Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 26LD4550U Hitachi
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USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi LCD T elevision.Please read this user ’s manual carefully before operating this product. T o ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL the instructions, especially the “IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”.
ENGLISH Contents IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 2 About This Manual ...
ENGLISH W A TCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL ....................................................... 29 Remote Control Key Functions ..................................................................................... 29 T urning On The TV .............
ENGLISH OPTION CONTROL ............................................................................................. 56 Menu Language Selection ............................................................................................. 56 T ime Zone Setup .
ENGLISH 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● Readthisinstructionthoroughly . ● Retainthisinstructionforfuturereference. ● Heedallwarningsandcautionstopreventpossibledanger . ● Followallinstructions.
2 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Colour LCD T elevision. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance of this product. This Colour LCD T elevision has been designed to meet the international standards. However , it could cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
ENGLISH 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactur ed to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be tak en if you are to obtain the best r esults and safety is to be assured.
4 ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety , please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product.
ENGLISH 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION There is a risk of fir e, electric shock, or serious injury . ■ Do not inser t liquids or any foreign objects (such as metals or flammable items) inside the unit.
6 ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not place your fingers into the gap at the opened front door of the unit. ●If yourfingersare caughtinthe frontdoor,youmay beinjured. ●Do notallowchildren totouchthe frontdoor orplaynear it.
ENGLISH 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Adjust the headphone volume properl y . ●Excessive soundpressurefrom headphonesmightcause hearingloss. PRECAUTIONS ■ Do not install areas w here it will be subjected to high temperatures.
8 ENGLISH OVER VIEW Large-screen and high-definition LCD panel. • Improved Digital signal processor . • Goodqualitysound. • V ariousfunctionsasDigitalT errestrialT elevision(MoreTVchannels,EPG,etc). • 3 Scart terminals installed.
ENGLISH 9 PREP ARA TION Front Panel Controls ■ Image shown may differ from your TV . ■ IfyourTVhasaprotectionlmattached,removethelmandthenwipethe TV with a soft cloth. + - + - P OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 V olume Use these two buttons to adjust volume up/down.
10 ENGLISH Back Panel Information RGB IN (PC ) OPTICA L DIGI T AL AUDIO OU T A V 1 A V 2 RS-232C IN (SERVICE ONLY) AUD IO I N ( RGB/DVI ) HDMI IN 1 (DVI) C OM P ON E N T I N Pb Pr A V IN 3 H/P S-VIDEO COMMON INTERFACE HDMI IN 2 COMMON INTERFACE L R AUDIO VIDEO 1 0 11 1 2 5 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power Cord Socket This TV operates on an AC power .
ENGLISH 11 Stand Installation When assembling the desk type stand, check whether the bolt is fully tightened. (If not tightened fully , the product can tilt forward after the product installation.) If you tighten the bolt with excessive force, the bolt can deviate from abrasion of the tightening part of the bolt.
12 ENGLISH Detaching Stand (Only 26/32) ■ Image shown may differ from your TV . (Only 26/32) Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from scratches and damages. Loosen the bolts from the bottom of the Base.
ENGLISH 13 W all Mounting Before assembling the wall mounting, make sure the bolts are fully tightened on the wall mount bracket. If not, the TV may tilt after the installation (Only 26/32) Remove the bolts from the back of the Stand. (3 bolts for 26” TV and 4 bolts for 32” TV).
14 ENGLISH EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■T oavoiddamaginganyequipment,neverpluginanypowercordsuntilyouhave nishedconnectingallequipment.
ENGLISH 15 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ■T oavoiddamaginganyequipment,neverpluginanypowercordsuntilyouhave nishedconnectingallequipment.
16 ENGLISH Digital Audio Out Setup - SendingtheTV’ saudiosignaltoexternalaudioequipmentviatheDigital Audio Output (Optical) port. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio (Optical) Output port.
ENGLISH 17 DVD Setup When connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs (Y , Pb, Pr) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV . Connecting with a component cable. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the TV .
18 ENGLISH Connecting with a Euro Scart cable Connect the Euro scart socket of the DVD to the A V1 Euro scart socket on the TV . T urn on the DVD player , insert a DVD. Select A V1 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control.
ENGLISH 19 Connecting the HDMI cable Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) or HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV . Select HDMI1 or HDMI2 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.
20 ENGLISH VCR or DVD Setup ■ T oavoidpicturenoise(interference),allowadequatedistancebetweenthe VCR and TV . ■ If4:3pictureformatisusedforanextendedperiod,thexedimagesonthe sides of the screen may remain visible.
ENGLISH 21 Connecting with a Euro Scart cable Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the A V1 Euro scart socket on the TV . Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLA Y on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner ’s manual.) Select A V1 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control.
22 ENGLISH Other A/V Source Setup Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks betweenTVandexternalequipment. Matchthejackcolours.(Video=yellow , AudioLeft=white,and AudioRight= red) Select A V3 (CVBS) input source using the INPUT button on the remote control.
ENGLISH 23 PC Setup This TV provides Plug and Play capability , meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. Connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable ConnecttheRGBoutputofthePCto the RGB IN (PC) jack on the TV .
24 ENGLISH Connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack on the TV . Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the TV . T urn on the PC and the TV . Select HDMI1 input source using the INPUT button on the remote control.
ENGLISH 25 Supported Display Resolution . RGB[PC],HDMI[PC]mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency(kHz) V ertical Frequency(Hz) 720x400 31.468 70.08 640x480 31.469 59.94 37.684 75.00 800x600 37.879 60.31 46.875 75.00 832x624 49.725 74.55 1024x768 48.
26 ENGLISH Auto Congure (RGB [PC] mode only) Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability . After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. Auto congure This function is for automat ic adjustment of the screen position, siz e, and phase.
ENGLISH 27 Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase Ifthepictureisnotclearafterautocongureandespeciallyifcharactersarestill trembling, adjust the picture phase manually . Thisfunctionworksinthefollowingmode:RGB[PC].
28 ENGLISH Selecting Resolution T oviewanormalpicture,matchtheresolutionofRGBmodeandselectionof PC mode. Thisfunctionworksinthefollowingmode:RGB 「 PC 」 mode. OK Screen Auto Config H.
ENGLISH 29 W A TCHING TV / PROGRAMME CONTROL Remote Control Key Functions When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV POWER INPUT 123 456 789 0 GUIDE SLEEP FA V ADD/ERASE MUTE MENU EXIT OK SUBPAGE S RETURN P CH LIST i ? i AD POWER INPUT INFO i RA TIO SLEEP 0~9 number GUIDE Q.
30 ENGLISH POWER INPUT 123 456 789 0 GUIDE SLEEP FA V ADD/ERASE MUTE MENU EXIT OK SUBPAGE S RETURN P CH LIST i ? i AD 1 Coloured buttons TEXT SUBTITLE S These buttons are used for teletext (on TELETEXT models only). Show the TELETEXT screen.. Recalls your preferred T eletext subtitle page or display the channel subtitle.
ENGLISH 31 T urning On The TV - When your TV is turned on, you will be able to use its features. Firstly , connect the power cord correctly . At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode.
32 ENGLISH Quick Setup There are few options you need to set up in order to let your TV work properly . ThersttimeyouturnonyourTV ,theWELCOMEscreenisdisplayed.Please follow the instructions below to complete the setup.
ENGLISH 33 Menus Selection And Adjustment Y our TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may dif fer slightly from what is shown in this manual. SETUP Country 1st Audio Language 2nd Audio Language Auto Tunin.
34 ENGLISH Auto Programme T uning Usethisfunctiontondandstor eallavailableprogrammesautomaticall yinboth analog and digital mode.
ENGLISH 35 Audio Language Selection (In Digital Mode Only) The Audio function allows selection of a preferred language. If audio data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default language audio will be played. When the languages you selected as the primary for Audio Language are not supported, you can select language in secondary category .
36 ENGLISH Manual Programme T uning (In Digital Mode) Manual T uning lets you manually add a programme to your programme list. OK SETUP Country 1st Audio Language 2nd Audio Language Auto Tuning Manual.
ENGLISH 37 Manual Programme T uning (In Analog Mode) M anual T uning lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire OK SETUP Country 1st Audio Language 2nd Audio Language.
38 ENGLISH Programme Skip When a programme number is skipped, it means that you will be unable to select it using ( P + / - ) button during TV viewing.
ENGLISH 39 Assigning Programme Fine T une(In Analog Mode) Normallynetuningisonlynecessaryifreceptionispoor OK SETUP Country 1st Audio Language 2nd Audio Language Auto Tun.
40 ENGLISH Selecting The Channel List Y ou can check which programmes are stored in the memory by displaying the programme table. ■ Displaying Channel List 1 CH LIST Display the Channel List . ■ Selecting a Programme in the Channel List 1 2 OK or Select a Programme.
ENGLISH 41 Input List Selects a label for each input source. OK OPTION Menu Language Input List Time Subtitle Teletext Language Diagnostics Common Interface Factory Reset RETURN OK Move OK Input List 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 Antenna AV1 AV2 AV3(CVBS) AV3(S-Video) HDMI 1 RGB-PC Component HDMI 2 5 RETURN OK Move 1 2 3 4 MENU OK OK OK or or or Select OPTION.
42 ENGLISH PICTURE CONTROL Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control Y oucanwatchthescreeninvariouspictureformats;16:9,Original,4:3,14:9, ZOOM 1, ZOOM 2 and Just Scan (only 720p, 1080i, 1080p).
ENGLISH 43 • Original When your TV receives a wide screen signal it will automatically change to the picture format broadcast. • 14:9 Y ou can view a picture format of 14:9 or a general TV programme in the 14:9 mode. The 14:9 screen is viewed in the same way as in 4:3,butismagniedtotheleftand right.
44 ENGLISH Preset Picture Settings Picture Mode-Preset Y ou can adjust the best picture appearance from preset value in picture mode.. PICTURE Aspect Ratio Zoom 1 Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpness 50 90 60 60 80 Backlight Sport Advanced Control Colour Temperature Normal Move RETURN 1 2 3 or MENU OK Select PICTURE.
ENGLISH 45 Colour T emperature (Normal/W arm/Cool) Choose one of three automatic colour adjustments. PICTURE Aspect Ratio Zoom 1 Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpness 50 90 60 70 100 Backl.
46 ENGLISH Manual Picture Adjustment Picture Mode-User option Y ou can adjust the best pict ure appearance from preset value in picture mode or adjust by yourself.
ENGLISH 47 Picture Improvement T echnology Flesh T one Flesh tone will be more natural. Adaptive Luma Control Automatically adjust the brightness and contrast after analyzing the input signal. Noise Reduction Removes interference up to the point where it does not damage the original picture.
48 ENGLISH Picture Mode Y ou can select the optimal images and picture when connecting A V devices to external input. User Clear V oice Standard Cinema Sport Game Music User Dynamic Nature Cinema Sport Game 1 Select and set the picture Mode.
ENGLISH 49 SOUND CONTROL Sound Setting Adjustment -User Mode Adjustingtheaudioequalizer . AUDIO Sound Mode User On Off PCM Equalizer 120Hz Equalizer 500Hz Equalizer 1.
50 ENGLISH Preset Sound Settings-Sound Mode Y oucanselectyourpreferredsoundsetting; Clear V oice , Standard , Music , Cinema , Sport, Game or user .
ENGLISH 51 Balance Y ou can adjust the sound balance of the speakers to preferred levels. OK AUDIO Sound Mode User On Off PCM Equalizer 120Hz Equalizer 500Hz Equalizer 1.5KHz Equalizer 5KHz Equalizer 10KHz 0 0 0 0 Balance 0 0 Virtual Surround Auto Volume Digital Audio Out RETURN OK Move 1 2 3 or MENU OK OK Select AUDIO .
52 ENGLISH Auto V olume Level A VL automatically remains on the same level of volume if you change programmes. AUDIO Sound Mode User On On PCM Equalizer 120Hz Equalizer 500Hz Equalizer 1.5KHz Equalizer 5KHz Equalizer 10KHz 0 0 0 0 Balance 0 0 Virtual Surround Auto Volume Digital Audio Out Move RETURN 1 2 3 or MENU OK Select AUDIO .
ENGLISH 53 Selecting Digital Audio Out This function allows you to select your preferred Digital Audio Output. The TV can only output DOLBY Digital if a channel is broadcast with Dolby Digital audio. When Dolby digital is available, selecting Dolby Digital in the Digital Audio Out menu will set SPDIF output to Dolby Digital.
54 ENGLISH TV Speakers On/ Off Setup Y ou can adjust the internal speaker status. If you wish to use an external Hi-Fi system, turn off the TV internal speakers. AUDIO TV Speaker On Type Audio Description Audio Description Volume Level Move RETURN Select AUDIO .
ENGLISH 55 Audio Description on/off Setup Y ou can switch the Audio Description on or off. AUDIO TV Speaker On Type Audio Description Audio Description Volume Level Move RETURN OK AUDIO TV Speaker On Type Audio Description Audio Description Volume Level RETURN OK Move OK Audio Description Volum TV Speaker 20 RETURN OK Move Select AUDIO .
56 ENGLISH OPTION CONTROL Menu Language Selection Use this function to select your desired language for displaying OSD(On Screen Display) and indications.
ENGLISH 57 TIME SETTING T ime Zone Setup When you select a T ime Zone city , the TV time is set by the time offset informationbasedonT imeZoneandGMT(GreenwichMean Time)whichis received with the broadcast signal and the time is set automatically by a digital signal.
58 ENGLISH Clock Setup The clock is set automatically when receiving a digital signal. (Y ou can set the clock manually only if the TV has no DTV signal.
ENGLISH 59 Auto On/Off T imer Setting The Off timer function automatically switches the TV to standby at a preset time. T wo hours after the TV is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed.
60 ENGLISH Sleep T imer Setting Y ou do not have to remember to switch the TV of f before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the TV to standby after the preset time has elapsed. Time Time Zone Clock Sleep Timer Off Move RETURN Time Time Zone Clock Sleep Timer 10 Minutes Move RETURN 1 2 3 4 or or MENU OK OK Select OPTION.
ENGLISH 61 Diagnostics This function enables you to view information about Model name, software V ersion and Serial Number . OK OPTION Menu Language Input List Time Subtitle Teletext Language Diagnostics Common Interface Factory Reset RETURN OK Move Diagnostics Manufacturer: Model/Type: HITACHI, Ltd.
62 ENGLISH Common Interface(CI) This function enables you to watch some encrypted services (pay services). If you remove the CI Module, you cannot watch pay services. When the module is inserted into the CI slot, you can access the module menu. T o purchase a module and smart card, contact your dealer .
ENGLISH 63 P ARENT AL CONTROL / RA TINGS Set Password & Lock System Enter the password, press ‘0’, ‘0’, ‘0’, ‘0’ on the remote control handset. OK LOCK Password OK Move EXIT LOCK Password *** RETURN 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 MENU or OK 4 or OK Select LOCK .
64 ENGLISH Block Programme Blocks any programmes that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. It is available to use this function in Lock System “On”.
ENGLISH 65 Parental Control (Program Block) This function operates according to information from the broadcasting station. Therefore if the signal has no this information, this function does not operate. A passwordisrequiredtogainaccesstothismenu.
66 ENGLISH Key Lock The key on the front panel can be locked by this function. LOCK Block Programme Parental Guidence Set Password Key Lock On Move RETURN 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 MENU OK or Select LOCK . Input a 4-digit password Select Key Lock. Select Y es or No.
ENGLISH 67 TELETEXT This feature is not available in all countries. T eletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather , television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP system.
68 ENGLISH Special T eletext Functions ? ■ REVEAL Select this menu to display concealed information, such as so lutions to riddles or puzzles. ■ HOLD Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext page consists of 2 or more sub pages.
ENGLISH 69 APPENDIX Initializing (Reset to original factory settings) Reset all the system settings to factory default values OK OPTION Menu Language Input List Time Subtitle Teletext Language Diagnostics Common Interface Factory Reset OK Move EXIT Factory Reset Password RETURN Select OPTION .
70 ENGLISH T roubleshooting The TV does not operate properly . The video function does not work. The remote control does not work Power is suddenly turned off No picture & No sound Picture appears.
ENGLISH 71 The audio function does not work. There is a problem in PC mode. (Only PC mode applied) Picture OK & No sound No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the TV The sig.
72 ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi T elevision. In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to repair or replace any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that .
ENGLISH 73 HIT ACHI EUROPE S.A. GREECE T e l : 210 6837200 Fax: 210 6835694 Email:DMGService.GR@hitachi-eu.com HIT ACHI EUROPE S.A. SP AIN T e l : 93 409 2550 Fax: 93 491 3513 Email: atencion.cliente@hitachi-eu.com HIT ACHI EUROPE AB SWEDEN T e l : 08 562 71 1 00 Fax: 08 562 71 1 1 1 Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.
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