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Hitachi 32LD8800TA User Manual

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Color LCD Monitor
Model Name
32LD8800TA
37LD8800TA
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor.
SERIAL NO.
This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.
This is the image of the model 32LD8800TA.
Desktop stand is optional for 37LD8800TA.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor. SERIAL NO. This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor. USER MANUAL This is the image of the model 32LD8800TA. Desktop stand is optional for 37LD8800TA.
  • Page 2 QR65422 Printed in Japan...
  • Page 3 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 1 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 1 USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Monitor. Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product. To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL the instructions, especially the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS".

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1 INTRODUCTION ... 2 About This Manual ... 2 Trademark Credits ... 2 About Software ... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 3 About the Symbols ... 3 Cleaning and Maintenance ... 6 ABOUT LCD PANEL ... 7 Common phenomena of LCD Panel ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Monitor. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product. This LCD monitor has been designed to meet the International standards. However, it could cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefi t from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    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. About the Symbols The following are the symbols used in this manual and affi xed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading the instructions in this section.
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) There is a risk of fi re, electric shock, or serious injury. ■ Do not place any objects on top of the unit. Objects such as Liquid containers (vase, fi sh tank, fl owerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine). If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in fi...
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ■ Do not place the unit at the dusty place. It could cause malfunction. ■ Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The monitor would overheat, and it could cause fi re or damage the product which may shorten its service life. Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 9: Cleaning And Maintenance

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ■ Do not install the unit in high temperature. It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 10: About Lcd Panel

    ABOUT LCD PANEL Common phenomena of LCD Panel The following are the common phenomena when operating LCD Panel due to its structural reason. Please note that they are not malfunctions. Defective Spots on Panel The LCD panel is manufactured with high-precision technology. However, there might be some spots that are not emitted, brighter than the others, or in different colors, etc.

  • Page 11: Features

    FEATURES Enjoy not only beautiful and high quality pictures on the display, but also various kinds of useful and convenient functions in your daily life! Large-screen and high-defi nition LCD panel. Improved Digital signal processor. High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones. Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals.

  • Page 12: Component Names

    COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel Rear Panel 32LD8800TA Control Panel (including Card Slot) SD MEMORY PUSH-EJECT PH35814 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 9 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 9 q Cabinet w Panel e Indicating Lamp r Remote Control Receiver t Speaker y Main Power Switch (on the bottom surface)

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    COMPONENT NAMES (Continued) Remote Control NOTE Some buttons are only for Teletext mode, and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from the use of TV mode. Those buttons are indicated by [ ]. Refer to "About Teletext" on LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 10 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 10 q Sub Power...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely. When transferring the unit, hold the unit by using the handgrips at the backside of the panel. (See the fi gures below for details.) 32LD8800TA: Handgrips LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 11 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 11...

  • Page 15: Safety Precaution On Main Unit Installation

    Use two wood screws to secure the set fi rmly in position by fastening them to the screw holes at the rear of the stand as shown in the diagram. For 32LD8800TA, please get the commercially available wood screws for the stand.

  • Page 16: Connection

    CONNECTION Terminal Positions SD MEMORY CARD PUSH-EJECT ertyu INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT (AV1) (AV2) (AV3) (AV4) WOW, SRS and Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. S-VIDEO WOOFER VIDEO...
  • Page 17 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 3. Connecting to External Equipment Terminals on Rear AV1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with either Component or Composite output. Depending on whether the Y/VIDEO input of your selected equipment is Y signal or Video signal, it automatically regards as Component or Composite. When using as Composite, do not insert the jacks into P Y/VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 18 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor. When this output terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image from composite(AV1~5), or S-Video(AV3,5), or RF signal can be displayed to the external monitor. VIDEO AUDIO Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker.
  • Page 19 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) Terminals on Side Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary basis after done the connections on the rear panel. AV5 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and composite output. If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.
  • Page 20 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections. (The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.) CAUTION Use only the Power Cord provided. Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated(AC100-240V, 50/60Hz).

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Power On/Off Now, turn On the main power of the unit. Make sure that the Power Cord has plugged into the wall socket. To turn On the power of the monitor: 1. Press the Main Power switch on the monitor. The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red (Standby mode).

  • Page 22: First Time Setup

    BASIC OPERATION (continued) First Time Setup When you turn ON the TV for the fi rst time, your TV automatically leads to the settings of “Language” and “Auto Tuning.” 1. The fi rst screen appeared will ask you to choose the language of your TV’s display. 2.

  • Page 23: Input Switching To Tv/Av1~5, Hdmi, And Rgb

    BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Switching to TV/AV1~5, HDMI, and RGB By pressing Input Select button, you can switch the input. To watch actual broadcast, press Input Select button on the control panel, the numeric buttons or Channel Up / Down button on the remote control. To display the image outputting from the external equipments connected to each terminal (AV1~5, HDMI 1, 2, and RGB), select corresponding mode.

  • Page 24: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system With the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product. Basic Operation MENU 1. Press button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel of the unit.

  • Page 25: Setup Menu (Tv Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) With this menu, you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings. Selected Items Mode Auto Tuning Search Position Frequency Manual Tuning Name Sound System Information AV00 is useful when connecting to equipments such as VCR which its antenna terminal can output the specifi ed channel frequency.
  • Page 26 MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) (continued) Selected Items Color System Manual Tuning Skip Antenna Att. Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Auto Off LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 23 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 23 Auto SECAM Select color system from 5 different modes. NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 It allows you to skip unregistered channels automatically when you use channel up (+) down (-) buttons to select channels.

  • Page 27: Setup Menu (Av Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (AV mode) With this menu, you can select or adjust the condition of the input signals from each terminal. Selected Items System 1 System System 2 System 1 Color AV1~AV5 system System 2 Video AV1, AV2 Input LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 24 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P1-P24.indd 24...

  • Page 28: Setup Menu (Rgb Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (RGB mode) With this menu, you can adjust the display condition of the image which is inputting from the RGB terminals. By pressing ▼button at the bottom of the 1st Setup menu page, the 2nd Setup menu page will appear on the screen. Selected Items Auto Adjust Horizontal Position*...
  • Page 29 MENU OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (RGB mode) (continued) Selected Items Input Level Frequency Display WVGA Type WXGA Mode Vertical Filter Frequency Mode Information The items indicated by “ ” can be automatically stored the setting depending on the signal mode. The signal mode is identifi...

  • Page 30: Function Menu

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Function Menu This menu provides various ways to protect your panel, reduce power consumption, and set up utilizing the useful functions, such as Freeze Mode and Photo Input. Selected Items Black Side Panel Video Power Save Freeze Mode Default Zoom Picture Size Reset...
  • Page 31 MENU OPERATION (continued) Function Menu (continued) Selected Items Background Slide Effect Slide Interval Slide Music Slide Mode Reset LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 28 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 28 Setup hint This is available only for Photo Input function. Switch the pattern of background. See details on This is available only for Photo Input function.

  • Page 32: Picture Menu (Tv/Av Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the picture based on your preference. By pressing ▼button at the bottom of each menu page, the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen. Picture Picture Mode Dynamic...
  • Page 33 MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued) Selected Items Contrast Mode* Back Light Reset YNR* CNR* Film Mode* 3D Comb Filter* LTI* CTI* Black Enhancement* Auto Color* Reset LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 30 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 30 Setup hint It allows you to choose from 3 modes. Dynamic Dynamic: Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast feeling.
  • Page 34 MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued) Selected Items Color Temp. Adjust** Color Management** Color Decoding Information The items indicated by “ ” can be stored the setting for each of inputs and picture modes (Dynamic/Natural/Cinema). You can enjoy different setting depending on the selected input such as VCR in AV1. In addition, the items indicated by “...

  • Page 35: Picture Menu (Rgb Mode)

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture Menu (RGB mode) In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference. Selected Items Contrast Brightness Color Tint Picture Enhancement Color Temperature LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 32 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 32 Setup hint This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment by using ◄►.
  • Page 36 MENU OPERATION (continued) Picture menu (RGB mode) (continued) Selected Items Color Temp. Adjust.** Back Light Reset Information There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to reset every time.

  • Page 37: Audio Menu

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Audio Menu With this menu, you can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like. You can move on to the next menu screen by pressing ▼button at the bottom. Selected Items Audio Mode Treble** Bass** Balance TruBass Perfect Volume**...

  • Page 38: Timer Menu

    MENU OPERATION (continued) Audio Menu (continued) Selected Items Headphone Volume Headphone Select NOTE The headphone is NOT available when the image from the RGB or Photo Input is on the screen. Information There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to reset every time.

  • Page 39: Function

    FUNCTION Power Swivel With the Desktop stand (included for 32LD8800TA, optional for 37LD8800TA), you can adjust the angle of the SWIVEL monitor side to side by pressing SWIVEL 1. Press button on the remote control. The Swivel Display (as shown in the fi gure on the right) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 40: About Teletext

    FUNCTION (continued) About Teletext What is “Teletext” Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel. Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as: TV program schedule Weather forecasts Sports results Newsfl ash How to operate the Teletext You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons.

  • Page 41: Size Switching

    FUNCTION (continued) Size Switching Each time button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size is switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. TV/AV signal input TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4/AV5/HDMI1/HDMI2 Panoramic Full Cinema You can display the image at optimum condition by selecting display size depending on the current output image as shown below.
  • Page 42 fl icker to become noticeable on Zoom (1~3) depending on the display contents. To reduce this fl icker, turn “Vertical Filter” On from “Setup Menu” ( LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 39 LD8800TA-8ｔｈ-P25-P39.indd 39 Zoom1 * Real mode gives the image with same shapes as that of computer monitor. Zoom2 This mode is only available for VGA(640x480) to WXGA(1280x768). Circular display Normal...

  • Page 43: Multi Picture Mode

    FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode With this feature, you can watch different channels simultaneously on one screen in several ways. As for the available signals, please refer to "Recommended Signal List" on This function is NOT available in HDMI input. To activate Multi Picture mode in either TV, AV, and RGB mode, press on the remote control.
  • Page 44 FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode (continued) 2-picture mode (continued) 4. To switch to 4-picture mode, press The 4-picture mode is displayed on the screen. NOTE Each time is pressed, the picture mode will be switched by following order. 2-4-12 2-Picture 2-Picture (1080i)* * When receiving 1080i format of component signal, there is a mode (2-Picture(1080i)) which sub-screen is displayed inside of the large screen (Main-screen).
  • Page 45 FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode (continued) 4-picture mode (continued) NOTE You cannot display the picture with Component signal on Side B screens. 4. To EXIT from Multi Picture mode, press Next time you press to activate the Multi Picture mode, it will start from 4-picture mode. 5.
  • Page 46 FUNCTION (continued) Multi Picture Mode (continued) Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB Mode When you activate the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input, the picture will be displayed at the mode which the Sub- screen is displayed inside of the large screen (Main-screen). To activate Multi Picture mode, press The speaker icon indicates the following.

  • Page 47: Picture Freezing

    FUNCTION (continued) Picture Freezing This is the useful function utilizing the characteristics of freezing picture effectively. By pressing button, you can change to freeze mode easily 2-4-12 anytime you like. Press it again to return to normal picture. There are two types of freeze mode as usage. These are possible to select at the “Freeze Mode”...

  • Page 48: Photo Input Function

    FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function With this Photo Input function, you can enjoy watching Photos from such devices as Digital Still Camera and SD card on monitor along with useful features such as Slide Show with Background Music and Movie picture. Operating the Photo Input 1.
  • Page 49 Do not allow children to play around the slot. FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image Photo Index (1 Page). No. 23 28/05/03 1600x1200 Full size File#23 is displayed. When you enter the Photo Index mode, the You can also select the preferred fi...
  • Page 50 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode (continued) Slide Show Function Photo Index (2 Page) Select the file. If the pause is left for more than a minute, the slide show restarts automatically. If you stop the slide show halfway, the photo index page selects the fi le in which you stopped. You can make specifi...
  • Page 51 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Displaying Movie Picture in Movie Mode Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image: Photo Index (1 Page). or*1 or *2 Movie starts. *1: Press ▲▼ or *2: Press *3: For the Previous button on remote control or OSD, pressing it once starts over the current movie. By pressing it again within 2 seconds after that, you can return to the previous movie.
  • Page 52 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) Other You can select the background pattern on “Background” from “Function Menu.” Function Menu Background Press button whenever you want to return from full size image to index. The fi le information is displayed by pressing Thumbnail-Size Image To exit from Photo Input…...
  • Page 53 FUNCTION (continued) Photo Input Function (continued) CAUTION The picture may not be displayed on this monitor in case of copying, viewing or editing by computers, etc. Do not connect any apparatus other than DSC, USB card reader, and SD card/MMC to the Photo Input connector.

  • Page 54: Audio Switching

    FUNCTION (continued) Audio Switching NICAM / Sound Multiplex(including A2) (TV mode) You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button will have no effect, such as when only mono sound is received. These can be divided into two main categories: Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast.

  • Page 55: Power Save Mode

    FUNCTION (continued) Power Save Mode When AV input is selected You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV input. Set to On in “Video Power Save” from Function Menu, which leads to the power save mode in AV1 /AV2 /HDMI1 /HDMI2 and the Standby mode in other AV input.

  • Page 56: Dvd Player / Stb Selection

    After pressing buttons to select the maker and type as shown below. Set up hint Example: HITACHI DVDw 1. Set up the maker. Press button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control. While the DVD LED is blinking (Approx.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling service technician, check the following tables fi rst. If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures, contact your local dealer. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product by yourself. When Following Messages Appear on the Screen Message Power Save No Sync.
  • Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Check List (continued) Symptoms No picture The Indicating lamp → Off No picture The Indicating lamp → Orange It means that the unit is in “Power Save mode”. No picture The indicating lamp → Green The top of the monitor and surface of the panel heat up.
  • Page 59 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Check List (continued) Symptoms Cannot display the image from “Photo Input function”. The image on the screen is moving in an oblique direction. (PC input mode only) The coarse horizontal stripes could be seen in full-display mode. (PC input mode only) The part of the image is lacking.

  • Page 60: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Display dimensions Panel Resolution Net dimensions Net weight Temperature Ambient conditions Relative humidity Power supply Power consumption/ at standby Audio output (VIDEO input) Input terminals Input signals Output Signal (RF input) Input terminal / Receiving range RF Video System (RGB input) Input terminals Input signals...

  • Page 61: Signal Input

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Input signal G or sync on green No connection No connection R.GND G.GND B.GND No connection No connection [SDA] H. sync or H/V composite sync V.sync. [V.CLK] [SCL] S-input connector pin specifi cations Input signal Y-GND C-GND...

  • Page 62: Recommended Signal List

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With HDMI input Signal mode Signal Resolution Name 640 X 480 576i 720(1440) X 576 480i 720(1440) X 480 576p 720 X 576 480p 720 X 480 1080i/50 1920 X 1080 1080i/60 1920 X 1080 720p/50 1280 X 720 720p/60...
  • Page 63 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With Multi Picture Function 2-Picture Input terminal Main SECAM ○ ○ PAL, SECAM ○ ~AV5 NTSC3.58/4.43 ○ 576i, 576p ○ 480i, 480p ○ 720p/50, 60 ○ 1080i/50, 60 4-Picture / 2-Picture (1080i)* Input terminal Main SECAM ○...

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