Hitachi 37ld9000ta Users Manual

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FUNCTION
About Teletext   
z What is “Teletext” 
Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel. 
Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as: 
zTV program schedule 
zWeather forecasts 
zSports results 
zNewsflash 
RedGreenBlueYellow
11:37:56Page number
Link Page 
zHow to operate the Teletext 
You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons. 
NOTE
  Select Teletext language from Setup Menu shown on 24
Operation Press
To switch Teletext mode: 
Teletext mode can be changed each time pressed in the following 
sequence. TV(Te l e t e x t(Mix mode   
When user TV signal cable is not having Teletext signal. That will show “No 
Teletext Function “ OSD message. 
[TV Text] 
To display Index page. [Index]
To access Subtitle service directly (if the channel has the Subtitle service 
broadcasting). 
[Subtitle]
To display Hidden text. 
  ex. The answers of the Quiz or the Game page. 
Press again to close the revealed answer. ?[Reveal]
To return to actual broadcast temporarily while searching for the Teletext 
page you request. 
When the search is done, the designated page # will be displayed on the 
upper left of the screen.       
Press again to return to Teletext page.   
X[Cancel] 
To access the link pages which are displayed at the bottom of the page. 
  (Select the buttons corresponding to the colors of the letters on screen.) [Color]
To hold the text picture. [Hold]
To change Teletext page #: 
ex. Press P+/P- to increase/decrease page number of Teletext. P+
P
[P+/ P-] 
Information
zSome Teletext pages do not display Link Pages at the bottom of the screen.    Pressbutton to display them. 
zWhen in Teletext mode, press   button that can show the” Back light” function of OSD menu. User can easily control 
brightness of the panel.
 
						

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FUNCTION (continued) 
Size Switching     
Each time button of the remote control is pressed, the screen 
display size is switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at 
the bottom of the screen. 
TV/AV signal input 
TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4 /HDMI 
4:3Panoramic
Full Cinema
You can display the image at optimum condition by selecting display size depending on the current output image as 
shown below. 
Current Output 
Image
(Input Signal) Display Size  To display suitable screen as follows. 
4:3  Play a 4:3 image on screen faithfully. Blanking occurs on both sides. 
(4:3 Signal) PanoramicPlay a 4:3 image which enlarges horizontal and vertical size of the 
middle in equal scales, and displays both sides appearing much wider. 
(Cinema) Cinema Play a 21:9 image in 4:3 image (Cinema size) expanding vertically. 
*In some case, slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom. 
(Squeeze) FullPlay a 4:3 image faithfully in the standard vertical size and horizontally 
squeezed. 
Information
Aspect ratio represents horizontal : vertical ratio on screen. 
NOTE  
The size will fix as Full mode and not change when receiving the AV3,4 
component signal, HDMI signal of 720p/50,720p/60,1080i/50, 
1080i/60. 
9
16
3
16(or 21)
9
4
CAUTION 
Using a wide-screen television zThis television has a screen mode selection feature. If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain 
software, such as a TV program, the image would appear different form the original. Take this into consideration 
when making screen mode choices. 
zUse of the wide feature displaying enlarged pictures in coffee shops, hotel and other establishments for 
commercial or public viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holder’s right protected by Copyright Law. 
zWhen a normal 4:3 image (not wide screen) is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode, the 
peripheral image may disappear partly and/or appear distorted in some cases. Use 4:3 mode to view the image 
reflecting original intention. 
Picture Size 
 
						

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FUNCTION (continued) 
Size Switching (continued)   
RGB signal input 
You can select a suitable size depending on the resolution. 
Full      4:3 
Display Area Selection Diagram 
Display Full   4:3 
640 X 480 (VGA) 
800 X 600 (SVGA) 
1024 X 768 (XGA) 
 
						

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FUNCTION (continued) 
 Audio Switching  
Sound Multiplex (TV mode) 
You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing  bottom of remote control.    Audio can be switched only if 
receiving sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button will have no effect, such as when only mono sound is 
received.
These can be divided into two main categories: Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast. 
Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast 
Bilingual broadcast is the broadcast available on the main and sub languages, while dual sound broadcast is available on 
the primary and secondary sounds; for example, some sports programs contain broadcast commentary on a game as 
primary sound, and a commentary about a team as the secondary. 
When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown.   
Each time
  button is pressed, the display is switched in the sequence of following. 
GreenYe l l o w  Ye l l o w
îÜðîÜÜð ð
[I]…Main language/Primary Sound 
[II]...Sub language/Secondary Sound 

z…force mono: This selects main language or primary sound. 
Stereo broadcast   
With stereo broadcast, you can enjoy different sound from either side.     
When a stereo program is received, sound mode display will appear in red as shown. 
Press
  button to switch between stereo and mono sound. 
GreenRed
ð³
NOTE
zPlease select 
z (force mono) in case of poor reception, noise, poor stereo sound due to signal condition so that you 
can receive a clear mono sound. 
zïrepresents the Mono broadcast. 
…Stereo
ð…...Force Mono
Sound multiplex signal
Sound multiplex signal 
 
						

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FUNCTION (continued) 
Power Save Mode   
When the RGB input is selected   zWhen this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer, the Power Save mode (Operation mode : Off) can be set   
to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit. 
Horizontal Ye s  N o  Ye s  N o  
RGB 
sync 
signalVertical Ye s  Ye s  N o  N o  
PC signal Active (normal display) Blank (no display) 
Operation mode On Off 
Indicating lamp Lights green  Lights orange 
Returning to operating status zOperate the personal computer, then input computer’s H. sync, V. sync or press the Sub Power button of the control 
panel or the remote control to restart the television. 
 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING 
Before calling service technician, check the following tables first. If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures, contact your local 
dealer. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product by yourself. 
When Following Messages Appear on the Screen 
Message Condition / Action Page 
Power Save This indicates it is in Power Save mode. (in RGB mode) 
The indicating lamp lights in orange.19,35
No Sync. Signal 
The unit cannot detect any signals from any input terminals.   zCheck if the cable is connected correctly and firmly.   zCheck if the power of the external equipments is ON.   zCheck if the input selection matches the connection terminal.   zCheck if the PC is in Power Save mode or not. 
14~19
Auto Adjust This indicates that it is in the process of auto adjusting.   
(in RGB mode) 25
Symptom and Check List 
Symptoms Check list Page 
No picture – no sound   
zCheck the Indicating lamp status (Off, Red, Green, or Orange).   zCheck the connection of the Power Cord and/or other cables.   zCheck if the Main Power of the unit or external equipments is ON.   zCheck if the TV mode is selected.   zCheck if the TV is in “Standby mode” or “Power Save mode”.   zAdjust the values in “Picture menu” and “Audio menu”. 
14~18
19,23
35
Snowy picture-poor sound zCheck the aerial connection and direction.   zThe TV station may have broadcast difficulties.   zTry another channel. 14
Multiple images-normal sound 
zCheck the aerial connection and direction.   zFine tuning the TV.   zCheck the connection of the external equipments.   zThe TV station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. 
14,23
Intermittent interference zCheck if the source of interference is shielded well.   zRemove those kinds of electrical devices away from the TV.   
Normal picture, but no sound   
zCheck the volume level. 
zCheck if the   button has been press or not. zMake sure that the headphone is NOT connected. zCheck the connection of the external equipments. 
20
No picture – normal sound   zCheck the volume level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in “Picture Menu”.26,28
The remote control does not work.  
zCheck if the batteries are installed correctly.   zThe batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.   zRemove all the obstructions in front of the sensor window on the unit.   zCheck if the buttons of the control panel can work.   
11,12
Normal picture but no color-normal sound zCheck the connection of the external equipments.   zCheck the “Color” in “Picture Menu”. 
14~18
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TROUBLESHOOTING(continued)
Symptom and Check List (continued) 
Symptoms Check list Page
zNo picture 
The Indicating lamp 
: Off zCheck if the Power Cord is plugged into the socket firmly.   zCheck if the Main Power is ON. 14,19
zNo picture 
The Indicating lamp 
: Orange   
It means that the unit is in “Power Save 
mode”.
zCheck if all the cables of the external equipments are connected   
correctly and firmly. 
zCheck if the power of the external equipments is ON.zCheck if the TV/AV mode has been selected correctly.   zCheck if the PC is in Power Save mode or not.   zRefer to “Power Save mode” and “When following messages appears 
on the screen” 
35
zNo picture 
The indicating lamp 
: Green zCheck if the signal cable is connected correctly and firmly.   zAdjust the level of Brightness and Contrast lower. 14~18
zThe top of the television and surface of   
the panel heat up. zIt may happen when you use the unit for long hours. Turn off the Main 
Power of the unit for a while. Please note that this is not malfunction. 39,41
zImage cannot be displayed in the correct   
position.zPressbutton to check if the input signal of the displayed image is 
compatible with the specification of the television. 25,39,
41
zWhen the VCR is in special playback   
features (Fast forward or Rewind), the   
screen gets dark and cannot see the   
image at all. zIt could happen when the VCR is connected to Component output, 
such as 480i. This is not malfunction.   
zTry Composite output or S-video output and check the picture again. 
zScreen display size cannot be switched   
correctly. 
zThe display size is fixed at “Full” when the receiving signals are   
1080i/60Hz, 1080i/50Hz, 720p/60Hz, or 720p/50Hz.   
zCheck the signal status by pressing the   button on the remote   
control.32,33
zCannot be displayed the image from HDMI.   zCheck if the cables are connected correctly.   zCheck the output format of the equipments.   z(Please refer to “Connecting Procedure” and “Recommended Signal 
List”.) 40~41
 
						

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Symptom and Check List (continued) 
Symptoms 
Check list Page
zThe image on the screen is moving in   
an oblique direction.   
(in RGB mode only) zAdjust “Horizontal Clock” and “Clock Phase”. 25
zThe coarse horizontal stripes could be   
seen in full-display mode.   
(in RGB mode only) zAdjust “Horizontal clock”. 25
zThe part of the image is lacking.   
(in RGB mode only) AAAAAzTry “Auto Adjust”. 25
zThe horizontal stripes are moving   
vertically with flickering screen.   
(in RGB mode only) zCheck the Signal status of the PC by pressing  button 
on the remote control.   
zIf the Vertical Frequency of the PC is set to less than 70Hz, 
adjust its level higher (up to 70Hz).   25
zWhen the characters are displayed on the 
whole screen, the vertical stripes appear 
and some of the characters are blurred.
(in RGB mode only) abcdefgABCDEFGabcdabcdefgABCDEFGabcd
zTry “Auto Adjust”. zIf the display condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, 
adjust “Horizontal Clock”. 25
zWhen the letter string is displayed in   
full-screen, all of the characters on   
the screen is blurred.   
(in RGB mode only) abcdefgABCDEFGabcdabcdefgABCDEFGabcd
zTry “Auto Adjust”. zIf the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust   
  “Clock Phase” till you get clearest image. 25
zWhen the small patterns are   
displayed on the screen, the entire   
screen is flickering.   
(in RGB mode only) zTry “Auto Adjust”. zIf the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust   “ “Clock Phase” till you gets flicker-free display. 25
zThe thickness of the letters, lines, etc   
is not displayed evenly.   
(in RGB mode only) zIt could happen when the image with more than 768 lines   
of vertical resolution is displayed.   
Please note this is not malfunction. 41
 
						

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 
SPECIFICATION37LD9000TA 
Display dimensionsApprox. 37 inches 
(820 (H) ×461 (V)mm, diagonal 941mm) Panel
Resolution  1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels 
Net dimensions   including Stand: 
910.5(W)x681.5(H)x308.5(D) mm 
excluding Stand: 
910.5(W)x627(H)x122(D) mm 
Net weight       including Stand:24.8kg   
excluding Stand:22.2kg 
Temperature  Operating: 5°C to 35°C, Storage: 0°C to 40°C Ambient
conditions
Relative Humidity  Operating: 20% to 80%, Storage: 20% to 90% (non-condensing) 
Power supply  AC110 - 240V, 50/60Hz 
Power consumption/at standby  180W/
						

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 
Signal Input 
RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Pin
Input signal 
1 R 
2 G  
3 B 4 No connection 
5 No connection 
6 R.GND  7 G.GND 
8 B.GND 
9 No connection 10 GND 
11 No connection When different kinds of input signals are 
simultaneously input to the television via a graphics 
board or the like, the television only support H/V 
separate sync signal. 
12 [SDA] 
13 H. sync  14 V.sync. [V.CLK] 
15 [SCL] 
S-input connector pin specifications 
Pin Input Signal1 Y 
2 Y-GND 
3 C 
4 C-GND 
Frame GND 
HDMI connector Input pin specifications
Pin  Input Signal  Pin  Input Signal 
1  T.M.D.S. Data2+  11  TMDS Clock Shield 
2  T.M.D.S. Data2  12  TMDS Clock 
3 T.M.D.S. Data2-  13 CEC 
4  T.M.D.S. Data1+  14  Reserved(N.C. ) 
5 T.M.D.S. Data1  15 SCL 
6 T.M.D.S. Data1-  16 SDA 
7  T.M.D.S. Data0+  17  DDC/CED Ground 
8  T.M.D.S. Data0  18  +5V Power 
9  T.M.D.S. Data0-  19  Hot Plug Detect 
10 T.M.D.S. Clock+