42PD8700C - TV HITACHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 42PD8700C HITACHI

PowerConnection......8

ConnectionsToTheAerialInputSocket...8

HowToConnectOtherDevices......8

InsertingBatteriesInTheRemote

ControlHandset......8

SwitchingTheTVON/OFF......8

ToswitchtheTVon:....8

ToswitchtheTVoff:....8

InitialSettings......9

OperatingTheTV....10

Operatingwiththebuttonsonthe

TVset....10

OperatingWithRemoteControl......10

EverydayOperation......11

InformationBanner....11

ELECTRONICPROGRAMMEGUIDE.11

DisplayingTheSubtitles......12

Teletext....12

IDTVMenuSystem....12

ChannelList....12

Installation....15

Configuration....17

Timers....19

TVSetup....20

CommonInterface....20

AnalogueTVMenuSystem......21

Picturemenu....21

Soundmenu....22

Featuremenu....24

Installmenu....25

Programmenu....26

Sourcemenu....27

PCMode......27

Installation....27

MenuSysteminPCmode......27

PCPicturePositionMenu......27

PCPictureMenu....28

SoundMenu....28

FeatureMenu....28

SourceMenu....28

SoundinPCmode....28

OtherFeatures....29

TVStatus....29

Mutelndicator....29

PIPandPAPmodes....29

FreezePicture....29

ZoomModes....29

Teletext....30

ToOperateTeletext....30

ToSelectAPageOfTeletext....30

ToSelectIndexPage....30

ToSelectTeletextWithATVProgramme.30

ToReveal"Concealed"Information...31

ToSelectASubcodePage......31

ToExitTeletext....31

ToDisplayTheTime....31

Fastext....31

ConnectPeripheralEquipment......32

HighDefinition....32

ViaTheScart....32

ViaAerialInput....32

Decoder....32

TVAndVideoRecorder....32

PlaybackNTSC....32

CopyFacility....32

SearchForAndStoreTheTestSignal

OfTheVideoRecorder......32

CameraAndCamcorder....33

ConnectTheDecoderToTheVideo

Recorder....33

ConnectingHeadphones......33

ConnectingSubwoofer....33

AerialConnection....34

Tips....35

Specifications....36

AppendixA:PCInputTypicalDisplay

Modes....37

AppendixB: DVDPlayerSelection.....38

AppendixC:DVDPlayerSelection

(continued)....39

AppendixD:MainandPIP-PAPPicture

Combinations....40

UKGuarantee....41

RemoteControlButtons

1 |=StandbyOn/Off
2 i+ =ProgramInformation
3 SEL=SelectTV/DVD/SATT
4 AV3=AV3mode
⑤ AV2=AV2mode
6 RGB2=NoFunction
⑦ RGB1=PCmode
8 = Gobacktoppreviousmenu
9 ▶=CursorRight
10 OK=Enter
11 ▼ =CursorDown
12 =PictureMode
13 P + / - = Programme Up / Down
14 π×=MuteOn/Off
15 0 - 9 = Digitbuttons
16 = PIP/PAP/TV
17 BLUE=OnlyusedinTeletextmode
18 YELLOW=OnlyusedinTeletextmode
19 ? =Reveal
20 SLIDESHOW/ .... =Nofunction/Subtitle
21 PHOTO=NoFunction
22 SWIVEL=NoFunction
23 📋 =Aspectratio
24 =TeletextOn/Off
25 ≡× = Time
26 = GuideforDTT/IndexPageforTV
27 GREEN=OnlyusedinTeletextmode
28 RED = PAT (Picture and Text)
29 = FreezeOn/Off
30 + / - =VolumeUp/Down
31 I/II=Mono/Stereo-DualA-B
32 ♩ =EqualizerSoundMode
33 = Cursor Left
34 ▲ = CursorUp
35 =MenuOn/Off
36 AV5 = AV5 mode
37 AV 4 = AV 4 mode
38 A V 1 = AV 1 mode
39 DTT/TV=SelectorbuttonforDigital/Analoguemode

1 TV DVDSAT SEL DTT/TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AV5 RGB1 RGB2 MENU OK S.MODE P/OE I/II P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 GUIDE SLIDESHOW-ROTATE SWIVELPHOTO 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

PLASMATV

FRONTVIEW

LEDSPEAKERSPEAKER ON/OFF SWITCH

REARVIEW

Technical diagram of a server rack with multiple slots and mounting base (no text or labels)

Diagram showing computer monitor connected to a network interface with labeled ports and connectors

Ⓐ On/Offswitch
⑧ VolumeUp,VolumeDownbuttons
© Prog.Up,Prog.Downbuttons
D MENUbutton
E TV/AVbutton
F Powercordinput
G S-VHSInput
H VideoInput
① AudioInputs
① Headphone
©AudioLineOuts

L SubwooferOut
M PCAudioInput
N Aerial
① Scart2(AV-2)
P Scart1(AV-1)
® HDMIInput(AV-5)
⑤ ComponentAudioInputss
⑦ ComponentVideo(YPbPr)Inputs
U VGAInput
V CISlot

Preparation

Forventilation, leaveaspaceofatleast10 cmfreeallaroundtheset. Topreventany faultandunsafesituations, pleasedonot placeanyobjectsontopoftheset.

Usethisapparatusintropicaland/ormoderateclimates.

Features

•Remotecontrolledcolourtelevision.
• Fully integrated Digital TV (DVB-T)
- 100programmesfromVHF,UHFbandsor cablechannelscanbepreset.
- Itcantunecablechannels.
- ControllingtheTVisveryeasybyitsmenu drivensystem.
- Ithas2Scartsocketsforexternaldevices (such as video, videogames, audioset, etc.)
•3DSVirtualSurroundSound
•Stereosoundsystem(German+Nicam).
•FullfunctionTeletext. Fasttext(1000Pages),TOPtext.
•Headphoneconnection.
- Directchannelaccess.
•A.P.S.(AutomaticProgrammingSystem).
- Allprogrammescanbenamed.
- Forwardorbackwardautomatictuning.
- Sleeptimer.
-ChildLock.
•Automaticsoundmutewhennotransmission.
•NTSCPlayback.
•AVinandS-VHSinareavailable.
- IthasVGAconnectorforexternaldevices suchascomputer.
- IthasanHDMIconnectorforDigitalVideo and Audio. This connection is also designed to accept High Definitions signals.
- IthasPIP/PAP/PATfunctions.
•AVL(AutomaticVolumeLimiting)
• TVPictureinPC

- Whennovalidsignalisdetected, after 5 minutestheTVswitchesitselfautomatically tostand-bymode.

- PLL(ChannelSearch)

•PCInput(SupportuptoSXGA1280x1024)

- StereoPCAudioInput

•Plug&PlayforWindows9X,ME,2000,XP

• 3 D C om b Fi l ter

•AudioLineOut

PanelFeatures

•42-inchPLASMAdisplay.
•Highresolution(1024x1080)
•Contrastratio(4000:1typical)
•Brightness(typical)1400cd/m 2.
•Displaycolour16.77Million.

SafetyPrecautions

Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for yoursafety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ON OPERATING YOURTV

Do'sandDon'ts

DO's

ThisTelevisionhasbeendesignedandmanufactured to meet international safety standards, butlikeanyelectricalequipment,caremustbe takenifyouaretoobtainthebestresultsand safetyistobeassured.

DOreadtheoperatinginstructionsbeforeyou attempttousetheequipment.

DOconsultyourdealerifyouareinanydoubt aboutinstallation,operationorsafetyofyour equipment.

DObecarefulwithglasspanelsordoorson equipment.

This TVissuppliedwithafittedmainsplug. Thisplugmustnotbecutoffasitmaycontain aspecialradiointerferencefilter,theremoval ofwhichcouldleadtoimpairedperformance. Ifyouwishtoextendthelead,obtainanappro-

priatesafetyapprovedextensionleaderconsultyourdealer.

Observethemanufacturersinstructionswhen connectingextensionleadstotheTV.Check thefuseratingonthenewplug,thisshouldbe fittedwitha5AmpfusewhichconformstoeitherASTAorBSI(BS1362)approvals,these

areeasilyidentifiablebyeitherthe

symbols.Ifyouareinanydoubtabouttheinstallationofanextensionlead,pleaseconsult acompetentelectrician.

DON'Ts

DON'Tcontinuetooperatetheequipmentif youareinanydoubtaboutitworkingnormally, orifitisdamagedinanywayswitchoff,with-drawthemainsplugandconsultyourdealer.

DON'TplacewaterfilledvesselsontopofT.V. cabinets.

DON'Tremoveanyfixedcoverasthismayexposedangerousvoltages.

DON'Tleaveequipmentswitchedonwhenitis unattendedunlessitisspecificallystatedthat itisdesignedforunattendedoperationorhas astand-bymode.Switchoffusingtheswitch ontheequipmentandmakesureyourfamily knowhowtodothis.Specialarrangements mayneed to be made for infirmorhandicappedpeople.

DON'Tuseequipmentsuchaspersonalstereosorradiossothatyouaredistractedfrom therequirementsoftrafficsafety.Itisillegalto watchtelevisionwhilstdriving.

DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, forexamplewithcurtainsorsoftfurnishings. Overheatingwillcausedamageandshorten thelifeoftheequipment.

DON'TusemakeshiftstandsandNEVERfix legsorstandstotheTVwithanyscrewsother thanthoseprovided-toensurecompletesafety alwaysusethemanufacturersapprovedstand withthefixingsprovided.

DON'Tallowelectrical equipment to be exposed to rainormoisture.

ABOVEALL

• NEVERletanyone,especiallychildren pushanythingintoholes,slotsorany otheropeninginthecase-thiscouldresultinafatalelectricshock.
• NEVERguessortakechanceswithelectricalequipmentofanykind-itisbetterto besafethansorry!

1.PowerSource

Thesetshouldbeoperatedonlyfroma220-240VAC,50Hz.outlet.Ensureyouselect thecorrectvoltagesettingforyourconvenience.

2.PowerCord

Donotplacetheset, apieceoffurniture, etc. onthepowercord(mainslead)orpinchthe cord. Handlethepowercordbytheplug.Do notpullouttheplugbytuggingthecordand nevertouch the power cord when your handsarewetathiscouldcauseashort circuitorelectricshock. Nevermakeaknotin thecordortieitwithothercord. Thepower cordshouldbeplacedinsuchawaythat theyarenotlikelytobesteppedon.

Adamagedpowercordcancausefireorgiveyouanelectricshock.Whenitisdamagedandneedtobechanged,itshouldbe donebyqualifiedpersonel.

3. Moisture and Water

Donotusethisequipmentinahumidand dampplace(avoidthebathroom,thesinkin thekitchen,andnearthewashingmachine). Donotexposethisequipmenttorainorwater,asthismaybedangerousanddonot place objects filled with liquids,suchas flowervasesontopoftheset.Avoidfrom drippingorsplashing.

Ifanysolidobjectorliquidfallsintothecabinet,unplugthesetandhaveitcheckedby qualifiedpersonnelbeforeoperatingitany further.

4.Cleaning

Beforecleaning, unplugthesetfromthewall outlet. Donotuseliquidoraerosolcleaners. Usesoftanddrycloth.

5.Ventilation

Theslotsandopeningsonthebackcover areintendedforventilationandtoensurereliableoperation. Toppreventoverheating, theseopeningsmustnotbeblockedorcoveredinanyway.

6.HeatandFlames

Thesetshouldnotbeplacedneartonaked flamesandsourcesofintenseheat,suchas anelectricheater.Ensurethatnonaked flamesources,suchaslightedcandles,are placedontopoftheset.

7.Lightning

Incaseofstormandlightningorwhengo-ingonholiday, disconnectthepowercord fromthewalloutlet.

8.ReplacementParts

When replacement parts are required, besure the servicetechnician has used replacement parts which are specified by the manufacturer or havethesamespecifications asthe original alone. Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

9.Servicing

Pleasereferallservicingtoqualifiedpersonnel.Donotremovethecoveryyourselfas thismayresultinanelectricshock.

Instructionsforwastedisposal:

• Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must be kept away from children.
• Battery, including those which is heavy metal-free, should not be disposed of with household waste. Pleased dispose of used battery in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.

- Themainsplugisusedtodisconnectthe TV fromthemainsandthereforeitshallremain readilyoperable.

Warning: Topreventinjury, this device must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

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Diagram illustrating weather and energy symbols including rain, solar, magnet, and storage with crossed lines

"The Plasma TV is a very high technology productgivingyoufinepicturedetails.Occasionally,afewnon-activepixelsmayremain stillonthescreen.Long-timeunmovingstill picturesmaycausepermanentshadeeffect onthescreenandeventhepicturehasbeen changed, its influence lasts as ghost picture.Thisghosteffectmaydisturbtheuser eventhoughitwilldiminishinthecourseof time.Topreventthis,don'tleavestillpictures forexampleteletextpagesorfrozenpictures onthescreenforalongtime.Plesenote thatthisdoesnotaffecttheperformanceof yourproduct."

"DONOTLEAVEYOURTVATSTAND-BY OROPERATINGWHENYOULEAVEYOUR HOUSE"

Besuretogroundtheconnectionproperly.

ConnectthegroundterminaloftheACinletofthisdisplaywiththegroundterminalprovided

atthepoweroutletusingtheenclosedpowercord.Iftheprovidedplug doesnotfityouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementofthe obsoleteoutlet.

Surely connect the groundwire.

BeforeSwitchingOnYourTV

PowerConnection

IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240VAC, 50Hz.

•Afterunpacking,allowtheTVsettoreachthe ambientroomtemperaturebeforeyouconnectthesettothemains.

ConnectionsToTheAerialInput Socket

750 VHF/UHF REAROFTHETV CABLETV

- ConnecttheaerialorcableTVplugtothe Aerialinputsocketlocatedattherearofthe TVandconnectthecableplugcomingout fromtheTVoutsocketlocatedonthede-vices(VCR,DVB-Tetc.)tothissocketas well.

HowToConnectOtherDevices

IMPORTANT: SwitchofftheTVbeforeconnectinganyexternaldevice.

Socketsforexternalconnectionsareatthe rearsideoftheTV.Forconnectionofother devicesviaScartrefertothemanualsofthe relateddevices.

InsertingBatteriesInTheRemote ControlHandset

• Remove the battery cover located on the back of the handset by gently pulling downwards from the indicated part.
• Insert two AA/R6 or equivalent type batteries inside. Placethebatteriesintherightdirections.
  •Replacethebatterycover.

Diagram of a battery pack assembly with labeled components and polarity indicators

NOTE: Removethebatteriesfromremote controlhandsetwhenitisnottobeusedfor alongperiod. Otherwiseitcanbedamaged due to anyleakage of batteries.battery leakage.

SwitchingTheTVON/OFF

ToswitchtheTVon:

YourTVwillswitchonintwosteps:

1-Connectthepowersupplycordtothesystem. Press On/Off switch “①” on the TV. ThentheTVswitchesitselftostand-bymode andtheledonthefrontoftheTVbecomes Red.

2-ToswitchontheTVfromstand-bymode either:

Pressadigitbuttonontheremotecontrolso thataprogrammenumberisselected,or,

Press the P/CH+ or P/CH- button on the TV or press the "P-" or "P+" button on the remotecontrol, so that last modes switched off is selected.

ByeithermethodtheTVwillswitchonand theledbecomesgreen.

ToswitchtheTVoff:

- Press the “○|(stand-by)” button on the remote control, so the TV will switch to standby mode and the GREENLED will become RED.

To power down the TV completely, press Standby/operateswitch“ ①”,

or,

Unplug the power cord from the mains socket.

InitialSettings

When the TVisturnedonforthefirsttime, IDTVisonfirst.Becausethisisthefirsttime that IDTVhasbeenused,therearenochannelsstoredinthememory.

WhentheTVisturnedonforthefirsttime, themenuforthelanguageselectionappearsonthescreen. Themessage"Wel-comepleaseselectyourlanguage!"is writteninallanguageoptionssequentially inthemenuonthescreen.

Bypassing ▲ orbutton highlight the language you want to set and press "OK" button. In themenu "Set Language" is written next to "OK" item to indicate that "Press OK button to set the highlighted language option."

Youcangetinformationaboutthemenuus-agebypressing“ i+”button.Andpress“ ” buttonagaintoexitthehelpmenu.

AfterpressingOK, theFirsttimeInstallation

Menuwillappearonscreen.Press ◀ or ▶ buttons,selectcountryitemyouwanttoset andpress"OK"button

FirsttimeInstallation ChooseCountry OK Setcountryandcontinueinstallation GERMANY

AftertheFirsttimeInstallationisset, the followingmessageappearsonthescreen.

Doyouwanttostaratautomaticsearch? Yes No

- Tostartautomaticsearch, select“Yes”, to cancelselect“No”.

- Toselectanoption"YesorNo", highlight theitem byusing ◀ or ▶ buttonsand press"OK"button.

TheIDTVwillautomaticallytunetotheVHF andUHFtransmissionchannelslookingfor digitalterrestrial.

TVbroadcastsanddisplayingthenamesof channels found. This processwill take aboutfiveminutes.Tocancelsearching,you

canpress" "buttonatanytimeduringthe process.

Automatic Search Codec4:3 Codec16:9 SearchingUHFchannels62.Pleasewalt.Thiswilltakeafewminutes 62% MEN... Cancelsearching

After Automatic Search process is completed, the following message asking for analogue channel search appears on the screen. TV switch the analogue TV mode.

Do you want to search for analogue channels? Yes No

Pressthe "OK" button to search for analogue channels. The following menu appears on the screen for analogue channel search.

AUTO PROGRAM Language Country English UK PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO. PROGRAMMING SYSTEM OK Cancel

Ininitialapsmenu:

PresstheBLUEbuttontocancelAPSifyou do not want to delete your existing programmelist.

TocontinueAPS, firstselectthelanguage andcountrybypassing ◀ / ▶ buttonand thenpresstheREDor"OK"button.

During initial apsthe following message appears on the screen.

APSisrunning... UK-1055,25Mhz Cancel

Afterinitialapsisfinalized,aprogrammelist willappearonthescreen.Intheprogramme listyouwillseetheprogrammenumbers andnamesassignedtotheprogrammes.

PROGRAM 01BBC1 11C43 02BBC2 12C-64 03ITV 13C-68 04CH4 14S-40 05CH5 15 ---- 06C-06 16 ---- 07C-08 17 ---- 08C-21 18 ---- 09C-23 19 ---- 10C-35 20 ---- Name hsert Delete APS

If you donot accept the locations and/or the program names, you can change them in Program menu. For details see Program menu page 26.

TodisplaychannellistinIDTV, switchtothe IDTV via pressing the "DTT/TV" button. Then pressthe " [■]" buttontoentermainmenu, Channel List will be highlighted. Press the OK buttontoenterthemenu.

Operating The TV

You can operate your TV using both the remotecontrolhandsetandthebuttonsonthe set.

Operatingwiththebuttonsonthe TVset

Volumesettingandprogrammeselection can be made by using the buttons on the control panel at the bottom of the TV.

Volume Setting

Pressthe“- ▲” buttontodecreasevolume orthe“ ▲+” button to increase volume. A volumelevelscale(slider)willbedisplayed atthebottomofthescreen.

ProgrammeSelecting

Pressthe “^” button to select the next programme orthe “V”buttontoselectthe previous programme.

EnteringTheMenu

Press the "MENU" button on the control panelatthebottomoftheTVtoenterthe menu.

“∧ / ∨” and “▲ + / - ▲” buttons on the TV are used as navigation buttons in menu.

AVMode

Press the "AV" button on the control panel at the bottom of the TV to switch your TV to AVmodes.

OperatingWithRemoteControl

TheremotecontrolhandsetofyourTVisdesignedtocontrolallthefunctionsofyourTV. Thefunctionswill bedescribedinaccordancewith themenusystemof yourTV.

Functions of the menu system are describedinMenuSystemsection.

Volume Setting

Pressthe + button to increase volume. Press the - button to decrease volume. A volume levelscale(slider) will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

ProgrammeSelecting(direct access):

Press digit buttons on the remote control handsettoselectprogrammesbetween0 and9. The TV will switch to these selected programme after a short delay.

- For a two digit programme number enter the second digit after pressing the first digit within 2 seconds.

EverydayOperation

(DIGITALTELEVISION)

Pressingthe“DTT/TV”buttonatanytime whilewatchingtelevisionprogrammeswill switchtheTVsetbetweenthedigitalterrestrialtelevisionbroadcastingandtheanaloguebroadcasting.

InformationBanner

• Whenever you changethe channel using the "P+" or "P-" buttons or the number buttons, TV display the channelpicture along with an information banner at the bottom of the screen. This will remain on the screen for approximately three seconds.
• Theinformationbannercanalsobedis-playedbypassingthe“ i+”buttonatany timewhilewatchingtheTV.Pressingthe “i+”buttonagainremovesthebanner.

4 R T L 0 9 CH48 Signal: Now:NEWS 04:35-11:00 Next:NEWS 11:00-17:55

Theinformationbannergivesanumberof facts on the channel selected and the programmeonit:

• The name of the channel is displayed along with its channellist number and an indication of the strength of the signal received on this channel.
  • The current and next programme information are given with the start and finish time.
• The current time information is displayed along with channel name.

Hint

Notallchannelsbroadcasttheprogramme data. If the name and times of the programmearenotavailablethen“NoInformationAvailable”isdisplayedintheinformationbanner.

If theselectedchannelislocked, you must enter the correct four-digit key to view the channel.

EnterLockKey

ELECTRONICPROGRAMME GUIDE(EPG)

Some, but not all, channel send information about the current and next events. Please note that event information is updated automatically. If there is no event information data available for channels, only channel namewith "NoInformationAvailable" banner is displayed.

• Press ^34 (GUIDE) button to view the EPG menu.
• Press ▲ or ▼ buttonstonavigateinChannelisorProgrammes.
• Press ◀ or ▶ buttonstonavigatethrough thechannelandprogrammelist.
• InEPGMenu, you can easily set the extended help information by pressing the "i+" button and bypassing this button again you can close this window.

ElectronicProgrammeGuide Wed31/7 09:13 News 10:00-11.00 1 ONE 1. ONE Commonwealth...Nachrighten 2. BBC TWO Driven Crazy Clifford The Big Red Dog 5. five The Chart Dawson's Creek 5. FIVE The Chart Dawson's Creek Navigate Schedule OK Watch More

• IntheEPGMenuallchannelsaredisplayed. Thecurrentchannelishhighlighted when youentertheEPGmenu.Use ▲ or ▼ buttonstochangethechannel.Alsopress REDorGREENbuttonstomakeup/down scroll for the channels. And press "SELECT" buttonowatchthehighlighted channel.
• If you highlight an event, short event description, extended event description, start and finishes the event are displayed on the screen.
• Ifyoupress"OK"buttonwhenanextevent ishighlighted,areminderissetforthehigh-lightedprogrammeandaclockiconap-

pearsacrossthehighlightedchannelline asshowninthefollowingEPGmenufigure. Programmeremindersissettosignalthata programmeisabouttostartwhenyouare watching another channel. If you set re- mindertoaprogramme,thenyouwillbe askedforswitchingtothatchannelwhenthe remindertimeisreached.

ElectronicProgrammeGuideWed31/709:13 News10:00-11.00 1. ONECommonwealth...Nachrighten 2.BBCTWODrivenCraz v 5.fiveTheChartDawson'sCreek 5.FIVE TheChart Dawson'sCreek CliffordTheBl aRedDo a Dawson'sCreek Navigate Schedule OK Reminder More

• By pressing the "BLUE" button you can view the extended schedule of the programmes.
• Bypassingthe“ i+”buttonyoucansee thedetailedhelpinformationeasily.Andby pressing“ i+” buttonagainyoucanexit Helpmenu.

By pressing the "BLUE" button, the following EPG Menu appears on the screen.

ElectronicProgrammeGuide Wed21/4 10:12 BBCONE 1.BBCONE 2.BBCTWO 5.Five 7.BBCChoice 11.DISCOVERY 15.BBCNEWS24 17.BBCI TUE21/4,20:00-22:00 NoInformationAvailable Navigate ChangeTime AdvanceDay More

• Bypassing"YELLOW/BLUE"button,you canadvancetheschedulebackward/forward of a day.
• BypassingREDorGREENbuttonsyou canchangethescheduletime.
• If you press "i+" button you can se the detailed help information easily. And by pressing "i+" button again you can exit Help menu.

Displaying The Subtitles

WithDigitalterrestrialbroadcasting(DVB-T), someprogrammesarebroadcastwithsub-titles. Subtitles can be displayed when watchingtheseprogrammes.

- WheneverGREENbuttonispressed, SubtitleselectionOSDwillbedisplayedonthe screen. You can set Subtitles as ON or OFF. ForSubtitleLanguageoptions, referto "LanguageSettings" in the "ConfigurationMenu" section.

TELETEXT

Useofteletextandandsfunctionsare identical to the analogue text system. Please dorefertothe"Analogueteletext"explanations.

Note: WhensubtitlesaresettoON, teletext service cannot be used in the Digital Mode. To enable teletext, set subtitles "OFF".

IDTV Menu System

The IDTV Menucanonly beshown when watching Digital terrestrial broadcasting. Press the "DTT/TV" button to turn the IDTV on while TV is in the analogue mode.

1. Press MENU "☐" button.

Themenubelow appearsonthescreen:

Main Menu Channel List Installation Configuration Timers TV Setup Common Interface

ChannelList

Using ▲ or ▼ buttons on the remote control in Mainmenu, makesurethatthefirstitem, ChannelList, ishighlighted and press the "OK" button to display the Channel List.

The following operations can be performed in this menu:

1. Navigating the whole list of channels
   2.Movingchannels*
2. Deletingchannels
3. Renamingchannels
   5.Addinglockstochannels
4. Settingfavourites

*Depending on your selection of Country in the first time installation, "MOVE" option of the Channel List may not be visible.

CHANNELLIST 1.BBCONE 2.BBCTWO 3.ITV8 4.Channel4 5.BBCTHREE 6.Teletext 7.BBCFOUR 8.SkyTravel 9.UKHistory 10.RTL Select Move Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites FunctionsSelectChannelWatch OK

Navigating the whole channel list

• Press ▲ or ▼ keysforselectingthepreviousornextchannel.
• YoucanpressREDorGREEN buttonsto movethepageuporpagedown.
• Towatchaspecificchannel, highlightitus- ing ▲ or ▼ buttons and then press "OK" button, while the "Select" itemonChannel

TheListmenuishhighlightedviausing

▶ buttons.

Movingthechannels inthechannel list

• Press ▲ or ▼ buttonstoselectthechannelthatwillbemoved.
• Press ◀ or ▶ buttons to select the "Move" itemonChannelListmenu.

"Move"iswrittennextto"OK"itemtoindicate thatpress"OK"tomovethehighlighted channeltothedesiredpositiononthechannelist.

CHANNEL LIST 1. BBC ONE 2. BBC TWO 3. ITV 8 4. Channel4 5. BBC THREE 6. Teletext 7. BBC FOUR 8. Sky Travel 9. UKHistory 10. RTL BBC ONE Select Move Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites Function SelectChannel oX Move More

• Press"OK"button, theselectedchannel becomeshighlighted.
• Use ▲ or ▼ buttonstoselectthenew position of the channel and press "OK" buttontoplacethechanneltotheselectedpositionandreturnthemenu.

Deleting the channels in the channel list

• Press ▲ or ▼ buttonstoselectthechannelthatwillbedeleted.
• Press ◀ or ▶ buttonstoselectthe"Delete"itemonChannelListmenu.

AsseenonChannelListmenu, "Delete" is written next to "OK" at the bottom of the screentoindicate that pressing OK button will delete the highlighted channel in the channel list.

CHANNEL LIST 1. BBC ONE 2. BBC TWO 3. ITV 8 4. Channel 4 5. BBC THREE 6. Teletext 7. BBC FOUR 8. Sky Travel 9. UKHistory 10. RTL BBC ONE Select Move Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites function Select Channel OK Delete More

Press"OK"buttontodeletethehighlighted channelinthechannellist. Thentheme-sagebelowappearsonthescreen.

The selected service will be permanently deleted, and favourite list will be turned off. Are you sure? Yes No

• Press or button to highlight the desired option.
• If"OK"buttonispressedwhile"Yes"is highlighted, thehighlightedchannelisdeleted.
• Selecting“No”cancelsthedeleteoperation.

Renamingchannels

Torenameaspecificchannel,thechannel mustbehighlightedviapressing ▲ or ▼ buttonsandthenhighlightthe“EditName”

itembypressing ◀ orbuttons.Press "OK"buttontoactivaterenamefeature.

CHANNELLIST 1.BBCONE 2.BBCTWO 3.ITV8 4.Channel4 5.BBCTHREE 6.Teletext 7.BBCFOUR 8.SkyTravel 9.UKHistory 10.RTL Select Move Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites FunctionSelect ChannelEditName OK here

Now pressing ◀ or buttonsmovesto the previous/nextcharacter.Pressing ▲ or ▼ buttonstogglesthecurrentcharacter,i.e.,'b' characterbecomes'a'on ▼ and'c'on. ▲ Pressing the numeric buttons '0...9' replace the highlighted character asthe buttonpressedone by one.

Pressthe" "buttontocanceltheeditingor "OK" buttonosavethenewname.

Addinglockstochannels

ChannelLockingprovidesapassword-protectedaccesstochannelsselectedbypar-ents.

Inordertolockachannelyoushouldknow theParentalLockpassword(defaultvalueis setto0000inthefactoryandcanonlybe changed from the Configuration Menu).

Bypassing ▲ or ▼ buttons, highlight the channel to belocked and select the "Lock" option bypassing ◀ or ▶ buttons. Then

pressthe"OK"button,apasswordboxis displayed.

CHANNEL LIST 1.BBC ONE 2.BBC TWO 3.ITV8 4.Channel4 5.BBC THREE 6.Teletext 7.BBC FOUR 8.SkyTravel 9.UKHistory 10.RTL BBC ONE Select Move Delete Edit Name Lock Favourites FunctionSelect ChannelLock/Unlock OK More EnterLockKey

SettingFavourites

Youcansetvariouschannelsasfavourites sothatonlythefavouritechannelsarenavigated. Tosetafavouriteyoushouldhigh-lightthe"Favourites"itematbottomofthe ChannelListmenu.

Tosetafavouriteyoushouldhighlththe "Favourites"itematbottomoftheChannel List menu, and then pressing "OK" key, Edit Favourite Lists menu appears on the screen.

Youcanlistyourfavouritechannelsusing List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4 or List 5.

Using5listsenableslistingchannelsfor differentcategories(sport,musicetc.).And byactivatingthefavouriteslistnumberthat youwantinFavouriteMode submenuof Configurationmenu,youenableonlythe channelsintheselectedlist.Configuration menu is entered from the Main Menu.

CHANNEL LIST 1. BBC ONE 2. BBC TWO 3. ITV 8 4. Channel 4 5. BBC THREE 6. Teletext 7. BBC FOUR 8. Sky Travel 9. UKHistory List 1 List 2 List 3 List 4 List 5 Select List Select Channel OK Add/Remove More

HowToAddAChannelToFavouriteList:

- Bypassing“ ▲” / “▼”buttons, highlight the channel that you want to add to the favourite list.

- Selectthelistnumberbypassing"

"▶"buttons.

- By pressing "OK" button, the highlighted channelisaddedtoselectedlistnumber.

Foreachchannel,aniconindicateswhich favouritelistachannelisin.(i.e.Infigure above, ① iconindicatesthatBBCONEis addedtoList1.)

Toremoveanychannelthatisaddedtoa favouritelist:

- Highlightthechannelthatyouwanttore-movefromthefavouritelistyouhaveadded; - Highlightthelistnumberthatthechannel willberemoved,andpress"OK"button.The iconindicatingtheaddedlistnumberdisappearsonthemenu.

Note: A channel can be added to more than one favour itelist.

ToactivateFavourites, gototheConfiguration menu and select the list number in FavouriteModeyouwanttoactivate by

pressing ◀ or buttons. To cancel Favourites, set FavouriteModetoOff.

Using"BLUE"buttontonavigatethrough thefavouritechannels:

Youcannavigatethroughthefavouritechannellistsviapressing"BLUE"button. For eachpressingof"BLUE"button,youcan navigateethroughthefavouritechannelsthat aretopoftheeachchannellist,sequentially. Whileachannellistisselected,youcan navigateethroughthefavouritechannelsin thatlistbypressing "P+"or"P-"buttons.

OnScreenHelpPressing iButton

Forallmenuspress" "buttontodisplay thehelpinformationaboutthemenufunc- tions.ForChannelListmenuthefollowing messageisdisplayedonthescreen.

Press the SELECT button on your remote control to tuneto the highlighted channel. Press MENU to exit this screen.

WhenyouseeMoreinamenu,pressthe

i+ buttononthe remotecontrolforon screenhelponhowtousethemenu.

Installation

The Installation menu is there to help you for building a Channel Table in the most efficientway.

MainMenu ChannelList Installation Configuration Timers TV Setup CommonInterface

Thismenuincludesthefollowingitems:

1. AutomaticSearch

2. ManualSearch

3. FirstTimeInstallation

Installation Automaticsearch ManualSearch FirstTimeInstallation

AutomaticSearch:

Automaticsearch is started by pressing "SELECT" buttonwhile AutomaticSearch itemishhighlighted.

The following message appears on the screen.

Pleasecheckantennaconnection.Dyouwant tostartautomatic search?Yourprevious... Yes No

Highlight"Yes" or "No" viausing buttonsandpress "SELECT" buttonose-lect.

If"Yes"isselected,AutomaticSearchis started.

Selecting“No”cancelIsAutomaticSearch. Aftersearchiscompletedfordigitalchannels, a message asking search for analogue channels appear on the screen.

Doyouwanttosearchfor analoguechannels? Yes No

Highlight"Yes" and press "SELECT" button to searhforanaloguechannels. The following menu appear on the screen for a analogue channel search.

AUTOPROGRAM Language Country English UK PLEASECHECKANTENNACABLE AUTO.PROGRAMMINGSYSTEM OK Cancel

PresstheBLUEbuttontocancelAPSifyou do not want to delete your existing programmelist.

TocontinueAPS, firstselectthelanguage and country bypassing ◀ / ▶ button and thenpresstheREDor"OK"button.

APSisrunning... UK-1055,25Mhz Cancel

AfterAPSisfinalized, theprogrammable willappearonthescreen. In theprogramme tableyouwillseetheprogrammenumbers andnamesassignedtotheprogrammes.

If you donot accept the locations and/or the program names, you can change them in a pssub-menu in the settings menu.

Alltheservicesaresearchedandachannel tableiscreatedautomatically.

Allchannelsfoundarestoredinasorted formwithrespecttotheirchannelnumbers. Someservicesmaynotappearwiththecorrectchannelnumber.Atthetimeofprinting,

notallbroadcastersaresendingtheirchannelnumberinformation.

ManualSearch:

InManualSearch, thenumberofthemultiplexisenteredmanuallyandonlythatmultiplexissearchedorthechannels. Forevery validchannelnumber, signallevel, signal qualityandnetworknameareshownatthe bottomofthescreen.

In both manual and autosearchany existing channel in the database is not a store to avoid redundant duplicates of that channel.

FirstTimelnstallation

Theusercanusethisitemtoloaddefault settings, which had been loaded to there-ceiveratthefactory.

Toinstallfactorysettings, highlight "First TimeInstallation" menuitemandpress "OK" button, thenyouwillbeaskedtotings. Selecting "Yes" by pressing "OK" button while the "Yes" is highlighted and then the existing channel table will be deleted.

Are you sure you want to delete all channels and settings for first time installation? Yes No

After factory settings areloaded, "First Time Installation" menuwillbedisplayed.

Themenuwhichisdisplayedforlanguage selectionappearsonthescreenatfirst. By using ▲ or ▼ buttons,selectthedesired languageoption,andpress"OK"buttonto activate.

Afterthelanguageisselected, amessage askingforautomaticsearchstartappears onthescreen.

Doyouwanttostarautomaticsearch? Yes No

Highlight“Yes” item bypassing buttonsandpress“OK” buttonostartinstallation. Aftersearchiscompletedfordigital channels, a message asking search for analoguechannelsappearsonthescreen.

Do youwanttosearchfor analoguechannels? Yes No

Highlight"Yes" item by press in buttonsandpress"OK"buttontosearchfor analoguechannels.Thefollowingmenuappearsonthescreenforanaloguechannel search.

AUTOPROGRAM Language Country English UK PLEASECHECKANTENNACABLE AUTO.PROGRAMMINGSYSTEM OK Cancel

PresstheBLUEbuttontocancelAPSifyou do not want to delete your existing programmelist.

TocontinueAPS, firstselectthelanguage andcountrybypassing ◀ / ▶ buttonand then press the RED or "OK" button.

Configuration

Press" buttonodisplaytheMainMenu andthe▼ buttontwicetohighlightConfiguration,thenpress"OK"buttonodisplaythe Configurationmenu.Press" "b u tt on t exitthemenu.

MainMenu ChannelList Installation Configuration Timers TVSetup CommonInterface

Thevariousconfigurationfunctionsaredisplayedinalist, alongwithaquarter-screen imageofthecurrentlyselectedchannel. You canselectafunctionbyhighlightingthecorrespondingmenulineusingthe ▲ or buttons.

Configuration FavouriteMode Off Channel List Tv Only LanguageSettings ParentalSettings TimeSettings Receiver Upgrade V0.7(EU) 4 Ate Country Germany Change Favourite Mode OK Select Mode More

FavouriteMode

This function enables or disables the favourite channellist mode.

Use ◀ or ▶ buttonstosetFavouriteMode to"List1,List2,...,List5orOff".

Selecting "Off" disables the favourite channelList mode.

Ifthe“FavouriteMode”issetonviaselectingachannellistnumber, innormaloperating mode pressing “P +” and “P -” buttons willonlynavigate throughthechannelsthat werepreviouslydefinedasfavouritesinthe selectedchannellist.

ChannelList

In the Configuration Menu, highlight the ChannelListitembypassing ▲ orbit-tons.

Usethe ◀ or ▶ buttonstosettheChannel List to "TV only or Radio only".

Thisfeatureenablesnavigationonlythrough theselectedchannellisttype.

If"Radioonly"isset,youcanonlynavigate throughtheRadiochannelsinthechannel list via using P + or P - buttons.

LanguageSettings

IntheconfigurationMenu, highlight the Language Settingsitem by pressing ▲ c buttons. PressOKandLanguageSettings submenu will bed displayed on the screen:

SystemLanguage AudioLanguage SubtitleLanguage English English Off

Useorbuttons!ohighlightthemenu itemthatwillbeadjusted.

SystemLanguage

System Language determines the on-screenmenulanguage.

Use ◀ orbuttonstosettheSystemLanguagesetting.

AudioLanguage

Digitalterrestrialtelevisionchannelscan broadcastsimultaneousountracksinmore thanonelanguage. Thisfunctionselects whichlanguagesoundtrackyouwillhear whenswitchingtoachannelbroadcasting withthemultiplesoundtracks.

Use ◀ orbitonstocyclethroughthe languageoptions.

SubtitleLanguage

Digitalterrestrialtelevisionchannelscan broadcast with subtitles displayed on-screenforthehard-of-hearing. This function selects the desired subtitle language and enables the automatic display of subtitles whenever subtitle information is broadcast.

Use ◀ orbuttonstocyclethrough“Off” andlanguageoptions.

ParentalSettings

Somechannelsbroadcastmaterialwhich youdonotwantyoungermembersofthe familytowatch.Anychannelcanbe'locked' sothatitcannotbeselectedforviewingwith-outfirstafour-digitPINcodebeingentered. In this way any channelnotsuitable for youngerviewerscanbeprotected.

Thisfunctionenablesordisablesthemenu protectionsystemandallowsthePINcode tobechanged.ChannelAndMenuProtectionLockfeature.

(SeeChannelListmenuFavouritesonpage 14)

Use ▲ orbitonstohighlightParental Settings. Press "OK" button to enter Parental SettingsMenu. Aboxaskingforthelockkey isdisplayed.

EnterLockKey

Thereisonlyonekeywhichissetto"0000" initially.Enterlockkey.IfwrongLockkeyis entered,thefollowingmessageisdisplayed onthescreenanditisreturnedback.

WrongLockKey

Ifitiscorrect, the Parental Settings Menu including following items displayed:

MaturityLock MenuLock SetLockKey Age 5 Installation

Useor ▲ buttonstohighlightthemenu itemthatwillbeadjusted.

MaturityLock:

Use ▶ orbuttonstosetMaturityLockto the"Off,Age4,Age5......Age17orAge18". ("Off,Age4,Age5,...,Age18,Freigegeben ab6Jahren,Universalviewing(FRA)orX-ratedESP".)

MenuLock:

Thereyoucanset/resetlockingfortheMain MenuorthelInstallationMenutorestrictaccess.Ifthemenulockisdisabled,therewill befreeaccesstothemenusystem.

Off: Allmenusare unlocked.

MainMenu: Mainmenuisaccessibleonly with the correct clock key. So the user cannot add, delete, rename, move channels, cannot settimers.

Installation: Installationmenuislocked, so theusercannotaddchannels.

ChangeswillbeupdatedafterexitingConfigurationMenu.

SetLockKey:

Alsointhismenuyoucanchangethelock keyandset/changeparentallockmode.

TimeSettings

IntheconfigurationMenu, highlight the Time Settingsitembypassing ▲ or buttons. PressOKandTimeSettingssubmenuwill bedisplayedonthescreen:

CurrentTime 14:26 TimeZoneSetting Auto TimeZone GMT+0

Useorbuttons.highlghttheTime ZoneSetting.TimeZoneSettingissetus- ing ◀ orbuttons.ItcanbesettoAUTOor MANUAL.WhenAUTOisselected,Current Time and Time Zone options will not be availabletobeset.

IfMANUALoptionisselectedastheTime ZoneSetting,TimeZone canbealtered:

- Bypassing ▲ or buttonsselectTime Zone.Use ◀ or ▶ buttonstochangethe TimeZonebetweenGMT-12or GMT+12. CurrentTimeonthetopofthemenulistwill thenchangeaccordingtotheselectedTime Zone.

ReceiverUpgrade

TheIDTVcanbeupgradedviatheconfigurationmenu, enteredfromthemainmenu.

Configuration Favourite Mode Off Channel List Tv Only Language Settings Parental Settings Time Settings Receiver Upgrade V0.7 (EU) 4 Aris Country German y OK Search for Upgrade More

Intheconfigurationmenu, highlight the "ReceiverUpgrade" item bypassing ▲ or ▼ buttonsandpress "OK" button to startup upgrade process. The following menu appears on the screen.

SoftwareUpgrade Searching for upgrade. Please wait, or press MENU to cancel. Search Progress:

Afterthesearchprogressiscompleted,the message "Completedsearchingforupgrade.Nonewsoftwarewasfound"appearsonthescreenifnonewsoftwareis found.

Timers

Display the Main Menu by pressing the "☐". Highlightthe Timerslinebypassing ▲ or ▼ buttonsandpress"OK"buttontodisplay theTimermenu.

Main Menu Channel List Installation Configuration Timers TV Setup Common Interface

Uptofiveseparatetimereventscanbeset andeach isdisplayedintheProgramme Timersscreen,showingtheeventnumber, thechanneltobeselected,thestarttime, endtime,dateandthemode-whetherthat eventisactive(andwillbeactedon)ornot.

Programme Timers No Channel Name Start End Date Mode 1. ITV 1 20:00 21:00 12/05/2005 Active 2. BBC ONE 00:00 00:00 01/01/2005 Inactive 3. BBC ONE 00:00 00:00 01/01/2005 Inactive 4. BBC ONE 00:00 00:00 01/01/2005 Inactive 5. BBC ONE 00:00 00:00 01/01/2005 Inactive 6. BBC ONE 00:00 00:00 01/01/2005 Inactive 10:42 04/07/2005 Move/Change Exit Edit Timer More

- Tosetanevent, highlight its mode button using ▲ orbitonsandpress "OK" button to display the timer entry window.

Type:	TV
Name:	3.ITV
Start:	00:00
End:	00:00
Date:	03/06/2005
Mode:	Once

• Herethesixsettingsofchanneltype, channelname, starttime, endtime, dateandfrequencymodecanbeset. You can move freelybetweeneachsettingusing ▲ (buttons.
• Thechanneltypeissetusing orbit- tons.ltenablesdisplayingonlytheselected typechannels.
  •Thechannelnameissetusing buttonstodisplaythechannelwhichbroadcaststheprogramme.
• Thestarttime, endtime and date are each set with then number button son theremote controlin 24-hour format.
• The frequency modeled determines how often there receive operates this event and is set with the or buttonstobeeither

Once, Daily, or Weekly. Press OK button to completesetup.

Hint Ifaninvalidnumberforthestartorendtimes orthedateisentered, "Enteredtimeisnot valid"messageappearsonthemenu.

RECORDING FROMIDTV

ConnectyourVCRtoAV2viaascartlead.

SettheAV2-OUTinthefeaturemenuto DDT, asillustratedanddescribedonpage 24.

Setthetimeasdescribedabove.

SetyourTVtostandbyusingtheremotecontrol.

SetyourVCRtocorrespondwiththetimeset onyourTVandselectexternalinput(referto yourVCRinstructionbook).

NB. If you switch on your TV whilst the timer recording is active and then switch back to

standby, the timerrecording will be cancelled; the timersetting will be deleted and the desired programmewill not berecorded.

TVSetup

TobeabletogothroughTVfunctions,you canusethisitem.

The digital TV Setup menus screen is accessed from the MainMenu Pressthe button to display the MainMenu and use or ▼ buttons to highlight "TV Setup". Press "OK" button to display TV Setup menu screen.

MainMenu ChannelList Installation Configuration Timers TVSetup CommonInterface

Detailedinformationforallmenuitemsisin AnalogueTVMenuSystemsection.

CommonInterface

- Press "☐" button to display the Main Menu andusethe ▲ or ▼ buttonstohighlighthe "CommonInterface" lineandpress"OK" button.

MainMenu ChannelList Installation Configuration Timers TVSetup CommonInterface

Itisrequiredtosubscribetoapaychannel companytoviewthepaychannelsofthe DigitalTerrestrialbroadcasting.

Obtain the Conditional Access Module (CAM) and the Viewing card by subscribing to apaychannel company, then insert into the Television using the following procedure.

1.SwitchofftheTVandunplugfromthe mains.
2. Insert the CAM, then Viewing Card to the slot that is located in the terminal cover at the left-hand side of the TV (from front view).
•TheCAMshouldbecorrectlyinserted,itis impossibletoinsertfullyifreversed. The CAMortheTVterminalmaybedamagedif theCAMisforcefullyinserted.
3. Connect the TV to the mains supply, switchonandthenwaitforfewmoments untilthecardisactivated.
- SomeCAMsmayrequirethefollowingset up.Please settheCAMbyenteringtheIDTV menu, Common Interface then pressing "OK" button.(CAMsetupmenuisnotdisplayedwhenitisnotrequired.)
- Toseetheviewingcontractinformation: EnterIDTV;press" "button,thenhighlight CommonInterfaceandpress"OK"button.
- Whennomoduleisinserted, "NoCommon Interfacemoduledetected"messageappearsonthescreen.
- Refertothemoduleinstructionmanualfor detailsofthesettings.

AnalogueTVMenuSystem

YourTVhasbeendesignedwithamenu systemtoprovideeasymanipulationofa multifunctionsystem.

Pressthe buttontoenterthemenu. Press ▶/▶ buttontoselectamenutitleand then ▲/▼ buttontoselectamenuitemand ▶/▶ or"OK"buttontoenterthemenuitem.

• Press the button to exit themenu.
• Press the button to return to the previous menu.

Picturemenu

Bypassing ◀/▶ button,selectthefirsticon. Picturemenuappearsonthescreen.

PICTURE Mode Cinema Contrast 62 Brightness 24 Sharpness 10 Colour 32 Colour Temp Warm Noise Reduction Medium Film Mode Off 3D Comb Off Reset PAL50Hz

Mode

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectMode. Press ◀ / ▶ buttontochooseoneofthese options: Natural, Dynamic and Cinema. Picturemodecanbechangeddirectlyby pressingthe ⏻ button.

Contrast

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectContrast. Press ▶ buttontoincreasecontrast.Press buttontodecreasecontrast.Contrastlevel canbeadjustedbetween0and63.

Brightness

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectBrightness. Press ▶ buttontoincreasebrightness. Press ◀ button to decrease brightness. Brightnesslevelcanbeadjustedbetween0 and63.

Sharpness

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectSharpness. Press ▶ buttontoincreasesharpness.Press ◀ buttonodecreasesharpness.Sharpnesslevelcanbeadjustedbetween0and31.

Colour

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectColour. Press ▶ buttonoincreasecolour.Press buttontodecreasecolour.Colourlevelcan beadjustedbetween0and99.

Hue

Thisitemisdisplayedinpicturemenuwhen theTVreceivesanNTSCsignal.Bypressing ▲ / ▼ button,selecthue. P r e s ➤ button toincreasehue.Press ◀ buttontodecrease hue.Huelevelcanbeadjustedbetween-31 and31.

ColourTemp

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectColour Temp. Press/s/▶ buttontochooseoneof these options: Cool, Normal and Warm.

NoiseReduction

Thisitemisusedtoreducetheimagenoise andimprovethepicturequalityatweaksignals.

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectNoiseReduction.Press ◀/ ▶ button to set Noiseduction level to Off, Low, Medium or High.

FilmMode

Filmsarerecordedatadifferentnumberof framespersecondtonormaltelevision programmes.

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectFilmMode. Press ◀ / ▶ buttontosetthisfeatureOnor Off.Turnthisfeatureonwhenyouarewatch- ing films to see the fast motions scenes clearly.

3DComb

3DCombisusedtoimprovecolourtransitionsandcolourqualityof pictures.

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,select3DComb. Press ◀ / ▶ buttonosetthisfeatureOnor Off.

Reset

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectReset. Press ◀/ ▶ or"OK"buttontoresetthepicture modestofactorydefaultsettings.

Soundmenu

Bypressing ◀ / ▶ button,selectthesecond icon.Soundmenuappearsonthescreen.

SOUND Volume 10 Equalizer Balance 0 Headphone Sound Mode Stereo AVL Cn Effect Off Dynamic Bass Off 3DS Cn Subwoofer Off

Volume

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectVolume. Press ▶ buttontoincreasevolumelevel. Press ◀ buttontodecreasevolumelevel. Volumelevelcanbeadjustedbetween0 and63.

Equalizer

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectEqualizer. Press ◀ / ▶ or"OK"buttontoenterequalizer menu.

SOUND Equalizer Sound Mode 120Hz 500Hz 1.5kHz 5kHz 10kHz User 0 0 0 0 0 0

Inequalizermenuthesoundmodecanbe changedtoUser,Pop,Rock,Jazz,Flatand Classicbypassing ◀ / ▶ button.Equalizer menusettingscanonlybechangedwhen Sound Mode is User. Select the desired frequencyby ▲ / ▼ buttonandincreaseorde Decreasethefrequencygainbypassing ◀ / ▶ button.

Pressthe 📋 buttonoreturntotheprevious menu.

Balance

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectBalance. Press ▶ buttontoincreasebalancetothe right.Press ◀ buttontodecreasebalanceto theleft.Balancelevelcanbeadjustedbetween-31and31.

Headphone

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectHeadphone.Press ◀ / ▶ or"OK"buttontoenter hedphonemenu.

SOUND Headphone Volume 10 SoundMode Stereo Balance 0

volume

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectVolume. Press ▶ buttontoincreasehpvolumelevel. Press ◀ buttontodecreasehpvolumelevel. Headphonevolumelevelcanbeadjusted between0and63.

soundmode

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectSound Mode.Press ◀ /▶ buttontochangesound mode.

Soundmodeisusedtoidentifysoundmodeof theheadphoneandcanbesettomono,ste- reo,dual a or dual b according to the transmis- sion.

balance

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectBalance. Press ▶ buttontoincreasebalancetothe right.Press ◀ buttontodecreasebalanceto theleft.Balancelevelcanbeadjustedbetween-31and31.

Pressthe 📋 buttonotreturnntotheprevious menu.

SoundMode

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectSound Mode.Press ◀ / ▶ buttonochangethe mode.

You can select Mono, Stereo, Dual A or Dual Bmode, only if these selected channels support sthat mode.

Incaseofbilingualbroadcast(DualSound), youcanselectoriginalordubbedlanguage usingmodeoption.

AVL

AutomaticVolumeLimiting(AVL)function adjuststhesoundtoobtainfixedoutputlevel betweenprograms, havingdifferentsound levels.

Pressing ◀ ➤ buttonwillturnthisfeatureon oroff.

Effect

Youcanusethisfeaturetoswitchthesound effectonoroff. If thecurrentsoundsystemis Monoandthesoundeffectisswitchedon, thenthesoundwillbeheardasifitisStereo. If thecurrentsoundsystemisStereo, switchingthiseffectonwillgiveamorespatialeffect.

Pressing ◀ / ▶ buttonwillturnthisfeatureon oroff.

DynamicBass

DynamicBassisusedtoincreasebasseffectoftheTVset.

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectDynamic Bass.Bypassing ◀ / ▶ buttonsetDynamic basstoLow,HighorOFF.ItisnotrecommendedtoselectHighiflisteningathigh volumelevels.Thereisasubwooferoutput thatcanacceptanactivesubwooferifyou wishtocreateveryhighlevelsofBass.

3DS

Thisfeatureisusedtocreatetheimpressionthatsoundiscomingfromaroundtheroominsteadoffromthesetspeakers. Pressingthe ◀ / ▶ buttonswillturnthefeatureonoroff.

SubWoofer

Itispossibletoconnectanexternal,active subwoofertothesettogiveamuchdeeper basseffect.

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button, select Subwoofer. Subwoofer can besetto Onor Off.

SetSubwoofertoOnwhenyouconnectan externalsubwoofertotheset.

Featuremenu

Bypassing ◀ / ▶ button, select the third icon. Feature menu appear on the screen.

FEATURE SleepTimer Off ChildLock Off Language English Av-2Out DTT DefaultZoom Panoramic BlueBack groundOn MenuBack g roundTranslucent MenuTimeout30sec TeletextLang uag e W ScreenSaver

SleepTimer

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button, select Sleep Timer. ThetimercanbeprogrammedbetweenOffand2hours instepsof10minutesbypassing ◀ / ▶ button.lfsleeptimer isactivated, attheendoftheselectedtime, theTVgoesautomaticallytostand-bymode.

Child Lock

Youcanusethisfeaturetopreventchildren turningtheTVonorchangingprogramsor adjustmentsetc.withoutremotecontrol.

Thechildlockfeaturecanbesetby ◀/▶ button to either on or off. When off is selected, therewillbenodifferenceintheoperationof your TV. When on is selected, the TV can only be controlled by the remote control handset.Inthiscasethecontrolpanelbuttons,exceptthePoweron/offbutton,atthe bottomoftheTVwillnotwork.Ifoneofthese buttonsispressed,"ChildLockOn"willbe displayedonthescreen.

Language

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectLanguage. Bypassing ◀ / ▶ button,youcanselectthe language.

AV-2Out

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button, select AV-2Out. You can set AV-2 Out to TV, AV-1, DTT, AV-3, AV-4, AV-5 or PC RGB by pressing ◀ / ▶ button.

Note: Only audio output is available for Av-4 and PC. The other options have both audio and video outputs.

DefaultZoom

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectDefault Zoom. You can set Default Zoom to Panoramic,4:3or14:9Zoombypassing ◀ / ▶ button.IfthereisnoWSSoraspectratio (picturesize)informationandzoommodeis selectedasAutobypassingthe 📄 button, then the zoom mode will automatically changetoDefaultZoomsetting.Seealso ZoomModesonpage29.

Blue Background

YoucansettheTVtoautomaticallychange toabluescreenifthesignalisweakorabsent,orwhenthereisnoinputfromanexternaldevice.

The Blue Background feature can be turned onoroffbypassing ◀/▶ button.

MenuBackground

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button, select Menu Background. You can changemenuback-ground to Translucent or Opaque by pressing ◀ / ▶ button.

MenuTimeout

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button, select Menu Timeout. Press ◀/▶ buttontochangemenu timeoutto15sec,30secor60sec.

Teletext Language

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectTeletext Language. Press ◀ / ▶ button to change TeletextLanguageto West,East,Cyrillic,

Turk/Gre or Arabic. This will normally be set to West for Western Europe.

Screen Saver

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectScreen Saver. Press ◀ / ▶ or"OK"buttontoenter screensavermenu.

Thismenuhashthreeitemsrelatedtopossibleimageretentionprobleminplasma displaypanels.Firsttwoitems(Screen Wipe,Inverse)ofthismenuareusedtore-movetheeffectsaftertheproblemoccured andthelastitem(PixelShift)isusedtopre-ventthisproblem.

Screen Wipe :WhenOKispressedonthis itemthepanelisdrivenwithfullwhitepicture foronehourunlessanyusercommandis entered.Duringthismodeifanyusercommandisentered,ScreenSavermenuwillbe displayedonthescreenwithScreenWipe highlighted.

Inverse: When OK is pressed on the colour of each pixel of the displayed image is inverted for one hour unless any user command is entered.

Pixel Shift : This item can be set to off, 5, 10,20,40min.or1hour.Wholepictureis shifted2pixelsinthedirectionsofthefigure shownbelow.

The time entered in this setting to refer to the time between the picture being moved. If you are using games consoles similar set to 5 mins but try not to leave static images on the screen for long period so time.

Install menu

Bypressing ◀/▶ button, select the fourth icon.Installmenuappearsonthescreen.

INSTALL Program 1 Band C Channel 12 ColourSystem AUTO SoundSystem BG FineTune 0 Search224.25 VCROff StoreProgram

Program

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectProgram. Press ◀ / ▶ buttontoselecttheprogram number.Youcanalsoenteranumbervia digitbuttonsontheremotecontrol.There are100programstoragebetween0and99.

Band

Band canbeselectedeither“C”or“S”by his item pressing ◀/ ▶ button.

Channel

Channel canbechangedby ◀ / ▶ buttonor DigitButtons.

Colour System

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectColour System. Press ◀/▶ buttontochangethe coloursystemtoPAL, PAL60, SECAM or AUTO.

Note: In AV mode, you can choose NTSC 3.58 and NTSC4.43 as well.

Sound System

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button, selectSo und System. Press ◀/▶ buttonochangethe sound system to BG, DK, I or L/L'.

Fine Tune

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectFine Tune. Press ◀ / ▶ buttontoadjustthetuning.

Search

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectSearch. Press ◀ / ▶ buttonostortprogramsearching.Thesearchingwillstopwhenasignalis

found.Youcanalsoenterafrequencyvalue directlybypassingthedigitbuttons.

VCR(VideoCassetteRecorder)

• Thisitemcanbeseeninallmodesexcept Av-3andPC.
• If you want to watch a VCR source from one of these modes, then it will be better to set VCR mode "on". For this, while the cursor is on this is to press the / button to set it "On".
• If you want to watch a DVD, then you must set this item "Off".

StoreProgram

Bypassing ▲ / ▼ button,selectStoreProgram.Press ◀ or"OK"buttontostorethe adjustments."ProgramStored"willbedisplayedonthescreen.

Programmenu

Bypassing ◀ / ▶ button, select the fifthicon. Program menu appear son the screen.

PROGRAM 01ITV 11 C43 02ZDF 12 C-64 03CH5 13 C-68 04C-02 14 S-40 05C-05 15 ---- 06C-06 16 ---- 07C-08 17 ---- 08C-21 18 ---- 09C-23 19 ---- 10C-35 20 ---- Name nset Delete APS

Bymovingthecursorinfourdirectionsyou can reach 20 programmes in the same page.Youcanscrollthepagesupordown bypassingthenavigationbuttonstoseeeall theprogrammesinTVmode(excepttheAV mode).

Bycursoraction, programmeselectionis doneautomatically.

Name:

To change the name of a decided programme, select the programme and presstheREDbutton.

The first letter of these selected name starts to blink. Press ▲ / ▼ buttontochangethat letter and ◀ / ▶ buttontoselect the other letters. Bypassing the RED button, you can store thename.

Insert:

Select the programmewhichyouwanttoin-sert by navigation buttons. Press the GREENbutton. By navigation buttonsmove theselected programme to the decided programmespace and press the GREEN buttonagain.

Delete:

Todeleteaprogramme, press the YELLOW button. Pressing the YELLOW button again erasestheselectedprogrammefromthe programmelist, and the programmes below shiftoneup.

APS(AutomaticProgrammingSystem)

When you press the BLUE button for APS, the following warnings screen will be displayed.

PROGRAM Country UK WARNING! Allprestoredprograms willbedeleted OK Cancel

PresstheBLUEbuttontocancelAPSifyou do not want to delete your existing programmelist.

TocontinueAPS, firstselect the country by pressing ◀ / ▶ button and then press the REDor "OK" button.

APSisrunning... UK-I 055,25Mhz Cancel

AfterAPSisfinalized, theprogrammetable willappearonthescreen.

Sourcemenu

Bypressing ◀ / ▶ button,selectthesixth icon.Sourcemenuappearsonthescreen.

SOURCE:TV TV/DTT AV-1 AV - 2 AV-3 AV-4 AV-4S AV-5 PCRGB

In sourcemenu, highlight a source by pressing ▲ / ▼ buttonandswitchtothat modebypassing ◀/ ▶ or "OK"button.

PCMode

Installation

•PoweroffbothComputerandDisplaybefore makinganyconnections.
- SetyourPC'sresolutioncorrectlybefore connectingtotheTV.Seethetableonpage 37forsupportedmodes.
- UseaD-SUBcabletoconnecttheTV'sPC inputtothecomputer'sRGBoutputterminal.

15PinMiniD-SubConnector 10 5 1 6 15 11

- TightenthescrewsoftheDisplaycableuntil theconnectorsarefastenedsecurely(finger-tightenonly).

MenuSysteminPCmode

Pressthebutton.Themenuwillbedis-playedinthemiddleofthescreen.

PCPicturePositionMenu

Bypassing ◀/▶ button,selectthefirsticon.PCPicturePositionmenuappearsonthe screen.

PCPICTUREPOSITION Autoposition H Position V Position DotClock Phase 50 50 50 50 1024x768 H:48kHzV:60Hz

Autoposition

If you shift the picture horizontally or vertically to an unwanted position, us this item to put the picture into correct place automatically.

• SelectAutopositionitembyusing buttons.
• Presor "OK" button.

Warning: Autopositionadjustmentrecommendedtobedonewiththefullscreenimagefortheproperadjustment.

H(Horizontal)Position

Thisitemshifts the image horizontally to righthandside or lefthandside of the screen.

• SelectHPositionitembyusing ▲ / ▼ button.
• Use ◀/ ▶ buttontoadjustthevalue.

V(Vertical)Position

Thisitemshiftstheimageverticallytowards thetoporbottomofthescreen.

• Select V Position item by using ▲ / ▼ button.
• Use ◀/ ▶ buttontoadjustthevalue.

DotClock

DotClockadjustmentscorrectinterference thatappearasverticalbandingindotintensive presentationslikespreadsheetsor paragraphsortextinsmallerfonts.

- Use ◀ / ▶ buttontoadjustthevalue.

Phase

DependingontheresolutionandscanfrequencythatyouinputtotheTVSet,youmayseeahazyornoisypictureonthescreen.In suchacaseyoucanusethisitemtogeta clearpicturebytrialanderrormethod.

- Use ◀ / ▶ buttontoadjustthevalue.

PCPictureMenu

Bypassing ◀ / ▶ button,selectthesecond icon.PCPicture menu appears on the screen.

Contrast, Brightness and Colour Temperature adjustments in this menu are identical to adjustments defined in TV picture menu.

WhenColourTempisManual,youcanalso adjusttheR,G,Bitems.R,GandBadjust theTVimagecolourinPCmode.Youcan changetheTVcolourtoyourdesiredcolour: R(Red),G(Green),B(Blue)

SelectResetandpress ◀ / ▶ or "OK" button toresetthepicturemodestofactorydefault settings.

SoundMenu

By pressing ◀/▶ button, select the third icon. Soundmenuappearsonthescreen.

The items in this menu are described at Soundmenustartingpage22.

FeatureMenu

Bypressing ◀ / ▶ button, select the fourth icon. Feature menu appear on the screen.

Theitemsinthismenuaredescribedat Featuremenustartingpage24.

SourceMenu

Bypressing ◀/▶ button,selectthefifthicon. Sourcemenuappearsonthescreen.

In source menu, highlight a source by pressing ▲ / ▼ button and switch to that mode bypassing ◀/ ▶ or "OK" button.

SoundinPCmode

- ConnectthePC'sAudiooutputtotheTV's PCAudiolnsocketwithanaudiocable.

OtherFeatures

TVStatus

ProgrammeNumber, ProgrammeName, Sound Indicator and Zoom Mode are displayed on the upperrightside of the screen when an new programme is entered or button is pressed.

Mutelndicator

It is placed in the upper left side of the screenwhenenabled.

Tocancelmute, there are two alternatives; the first one is pressing the button and these second one is increasing/decreasing the volume level.

PIPandPAPmodes

PressthebuttontoswitchtoPIPmode.

AtPIPMode,asmallpicture(PIPpicture)is displayedonthemainpicture.

ForPIP picturerestrictions, seetableon page40.

Pressthe button w icetos witcht mode.

AtPAPMode, twopictures withequalsizes are displayed on the screen. Aspect Ratios of the windows are fixed.

WhenyouswitchtoPAPMode, Mainwindow inPIPMode is displayed on the right side of the screen.

Sourcerestrictions of PAP Mode aresame as in PIP Mode.

FreezePicture

Youcanfreezethepictureonthescreenby pressingthe button.AtPIPandPAPayouts;onlythemainpicturecanbefrozen.

ZoomModes

Zoommodecanbechangedbypressing the 📋 button.Youcanchangethescreen sizeaccordingtothepictureaspectratio. Selecttheoptimumonefromthefollowing ZOOMmodes.

Note: Youcanonlychoose4:3andFULLinPC mode.

Auto:

WhenaWSS(WideScreenSignalling)signal, which show the aspect ratio of the picture, is included in the broadcasts signal or the signal from an external device, the TV automatically changesthe ZOOM mode according to the WSS signal.

- When the AUTO mode does not function correctly due to poor WSS signal quality or when you want to change the ZOOM mode, changeto another ZOOM modemanually.

Full:

This uniformly stretches the left and right sidesofanormalpicture(4:3aspectratio) tofillthewideTVscreen.

P A P

- For16:9aspectratiopicturesthathavebeen squeezedintoanormalpicture(4:3aspect ratio),usetheFullmodetoresthepicturetoitsoriginalshape.

16:9Zoom:

Thiszoomsupthewidepicture(16:9aspect ratio)tothefullscreen.

Diagram showing transformation of a square with circular holes into a larger square with circles (no text or symbols)

16:9 Subtitle:

Thiszoomsupthewidepicture(16:9aspect ratio)withsubtitlestothefullscreen.

SUBTITLE SUBTITLE

"DefaultZoom"Modes:

4:3

Usetoviewanormalpicture(4:3aspect ratio)asthisisitsoriginalshape.

Diagram showing transformation of a square with four circles to a square with one circle, both without any text or symbols.

14:9Zoom:

Thiszoomsupthewidepicture(14:9aspect ratio)totheupperandlowerlimitsofthe screen.

Diagram showing transformation of a square with four circles to a larger square with four circles, no text or symbols present.

Panoramic:

Thisstretchestheleftandrightsidesofa normalpicture(4:3aspectratio)tofillthe screen,withoutmakingthepictureappear unnatural.

Diagram showing transformation of a square with four circles to a larger square with four circles (no text or symbols)

Thetopandbottomofthepictureareslightly cutoff.

Teletext

TeletextisaninformationsystemthatdisplaystextonyourTVscreen.UsingtheTeletextinformationsystemyoucanviewapage ofinformationonasubjectthatisavailable inthelistofcontents(index).

ToOperateTeletext

• SelectaTVstationwhereTeletextisbeing transmitted.
• Pressthe button. Usually the list of tents(index) is displayed on the screen.

GUIDE SLIDESHOW-ROTATE SWIVELPHOTO

ToSelectAPageOfTeletext

- Presstheappropriatedigitbuttonsforthe requiredTeletextpagenumber.

Theselectedpagenumberisdisplayedin thetopleftcornerofthescreen.TheTeletext pagecountersearches untilthe selected pagenumberislocated,thedesiredpageis thendisplayedonthescreen.

• Press the button to movethe Teletext screenforwardonepageatatime.
• Press the button to movethe Teletext screenbackward done page at a time.

ToSelectIndexPage

- Toselectthepagenumberoftheindex(generallypage100),pressthe button.

ToSelectTeletextWithATV Programme

• PresstheREDbutton. Thetextisnowsuperimposedovertheprogrammeonthe screen.
• Press the buttonagaintoreturntothe Teletextpage.

ToReveal“Concealed” Information

• Pressingthebuttononcewillrevealanswersonaquizorgamespage.
• Pressingthe 📄 buttonagainwillconceal therevealedanswers.

ToSelectASubcodePage

Subcode pages are subsections of long Teletextpagesthatcanonlybedisplayedon thescreenonesectionatatime.

• SelecttherequiredTeletextpagebypassing button.

- Selecttherequiredsubcodepagenumber bypassingfourdigitbuttons(e.g.0001).

- If these selected subcode page is not displayed in a short time, press the × button. TV programmewill bed displayed on the screen.

- Teletextpagenumberwillbedisplayedon theupperleftcornerofthescreenwhenthe selectedpageisfound.

- Pressthe 📄 buttonodisplaytheselected Teletextpage.

ToExitTeletext

- Pressthebutton. Thescreenwillswitch toTVmode.

ToDisplayTheTime

• WhilewatchingaTVprogrammewithTele-texttransmissionpressthe button. The currenttimeinformation,capturedfromTele-textwillbedisplayedonthescreen.
• If the programme being watched does not have Teletext transmission, no information will be displayed.

Fastext

YourTVsupportsthe1000pageTeletext system.Whenthepagenumberofanyof the1000pagesinmemoryisentered,the systemwillnotsearchforthe requested page;insteaditwilldisplaythepageautomatically. If therequested page is not in memory, the system will search forthere- quested pagenumber and save the 1000 pages including the requested page into memory after finding it.

• Press the button to mov the Teletext screen forward done page at a time.
• Press the button to mov the Teletext screen backward done page at a time.

ForFastext

Thesubject-headingfortheinformationmay haveaparticularcolour.

- Press an appropriate RED, GREEN, YELLOW orBLUEbuttoninordertoreachtherelevant pagequickly.

ForTOPtext

TOPtextmodeofoperationwillbeactivated automaticallyaccordingtothetransmission.

• IfTOPtexttransmissionispresent,colour codedbuttonswillappearinstatusrow.
• IfTOPtexttransmissionisnotpresent,statusrowwillnotappear.

Thesubject-headingforinformationmaybe locatedincolouredbox.

InTopmodethe ▲ or ▼ commandswillrequestthenextorpreviouspagerespectively. IfTOPtexttransmissionisnotavailable, in case ofoperationofthese commands, wraparoundoccurs.Forexamplepage100 appearstobeonegreaterthanpage199.

ConnectPeripheral Equipment

Thereisawiderangeofaudioandvideo equipmentthatcanbeconnectedtoyourTV.

The following connection diagram show you where the different (Optional) equipment should be connected at there are side of the TV.

HighDefinition

YourHitachiPlasmaTelevisioniscapable ofdisplayingHighDefinitionpicturesfrom devicesuchasaHighDefinitionSatellite ReceiverorDVDPlayer. Thesedevices mustbeconnectedviatheHDMIsocket (AV-5)orComponentSocket(AV-3).These socketscanaccepteither720por1080isignals.

ViaTheScart

PlasmaTVhas2Scartsockets.Ifyouwant toconnectperipherals(e.g.video,decoder, etc.)whichhaveScartsocketstotheTV,use SCART1,SCART2inputs.

Ifanexternaldeviceisconnectedviathe Scartsockets,theTVwillbeswitchedtoAV modeautomatically.

ViaAerialInput

IfyouwanttoconnecttoyourTV, peripherals likevideorecordersordecoders,butthede-viceyouwanttoconnectdoesnothavea Scartsocket,youshouldconnectittothe AerialinputoftheTV.

If the VCRisconnected via Aerial input it is suggested to use Programme0.

Decoder

CableTVoffersyouawidechoiceofprograms.Mostofthemarefree,othersareto bepaidforbytheviewer.Thismeansthat youwillneedtosubscribetothebroadcast-ingorganisationwhoseprogrammesyou wishtoreceive.Thisorganisationwillsupply you a corresponding decoder unit to allow theprogrammestobeunscrambled.

For further information ask your dealer. See also the booklets supplied with your decoder.

Connectadecoderwithanaerialsocket totheTV

- Connecttheaerialcable.

Connectadecoderwithoutanaerial sockettotheTV

- ConnectthedecodertotheTVwithaScart cabletoSCART1.

TVAndVideoRecorder

- Connecttheaerialcables.

Betterpicturequalitycanbeobtainedifyou alsoconnectaScartcabletoSCARTsockets.

PlaybackNTSC

Tousethisoptionyoucan;

- ConnectanNTSCVCRplayertoaScart socketattherearsideoftheTV.

- ConnectanNTSCVCRplayertoRCAJacks attherearsideoftheTV.

CopyFacility

SourceselectionforVCRrecording.

- SelectFeaturemenu.

- SelectAv-2Outbypressing ◀/ ▶ button.

- Selectasourcetocopythepicturefromthat source.

SearchForAndStoreTheTest SignalOfTheVideoRecorder

- Unplug the aerial cable from the aerial socket of your videorecorder.

- SwitchonyourTVandputthevideorecorder onthetestsignal.(Seethebookletforyour videorecorder.)

- Enter the Install menu and select search.

- Searchforthetestsignalofyourvideore-corderinthesamewayasyousearchedfor andstoredtheTVsignals.Storethetestsignalunderprogrammenumber0.

-Replace the aerial cable in the aerial socket of your video recorder once you have stored the testsignal.

CameraAndCamcorder

ToConnectToAVInput

ConnectyourcameraorcamcordertoAV (AV-4)inputattherearsideoftheTV.

- ConnectyourequirementtotheTVviaVIDEO (yellow), AUDIO R (red) and AUDIO L (white) inputs. You must connect the jack to their input using the same colour.

ToConnectToS-VHSInput

ConnectyourcameraorcamcorderS-VHS inputattherearsideoftheTV.

- ConnectyourequirepmenttotheTVviaS-VHS inputandaudioinputsofAVinputsbyusing S-VHScables.

ConnectTheDecoderToThe VideoRecorder

SomevideorecordershaveaspecialScart socketfordecoder.

- ConnectaScartcabletotheScartsocketof yourdecoderandtothespecialScartsocket ofyourvideorecorder.Refertothebooklet ofyourvideorecorder.

• To connect your video record to the TV, refer to the TV and Video Record section.

If you want to connect more equipment to your TV, consult your dealer.

ConnectingHeadphones

Use the stereoheadphones socket at the rearside of the TV, to connect headphones.

ConnectingSubwoofer

UseSubwooferOutsockettoconnectan external,activesubwoofertothesettogivea muchdeeperbasseffect.

AerialConnection

OutdoorAerialConnection

Round 75 ohmcoaxialcable 75Ω VHF/UHF

RearofTV

ConnectPeripheralEquipment

eitherconnecttheaerialstraighttoyourTV...

Aerial (RF) Lead wall socket Scart 1 Scart 2 Rearview Aerial (RF) Socket

...orconnecttheaerialthroughaVCR...

graph TD
    A["Aerial (RF) Socket"] --> B["Scan1"]
    A --> C["Scan2"]
    D["Aerial (RF) Lead"] --> E["wall socket"]
    E --> F["(RF)connector leadVCRtoTV"]
    F --> G["Aerial(RF)SocketVCR"]
    G --> H["Optional Start I end TV in VCR"]
    H --> I["RR"]

• It is recommended that a cartlead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and Rand wish to obtain stereosound from you equipment. These lead can be purchased from your Hitachidealer or any good High Street electrical retailer.

...orthroughaVCRandsatellitedecoder.

graph TD
    A["PLASMATV"] --> B["RFLead from VCRtoTV"]
    B --> C["RFLead from Satellite to VCR"]
    C --> D["RFLeadto Aerial"]
    D --> E["SatelliteLNBlead"]
    E --> F["VCR"]
    D --> G["Aerial"]
    G --> H["• ScartLeadto AV-1onTV."]

..orthrou ghasatellitedecoder...

PLASMA TV Aerial RFLeadfrom SatellitetoTV •ScartLeadto EXT-1onTV. RF Leadto Aerial

headphoneconnection

VideoInput S-VHSInput Audoin pits Headphone

camcorderconnection

Headphone DCInput A/Input/Output OUT

Tips

CareOfTheScreen

Cleanthescreenwithaslightlydamp,soft cloth.Donotuseabrasivesolventsasthey maydamagetheTVscreencoatinglayer.

PoorPicture

HaveyouselectedthecorrectTVsystem?Is yourTVsetorhouseaeriallocatedtooclose tonon-earthedaudioequipmentorneon lights,etc.?

Mountainsorhighbuildingscancause doublepicturesorghostimages.Sometimesyoucanimprovethepicturequalityby changingthedirectionoftheaerial.

IsthepictureorTeletextunrecognisable? Checkify you have entered the correct frequency.

Thepicturequalitymaydegradewhentwo peripheralsareconnectedtotheTVatthe sametime.Insuchacase,disconnectone oftheperipherals.

NoPicture

Is the aerial connected properly? Are the plugsconnectedtightlytotheaerialsocket? Istheaerialcabledamaged?Aresuitable plugsusedtoconnecttheaerial?Ifyouare indoubt,consultyourdealer.

NoPicturemeansthatyourTVisnotreceivinganytransmission.Haveyoupressedthe correctbuttonsontheremotecontrol?Try oncemore.

Sound

Youcannothearanysound.Didyouper-hapsinterruptthesound,pressingthe button?

Sound is coming from only one of the speakers. Isthe balancesettoonedirection extreme? See Soundmenu.

RemoteControl

YourTVnolongerrespondstotheremote control. Perhaps the batteries are exhausted. IfsoyoucanstillusethelocalbuttonsatthebottomoftheTV.

Haveyouselectedthewrongmenu?Press the buttonotreturntoTVmodeorpress the buttonotreturntothepreviousmenu.

Nosolution:

SwitchyourTVsetoffandon.Ifthisdoesnot work,calltheservicepersonnel;neverattempttorepairityourself.

Specifications

TVBROADCASTING

PAL/SECAMB/GD/KK'I/I'L/L'

RECEIVINGCHANNELS

VHF(BANDI/III)

UHF(BANDU)

HYPERBAND

CABLETV(S1-S20/S21-S41)

NUMBEROFPRESETCHANNELS100

CHANNELINDICATOR

OnScreenDisplay

RFAERIALINPUT

75Ohm(unbalanced)

OPERATINGVOLTAGE

220-240VAC,50Hz.

AUDIO

3-DS

AUDIOOUTPUTPOWER(W RMS.)(%10THD)

2 × 10

POWERCONSUMPTION(W)

360W

<3W(Stand-by)

PANEL

42"(106cmvisible)ScreenSize

DIMENSIONS(mm)

DIMENSIONS(mm)
D	L	H	Weight(kg)(withoutstand)
30010	4578536

ISO13406-2Pixelfaultclass:ClassII

DTTSpecifications

Frequencyrange

474-850MHz

50-860MHz(VHF)

Signallevel-

82.3dBm

Transmissionstandards

DVB-T,MPEG-2

Demodulation

COFDMwith2K/8KFFTmode

FEC

allDVBmodes

Video

MP@ML,PAL,4:3/16:9

Audio

MPEGLayerI&II32/44.148kHz

AppendixA:PCInputTypicalDisplayModes

Thedisplayhasamaximumresolutionof1280x1024,verticalsync.frequencyrangeof56-85Hzandahorizontalsync.frequencyrangeof30-69KHz.

The following table is an illustration of some of the typical videodisplay modes.

Mode	Resolution		Frequency
	Horizontal	VerticalHor.(kHz)	Ver.(Hz)
1640	40031.5	70
2640	48031.5	60
3*	848	480	31.0	60
4640	48037.9	72
5640	48037.5	75
6640	48043.3	85
7800	60035.2	56
8800	60037.9	60
9800	60048.1	72
10	800	600	46.9	75
11	800	600	53.7	85
12	1024	76848.4	60
13	1024	76856.5	70
14	1024	76860.0	75
15	1024	76868.7	85
16	1152	86467.5	75
17	1280	1024	64.0	60
18*	1280	768	47.8	60
19*	1280	768	56.1	70

*OnlyavailableinFullandPAPmodes,notin4:3mode.

AppendixB:DVDPlayerSelection

YoucanusethisremotecontroltooperatetheselectedbrandofDVDplayerbypassingthe followingbuttonsontheremotecontrolsimultaneously.

MakersofDVDplayer	SetMaker			SetMakerSetType	SetTypeMakersofDVDplayer
HITACHI	i+ 1	1~3	RCA	i+ 0	i+ 1
FUNAI	i+ 2	1	Mitsubishi	i+ 1	i+ 1
Pioneer	i+ 3	1~6	ONKYO	i+ RED	i+ 1~3
Panasonic	i+ 4	1~4	ZENITH	i+ GREEN	i+ 1
TOSHIBA	i+ 5	1~4	THOMSON	i+ YELLOW	i+ 1
Philips	i+ 6	1~2	SHINCO	i+ BLUE	i+ 1
JVC	i+ 7	1	SKYWORTH	i+ 3i	i+ 1
SAMSUNG	i+ 8	1	BUBUKO	i+ 3x	i+ 1
Sony	i+ 9	1~4	DENON	i+ ....	i+ 1~2
Sharp	i+ 12-4-12	1~2

Example

To operate HITACHI DVD player, press and hold the INFO button, followed by the "1" button.

O! TV DVDSAT S FL DIT/TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AV5 RGB1 RGB2 MENU OK S.MODE MODE UI + p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Index Reveal Text SWME PHOTO SubPage Update

Note: Not all models of the listed brands can be operated using this remote control.

Note: Slide Show, Photo, Swivel and Rotate buttons have no function.

AppendixC: DVDPlayerSelection(continued)

Setuphint:

Example)HITACHIDVD ①

TooperateHITACHIDVDplayer, pressandholdthebutton, followedbythe

① button.

1. Setupthemaker.

Press SEL buttontoindicatetheDVDLEDontheremotecontrol.

WhilsttheDVDLEDisflashing, press ① and ①.

2. Setupthemakertype.

Releasethe ① buttonwhilstkeepingbuttondepressed.

Then, pressthe ① button.

3. Confirmthesetting.

Aftersettingthemakerandtype, pressthePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrol. If the DVD does not switch on, repeat step 1 and 2 using other maker types as listed in the chart on 38.

NOTE

- Notallmodelsofthelistedmakerscanbeoperatedusingthisremotecontrol.

InformationforusersapplicableinEuropeanUnioncountries

Symbol of a trash bin with crossed lines indicating no waste or discharge, and a solid black rectangle below (no text or labels)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that you electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collections systems for recycling in EU.

For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.

Intheunlikelyeventthatthisproductshoulddevelopafault,weundertaketoreplaceorrepair anypartoftheproductwhichfailsduetoamanufacturingdefectwithin12monthsofthedate ofpurchaseprovidedthat:

i) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instruction supplied with the product

ii) The product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than a Hitachiauthorised engineer

iii) The product serial number has not been removed or altered

Thisguaranteedoesnotapplytoproductacquiredsecondhandorforcommercialorcommunaluse

Thisguaranteedoesnotcoverthereplacementofexhaustedbatteries,theadjustmentof usercontrols,oraerialalignment.

AnypartsreplacedunderthisguaranteeshallbecomethepropertyofHitachiEuropeLtd.

Pleasenotethatevidenceofthedateofpurchasewillberequiredbeforeanyserviceunder thisguaranteeiscarriedout.

THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

INALLCASESOFDIFFICULTYPLEASECONSULTYOURHITACHIDEALER

IMPORTANT-lfplacingTVintocabinetoralcove,ensurethereisatleasta100mm(10cm)gaptothesides, rear and top of the TV. This is to allow for adequate ventilation during operation. Please read the mainUsersGuideformoresafetyinformationbeforeinstallation.

1

insertthebatteriesintoyourhandset

Diagram of a device's internal components with polarity labels and assembly indicators

2a

eitherconnecttheaerialstraighttoyourTV...

Aerial(RF) Lead wall socket Scart 1 Scart 2 Rearview Aerial(RF)Socket

2b

...orconnecttheaerialthroughaVCR...

graph TD
    A["Aerial(RF)Socket"] -->|Scart 1| B["Scart 2"]
    A -->|Scart 2| C["Aerial(RF)SocketVCR"]
    C -->|OptionalScartLead TVtoVCR| D["VCR"]
    E["Aerial(RF)Lead"] --> F["wall socket"]
    F --> G["(RF)connector leadVCRtoTV"]
    G --> H["AV-1"]
    G --> I["AV-2"]

- It is recommended that a scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scartleads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VR and wish to obtain stereosound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachidealer or any good High Street electrical retailer.

...orthroughasatellitedecoder...

GB

PLASMATV Aerial RFLeadfrom SatellitetoTV • Scart Lead to EXT-1onTV. RFLeadtoAerial RF OUT ANT_IN TV VCR SatelliteLNBlead

...orthroughaVCRandsatellitedecoder.

graph TD
    A["PLASMATV"] --> B["RFLead from VCRtoTV"]
    A --> C["RFLead from Satellite to VCR"]
    A --> D["Aerial"]
    A --> E["RFLead to Aerial"]
    A --> F["SatelliteLNBlead"]
    A --> G["VCR"]
    A --> H["AV-1"]
    A --> I["AV-2"]
    A --> J["RF OUT ANT.IN"]
    A --> K["• ScartLead to AV-IonTV."]

connecttheTVplugtothemainssocket

Plug the mainslead intotheTV ...

UK plug insert plug... ...and switch on

European plug insert plug...

switchyourTVon bypassingtheOn/Offbutton

Front View

NB: When the set is first switched on, the set will be in standby and the indicator on the front of the set will illuminate red. Press the channel up down (P-, P+) or numeric buttons (1, 2, 3, ...) to operate.

basicfunctionsofremotecontrol

To enter the main menu For navigation of the menus Volume Up/Down* To return to previous menu S MODE P ACIDE VII P Programme Up/Down* To select a programme number. GUIDE TLEUSHOW BOX/BL SWYELPHOTO

*Also used for navigation in menus

importantnotebeforestartingAutoSetup

If you have a Video Cassette Recorder or a Satellite receiver connected to your TV please ensure that they are switched before automatic tuning begins. In the case of a VCR, insert a pre-recorded tape and begin playback of your equipment. These measures ensure that all you are external equipmentistuned during the Auto Setup procedure.

5

startA.P.S.(AutoProgrammingSystem)

1

When the TVisturnedonforthefirsttime, themenuforthelanguageselection appearonthescreen. Themessage "Welcomepleaseselectyour language!" iswritteninalllanguageoptionssequentiallyinthemenuonthe screen. Bypressingor button highlightthelanguageyouwanttosetand press"OK". After"then, FirsttimeInstallationMenuwillappearonscreen. By pressing or buttons, select country item you want to set and press "OK"

2

Afterthe FirstTimeInstallation isset, the following message appears on the screen.

3

To start automatic search, select "Yes", to cancel select "No". This process will take about five minutes. Tocancelsearching, you can press "button many timed during the process."

4

After AutomaticSearch processiscompleted, amessageaskingforanalogue channel search appears on the screen. To continue APS, first select the language and country by pressing ◀ button and then press the RED or "OK"button.

5

AfterAPSisfinalized, theprogrammablewillappearonthescreen. Fordetails ProgrammenupleaserefertotheInstallationMenusectionoftheinstruction book.

Firsttimeinstallation ChooseCountry OK Setcountryandcontinueinstallation UK

Do you want to start automatic search? Yes No

Automatic Search Codes 4.3 Codes 16.9 Searching UHF channels 62. Please wait. This will take a few minutes 62 % Cancel searching

AUTOPROGRAM Language Country English UK PLEASECHECKANTENNACABLE AUTO.PROGRAMMINGSYSTEM OK Cancel

APS is running... UK - I 055,25 Mhz Cancel

importantnote.

OncetheTVhasfoundallyourlocalstations,theyarethenautomatically assignedaprogrammenumberandname,ifavailablefromthe broadcast.

HITACHI

Inspire the Next

Hitachi Ltd.

Consumer Business Group

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