Hitachi 26LD8000TA User Manual

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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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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Features

    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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Diagnosis Function……………..………..34 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS………………36...
  • Page 6: Safty Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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. •...
  • Page 9 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. •...
  • Page 10: Notes

    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 •...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. REMOTE CONTROL POWER CORD USER’S GUIDE BATTERIES 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.
  • Page 12: How To Set Up Your Newhitachi Lcd Television

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls

    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...
  • Page 15: Top Side Panel Controls

    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.
  • Page 16: Rear Panel Main Power Awitch & Jacks

    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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Side Panel Controls

    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.
  • Page 19: Connecting External Sources

    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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES A. DVD player (component / composite / S-VIDEO signal) cable B. Subwoofer Audio cable C. PC S-VIDEO cable D. VCR player (composite / S-VIDEO signal) VIDEO cable E. Cam-coder Audio cable F. Headphone Subwoofer cable PC Audio cable PC D-SUB cable Power cord...
  • Page 22: Remote Controller Buttons And Functions

    Remote Control Buttons and Functions Turn the Television On or Off Choose a Television Channel Press the button to turn the television on or standby Use Number buttons to choose specific channel. mode. Example: When television is turned on, the power lamp changes from red to green.
  • Page 23 Remote Control Buttons and Functions Adjust the Volume Press the -/+ buttons to adjust the volume. The volume indicator appears and the volume changes as you press the -/+ buttons. Muting the sound : Press the (MUTE) button to turn off the sound. Press the (MUTE) again or volume up/down to restore the previous volume level.
  • Page 24 Remote Control Buttons and Functions Aspect Ratio You can change the screen size according to the picture aspect ratio. Choose the optimum one from the following zoom modes. Choose the zoom mode : Press the P.Size button to display the zoom menu. NOTE : 1.The P.Size button does not work in the multi pictures mode.
  • Page 25 Remote Control Buttons and Functions POP / PIP FUNCTIONS Press MODE button to select POP and PIP mode. TV, VIDEO and PC pictures can be watched at the same time. Press the POP ON/OFF button to turn on/off multi picture function.
  • Page 26 Remote Control Buttons and Functions Press the POSITION button to change the position of sub picture.
  • Page 27: Teletext Function

    Teletext Function Basic Operation CANCEL Choose a TV channel with a teletext broadcast. You can search for a teletext page while watching TV. Press TV / TEXT button to display the teletex Press color button or number button to enter a page. Press the CANCEL button : The TV program appears.
  • Page 28: Osd(On-Screen Display)

    OSD (On-Screen Display) To use all your television’s functions, you need to understand the basic menu operating techniques fully. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT MODES FOR THE OSD ARE THE FOLLOWING: Video Mode: Displays when the TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDOE3, and VIDEO4 is selected. PC Mode: Displays when the PC RGB input is selected.
  • Page 29: Picture Setting

    OSD (On-Screen Display) Picture Setting Sound Setting Sound Adjustment You can adjust the sound to your liking. Bass : Increases and decreases the level of bass. Treble : Increases and decreases the level of treble. Balance : Adjusts the left and right sound level. Picture mode SRS WOW : Turns SRS WOW function on and off.
  • Page 30: Initial Setup

    To cancel the AUTO CHANNEL SCAN function press the EXIT OSD (On-Screen Display) button. After scanning, the CHANNEL LIST menu appear. If you want, you can edit the channel number using the Initial Setup CHANNEL LIST, for details please see page 29. Language MANUAL Select LANGUAGE and press...
  • Page 31: Channel List

    OSD (On-Screen Display) NAME (NOTE : If you do not have a clear picture or no color appears, change the color system. Press the buttons to choose a TV channel Sound System : Select SOUND SYSTEM and press the Every time you press the buttons, the buttons to choose the sound system.(AUTO/B/G/ D/K I) programmed number changes and the picture of the TV...
  • Page 32 OSD (On-Screen Display) Press the red button to store the setting. Press the buttons to choose a new program number. To return to the INITIAL SETUP menu : Press the RETURN button. To exit a menu instantly : Press the EXIT button. INSERT Press the buttons to choose a program...
  • Page 33 OSD (On-Screen Display) DELETE Press the blue button to store the setting. Press the buttons to choose a TV channel Every time you press the buttons, the programmed number changes and the picture of the TV channel stored in the programmed number appears on the screen.
  • Page 34: Pc Picture Position

    OSD (On-Screen Display) PC Picture Position 26LD8000TA/ PC Supported Mode List You can adjust the picture settings as following functions. Mode Mode Name H. Freq. (kHz) Resolution V. Freq. (HZ) VGA 60HZ 31.469 640 x 480 59.941 SVGA 56HZ 31.156 800 x 600 56.25...
  • Page 35: Sound Adjustment

    OSD (On-Screen Display) (NOTE : When COLOR TEMPERATURE at HIGH and LOW, R,G,B, and bars in gray and can not move. R : You can adjust the Red color component. G : You can adjust the Green color component. B : You can adjust the Blue color component. Reset : You can select RESET mode for default setting.
  • Page 36: Self Diagnosis Function

    Self Diagnosis Function If a problem arises while you are using the television, please read this self diagram function guide carefully before you ask to have the television repaired. You may be able to fix it easily by yourself. For example, if the mains plug is disconnected from the mains outlet, or the television aerial has problems, you may think there is a problem with the telivision itself.
  • Page 37 Self Diagnosis Function Other concerns: When the SLEEP TIMER function operates, the television is auto matically turned off. If the television suddenly turns off, try to press the standby button to turn on the television once again. If the television goes back to normal, there is no problem. It takes a short period of time from the time an operation such as changing channels is performed until an image is displayed.
  • Page 38: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 26LD8000TA Model Item PAL(I, D/K, B/G) , SECAM(D/K, B/G), NTSC M Brocadcasting system Color system PAL, NTSC 4.43, NTSC 3.58, SECAM Channels and frequencies E2-E12, E21-E69, S1-S41, X, Y, Z+1,Z+2, ITALY A-H, ITALY H+1, ITALY H+2, F2-F10, F21-F69,R1-R12, R21-R69, IR A-J...
  • Page 39 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) S-input connector pin specifications...
  • Page 40 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input Applicable video signals for input terminal (TV mode) Terminal RCA/S-video D-sub Signal CVBS S-video Component PC RGB With composite input(AV3~AV4 input) and S-video input (AV3, AV4 input). Signal mode Horizontal Frequency Signal Name Resolution Vertical frequency (kHz) (Hz) NTSC4.43...
  • Page 41 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input With Analog signal input (RGB input) Mode Pixel H. Back H. Sync. V. Back V. Sync H. Freq. (kHz) H. Polarity Porch Width Total Active Porch Width Name Clock Total Active V. Freq. (HZ) V. Polarity (Clock) (Clock) (Line)

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