small or Large. Note: This setting will be inactive if the TV is set to Pap mode. PIP Position This setting is used for moving the sub picture.
  • Page 35: Language

    Language Ext Out Press “ ” or “ ” button to select Language . Press “ ” or “ ” button to select Ext Out. Use “ Use “ ” or “ ” button to select the Language . ” or “ ” button to set the Ext Out as On or Off. Note : Default Zoom For copying from a DVD or VCR device, you should...
  • Page 36: Install Menu

    Install Menu Install Menu in AV Modes The following screen appears in the install menu when the TV is in AV modes. Note that limited options will be available. Switch to TV mode for viewing complete version of the Install menu. Program Press “...
  • Page 37: Name

    cursor action, programme selection is done be erased and the TV will search for available automatically. channels. During the search, the following OSD will be displayed: Name To change the name of a programme, select the programme and press the RED button. The fi...
  • Page 38: Pc Mode Menu System

    Select V Position item by using “ ” or “ PC Mode Menu System ” button. Use “ ” or “ ” button to adjust the See “Connecting the LCD TV to a PC” section value. for connecting a PC to the TV set. Phase For switching to PC source, press “...
  • Page 39: Displaying Tv Information

    Displaying TV Information Picture Mode Selection Programme Number, Programme Name , By pressing PP button, you can change Picture Sound Indicator and Zoom Mode information is Mode settings in accordance with your viewing displayed on the screen when a new programme requirements.
  • Page 40: Panoramic

    ratio), use the 16:9 mode to restore the picture Zoom to its original shape. This option zooms to the picture. Use to view a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) as this is its original size. Note: You can shift to screen up or down by pressing “...
  • Page 41: Tips

    Note: Most TV stations use code 100 for their index Is the picture or teletext unrecognisable? Check pages. if you have entered the correct frequency. Please retune the channels. Coloured Buttons The picture quality may degrade when two (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE) peripherals are connected to the TV at the Your TV supports both FASTEXT and TOP text same time.
  • Page 42: Appendix A: Pc Input Typical Display Modes

    Appendix A: PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 . The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Your TV may not support different resolutions. Supported resolution modes are listed below. If you switch your PC to an unsupported mode, a warning OSD will appear on the screen.
  • Page 43: Appendix B: Av And Hdmi Signal Compatibility (Input Signal Types)

    Appendix B: AV and HDMI Signal Compatibility (Input Signal Types) Source Supported Signals Available PAL 50/60 NTSC 60 EXT-1 (SCART 1) RGB 50 RGB 60 PAL 50/60 NTSC 60 RGB 50 EXT-2 (SCART-2) RGB 60 S-VHS 50 S-VHS 60 PAL 50/60 NTSC 60 480I 60Hz...
  • Page 44: Appendix C: Pin Specifi Cations

    Appendix C: Pin Specifi cations SCART connector pin specifi cations Input signal Input signal AUDIO OUT (RIGHT) Not used AUDIO IN (RIGHT) RGB-R GND AUDIO OUT (LEFT/MONO) AUDIO GND RGB-R / S.VHS CHROMINANCE IN RGB-B GND BLANKING SIGNAL AUDIO IN (LEFT/MONO) COMPOSITE VIDEO GND RGB-B IN BLANKING SIGNAL GND...
  • Page 45: Appendix E: Pip/Pap Mode Combinations

    Appendix E: PIP/PAP Mode Combinations MAIN Scart1 Scart2 Scart2S HDMI1 HDMI2 YPbPr (RGB) Scart1 (RGB) (RGB) (RGB) (RGB) Scart2 (RGB) Scart2S (RGB) (RGB) HDMI1 HDMI2 YPbPr ( RGB ): This indicates that, selection is possible only if Scart-1 has a RGB signal. Restrictions: Scart-1 source must have RGB signal to perform PIP\PAP with sources TV, Scart-2, Scart-2 S, FAV.
  • Page 46: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TV BROADCASTING PAL/SECAM B/G D/K K’ I/I’ L/L’ RECEIVING CHANNELS VHF (BAND I/III) UHF (BAND U) HYPERBAND MHEG-5 ENGINE compliant with ISO/IEC 13522-5 UK engine Profi le 1 for UK Object carousel support compliant with ISO/IEC 135818-6 and UK DTT profi le Frequency range: 474-850 MHz for UK models 170-862 MHz for EU models Digital...
  • Page 47: Product Guarantee

    Product Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 1 Year This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modifi cations or alterations, or has been the subject of commercial use In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period please return it to your nearest store...
  • Page 52 Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co. Ltd., Shin-Otemachi Bldg 5f, 2-1, Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Japan HITACHI EUROPE LTD. HITACHI EUROPE S.A. Consumer Affairs Department 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. PO Box 3007 152 33 Chalandri Maidenhead Athens Berkshire SL6 8ZE...

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