Hitachi 37ld9000ta Users Manual

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COMPONENT NAMES (Continued) 
Remote Control 
1. Power ON/OFF 
2.  [Color (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue)] 
3.  TV Select (TV) 
Press this button to change input to TV.
4. Input Select (AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4/HDMI/RGB) 
Press this button to change input mode.
5. Program Select  
Press these buttons to select a TV program directly.   
6. Freeze [Hold] 
Press this button to change the picture to freeze mode.
7. MENU 
8. Cursor 
9. Volume Up/Down 
10. MUTE 
11. [Index] 
12. Picture  Size 
Press this button to change picture size. 
13. Recall   
Pressing this button shows the input signal status.   
14. [TV   
“Te x t ]  
Teletext mode can be changed each time pressed in the 
following sequence. TV(Te l e t e x t(Mix mode 
15. Return 
You can use this to return to the previous menu.
16. OK 
17. Picture  Mode 
Picture mode can be changed each time pressed in the 
following sequence. Dynamic(Natural( Cinema 
18. Channel Up/Down[P+/ P-] 
19. CHI/II 
This is exclusively for TV audio A2/NICAM mode. 
20. [Reveal] 
21. [Sub  Title] 
22. [Cancel] 
NOTESome buttons are only for Teletext mode, and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from   
the use of TV mode. Those buttons are indicated by [ ]. Refer to "About Teletext" on 31.
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PREPARATION
Remote Control Batteries Installation 
This remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries. 
1.  Open the battery compartment cover. 

”Slide opens the battery compartment cover on the backside of the remote 
control in the direction of an arrow.   
2.  Installing the batteries. 

”Install 2 “AA” batteries (included) making sure the polarities match the 
indication inside the compartment. 
3.  Close the battery compartment cover. 

”To close the battery compartment cover, slide the cover in the direction 
of an arrow till it clicks shut.   
It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury and/or property 
damage including fire.

”Never mix used and new batteries in the device.   

”Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time.   

”Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.   
To avoid possible failure, read the following instructions and handle the remote control 
properly.  

” Do not drop or have an impact on the remote control.   

” Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.   

” Do not place the remote control on the wet object.   

” Do not place the remote control under the direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.
Caution When Moving the Main Unit 
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.   
When moving the unit, hold it by the top and bottom frame of the LCD screen. (See the figures below for details.)   
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PREPARATION(continued)
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation 
Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (4to7) carefully besides this page.   
The Desktop Stand has been used for the illustration in this manual.   
When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance and 
maintain the safety.   
We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount units or 
improper installation.   
As for the installation instruction, please read each user manual of the mount units: for Desktop Setup, Wall Mounting, and Ceiling Mounting. In case of using Wall or Ceiling Mounting unit, by contacting your local dealer, ask the specified installation specialist to 
set up. Never attempt to install it by yourself. It could cause injuries or damages 
Please leave the adequate space around this 
television in order to avoid increasing the internal 
temperature.  
Make sure not to block any ventilation holes.   
Do not install the television in the small space such 
as inside the rack, closet or the box.   
Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side 
of television and 30cm from the top of television to 
wall.
Anti-Tumble Measures   
Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning.   
Securing to a wall or pillar Using a commercially available cord, chain and clamp, secure the set 
to a firm wall or pillar. 
Securing to ceiling   
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and clamp secure the set to a ceiling. 
NOTE

” For more information regarding the mounting of the unit, please contact your dealer.   

” Please install the unit at a proper area where it does not expose anyone to the danger of hitting themselves (for 
example their hands, head or face, etc) against the edge of the unit and cause personal injury.   
10cm (4 inches) or more
Cord or 
chain Clamp 
Hook
Chain
ClampCord or chain
Wall or Pillar
30cm
or more 10cm
or more 10cm or 
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CONNECTION 
Ter minal Positions 
Rear
1. Power Cord Socket 
2. Aerial Socket 
3. AV1 
4. AV3 
5. AV4  
6.  Monitor Out and Sub Woofer 
7. RGB  
8. HDMI 
Side
9. AV2 
10. Headphone output 
Connecting Procedure 
Your television is ready for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the 
Main Power first when connecting external equipments.   
1. Connect Power Cord to the rear panel.   
2. Connect Aerial Lead.   
3. Connect your external equipments to the television if any.   
4. Connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket. 
1. Connect Power Cord to Rear Panel.   Connect Power Cord to the television. 
* Make sure not to connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket until all 
connections are completed. 
2. Connecting Aerial Lead. 
There are two ways to connect Aerial Lead.   
(1)When you do not have any other external equipment: STB   
Connect the Aerial Lead directly into the Socket at rear panel.   
(2)When you have one or more external devices to connect:   
1. Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and Antenna.   
2. Connect the Aerial Lead to an equipment ”In” Socket marked 
3. Connect the RF cable from the equipment “Out” to the other 
equipment “In”.   
4. Then, connect from the equipment ”Out” to “ANT” on the LCD 
screen Socket on marked
.
[Example: Connecting Antenna through STB 
and VCR.]
Precautions when connecting the aerial   
”  Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial. Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as 
interference may occur, causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen.   

”  Avoid using indoor aerial as this may be affected by interference. Please use CATV net or outdoor aerial.   

”  For safety, install an external aerial conforming to AS1417.1 (applicable for Australia only) 

”  If there are noise appearances in the picture of VHF-Low band channel, please use the double-shielded cable (not 
provided) for RF LEADS to reduce the noise.
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CONNECTION (continued) 
Connecting Procedure (continued) 
3. Connecting to Exter nal Equipment   

”Terminals on Rear   
AV 1 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and Composite output. 
If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture. 
AV3 and AV4 can be connected to the equipment with Component output.
If your external device has a Component terminal, COMPONENT connection is recommended for higher quality picture.IN
OUT
(Example) 
VCR
DVD player 
Set-Top Box 
IN
OUT
(Example) 
VCR
DVD player 
Set-Top Box 
 
						

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CONNECTION (continued) 
Connecting Procedure (continued) 
Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another television. 
When this output terminal is connected to an external television with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image from composite 
(AV1, AV2), or RF signal can be displayed to the external television.
Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker.
PC terminal (D-sub 15 pin or audio) is connected to PC, which allows Analog RGB signal.
IN OUT
(Example) 
VCR
IN
OUT
(Example)  (Example) 
OUT IN or
Mini
stereo 
plug
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CONNECTION (continued) 
Connecting Procedure (continued) 
HDMI terminals can be connected to the devices with HDMI output. 
Information
HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is next-generation multimedia I/O interface. Only one cable is used to 
transmit all video/audio/control signals, which creates easy connection.   
Moreover, those digital signals can produce high quality data without any degradation.   
If your external device has a HDMI terminal, HDMI connection is recommended for higher quality picture and sound.   

”Ter minals on Side   
Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary   
basis after done the connections on the rear panel.   
AV 2  can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and composite output.   
IN 
OUT 
(Example)
Camcorder VCR
DVD Player 
Home video game system
If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.   IN
OUT(Example)
VCR
DVD player 
Set-Top Box 
 
						

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CONNECTION (continued) 
Connecting Procedure (continued) 
Headphone The detail settings can be adjusted from Audio Menu on page29.
The audio from the speaker will be muted when connecting the headphone to this terminal.   
4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections. 
(The type of plug is different from this drawing for some 
countries.)  
(1)  Connect the power cord to this device. 
(2)  Fix the power cord cable to the clamp. 
(3)  Connect the power cord to the power outlet. 
CAUTION

” Use only the Power Cord provided.   

” Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated (AC110-240V, 50/60Hz). It may cause fire or electric 
shock.  

” For the LCD panel, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection. Always be sure to 
connect the Power Cord to a three-pronged grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded. If you 
use a power source converter plug, use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line.   

” Ensure that both ends of power cord are easily accessible.   

” If you have to change the power cord, please use the certified power cord that meets your region’s safety standard.
Information

”How to secure the cable 
After connecting all of the cable to the terminals, sevure them 
with the band. 
When you secure the cables, please be careful not to tignten 
too much. 
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BASIC OPERATION 
POWER On/Off 
Now, turn On the main power of the unit. Make sure that the Power Cord 
has plugged into the wall socket.   

”To tur n On the power of  the television:   
1. Press the Main Power switch on the television.   

”  The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red (Standby mode).   
2. Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote 
control.  

”  The color of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green, and the image 
will display on the screen.   Sub Power button 

”To tur n Off  the power of  the television:   
1. Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote 
control.  

”  The image disappears from the screen and the Indicating Lamp 
turns into Red (Standby mode).   
2. Press Main Power switch to completely turn Off the power of the unit.   
The Indicating Lamp Status Check
Indicating Lamp 
Status Power Status  Power Switch Status 
Off Off Main power (Off 
Red Standby mode Main power (On
Sub Power button (Off 
Green On Main power (On
Sub Power button (On
Orange  Power Save mode* Main power (On
Sub Power button (On
* About Power Save mode, see \Power Save Mode^and \When Following Messages Appear on the Screen^ on35
and36for details.
NOTE

”  If the image does not appear on the screen at all, or have any problem, see TROUBLESHOOTING on 36 ~ 38.
It may help you to solve the problems.   

”  You can turn ON the power only by pressing the Sub Power button during the Standby mode.   

”  Do not switch the power On/Off repeatedly in a short period of time. It could cause malfunction.   

”  To avoid sudden surges of electricity when the power comes back on, turn Off the main power of the unit before you 
leave if there is a blackout during use of the unit. Main Power switch (on the left side) 
Sub Power button
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BASIC OPERATION (continued) 
Volume UP/DOWN 
1. To increase the sound volume, press   button on the remote 
control, or Volume Up button on the control panel. 

” The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift right.   
2. To decrease the sound volume, press 
  button on the remote 
control or Vo l u m e  D o w n button on the control panel.   

” The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift left.   
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Volume Up/Down 
button Mute button 
Mute
1. To mute the sound, press button on the remote control.   

” The sound of the unit is temporarily turned Off.   

” When the audio mode is set to Mute, mute icon 
  will be displayed 
at the left-bottom corner of the TV. 
2. To turn the sound back, press 
  button again, or Volume Up button 
on either remote control or the control panel.   
NOTE
You can decrease the volume by pressingbutton while muted the 
volume.
Vo l u m e  U p  
button Vo l u m e  D o w n  
button 
Mute