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Color LCD TV
USER'S MANUAL
26LD8000TA
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
For future reference, record the serial number of your television.
SERIAL NO.
The serial number is located on the rear of the television.
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NOTE: The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association. All brand or product names are trademarks or registered tr
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USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Television. Before using your television, please carefully read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to operate the television properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. Notes on lnstallation Work: This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualifed personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an installation specialist or
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Important FEATURES Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 8. Mis-use may Large-screen, high-definition LCD panel cause damage to your LCD television, which could The 26-inch color LCD panel, with a resolution of 1366 shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to yourself. Should (H) x 768(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or operation of large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat y
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CONTENTS FEATURES………………….……..…….………2 SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS……………….………4 NOTES……………………….……….….………8 ACCESSORIES…………………………………9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEWHITACHI LCD TELEVISION………………………...…………10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS…………………12 TOP SIDE PANEL CONTROLS……….……13 REAR PANEL MAIN POWER AWITCH & JACKS…………………………………………14 SIDE PANEL CONTROLS……………..…..…16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES……17 Remote Controller Buttons and Functions…..20 Teletext Function……………………………...25 OSD(On-Screen Display)…………………….26 Self Dia
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This LCD 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. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions. About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. • Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure. •
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the television Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the television during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the television with two persons. • Avoid any impact or shock to the television; particularly take care of glass screen. Do not put anything on top of the television. Placing anything on the television coul
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This television has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. • Keep the television away from Radio. • Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference. • The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the television. • Use a coaxial cable for antenna. You can check if this television
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Notes About the Symbols (continued) About screen defects • High precision technology is used in the making ofLCD panels but there may be dark spots (points that do not illuminate) and bright spots (points that are too bright) in some cases. These do not indicate a malfunction. About residual images • In some cases, residual images may remain after the short-term display of still images and another image is displayed, but these will disappear and return to normalcy. This is not a malfunction.
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ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL POWER CORD USER’S GUIDE BATTERIES 2. 3. 4. CAUTION: Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This LCD television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 20 degrees from vertical.
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HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable place. Securing to a wall *Keep the LCD Television four inches away from the wall except those hung to the wall mount bracket. 10cm (4 inches) or more NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect. 2. If you purchase
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HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely. Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on both sides for stability. When moving the LCD Television, lift the top and the bottom frame as shown below. ANTENNA Unless your LCD television is connected to a cable television system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor co
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front VIEW 26” LCD Television POWER light indicator To turn the television ON, press the main power button located on the BACK right side of the television. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The LCD television is now ready for remote on/off operation. Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating Off Off When the MAIN POWER is set OFF. Lights Red Off (Stand-by) When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Ke
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TOP SIDE PANEL CONTROLS TOP SIDE VIEW 26” LCD Television OWER button This power button is for power on the LCD television or change to standby mode. CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top left corner of the television screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. VOLUME level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the televisio
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REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS Rear View 26” LCD Television 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. NOTE: It is required that there should be at least 5 seconds between MAIN POWER button off than on. ANTENNA Input Antenna input that connects to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. Supports NTSC/PAL/SECAM television
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REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & JACKS VIDEO3 S-VIDEO Inputs Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. VIDEO By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select Video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left(L) audio jack). VIDEO3 Audio Input Connect audio for VIDOE/ S-Video
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SIDE PANEL CONTROLS SIDE VIEW 26” LCD Television VIDEO 4 S-VIDEO Inputs Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. VIDEO Input By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select Composite video source. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left(L) audio jack). Aud
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the PC, VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your LCD television 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
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES Connect the equipment to the television, making the correct rear panel and side panel connection. Before connecting anything : - Read the manuals that came with the equipment. Depending on the equipment, the connection method may be different from the diagram. Also, the equipment settings may need to change depending on the connection method. - Turn off all the equipment.. - Connecting cables are not supplied. POWER CORD 18
