Hitachi L37x01a Users Manual

							USER'S MANUAL
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For future reference, record the serial number of your television.
SERIAL NO.                           
This serial number is located on the rear of the television.
Colour LCD Television
Model Name
L37X01U
L37X01E
This is the image of the model L37X01U.
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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi LCD Television.
Please read this user’s manual carefully before operating 
this product.
To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL 
the instructions, especially the “IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS” and “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”. 
Please keep this user's manual for future reference.
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							2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 2
INTRODUCTION ........................................... 3
About This Manual ................................................ 3
Trademark Credits ................................................. 3
About Software ...................................................... 3
Information for users applicable in 
European Union countries ................................ 3 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 4
Important for United Kingdom ............................... 4
About the Symbols ................................................ 4
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................... 7
ABOUT LCD PANEL ...................................... 8
Common Phenomena of LCD Panel ..................... 8
OVERVIEW .................................................... 9
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................ 9
COMPONENT NAMES ................................. 10
Main Unit ............................................................. 10
Remote Control ................................................... 11
PREPARATION ............................................ 12
Remote Control Batteries Installation .................. 12
Handling the Remote Control .............................. 12
Caution When Moving Main Unit ......................... 12
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation ......... 13
Anti-Tumble Measures ........................................ 13
CONNECTION  ............................................ 14
Terminal Positions ............................................... 14
Connecting Procedure ......................................... 15
BASIC OPERATION ..................................... 23
Power On/Off ....................................................... 23
Easy Setup .......................................................... 24
Channel Selections ............................................. 25
Volume Up/Down ................................................. 26
Mute .................................................................... 26
Input Switching to DTT/TV/AV1~5/HDMI1~3/
RGB ............................................................... 27
Input Signal Screen Display ................................ 28
MENU OPERATION ..................................... 29
How to use On-Screen Display (OSD) system .... 29
MAIN MENU OPERATION ........................... 30
Initial Setup Menu ................................................ 30
CONTENTS
Channel Manager Menu (TV mode) .................... 32
Channel Manager Menu (DTT mode) ................. 33
Confi guration Menu ............................................. 34
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) ................................ 36
Picture Menu (RGB mode) .................................. 39
Picture Menu (Photo mode) ................................ 40
Audio Menu ......................................................... 42
FUNCTION MENU OPERATION .................. 44
Basic Mode .......................................................... 44
Guide Mode* ....................................................... 46
Programme Search Mode* .................................. 47
Photo Input Mode ................................................ 48
FEATURES .................................................. 49
Channel List (TV mode) ...................................... 49
Channel List (DTT mode) .................................... 50
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)* .................. 52
Programme Timers .............................................. 53
Setting Favourite Mode ....................................... 55
Information Banner* ............................................ 55
Audio Language* ................................................. 56
DVB Subtitle and DVB Subtitle Language* ......... 56
Analogue/Digital Teletext ..................................... 57
MHEG Digital Teletext* ........................................ 58
Size Switching ..................................................... 59
Multi Picture Mode ............................................... 62
Picture Freezing .................................................. 64
Photo Input Function ........................................... 65
Power Swivel ....................................................... 70
Audio Switching ................................................... 71
Power Save Mode ............................................... 72
DVD Player / STB Selection ................................ 73
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 74
When Following Messages Appear 
on Screen ....................................................... 74
Symptom and Check List .................................... 74
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 77
Signal Input ......................................................... 78
Recommended Signal List .................................. 79
LICENSE AGREEMENTS ............................. 80
End User License Agreements for Operating 
System Software ................................................. 80
* The items indicated by * are only for DTT mode.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Read this instruction thoroughly.
 Retain this instruction for future reference.
 Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger.
 Follow all instructions. Improper handling could cause personal injury and/or serious damage to the unit that may 
shorten its service time.
 Do not block any ventilation openings.  
 Install the product in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Before calling for the technical support or service technician, read “TROUBLESHOOTING” (
74 ~ 76) to determine 
the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product.
 If serious problems happen (such as smoke or an abnormal odour from the unit), turn off the Main Power, unplug 
the Power Cord, and then, contact your local dealer immediately.
 
						

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi LCD Television.  We hope that you will enjoy the great performance of this 
product.
This LCD Television has been designed to meet the international standards. However, it could cause personal 
injuries and property damage if improperly handled.  In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum 
benefi t from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.
Please keep this manual for future reference, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the 
front cover page of this manual.
About This Manual
 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
 This manual has been created with extra care.  In case that you have any comments or questions regarding this 
manual, please contact your local dealer or our Customer Service Centre.
 Before operating this set, please fully understand the prerequisite such as specifi cations or constraints of the 
hardware and software.  We are not responsible and have no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of 
misuse.
 Reproduction, copying, use, modifi cation, and/or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited 
without any prior written permission.
 All other products and company names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective owners.
Trademark Credits
 VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
 APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
 VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
 Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. 
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
 WOW, SRS and (z) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
 SD Logo is a trademark.
 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC.
 DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project. This logo indicates that the product is compliant with European 
Digital Broadcasting.
 FREEVIEW and the FREEVIEW logo are trade marks of DTV Services Ltd and are used under license. FREEVIEW 
Logo © DTV Services Ltd 2002. This logo indicates that the product is set up to view digital terrestrial TV.
 The “HD ready” logo is a trademark of EICTA.
 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully 
respected.
About Software
You may not alter, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, or otherwise reverse- engineer the Software installed in this 
product, which are prohibited by law.
Information for users applicable in European Union countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment 
should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate 
collection systems for recycling in EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
 
						

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The following are the symbols used in this manual and affi xed on the unit itself.  Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before 
reading the instructions in this section.
WARNINGNever ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user.
CAUTIONDo not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/or property damage.
Other Symbols 
The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of fi re, explosion, or high 
temperature if the product is handled improperly.
Each illustration within the triangle specifi es the contents in detail. (The fi gure on the left is an example.)
The circle with diagonal line and illustration indicates a prohibited action (the symbol to the left indicates that 
disassembly is prohibited.)
This symbol indicates a compulsory action.
The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug 
should be disconnected from the power outlet).
WARNING
There is a risk of  fi re, electric shock, or serious injur y.
„
 Unplug the power cord immediately when serious problems occur.  
Serious problems such as
  Smoke, abnormal odor or noise is emitted from the product.
  No picture, no sound or distorted picture on the display.
  Foreign objects (such as water, metals etc.) get inside the unit.  
Do not continue using the product under these abnormal conditions.
Turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately. 
For your safety, never tr y to repair the product by yourself.
WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code :
  Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed 
as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked 
with the letter E or by the earth symbol 
 or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or 
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured 
BROWN or RED.
Green & Yellow
to Earth
Blue to Neutral Brown to Live
Fuse
Cord Clamp
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
About the Symbols
Disconnect the
plug from the 
power outlet.
For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause 
serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product.
Important for United Kingdom
IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM
WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable 
never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of 
the plug.  Fuse covers are available from your dealer.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.  If the plug fi tted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to 
reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferably a qualifi ed electrician.
If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having fi rst removed the fuse, to avoid a possible 
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
 
						

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Disconnect the
plug from the 
power outlet.
Do not 
disassemble
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
WARNING
There is a risk of  fi re, electric shock, or serious injur y.
„
 Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects (such as metals or fl ammable items) inside the unit.
  In case it happens, turn off the main power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
  Use special caution when younger children are around the unit.
„
 Do not remove cover, or modify the product.
  High-voltage components are installed inside of the unit.  Removing covers can expose you to high 
voltage, electrical shock, and other dangerous conditions.
  Contact your local dealer to perform servicing such as inspection, adjustment, or repair work.
„
 Install the unit in a sensible place where it does not expose anyone to danger or injur y. 
  Impact with the edge of the unit could cause injury.
„
 Do not place any objects on top of  the unit.
Objects such as
  Liquid containers (vase, fi sh tank, fl owerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine). 
  If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in fi re or electrical shock.
  In case that it happens, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
  Do not place anything heavy on top of the unit.
  Do not climb on or hang from the unit. 
  Do not let your pets get on top of the unit.
„
 Do not install the unit in an unsuitable place.
  It could cause a malfunction or in extreme cases danger of electric shock. Places where high moisture 
is likely such as bathrooms or shower rooms, close to windows, or outside where rain, snow or other 
inclement conditions could occur should be avoided. Please also avoid installing the unit in a position 
where fumes from a Hot Spring could come into contact with it.
„
 Unplug this unit during lightning storm.
  To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not touch the product when starts lightning.
„
 Do not do anything that may damage the Power Cord.
  Do not damage, modify, twist, forcibly bend, heat, or pull excessively the Power Cord. 
  Do not place heavy objects (including the unit itself) on top of the Power Cord.
  If the Power Cord is damaged, contact your dealer for repairs or exchange.
„
 Use only with designated power supply voltage.
  To prevent the risk of fi re and electrical shock, operate this product only with the power supply voltage indicated on the 
unit.
„
 Beware not to drop or have any impact on the unit. 
  Take extra care whilst moving the unit.
  There is no protection glass on the surface of the LCD panel.  Thus, do not press the panel surface with your fi ngers or 
hands.  Or do not hit anything against the unit. These actions would damage the LCD cells or the panel surface and 
could cause the failure or personal injuries.
  In case that you drop the unit or the cabinet is damaged, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord and contact 
your local dealer immediately.
  Continuing use of the product with above conditions may cause fi re or electrical shock. 
„
 Clean dust or metals on or around the blade of  the power plug regularly.
  Continuing use of the product with above condition may cause fi re or electrical shock.
  Always unplug the Power Cord fi rst, and clean the blades with a dry cloth. 
„
 Do not place the unit on an unstable surface.
Unstable places such as
  Tilted surface or shaky rack, table, stand or trolly.
  If the unit falls down, it could cause personal injury.
 
						

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
CAUTION
„
 Do not place the unit at a dusty place.
It could cause malfunction.
„
 Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product.
The unit would overheat, and it could cause fi re or damage the product which may shorten its service life.
  Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
  Do not place the unit with ventilation side down.
  Do not install the unit on the carpet or bedclothes.
  Do not cover the unit with table cloth etc.
„
 Be sure to ground the earth cable correctly.
  Especially when you use Power Cord adapter, be sure to connect the earth cable to the ground terminal.  Incorrect 
connection would cause fi re or electrical shock.
  For your safety, always make sure to unplug the Power Cord before connect or disconnect the earth cable.
„
 Connection to a Cable Distribution System is to be provided through a galvanic isolator. 
  Failure to do so may cause a fi re.
„
 Follow the Anti-tumble measures in this manual.
  If the unit tumbles over, there is a risk of personal injury and possible death.  Also, it would damage the product 
seriously.
„
 Do not install this product near the medical devices.
  To prevent malfunction of the medical devices, do not use this product and medical devices in the same room.  
„
 Do not place a CRT-based television near the speakers of  the LCD Television.
  It could cause the partial discolouration or blurring of the image on a CRT-based television.
Please install it away from the speakers of the unit.
„
 Disconnect all of  the external connection cables and detach the anti-tumble measures before 
moving the unit.
  It may cause fi re, electrical shock, or personal injuries.
„
 Connect the power plug securely.
  Improper connection will cause overheating and may result in fi re.
  Do not touch the blades of the plug whilst connecting it to the wall socket.  It could cause electrical shock.
  If the plug is not fi tted for the wall socket, contact your dealer for replacement.
„
 Do not handle the Power Cord with wet hands.
  It could result in electrical shock.
„
 Do not pull the cord when you unplug the Power Cord.
  It may damage the cord and could result in fi re or electrical shock.
  Hold the plug when disconnecting it.
„
 Unplug the Power Cord when you do not intend to use the product for long periods of  time.
„
 Handle the batteries properly.
  Improper or incorrect use of the batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause fi re, personal 
injury or damage to property.
  Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual.
  Do not install new batteries with used ones.
  Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity (+ and -) indications on the battery compartment.
  Do not dispose of the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose of them in accordance with the local regulations.
Supply connect 
the ground wire.
 
						

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
CAUTION
„
 Adjust the headphone volume properly.
  Excessive sound pressure from headphones might cause hearing loss. 
„
 Wipe the front bezel with the soft cloth.
  As the glossy part of the front bezel might be easily damaged, be sure to use the soft cloth.
PRECAUTIONS
„
 Do not install areas where it will be subjected to high temperatures.
It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product.
  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 
  Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction.
„
 Viewing Advice
  The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate. Too bright or dark environments are not good for 
your eyes.
  Take time to relax your eyes occasionally.
  When you use this product, view from a distance equal to 3 to 7 times the height of the screen. This is the best viewing distance in 
order to protect your eyes against eyestrain.
  Adjust the volume to an appropriate level, especially during the night.
„
 When transporting this product:
  When the product needs to be transported due to moving or repair, use the carton box and buffer material that came with 
this product.
  Always transport the product upright, otherwise it could damage the panel glass or degrade the phosphors of the panel.
„
 Keep radio away from this unit whilst in use.
This unit is designed to meet the international EMI standards due to prevent radio interference.  However, 
the unit may generate noise in the radio.
  If the noise is heard on radio, please try the following actions.
  Adjust the direction of the radio antenna in order not to receive the interference from the unit.
  Keep the radio away from the unit.
  Use coaxial cable for the antenna.
„
 About infrared communication devices:
The infrared communication devices such as cordless microphones or cordless headphones may not operate properly around the unit.
It is because of communication failure.  Please note that this is not malfunction.
„
 When you dispose of  this product at the end of  its life, follow the regulations in your residential area.  
  For more information, contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Please make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit.
„
 How to clean the LCD panel of  the unit.
  Wipe the panel with a soft cloth in order to prevent damage to the panel surface.  
  Do not use a chemical cloth or cleaner. Depending on the ingredients, it may cause discoloration and damage the panel surface.
  Do not wipe with a hard cloth or rub hard. It may hurt the panel surface.
  In case of the greasy dirt such as fi ngerprint, wipe with a lint-free cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution, and then 
wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
  Do not use a spray cleaner. It could cause malfunction. 
 
						

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ABOUT LCD PANEL
Common Phenomena of  LCD Panel
The following are the common phenomena when operating LCD Panel due to its structural reason.
Please note that they are not malfunctions.
 Defective Spots on Panel
The LCD panel is manufactured with high-precision technology.  However, there might be some spots that are not 
emitted, brighter than the others, or in different colours, etc.
 Surface on Panel
The LCD panel displays images by blinking the fl uorescent lamps internally. This could raise the temperature of the 
display surface.
In addition, do not impact strongly on the surface of the panel because LCD panel is made with fi ne processing 
glass.
 The Usage under the Low Temperature Environment
Because of the structural characteristics of the LCD panel, the response speed of the LCD panel becomes slower 
when the ambient temperature around the monitor becomes too low. In some cases, it may cause the residual 
image.
The residual image will disappear on its own as the temperature goes up and back to normal.
 
						

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OVERVIEW
 Large-screen and Full HD LCD panel (1920X1080).
 Improved Digital signal processor.
 High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones.
 Various functions as Digital Terrestrial Television (More TV channels, EPG, etc).
 3 Scart terminals installed.
 Accept more digital input devices with 3 HDMI terminals located on side and rear.
 Great diversity of connecting terminals to cover wide range of audio-visual equipments.
 Enjoy the image from PC with large, high-defi nition LCD screen.
 Photo Input function with Slide Show. 
 SD Card Slot installed.
 Optical Audio Out installed.
 Easy-to-use On-Screen Display system operating with Remote control.
 Low power consumption with Power Saving feature.
 Motorized Power Swivel feature.
 Provided 2000 pages for Teletext. 
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check the supplied accessories before installation.
In case of missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immediately.
User’s ManualRemote ControlAA size battery
X2
Power Cord
UK only
* The type of power plug provided is different depending 
on the model
Except UK
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