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READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS OPERATING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Record the serial number of your A/V Center for future reference.
SERIAL NO.
This serial number is located on the bottom side of the unit
ANY QUESTION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT 800-HITACHI
Audio Video Center
This Audio Video Center is intended to be use with Hitachi Ultra Thin monitors that
includes remote controls. This AVC08U does not include a remote control.
- Audio Video Center with ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuning.
- Selectable Upscaling to 1080i/1080p High Definition Output (HDMI).
- (3) HDMI
™
(V.1.3a with CEC) Input, (2) Composite Video Inputs, (2) Component
Video Inputs.
Operating Guide
Model Name
AVC08U
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Page 1: Operating Guide
Audio Video Center This Audio Video Center is intended to be use with Hitachi Ultra Thin monitors that includes remote controls. This AVC08U does not include a remote control. - Audio Video Center with ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuning. - Selectable Upscaling to 1080i/1080p High Definition Output (HDMI). -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...02 How to Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) System... 27 INTRODUCTION..........04 Select Language ............27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ........28 About This Manual ............ 04 Trademark Credits ............ 04 Main Menu List ............28 Software..............04 Audio/Video ............29 Features.............. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Hitachi Audio Video Center. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to Hitachi. This will enable Hitachi to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. Model and serial numbers are indicated underneath the product. - Page 4 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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Page 5: Introduction
Before operating the set, please fully understand the prerequisites such as specifications or constraints for the hardware and software. Hitachi is not responsible and accept no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of misuse. Reproduction, copying, utilization, modification and/or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited except by prior written consent. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
■ Do not allow liquids or any foreign matter (such as metals or flammable items) to enter the unit. If this does occur, turn off the main power, unplug the power cord, and contact 800-HITACHI immediately. Exercise special caution when young children are around the unit. - Page 7 If water or any liquid spills onto the unit, it may cause short-circuiting and result in fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the main power, unplug the power cord, and contact 800-HITACHI immediately. Do not rest anything heavy on top of the unit.
- Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not place or use the unit in a dusty location. This could cause a malfunction. ■ Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The unit would overheat and this could cause fire or damage to the product which may shorten its service lifetime. Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
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Page 9: Cleaning And Maintenance
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not install the unit in locations where it will be subjected to high temperature. This could damage the cabinet or components of the product. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heating grilles, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. -
Page 10: Quick Start Guide
Easy Graphic Warranty Cards Guide NOTE The A/V Center is intended to be used with Hitachi LCD UT Monitors that include remote controls. The A/V Center does not include a remote control. Connect your Audio Video Center to the UT Monitor The A/V Center HDMI output terminal (AV Out) is connected to the UT Monitor. -
Page 11: Antenna Connection
CAUTION Ensure that end of the power cord is easily accessible. 2) Hitachi A/V Center is provided with a Power Off/On button on Front Panel and you can Turn it ON by pushing this button, however Hitachi A/V Center is intended to be used with Hitachi UT Monitors ;A/V Center and Monitor are connected... -
Page 12: Component Names
USB Port(For S/W Upgrade only) degradation. This slot is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your *Please refer to for detailed information A/V Center. -
Page 13: Remote Control
Remote Control(Included with UT LCD Monitors) In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi UT LCD Monitor and A/V Center, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD players, Cable Boxes, Set-Top-Boxes, Satellite Receivers, VCR's, PVR's and AVR's. -
Page 14: Preparation
PREPARATION Handling the Remote Control Remote Control Battery Installation Use the remote control within a distance of The remote control operates on 2 “AAA” batteries. about 5m (16’) from the front of the unit’s 1. Open the battery compartment cover remote control sensor and within an angle of about 30 degrees on both sides. -
Page 15: Connection
CONNECTION The unit is suitable for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the main power first when connecting external equipment. 1. Connect your Equipment to the Audio Video Center(A/V Center). 2. -
Page 16: Connecting To Equipment Having Yp B P R Components Output Terminals
CONNECTION (continued) 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center (continued) Connecting to Equipment Having a YPbPr Component Output Terminals The A/V Center YPbPr Input 3 and 4 terminals can be connected to devices equipped with YPbPr or YCbCr terminals output. Connect the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR from the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR OUT of the device to the INPUT 3 or 4 YPBPR jacks.Connect the AUDIO OUT signal to the Input 3 and 4 AUDIO IN terminals respectively. -
Page 17: Connecting To Equipment Having An Audio Digital Input Terminal
CONNECTION (continued) 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center (continued) Connecting to Equipment Having a Audio Digital Input Terminal The A/V Center “OPTICAL OUT” Audio terminal can be connected to devices equipped with Optical Input capabilities such as Audio Amplifiers Systems. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the A/V Center Rear Panel is a fixed output. -
Page 18: Connect The Power Plug Into The Wall Socket
CONNECTION (continued) 3. Connect the A/V Center Power Plug to the Wall Socket Connect the power cord after completing all other connections. Rear Panel Wall Socket CAUTION Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated (AC120, 60Hz). It may cause fire or electric shock. -
Page 19: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Power On/Off Indicating Lamp Turn On the power of the unit. To turn On the power to the unit: 1. Press the Power Switch on the A/V Center front or press the Power (On/Off) button on the remote control. The Indicating Lamp turns Blue. -
Page 20: Volume Up/Down
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume Up/Down Volume Up/Down 1. To increase the sound volume, press the Volume Up button button on the remote control or control panel. The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift to the right. 2. To decrease the sound volume, press the Volume Down button on the remote control or control panel. -
Page 21: Input Switching
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Switching Press the button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and OK buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs Input Select buttons to select. -
Page 22: Setup Operation
If done correctly, the device LED indicator will blink 3 times to confirm proper setup. The remote will now control the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) Turn ON your Cable box. Select Cable mode by using your SAT/CBL button to position the LED indicator on SAT/CBL. - Page 23 SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices Set-Top-Box/ Cable Device Satellite Receiver Button Device Button MY SET-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:____________________ CODE IS:____________________ NOTE NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the Cable Box for Refer to the operating guide of the Set-Top-Box/Satellite operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box.
- Page 24 SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices DVD Device Button VCR/PVR Device Button MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:___________________ MY VCR/PVR CODE IS:____________________ NOTE NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the DVD Player for Refer to the operating guide of the VCR/PVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player.
- Page 25 SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS:____________________ AVR Device Button NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the AVR. PRECODED AVR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes : -Input...
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Page 26: Remote Control Codes
CALIX 0037 0000,0038,0432 INSTRUMENTS FOSGATE 0276 0067 CANDLE 0037,0038 0739 0775,1775 M ELECTRONIC 0240 0144 CANON 0035 SAMTRON 0240 MAGNASONIC 0037,0240,0000 HITACHI 0749,0819,1250 CAPEHART 0002 SANKY 0048,0039 GENERAL 0476,0810,0276 0072,0278 CARRERA 0240 INSTRUMENT 0003 SANSUI 0240,0000,0067 HOUSTON 0775 MAGNAVOX 0035,0037,0048... - Page 27 ALCO 1390 0522,0571,0790 DENON 0490,0634 PIONEER 1337 ANAM 1609 0822,1769 TELEVISION CODES DENVER 0778 0880 APEX DIGITAL 1774 REALISTIC 0571 HITACHI 1445,1643,2143 DIGITREX ARCAM 1189 0672 REOC 0752 2243 REPLAY TV 0614,0616 AUDIOTRONIC 1189 DISNEY 0675,1270 0869 SAMSUNG 0739 AUDIOVOX...
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Page 28: How To Use The On-Screen Display (Osd) System
SETUP OPERATION How to Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) System You can use the On-Screen Display system to access the various kinds of the features and functions of your A/V Center. Menu button Basic Operation 1. Press the button on the remote control or the Menu button on the control panel underneath the UT monitor. -
Page 29: On-Screen Display
On-Screen Display This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Audio/Video Channel Manager Locks Timers Setup This part of the screen shows Select Move which Remote Control buttons to use. Main Menu List Menu Page Video Resolution Select between 2 resolution modes. Auto Movie Mode Adjust to make the moving image smooth. -
Page 30: Audio/Video
On-Screen Display (continued) Audio/Video You can adjust some settings of the display and audio condition. Select "Audio/Video" from Menu list. Audio/Video Air/Cable Video Resolution 1080p Audio/Video Auto Movie Mode 3D Comb Filter Channel Manager Audio Source Stereo Locks Audio Language 1[Unknown] Timers Digital Output... -
Page 31: Channel Manager
Please review this Operating Guide for further information regarding such connections. Hitachi supports the DTV transition and as a member of the DTV Transition Coalition urges consumers to visit these web sites for interactive guides and further detailed information: •... -
Page 32: Locks
On-Screen Display (continued) Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel Select "Locks" from the Menu list. Locks Audio/Video Change Access Code Channel Manager Movie Ratings Please Enter Access Code Locks TV Ratings Access Code _ _ _ _ Timers Canadian Ratings (Eng) [# Keys] Enter Code... - Page 33 On-Screen Display (continued) Locks(continued) Motion Picture Ratings Table NOT RATED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply. General audiences. All ages admitted. Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned.
- Page 34 On-Screen Display (continued) Locks (continued) Canadian Ratings French Chart General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children.
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Page 35: Timers
On-Screen Display (continued) Timers Select TIMERS to set your Clock and the Sleep Timer Select “Timers” from the Menu list. Audio/Video Timers Channel Manager Set The Clock - - : - - AM PST Locks Set Sleep Timer 0 : 00 Timers Move Select... -
Page 36: Setup
On-Screen Display (continued) Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Select “Setup” from the Menu list. Setup Audio/Video Set The OSD & Panel Options Channel Manager Set The Inputs Locks Set The Closed Captions Timers Reset The Software Setup Move... - Page 37 3.-Unplug the AC power cord when the UPGRADE is complete. NOTE Any power interruption during the upgrade process will cancel the upgrade. When this happens, repeat the upgrade procedure. For further information about A/V Center software upgrade procedure, please contact 800-HITACHI or visits us on the web: www.hitachi.us/tv...
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Before calling a service technician, check the following tables first. If the problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product yourself. When the Following Messages Appear on the Screen... - Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Checklist (continued) Symptoms Checklist Page Check the volume level. Check audio settings on HDMI source must be set to PCM. Check if the button has been pressed or not. Normal picture, but no sound INFO Check the connections to external equipment. Check if input signal is HDMI or DVI by pressing the button, remember DVI must be connected on HDMI 2 and audio must be input by separate.
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Page 40: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION 231(D) x 297(W) x 66(H) mm or less A/V Center dimensions 9 1/16(D) x 11 11/16(W) x 2 9/16(H) in Net weight 2.2 kg/ 4.85 lbs Temperature Operating : 0°C to 40°C, Storage : -15°C to 60°C Ambient conditions Relative humidity... -
Page 41: Signal Input
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input HDMI connector pin specifications Input signal Input signal TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock- TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1+ Reserved(N.C. on device) TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data0 Shield +5V Power TMDS Data0- Hot Plug Detect... -
Page 42: Service Information
The MODEL NAME and SERIAL NUMBER of this product is located underneath the set. Please follow the next steps to find this information and then record it in the space provided below for use in case you call 800.HITACHI, they will require this information in order to give you the proper support. -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
N. Any Product returned for service that is damaged due to improper packaging, mishandling or shipping. (IMPORTANT: When shipping any Product to a Hitachi Authorized Service Centers, Product owner must package it securely in the original shipping container or its equivalent to prevent damage. The Product must be returned with the shipping charges prepaid and proof of purchases included in the shipping container. -
Page 44: End User License Agreement
HITACHI Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” and represent that neither the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security nor any or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand display product other U.S federal Agency has suspended, revoked, or denied your export (the “Product”), and HITACHI Home Electronics (America), Inc.