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LCD TELEVISION
AVC (Audio Video Control Center) & LCD Display Monitor
Operating Guide for 32HLX61
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2-3
FIRST TIME USE ..................................................................................................................4-28
THE REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................. 29-53
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY............
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI LCD televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI LCD te
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television. safety standards for tilt and stability. 1. Read these instructions. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the 2. Keep these instructions. cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting 3. Heed all warnings. in product damage and/or personal injury. 4. Follow all instruction
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE SIMPLE REMOTE BATTERIES BATTERIES POWER CORD (2) CONTROL (“AA”) (ìAAA ”) AVC and MONITOR A/V NET CH + VOL - SELECT VOL + MUTE FAV CH CH - MENU INPUTS EXIT POWER 2. 3. 4. 5. MONITOR IR MOUSE SUBWOOFER CLEANING CLOTH CONNECTION CABLE CABLE (2) CABLE 1. 6. 7. 8. 9. CAUTION: 1. Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation
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FIRST TIME USE HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Display from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place. Securing to a table-top 1. Using wood screws (two) fasten the set to the clamping screw holes on the rear of the LCD Display stand as shown below. 2. Using commercially available wood screws, secure the set firmly in position. 3. Leave some space around the unit for proper operation of the power
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 8 to 18 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV
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FIRST TIME USE HOOKUP CABLES Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cabl
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR PANEL JACKS VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor To outdoor antenna ANT B ANT A antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you or CATV cable have a second antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal. To second antenna VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect ANT B To outdoor VHF the VHF or UHF antenna leads to scr
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FIRST TIME USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW DISPLAY MONITOR STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER PULL AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL CENTER (AVC) AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL POWER STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+ INPUT/EXIT CENTER PHOTO INPUT MENU/SELECT PHONES INPUT 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/(MONO) R AUDIO MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS POWER button Display Monitor “MAIN POWER” button This power button is for the complete system, and must be turned ON/OFF manually. It is recommended to leave the “MAIN POWER” to ON condition (lights red) for stand-by mode. STANDBY (RED) ON (GREEN) MAIN POWER Back side view The Main Power button is located on the Back side, under the label “MAIN POWER”. AVC POWER button The AVC power can be turned ON/OFF manually or by remote control. Turning on the AVC Power will only t
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FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS Monitor Bottom View Audio Video Control Center (AVC)
Antenna Input The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture). Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 By using the INPUTS button, the CURSOR PAD ( and ), and the SELECT
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REAR PANEL JACKS RGB - Analog Input Use this 15-pin D-Sub input for your external devices with RGB output (see page 27). RGB - Audio Input Connect audio for RGB input (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack). HDMI - Digital Input (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2) About HDMI HDMI is the next-generation all digital interface for consumer electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single cable. Be
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FIRST TIME USE REAR PANEL JACKS CableCARD Slot This slot is for the CableCARD that will be provided by your local cable operator to gain access to chosen cable channels. The CableCARD will allow you to tune digital and high definition cable channels. Please call your local cable operator if this service is available before requesting a CableCARD (also known as Point of Deployment (POD) module). Connect a coaxial cable to ANT A terminal of the Rear Panel Jacks. Insert the CableCARD into the s
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CONNECTING LCD DISPLAY MONITOR TO AVC BOX 1. From the owner’s accessory you will find the Monitor Connector cable. 2. Firmly, and securely insert the Monitor Connection Cable to the rear panel of the AVC box “TO MONITOR” connectors. 3. Insert the other ends of the Monitor Connection Cable to the display monitor rear panel “FROM AVC” connectors. Back of Display Monitor Core To AC outlet Please use HITACHI specified cable. TO MONITOR AC IN Back of AVC Center To AC outlet NOTE: The Display Monitor
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: Front panel of AVC Front panel of AVC INPUT 5 PHONES INPUT 5 PHONES AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO L/(MONO) R S-VIDEO VIDEO L/(MONO) R NOTES: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnorma
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best pe
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 3 from
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS m
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FIRST TIME USE CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI or DVI CAPABILITY TO INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC/DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX TO INPUT 1 OR 2 COMPONENT: Y-P P . B R 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the AVC Center below. 2. Connect the cable from the P /C OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (P jack. B B B) 3. Connect the cable from the P /C OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top bo
