Hitachi Htd K160 Instruction Manual

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EnglishSPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUPSPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
CENTER DELA CENTER DELACENTER DELA CENTER DELA
CENTER DELA
Y Setting Y SettingY Setting Y Setting
Y Setting
Path: Main Page  Speaker Setup Page  CENTER DE-
LAY
CENTER DELAY SET TO 1MS 
Select the center delay time from off, 1ms, 3ms, or 5ms. If the
listening position is closer to the center speaker than the front
speaker, you can set the center delay time to impove the sound
field effect. It
’s advisable to set this item together with other
speaker settings, as Best Position Setting.
REAR DELA REAR DELAREAR DELA REAR DELA
REAR DELA
Y Setting Y SettingY Setting Y Setting
Y Setting
Path: Main Page  Speaker Setup Page  REAR DELAY
REAR DELAY SET TO 9MS 
Select the rear delay time from off, 3ms, 6ms, 9ms or 12ms. If
the listening position is closer to the rear speaker than the
front speaker, you can set the rear delay time to improve the
sound field effect. It s advisable to set this item together with
other speaker settings, as Best Position Setting.
TEST  TEST TEST  TEST 
TEST 
T TT T
T
ONE Setting ONE SettingONE Setting ONE Setting
ONE Setting
Path: Main Page  Speaker Page  TEST TONE
OFF ON 
Select ON or OFF to test the SPEAKER cyclicity.
Note
•
 If no disc, the test tone function can also test the speaker
cyclicity.
Best P Best PBest P Best P
Best P
osition Setting osition Settingosition Setting osition Setting
osition Setting
P PP P
P
osition ositionosition osition
osition
For the best possible surround sound all the speakers other than
the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening
position.
However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up
to 1.6 meters closer ( 
B ) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters
closer ( 
C ) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters
( 
A ) from the listening position.
• You can place the subwoofer at any position. If possible, place
the subwoofer near a corner to maximize the bass response.
• You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the
side, depending on the shape of your room, etc.
When the rear speakers are placed to the side:
When the rear speakers are placed behind you:
45o
20o
90o
AA
B
CC
45o
20o
90o
AA
B
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Best P Best PBest P Best P
Best P
osition Setting osition Settingosition Setting osition Setting
osition Setting
Note
• Do not place the center and rear speakers far away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
• Avoid positioning the speakers in corners, as this will boost the
bass tones too much.
• Placing the speaker behind curtains, furniture etc. will reduce
the treble response, thus reducing the stereo effect
considerably. The listener should still be able to see the
speaker.
• Each room has different acoustic characteristics and position-
ing possibilities are often limited. You can find the best position
for your speakers by experimenting. In general, the speakers
should be arranged as symmetrically as possible.
Height HeightHeight Height
Height
• The best height for front and center speaker is at the height of
your ears (while seated).
• The height of the rear speakers is not less than the height of
your ears (while seated).
See the following diagram. It’s advisable to  place the rear
speakers in the 
D area. However you can place them in the
C area, too.
30o
60o
C
D
C
D
T TT T
T
o specify the balance of o specify the balance ofo specify the balance of o specify the balance of
o specify the balance of
 the speak-  the speak- the speak-  the speak-
 the speak-
ers ersers ers
ers
You can use the Test Tone function to check whether all the speak-
ers are connected correctly, and to specify the balance of the
speakers.
1. Press the ‘on’ in Speaker Setup page.
You will hear the test tone from Front-left speaker, Center
speaker, Front-right speaker, Surround-right speaker and
Surround-left speaker in sequence.
2. Sit at your listening position, use the VOLUME - or + buttons
to adjust the level of each speaker.
Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone
from each speaker sounds the same.
The adjusted value will appear on the front panel display and
TV screen. If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds,
the value turns off and is stored in the system.
3. Press ‘OFF’ to turn off the test tone.
Note
• The playback will pause during test tone.
• The test tone only tests the valid speakers, depending the cur-
rent listening mode.
T TT T
T
o specify the le o specify the leo specify the le o specify the le
o specify the le
v vv v
v
el of el ofel of el of
el of
 the speak-  the speak- the speak-  the speak-
 the speak-
ers ersers ers
ers
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. At the same
time, you can adjust the Treble of the front speakers.
1.Press the SELECT button to select a channel. The level of
the channel will appear on the front panel display and TV
screen.
TRE (Treble level) adjustable range: -10 dB to +10 dB, 2 dB/
step.
FL (Front-left level), CNT (Center level), FR (Front-right level),
SR (Surround-right level), SL (Surround-left level) and SUB
(Subwoofer level) adjustable range: -15 dB to      +10 dB, 1
dB/step.
2. Use the VOLUME -  and VOLUME +  buttons to adjust the
selected channel’s level.
3. If you do not press the SELECT or VOLUME - / +  buttons for
a few seconds, the values turns off and is stored in the system.
Note
• The optional items vary with the changing of listening mode.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers (Master Volume)
at one time
Use the VOLUME -  and VOLUME +  buttons in normal mode.
T TT T
T
o shut of o shut ofo shut of o shut of
o shut of
f ff f
f
 all of  all of all of  all of
 all of
 speak  speak speak  speak
 speak
er erer er
er
s’ s’s’ s’
s’
 output  output output  output
 output
Press the MUTE button. Shut off all of speakers output.
Press it a second time to release muting and resume the
normal output.
 
						

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EnglishPREFERENCE SETUP PREFERENCE SETUPPREFERENCE SETUP PREFERENCE SETUP
PREFERENCE SETUP
Note
• You cannot enter the Preferences Page during playback.
   You must stop playback before setting.
A AA A
A
UDIO Setting UDIO SettingUDIO Setting UDIO Setting
UDIO Setting
Path: Main Page  Preference Setup Page  AUDIO
FRENCH ITALIAN GERMAN 
Select the preferred language for audio (dialog).
The default setting is ENGLISH.
Note
• When you select a preferred language that is not recorded on
the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically
selected.
• You can select any recorded language for audio by pressing
LANGUAGE button when playing a DVD disc
SUBTITLE Setting SUBTITLE SettingSUBTITLE Setting SUBTITLE Setting
SUBTITLE Setting
Path: Main Page  Preference Setup Page  SUBTITLE
 
FRENCH ITALIAN GERMAN 
Select the preferred language for subtitle.
The default setting is ENGLISH.
Note
• When you select a preferred language that is not recorded on
the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically
selected.
• You can select any recorded language for audio by pressing
SUBTITLE button when playing a DVD disc
A AA A
A
UDIO SETUP UDIO SETUPUDIO SETUP UDIO SETUP
UDIO SETUP
DIGIT DIGITDIGIT DIGIT
DIGIT
AL OUT Setting AL OUT SettingAL OUT Setting AL OUT Setting
AL OUT Setting
Path: Main Page  Audio Setup Page  DIGITAL OUT
 
DIGITAL OUT 
Select the audio output format.
The default setting is underlined.
• SPDIF/RAW: The COAXIAL or OPTICAL output accept Dolby
Digital, MPEG or DTS SPDIF signal.
• SPDIF/PCM:The COAXIAL or OPTICAL output accept PCM
signal.
• OFF:The COAXIAL or OPTICAL output not signal but ANA-
LOG output has signal.
Note
• IF your speaker system does not match your DIGITAL OUT-
PUT setting, you will not be able to enjoy the true original
sound.
D DD D
D
YN YNYN YN
YN
AMIC Setting AMIC SettingAMIC Setting AMIC Setting
AMIC Setting
Path: Main Page Audio Setup Page  DYNAMIC
 
DIGITAL OUT 
Select the dynamic range compression to fit the individual
listening situation of the audience.
The variable range is from FULL, 7/8~1/8 or OFF.
The default setting is OFF.
• FULL: Audio with fully compressed dynamic range.
• 7/8~1/8: Audio with partially compressed dynamic range.
•OFF: Audio with uncompressed dynamic range.
Note
• In many listening situations, it is objectionable to allow the
sound to become very loud, and thus the loudest sounds
must be compressed downwards in level. Likewise, the
very quiet sounds would be inaudible and must be brought
upwards in level to be heard. Dolby Digital satisfies these
needs through the dynamic range controlling.
 
						

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P PP P
P
ASSW ASSWASSW ASSW
ASSW
ORD Setting ORD SettingORD Setting ORD Setting
ORD Setting
Path: Main Page  Preference Setup Page  PASSWORD
 
Depending on your personal like, you can set a new  password
for the parental control to replace the old one.
The default password is “3308”.
Note
• This password is used to unlock the resetting function of pa-
rental control.
• The new password must be easy to memorise for you.
Don’t lose it!
DEF DEFDEF DEF
DEF
A AA A
A
UL ULUL UL
UL
TS Setting TS SettingTS Setting TS Setting
TS Setting
Path: Main Page  Preference Setup Page  DEFAULT
 
 
Resent all of the items in the SETUP menu as defaults.
Note
When running this item, all of the personal setting in the
SETUP menu will be updated as factory default.
EXIT SETUP EXIT SETUPEXIT SETUP EXIT SETUP
EXIT SETUP
EXIT Setting EXIT SettingEXIT Setting EXIT Setting
EXIT Setting
Path: Main Page  Exit Setup Page  EXIT
 SETUP MENU--MAIN PAGE 
Select this item to exit SETUP menu entirely.
DISC MENU Setting DISC MENU SettingDISC MENU Setting DISC MENU Setting
DISC MENU Setting
Path: Main Page  Preference Setup Page  DISC MENU
 
FRENCH ITALIAN GERMAN 
Select the preferred language for disc menu.
The default setting is ENGLISH.
Note
• When you select a preferred language that is not recorded on
the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically
selected.
P PP P
P
ARENT ARENTARENT ARENT
ARENT
AL Setting AL SettingAL Setting AL Setting
AL Setting
Path: Main Page  Preference Setup Page  PARENTAL
 
 
 
Playing some DVD discs can be limited depending on the age of
the users. The parental control function in this system allows
playback limitation level to be set by the parent. The default set-
ting is “PG”.
Note
• The lower the level is set, the stricter the limitation is offerred.
• If the parental control level of the loading DVD disc is higher
than the setting level, the “PARENTAL VIOLATION” message
will be shown on the TV screen, and the system will refuse to
play the disc.
• To change the parental control level, a correct password is
needed to key in.
• To avoid locking forever, you must memory the password!
• A universal password is supplied as default, that is “3308”.
 
						

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English
Picture Zooming Picture ZoomingPicture Zooming Picture Zooming
Picture Zooming
1  Press the ZOOM button on the remote control during normal,
slow or still (pause) playback.
STANDBY
DVD
TUNER
AU X
2
5
8
0
SL E EPREPEAT A- B
N/P
ME N U/ PBC
SL OW/ MEM OR Y
Zoom
EQ Language
AUDIO
Go  ToSub Title
AN GL E
Retur n DISPLAY
MU T E SE L EC T AD J / VOL
SE TU P TITLE
PL AY / PAU SE
OP EN/CLOS EPR OG
LISTENING
  ENT
PO WE R
2  If you further press the ZOOM button repeatedly, the magni-
fication level increases. Two magnification levels are
supported. On each press of  ZOOM, the following message
will appear on the TV screen.
ZOOM1.5 
ZOOM2
ZOOM  OFF
ZOOM4
Note
• If you press the  /  /  /  buttons, the zoom point shifts,
allowing you to pan the zoomed picture.
• Some discs may not respond to the zoom feature.
• Zooming does not work on subtitles or menu screens included
on DVDs.
• The magnification level varies depending on the TV DISPLAY
selection in the SETUP menu.
Special Functions Special FunctionsSpecial Functions Special Functions
Special Functions
This chapter describes how to use some special functions,
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Subtitle Language Selec- Subtitle Language Selec-Subtitle Language Selec- Subtitle Language Selec-
Subtitle Language Selec-
tion tiontion tion
tion
Note
• This function can only be used for DVD discs on which sub-
titles have been recorded in multiple languages.
While playing a DVD disc, press the SUBTITLE button repeat-
edly to select a desire language for subtitle. The subtitle is dis-
played in new language immediately.
Note
• The first pressing shows the current selection. Subsequent
pressing toggles to the next subtitle setting.
• Some DVDs display subtitles automatically, and cannot be
turned off even if you set the subtitle function to off.
• During some scenes, the subtitles may not appear immedi-
ately after you turn them on.
• Some DVDs allow you to make subtitle selections and turn
subtitles on or off only via the disc menu. Use 
 /  /  / 
and ENTER buttons.
• The maximum number of subtitle languages stipulated by the
manufacturers is 32/32.
• You can set a preferred language for subtitle in the SETUP
menu, see page 33.
Audio Language Selection Audio Language SelectionAudio Language Selection Audio Language Selection
Audio Language Selection
Note
• This function can only be used for DVD discs on which audio
has been recorded in multiple languages.
While playing a DVD disc, press the LANGUAGE button repeat-
edly to select a desire language for audio, and playback then
continues in new language.
Note
• The first pressing shows the current selection. Subsequent
pressing toggles to the next audio setting.
• Some DVDs allow you to change audio selections only via the
disc menu. Use 
 /  /  /  and ENTER buttons.
• The maximum number of audio languages stipulated by the
manufacturers is 8/8.
• You can set a preferred audio language, see page 33.
Depending on some VCD and DVD discs, you may be able to
change the audio format (including audio coding type, number of
channels recorded and audio language) using  LANGUAGE
button. The relevant message appears on the TV display.
Angle Selection Angle SelectionAngle Selection Angle Selection
Angle Selection
Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simul-
taneously from a number of different angles. For these discs,
the same scenes can viewed from each of the different angles.
(The recorded angles differ from disc to disc.)
1  While playing a title shot from different angles, the angle mark
: appears on the TV screen. Of course, you can turn off it
by setting, for details, see page 30.
2  Press the ANGLE button to change the scenes from one
angle to other angle(s).
3  It is useless for single-angle type.
Note
• The maximum number stipulated by the manufacturers is 9/9.
Example: Sequence of angles shot.
Number changes to show the
number of recorded angles (1/4
 2/4  3/4  4/4, etc.)
 
						

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English
Using Headphones Using HeadphonesUsing Headphones Using Headphones
Using Headphones
Note
•Before connecting, reduce the volume level.
•Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hear-
ing damage.
IR
STA ND BY
DVD
TUNER
AUX
2
5
8
0
SLEEPR E PE AT A-B
N/P
M ENU/PBC
SLOW/MEMO RY
Zoo m
EQ Langu age
AUDIO
Go ToS ub Ti tl e
ANGLE
ReturnDISPLAY
MUTE SELECT ADJ/VOL
SETUP TI TL E
P L AY /P AU S EOPEN/CLOSE
PROG
LIST E NING
  ENT
PO WE R
VOLUME
PHONE
1 Plug your headphones to the HEADPHONE jack on the front
panel of the unit.
Plug type: 3.50 mm, stereo.
If the listening mode is not set to “Stereo”, the system will
switch to stereo mode automatically when the headphones
have been plugged.
2  Adjust the volume level using the VOLUME - or +  button on
the front panel or on the remote control.
Note
• The system shuts off all of speakers’ outputs when you are
using headphone.
 
						

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Listening to the Radio Listening to the RadioListening to the Radio Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations to the system’s memory first (see “Preset-
ting Radio Stations” on page 39).
STA ND BY
DVD
TUNER
AUX
2
5
8
0
SLEEPR E PE AT A-B
N/P
M ENU/PBC
SLOW/MEMO RY
Zoo m
EQ Langu age
AUDIO
Go ToS ub Ti tl e
ANGLE
Return DISPLAY
MUTE SELECT ADJ/VOL
SETUP TI TL E
P L AY /P AU S EOPEN/CLOSE
PROG
LIST E NING
  ENT
PO WE R
VOLUME
TUNER
TUNING -TUNING +
IR
SOURCE
1  Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” ap-
pears on the front panel display.
You can press the TUNER button to select FM or AM directly.
The last received station is tuned in.
 
2Press the PRESET + or PRESET - button repeatedly to se-
lect the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one pre-
set station at a time.
In Tuner mode, use the number buttons (0~9 / >10) to key in
a preset number (1~40), you can select the preset station
directly.
3Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME(- or +).
This system is built in Dolby Pro Logic decoder, so you
can enjoy the live sound in Dolby Surround. How to operate,
see “Selecting Listening Modes” on page 40.
Other Functions Other FunctionsOther Functions Other Functions
Other Functions
This chapter describes how to use some functions   con-
tained  in the system, i.e. how to listen to the radio, how to
listen to an external source, how to select a listening mode
and how to use the sleep timer.
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English
Listening to the Radio Listening to the RadioListening to the Radio Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio
To turn off the radio
Press the STANDBY button.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING (
 or ) repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING (
 or ) until
the frequency indicator starts to change automatically, then re-
lease the button.
To improve reception
Reorient the supplied antennas.
Presetting Radio Stations Presetting Radio StationsPresetting Radio Stations Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset 40 stations for FM and AM randomly. Before
tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume to the
minimum.
1  In DVD, AUX1 or TV/AV mode, press the TUNER on the
remote control to select Tuner function directly.
2  To select between FM or AM, press the TUNER button.
You can select FM or AM band using the SOURCE button
on the front panel.
3  Press and hold the TUNING ( or  ) button until the
frequency indicator starts to change automatically, then
release the button.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.
  
 
4  Press MEMORY(MEMO).
A preset number “P00” and “PROGRAM” indicator appear
on the front panel display.
5  Press the PRESET (+ or -) button on the remote control to
select a preset number you want.
You can use the number buttons (0~9 / >10) on the remote
control to key in a preset number directly.
6  Press the MEMO button again to store the station.
If you do not press this button in 5 seconds or you press
any other buttons, the station will not be stored in the sys-
tem.
The preset number and “Program” indicator disappear.
7  Repeat Step 2 to 6 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press the TUNING (
 or  ) repeatedly in Step 3 to tune in
the station manually.
IR
STA ND BY
DVD
TUNER
AUX
2
5
8
0
SLEEPR E PE AT A-B
N/P
M ENU/PBC
SLOW/MEMO RY
Zoo m
EQ Langu age
AUDIO
Go ToS ub Ti tl e
ANGLE
ReturnDISPLAY
MUTE SELECT ADJ/VOL
SETUP TI TL E
P L AY /P AU S EOPEN/CLOSE
PROG
LIST E NING
  ENT
PO WE R
SOURCE
TUNER
TUNER-TUNER+
-TUNING+
VOLUME
 
						

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Selecting Listening Modes Selecting Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes
Selecting Listening Modes
This system is built in Dolby Pro Logic decoder. It can transform
the stereo or PCM signal to Dolby Surround signal so that you
can enjoy a live sound.
1 Press LISTENING repeatedly to select Stereo  DD cycli-
cally if DVD disc receive Dolby Digital signal; to select Ste-
reo 
 DTS cyclically if DVD disc with DTS 5.1; and to
select Stereo 
 ProLogic cyclically if DVD disc with AC-3
2.1 CH or PCM.
2 In playing a VCD/ CD/ MP3 disc, press this button repeat-
edly can select the listening mode, Stereo 
 Dolby Pro
Logic cyclically. The corresponding message will show
OSD and VFD.
3 This button also has functioned in TUNER or AUX mode.
Press this button repeatedly can select the listening mode
cyclically: MATRIX 
 Stereo MATRIX. The system will
recall its previous status.
Note
•When select MATRIX mode, VFD will show MATRIX 5 sec-
onds and then return back to original status.
Listening to an Exter Listening to an ExterListening to an Exter Listening to an Exter
Listening to an Exter
nal nalnal nal
nal
Source SourceSource Source
Source
If other audio component(s) are connected to this system (see
page 17), you can enjoy external source.
IR
STA ND BY
DVD
TU NE R
AUX
2
5
8
0
SLEEPREPEAT A-B
N/P
MENU/PBC
SLOW/MEMO RY
Zoo m
EQ Langu age
AUDIO
Go ToSub Title
ANGLE
ReturnDISPLAY
MUTE SELECT ADJ/VOL
SETUP TI TL E
PLAY/PAUSEOP EN/CLOSE
PROG
LIST E NING
  ENT
PO WE R
VOLUME
SOURCE
1  Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until “AUX” or “TV/AV”
appears on the front panel display.
You can press the AUX button to select the desired external
source directly.
 
2  Operate the unit which is connected to this system.
3  Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME (- or +).
This system is built in Dolby Pro Logic decoder, so you can
enjoy the live sound in Dolby Surround. How to operate, see
“Selecting Listening Modes” on the next page.
STANDBY
DVD
TUNER
AU X
2
5
8
0
SL E EPREPEAT A- B
N/P
ME N U/ PBC
SL OW/ MEM OR Y
Zoom
EQ Language
AUDIO
Go  ToSu b  Ti t l e
AN GL E
Retur n DISPLAY
MU T E SE L EC T AD J / VOL
SE TU P TITLE
PL AY / PAU SE
OP EN/CLOS EPR OG
LISTENING
  ENT
PO WER