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Hitachi 36SDX01S Operating Manual

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36" PC READY COLOR TV
36SDX01S
OPERATING GUIDE
36SDX01SR
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FIRST TIME USE
THE REMOTE CONTROL
ULTRATEC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
USING THE PC READY COLOR
TV AS A PC MONITOR
PLUG AND PLAY
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REGULATORY INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
SERVICE HOTLINE
FEATURE INFORMATION
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21-31
32-59
60-70
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  • Page 1 36" PC READY COLOR TV 36SDX01S OPERATING GUIDE 36SDX01SR IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ULTRATEC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE PC READY COLOR TV AS A PC MONITOR PLUG AND PLAY TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT REGULATORY INFORMATION USEFUL INFORMATION SERVICE HOTLINE...

  • Page 2: Power Source

    HITACHI could void the user s warranty. 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 America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user s warranty. POWER SOURCE This PC Ready Color Television is designed to operate on 120 Volts 60Hz, AC current.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI PC ready color television receiver. 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.
  • Page 4 PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the PC ready color television set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.

  • Page 5: Picture Cautions

    Warranty. This PC ready color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations, cable companies, and programs from other video sources. Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: PC ready color television stand model SP351B or SP364B is designed for use only with a 36 inch or smaller PC ready color television set. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may result in instability, causing possible injury.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. 2. Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out.
  • Page 8 The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the PC ready color TV and about 6 to 9 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 PC ready color TV can be located in a different section of the room.

  • Page 9: Hookup Cables

    PC Audio input Jack of the monitor. F Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television. S-Video (Super Video) Connector...

  • Page 10: Hookup Cables And Connectors

    Optional adapter for *Apple ® Macintosh ® computers. If the optional AESP model G301/U Macintosh to VGA ® NOTE: adapter connector is configured and connected between Macintosh video out and the 36SDX01S/SR video in, the Macintosh is forced to boot in 640 x 480/60 Hz or 800 x 600/60 Hz mode (set mode) because the operational adapter correctly manipulates the Macintosh sense pins.

  • Page 11: Front View

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS HD READY PUSH OPEN DOOR PC RGB INPUT 2 PC RGB Input 2 A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 12. See page 23 for MENU, CURSOR, and EXIT button operations. FRONT VIEW PUSH PUSH POWER VOL -...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Your HITACHI PC ready color TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO is selected. If you have no input to VIDEO, press the INPUT button until the normal broadcast picture appears. If the picture does not appear, the power is OFF.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Jacks

    R-AUDIO - (MONO) / L Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. Audio/Video Inputs 1,2 The INPUT button will step through each signal source input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players,DVD players etc.

  • Page 14: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. When using the Y-C B C R /Y-P B P R input jacks, connect your components audio output to the PC ready color TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Optional, see tips on page 14 Optional, see tips on page 14 S-VIDEO VCR #1 NOTE: Connect only 1 component to each input jack. VHF/UHF INPUT R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L...

  • Page 16: Connecting External Audio Amplifier

    To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. AUDIO NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the PC ready color TV set.

  • Page 17: Connecting External Video Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player to your TV set 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.
  • Page 18 If you have an S-VHS VCR, you can use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES PC ready color TV Terminal Input R - AUDIO - (MONO) / L VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT Back of VCR INPUT S-VIDEO Hitachi Model VT-S751A Or Similar Model...
  • Page 19 2. Connect the cable from the P B /C B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player or SET-TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 (P B /C B ) jack, as shown on the PC ready color TV set below.

  • Page 20: Audio System Setup

    (See page 54 to 56 for SRS and BBE functions.) The PC ready color television s internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the Audio to HI-FI output on the PC ready color TV. HD READY...

  • Page 21: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 22 to 24.
  • Page 22 PC ready color TV will start quickly scanning through the channels. Release the CH up buttons when the PC ready color TV scans to the channel you wish to watch and the PC ready color TV will tune to that channel.
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV MENU, EXIT and CURSOR Buttons All On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. The EXIT button will quit the On-Screen Display.
  • Page 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV INPUT Button The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal, the video input jacks and PC input, each time the button is pressed. SLEEP Button Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to the timer, up to a maximum of three hours.
  • Page 25 PICTURE-IN-PC Your PC ready color TV incorporates PinPC technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. The Picture-in-PC feature is convenient when you want to watch a program. You can watch your PC operation while viewing other programs from Antenna, Video and component input sources.
  • Page 26 NOTE: If PinPC is activated, the remote control mouse operation does not work. Use the PC mouse for control instead of the remote control mouse. Main Picture PC:RGB1 PiPC Sub Picture (Large) to select Audio Input source to TV or PC mode. EXIT AFTER F AV F AV EIGHT SECONDS...
  • Page 27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR VCR FUNCTIONS A detailed explanation of the circled number follows on page 28.

  • Page 28: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    EXCLUSIVE PC ready color TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the PC ready color TV. If your VCR is a Hitachi brand, the MENU button will start your VCR on-screen display. LST-CH Button If your VCR has an ENTER function, this button will send the chosen VCR + ENTER code.
  • Page 29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTION A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 30.
  • Page 30 These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CATV and satellite codes. EXCLUSIVE PC ready color TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the PC ready color TV. LST-CH Button If your cable/satellite box has an enter function, this button will send the cable/satellite box enter code.
  • Page 31 Hamlin ..03, 09, 14, 23, 24 Hitachi .....00 Hytex .....37 Hitachi .

  • Page 32: Ultratec On-Screen Display

    With HITACHI S ULTRATEC On-Screen Display, each category has it s own color and icon. This semi-transparent system includes SET-UP, CUSTOM, VIDEO, AUDIO, THEATER, and INFO CENTER categories. Using the four cursor buttons, you can easily access and control all of the PC ready color TV s functions. Checked boxes let you know which function you have chosen. You can also choose to access the menu in English, French, or Spanish.

  • Page 33: Using The Pc Ready Color

    Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Allows you to set and view favorite channels. Turn PC ready color TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Automatically turn PC ready color TV on with any VIDEO input. Feature to display dialogue/text.

  • Page 34: Menu Language

    Select SETUP when setting your PC ready color TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR the remote to highlight the function desired. MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.

  • Page 35: Signal Source

    SETUP SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR RECEPTION BAND...

  • Page 36: Auto Channel Set

    This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to AUTO CHANNEL SET skip over unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop.

  • Page 37: Channel Memory

    SETUP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to or from the PC ready CHANNEL MEMORY color TV channel memory. Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL the channel.

  • Page 38: Channel List

    This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been CHANNEL LIST added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). Press CURSOR to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR NOTE: Each press of CURSOR to return to previous menu.

  • Page 39: Clock Set

    SETUP Use this feature for all time related functions. The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR, CLOCK SET 4 EVENT PROGRAM, SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER, or TV TIME OUT. TO SE T T I ME SET UP...
  • Page 40 This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up CHANNEL ID. to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected.
  • Page 41 CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can FAMILY FAVORITES rename. A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) With Family Favorites, you can easily access your favorite movie, sports, news, sitcom, music and custom stations by registering any of your favorite stations into one of six categories.
  • Page 42 FAMILY FAVORITES channel. (OPERATION) CURSOR Once your favorite channels are registered in the FAMILY FAVORITES menu, your PC ready color TV set will change to that station when selected. Select a category using CURSOR Use CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the PC ready color TV will automatically tune to that channel.

  • Page 43: Parental Control

    When QUICK LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 and all video inputs will be blocked out. When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the PC ready color TV cannot be viewed during that time period.
  • Page 44 NOTE: 1. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 39). 2. When the recall button is pressed, a special icon appears on the screen and indicates that PARENTAL CONTROL is activated.
  • Page 45 CURSOR MODE: DAILY (PC ready color TV will turn on/off at the same time every day), or MODE: WEEKLY (PC ready color TV will turn on/off at same time every week) and MODE: OFF (to disable this function).
  • Page 46 , then CURSOR When AUTO is selected, the PC ready color TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 automatically, when the VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 input device is turned on. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player.
  • Page 47 C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the PC ready color TV program is not possible. TEXT may not be available with every program.
  • Page 48 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR buttons to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu, or CURSOR NOTE: Æ If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.
  • Page 49 3DYC to eliminate flickering, or picture artifacts, that a detailed pattern or scene would normally cause. (See page 78). 3D VIDEO DISC Turn on for 3D Video programs. Use this mode only when input signal is 3 Dimension. If activated and PC ready color TV turns off, 3D video disc is deactivated.
  • Page 50 COMPONENT SET ADVANCED The COMPONENT SET function is very useful when setting up High Definition, Standard Definition and SETTINGS NTSC signal while changing the aspect ratio and moving the Horizontal Position. CU R S OR Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Custom Video Set Up...
  • Page 51 This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers and the AUDIO TO HI FI BALANCE output.
  • Page 52 SAP (Second Audio Program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top center edge of the PC ready color TV. The source you select will be displayed above the sources received.
  • Page 53 AUDIO Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud compared to other VOLUME channels. CORRECTION V OLUM E CORRE CTIONS Press CURSOR to highlight one of the four volume corrections, then CURSOR Press CHANNEL and number buttons to select a channel.
  • Page 54 3D Sound experience from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI PC ready color television. If your HITACHI PC ready color television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.

  • Page 55: Video Mode

    THEATER VIDEO MODE USE CURSOR , then CURSOR Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR NOTE: VIDEO MODE - This mode is when Input selection is from VIDEO Inputs. to set SRS OFF, 3D-STEREO or 3D-MONO. to return to previous menu.
  • Page 56 Sound reproduction quality enhancement system. The BBE technology produces sound that is natural and crisp from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of you HITACHI PC ready color television. If your HITACHI PC ready color television is connected to an external audio system, BBE will also create an incredible crisp sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.
  • Page 57 If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the next screen will appear. NOTE: 1. When the PC ready color TV is turned on, the SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER message will automatically appear at the selected time.
  • Page 58 Use this function to check the day, month, and year. CALENDAR Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed. Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 59 INFO Use this function to display a description of the current menu. AUTO HELP Press CURSOR to select ON or OFF. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR NOTE: You can also turn this function ON and OFF by pressing the HELP button on the remote control. to return to previous menu.

  • Page 60: Pc Mode Connection And Operation

    2. This monitor uses PS/2 format for the mouse interface. On some PC s, the mouse control may not work in the following situations: ¥ Disconnecting and reconnecting mouse cable while PC ready color TV and PC power is turned on. ¥ Turning on the PC power before turning on the PC ready color TV power.

  • Page 61: Pc Mode Controls

    INPUT CURSOR POWER VOL - VOL + CH - CH + MENU INPUT CURSOR Menu Cursor POWER CABLE HELP PIPC TV/VCR POSITION SIZE PAUSE STOP LST-CH MUTE EXIT F AV F AV MENU RECALL C.S. CURSOR CONTROL INPUT SLEEP CLU-433FC...

  • Page 62: Pc Main Menu

    MENU Button Press MENU to display PC mode On-Screen Display. There are ten features that allow you to set up your multimedia vision (while in PC Mode) to your PC MAIN MENU preference. Features are H Position, V Position, H Size, V Size, Pincushion, Set Up, Contrast, Brightness, Audio and Tilt.
  • Page 63 3. Turn the PC power on. 4. After the PC has completed booting, use the cursor buttons on the PC ready color TV front panel or on the remote control to move the mouse cursor up/down/left/ or right to make selections. Use the channel down, channel up, C.S., and LST-CH buttons to perform other mouse functions (see page 60 through 62).

  • Page 64: Pc On-Screen Display

    PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: ¥Press MENU in PC mode for on-screen display. ¥Press CURSORS right ( ) or ( ) left to highlight the item to be adjusted. ¥Press CURSORS up ( ) or down ( ) to select the highlighted item.
  • Page 65 PC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY H SIZE V SIZE PINCUSHION This feature allows you to adjust the horizontal size in PC Mode. Use Left/Right cursors to adjust the horizontal size. Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit. This feature allows you to adjust the vertical size in PC mode. Use Left/Right cursors to adjust the vertical size.
  • Page 66 SET UP ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: ¥Press MENU in PC mode for on-screen display. ¥Press CURSORS right ¥Press CURSORS up ¥Use CURSORS right RGB INPUT This feature allows you to select PC INPUT between RGB1 or RGB2.
  • Page 67 PC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS SET UP ADJUSTMENTS Press CURSOR COLOR TEMPERATURE ASPECT RATIO NOTE: Aspect Ratio at PC Mode can be changed from 4:3 to 16:9 on the following signals ONLY. VGA 640 x 480, SDTV 480 p, HDTV 1080 i. This feature allows you to reset the PC ready color television to the RESET Factory Preset Conditions.
  • Page 68 CONTRAST NOTE: See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast. BRIGHTNESS This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in PC mode. Use Left/Right cursors to adjust contrast. Press MENU button to store and EXIT to quit. This feature allows you to adjust brightness in PC Mode.
  • Page 69 This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers and the AUDIO TO HI FI output. NOTE: TV mode and PC mode AUDIO have the same effect.
  • Page 70 If you change tilt setting on PC mode, the tilt data on TV mode will change as well. Please change mode back to PC mode, then adjust tilt control, if you want to adjust it on TV mode. This feature allows you to turn on or off the BBE function.

  • Page 71: Plug And Play

    PLUG and PLAY PLUG & PLAY This monitor complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors), and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug &...

  • Page 72: Useful Info

    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.
  • Page 73 Place your PC ready color TV and remote control away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your PC ready color television will not be used for a long period of time, for instance, when you go on vacation.
  • Page 74 ¥ IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. ¥ GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the PC ready color television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
  • Page 75 3) If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI PC ready Color Television.
  • Page 76 TV Features: ¥ 600 Line Horizontal Resolution Superfine Picture Quality. ¥ All Time Progressive Scanning (480P) ¥ Full 1080i HDTV Capable with Set-Top Box ¥ ULTRABLACK Digital Pitch INVAR MASK Picture Tube ¥ Dynamic Focus ¥ Remote Control (controls many brands of VCR s, Cable Boxes, and Satellites.
  • Page 77 Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.

  • Page 78: Feature Information

    As the digital era dawns, Hitachi has models that provide the best possible images today...and tomorrow. Our HDTV- Ready SDX model incorporates new Flex Converter technology to display a high quality 480 P (progressive scanning) image; this same circuitry enables it to accept a full 1080 I HDTV signal from a digital set-top box now or in the future.
  • Page 79 NOTES:...
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