Hitachi L37x01a Users Manual

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MAIN MENU OPERATION
Initial Setup Menu
This menu allows you to access various kinds of initial settings.
The menu items indicated by * can be automatically stored.
Selected Items Setup hint
Colour
System*System1Do not change the original setting.
(System1: Europe/Asia, System2: South America)
 Composite and S-video input only. System2
AV1~AV5System1Auto
Select the colour system depending on the input signal.
 Generally, select [Auto] to receive all signals for both 
System1 and System2.
 In case that the input signal has too much noise, the 
signal level is too low, or the operation is unstable in 
[Auto], select the system according to the colour system 
of the input signal.
 Composite and S-video input only. PA L
SECAM
NTSC4.43
NTSC3.58
System2Auto
NTSC-M
PAL-M
PAL-N
AV InputAV1 
Input*S.VideoSelect depending on the type of AV1 input terminal. The 
default setting is [Composite]. Select [S.Video] when you 
want to watch S.Video image. Composite
RGB InputAuto AdjustAdjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Horizontal 
Clock, and Clock Phase automatically.
 Press 
OK button to start auto adjustment.
  The message “Auto Adjusting” is displayed.
 Depending on the type of the signal, the display may not 
be adjusted in its optimum condition with this function. In 
that case, please adjust each item manually.
Horizontal Position* -63~+63Adjust the display position horizontally.
 When the position exceeds the possible range, the 
display colour will turn into Magenta.
Vertical Position* -31~+31Adjust the display position vertically.
 When the position exceeds the possible range, the 
display colour will turn into Magenta.
Horizontal Clock* -31~+31 Minimize the vertical stripes on the screen.
Clock Phase* 0~63Minimize the blurring of the letters and stripes on 
horizontal row.
 Make sure to adjust Horizontal Clock fi rst before 
adjusting Clock Phase.
ResetReset all the set values on this Menu page to original 
factory settings.
Initial Setup
 Colour System
 AV Input
 RGB Input
 Software Maintenance
 Lock Key
 Menu Language
 Easy Setup
 Reset TV Setting
Select          Enter           Return

 
						

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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Initial Setup Menu (continued)
Selected Items Setup hint
RGB InputInput Level*0.7V Normally, select [0.7V].
 Select [1.0V] only when the whole display becomes too 
white. 1.0V
Frequency Display*Off
Select whether indicating the PC signal frequency 
information on Input Signal Screen Display or not.
On
WXGA Mode*Off This function is available only for WXGA signal.
 Select “1280x768” when WXGA signal is displayed.
 Refer to “Recommended Signal List” on 
79. 1280x768
Vertical Filter*Off
Reduce the fl ickers on the screen when set to [On].
On
Software
Maintenance
Upgrade (SD)  This upgrades TV by using data from SD card. 
Upgrade (OAD) 
This upgrades TV by downloading data from broadcasting (OAD). 
Auto Upgrade*yEnable
If select “Enable,” the TV will check if any new software is 
available every night at 3:00 am. 
Disable
Auto Picture Reset*Off
On: This returns all the picture setting to default condition 
when turning on/off TV. 
On
Demo ModeOff
This is for demonstration at shops.
It is normally set Off. 1
2
Current Lock Key
This can change the Lock key (4 digit number). 
Lock KeyNew Lock Key The default Lock key is “0000”.
Confi rm
If you forget the Lock key, enter “7777” in “Current Lock Key” to reset.
Menu Language*This can select preferred OSD language from the 
following 19 languages by
◄► button. 
English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Greek/
Turkish/Portuguese/Rumanian/Swedish/Norwegian/
Finnish/Danish/Czech/Polish/Hungarian/Slovene/Croatian
Easy SetupSee24 for the detailed steps.
Reset TV Setting
All items can be restored to the original factory settings by pressing
OK button. (This is available only forL37X01E model.)
NOTE
• Once Easy Setup is completed, the settings for Channel List, Favourite Channel, View Timer, and Channel Lock 
will be restored to the original setting. (The current setting will be erased.)
• Please note that you cannot watch broadcasting during upgrading. It might take time for the upgrade processing, 
depending on the software contents.
 
						

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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Channel Manager Menu (TV mode)
With this menu, you can check channel list and access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings.
Channel Manager                   Wed 30 Jan 2008
ReturnDel. Skip Sort
Page
     Hide
Fine Tuning
Single Scan
Full Scan
Scan Setting
TV
FRANCE
#  Ch  Name  Status         
      2  048MHz  Music
      3  055MHz  BG010   
      5  175MHz  ATVCh   
      6  211MHz  GTTCh   
      7  C21  WCh3
      8  511MHz  HitTV
      9  543MHz  uTV2
    10  623MHz  News2
    11  C22  News3
    12  C23  SportChannel Edit                            Wed 30 Jan 2008
Adjust SelectInput
Position 1
 Search     048MHz
 Descrambler  On
 Name  DTT-C
 Sound System  BG
 Colour System  SECAM
 NR  Off  
 Skip  Off  
 OK   Cancel
Mode0-9+
P
–
OK
The menu items indicated by * can be 
automatically stored.
Selected Items Setup hint
Display the channel list in TV mode along with adjustment 
features, such as add/delete the channels. (See 
49.)
In addition, press
OKbutton to move to Channel Edit 
page as below.
Channel
Edit*Position Display the preset position number (0~199).
SearchCSelect the channel entry method, entering a two digit on-
air channel number [C], a two digit S-band (CATV) 
number [S], or a three digit frequency [MHz], by pressing 
Green button.
MHz: Use
◄► button for Up/Down search. S
MHz
DescramblerOffSet this to Off normally. When you want to restore the 
picture and sound of a scrambled channel, set this to On. 
Connect a Descrambler to AV1, and select “TV” from 
“Scart Output”. See 
30 for the details. On
Name1. Move the cursor to the fi rst digit with 
y button and 
select a letter with
button or numeric button.
2. Move to the next digit with 
y button.
3.
PressOKbutton when you fi nish inputting all the letters.
• Limit: 5 characters. 
The selectable characters are as follows:
“a”~“z”‚ “0”~“9”‚ “&”‚ “.” (period)‚ “+”‚ “-”‚ “*”‚ “/”‚ “!”‚“A”~“Z”‚ 
and “ ” (blank).
•
See33 for the selectable characters by using numeric button.
• To delete a character, use Red button.
Sound
SystemyBG
I
DK Select the sound system from 5 different modes.
L
L’
Colour
SystemAuto
PA L
SECAM Select colour system from 5 different modes.
NTSC4.43
NTSC3.58
NROff
The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced, 
especially at the area of weak electric fi eld.
On
SkipOffIt allows you to skip unregistered channels automatically 
when you use channel up (+) down (-) button to select 
channels.
This function will automatically skip unavailable channels 
when set to on. On
OK Store the changes.
Cancel Cancel the changes.
Fine
Tuning*-56~+56
y : Increase the frequency data for the main tuner.

{ : Decrease the frequency data for the main tuner. 
 
						

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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Channel Manager Menu (DTT mode)
With this menu, you can check channel list and access various kinds of features relating to DTT channel settings.
The menu items indicated by * can be automatically stored.
Selected Items Setup hint
Display the channel list in DTT mode along with adjustment features, 
such as add/delete the channels. (See
50,51.)
In addition, press
OKbutton to move to Channel Edit page as below.
Channel
Edit*Name1. Move the cursor to the fi rst digit with 
y button and select the letter 
with
 button or numeric button.
2. Move to the next digit with 
y button.
3.
PressOKbutton when you fi nish inputting all the letters.
• Limit: 32 characters. 
The selectable characters are as follows:
“a”~“z”‚ “0”~“9”‚ “&”‚ “.” (period)‚ “+”‚ “-”‚ “*”‚ “/”‚ “!”‚“A”~“Z”‚ and “ ” 
(blank).
• See below for the selectable characters by using numeric button.
• When you press Green button during inputting, the space is inserted, 
and digits shift to the right.
• To delete a character, use Red button.
SkipOff
It allows you to skip unregistered channels automatically when you use 
channel up (+) down (-) button to select channels. 
This function will automatically skip unavailable channels when set to 
on.
By selecting “On,” the channel will be cancelled the 
Favourite setting if 
the channel sets as Favourite previously.On
LockOffSet Lock On/Off by using
◄► button on the remote control.
To activate this function, set On “Channel Lock” of “Lock & Rating” 
from Function menu. See
45 page. On
OKStore the changes for Name, Skip, and Lock by pressing
OKbutton .
If you change on Lock, the message will appear to input Lock key.
Cancel Cancel the changes for Name, Skip, and Lock.
NOTE
The following is the selectable characters for “Name” by using numeric button.
— 1 & . + –
 * / !
abc 2 ABC
def
3DEF
ghi
4GHI
jkl
5JKL
mno
6MNO
pqrs
7PQRS
tuv
8TUV
wxyz
9WXYZ
—
0
Adjust SelectCancel
Channel Edit                            Wed 30 Jan 2008 CN  8
Channel Number  21
 Name  News25
 Service    Television
 Skip  
 Lock    Off
         
ON OK   Cancel
Signal Quality:60
Signal Strength:700 100
0 100
Channel Manager                    Wed 30 Jan 2008
ReturnDel. Skip Sort Service.
Page
      Hide
Fine Tuning
Single Scan
Full Scan
Scan Setting DTT: All Service
United Kingdom     AAA Network
CN Name    Status
      2  BG0100101   
      3  ATV-Ch03   
    10  Channel-1
    20  Super20
    40  News360
    50  Sports-5
    60  BTTT-Ch06   
    81  TVV-Ch03
  300  Trains30
  811  News25
Signal Quality:600 100
OFFON
+
P
–
OK

 
						

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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Confi guration Menu
This menu provides various ways to protect your panel, reduce power consumption, and set up utilizing the useful 
functions, such as DVB subtitle setting.
The menu items indicated by * can be automatically stored.
Selected Items Setup hint
Black Side PanelOffThis can change the colour of sidebars showing up in 
normal mode. (Off: grey, On: black)
It is recommended to set Off to reduce image retention. 
This cannot be stored. (The default setting is Off.)
Please note that it is not available whilst operating Photo 
Input function. On
Video Power Save*OffDuring AV/RGB input, this helps to reduce power 
consumption when there is no signal detected for about 
10 seconds. In case of selecting AV/RGB input terminal 
which does not have signal input, it changes the power 
status to power save mode in AV4/HDMI1, 2 and 3/RGB 
and standby mode in other AV input. (See 
72 in details.) On
Panoramic
This allows you set how a 4:3 picture will be displayed if 
you have selected Auto from the Zoom mode. 4:3
Default Zoom*
Full
14:9 Zoom
Off
This can reduce the power consumption by decreasing 
brightness. ECO Mode*1
2
Quick Start Options*Off
Set On if you want to turn TV On quickly.
On
If set On, power consumption at standby will be increased.
Auto Off*OffWhen no airwave has been received and no operation 
has been made for 10 minutes in TV/DTT mode, it turns 
to standby mode automatically. On
LED Mode*OffThis can set the operation of indicating lamp.
• Flash: Indicating lamp pulses in blue when turning on. It 
blinks in blue when using remote control.
• Off:  It will not operate when turning On and using remote 
control. Flash
ResetEach item on this menu screen can be restored to the 
original factory settings by pressing
OKbutton.
Select          Adjust         Return
Configuration 2/2
Default Audio
Secondary Audio
Teletext Language
Subtitle
Default Subtitle
Secondary Subtitle
Subtitle TypeEnglish
English
West Europe
On
English
English
Hearing Impaired
Reset
Select          Enter           Return
Configuration 1/2
Black Side Panel
Video Power Save
Default Zoom
ECO Mode
Quick Start Options
Auto Off
LED ModeOn
Off
Panoramic
Off
On
On
Flash
Reset

 
						

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ENGLISHSelected Items Setup hint
Default Audio*This can set DTT initial audio from the following. 
 For L37X01U model:
  English 
: Welsh 
: Gaelic 
: Irish 
: Undefi ned
 For L37X01E model:
  English 
: French 
: German 
: Spanish 
: Italian 

: Swedish 
: Danish 
: Finnish 
: Basque 
: Catalan 

: Dutch 
: Gallegan 
: Norwegian 
: Portuguese 

: Undefi ned
(This is available only in DTT mode.)
Secondary Audio*This can set DTT secondary audio from the following.
English
: French 
: German 
: Spanish 
: Italian 

: Swedish 
: Danish 
: Finnish 
: Basque 
: Catalan 

: Dutch 
: Gallegan 
: Norwegian 
: Portuguese 

: Undefi ned
(This is available only for L37X01E model in DTT mode.)
Teletext Language*The most appropriate Teletext Language is automatically 
selected depending on the country which you select in 
Easy Setup. In case that the text is not displayed 
correctly, for example, because of living near a border, 
select another area as below.
  West Europe:  West European countries and Turkey 
(This is normal setting for use in Europe.)
  East Europe: East European countries
  Russian: Countries neighboring Russia and East 
Europian countries
  Farsi: Middle Eastern countries.
(This is not available for MHEG Digital Teletext.)
Subtitle*Off
This can set DVB subtitle Off/On.
On(This is available only in DTT mode.)
Default Subtitle*You can set your preferred DVB subtitle language from 
the following.
 For L37X01U model:
  English 
: Welsh 
: Gaelic 
: Irish 
:
 Undefi ned
 For L37X01E model:
  English 
: French 
: German 
: Spanish 
: Italian 

: Swedish 
: Danish 
: Finnish 
: Basque 
: Catalan 

: Dutch 
: Gallegan 
: Norwegian 
: Portuguese 

: Undefi ned
(This is available only in DTT mode.)
Secondary Subtitle*You can set a preferred secondary language of DVB 
subtitle from the following.
English
: French 
: German 
: Spanish 
: Italian 
:
Swedish  Danish 
: Finnish 
: Basque 
: Catalan 
:
Dutch
: Gallegan 
: Norwegian 
: Portuguese 
:
Undefi ned
(This is available only for L37X01E model in DTT mode.)
Subtitle Type*Normal
This can set preferentially-selected DVB subtitle type.
(This is available only in DTT mode.)
Hearing
Impaired
ResetEach item on this menu screen can be restored to the 
original factory settings by pressing
OKbutton.
MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Confi guration Menu (continued)
 
						

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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode)
In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the picture based on your preference.
By pressing 
z button at the bottom of each menu page, the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen.
The menu items indicated by * can be automatically stored.
Selected Items Setup hint
Picture Mode*DynamicYou can make the best selection from 3 modes depending 
on the lighting condition and intended use.
Dynamic: Suitable for the brighter conditions.
Natural   : Suitable for the normal lighting condition.
Cinema  : Suitable for watching movie. Natural
Cinema
Contrast*0  100%
(101  110%)This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment 
by using
◄► button.
 The maximum value can be extended to [110%] by 
pressing and holding 
y button at [100%].
This is the special feature prepared for the dark scenes. 
At the normal condition, it is recommended to set the 
value less than [100%]. 
Brightness*
0  100%Adjust according to personal preference by using 
◄►
button.
Colour*
0  100%Adjust according to personal preference by using
◄►
button.
Hue*
0
 100%Pressing
{ button enhances red and weakens green, 
whilst pressing 
y button weakens red and enhances 
green. The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin 
colour.
Sharpness*
0  100%Preferred sharpness can be adjusted by pressing 
{
button for softer image or 
y button for sharper image.
Colour Temperature*Cool
You can select from 4 settings (default) depending on the 
colour condition with 
◄► button. Normal
Warm
Black/White
Select          Adjust         Return
Picture 3/4
Picture Mode
Cross Colour NR
Game ModeNatural
Low
Off
Reset 1010
Select          Adjust         Return
Picture 1/4
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Hue
Sharpness
Colour Temperature
Contrast Mode
YNR
CNRNatural
50%
50%
50%
100%
50%
Cool
Normal
Off
Off
Reset 1010
Select          Adjust         Return
Picture 2/4
Picture Mode
Smooth Movie
3D Comb Filter
LTI
CTI
Auto Colour
Black Enhancement
MPEG NR
Back LightNatural
On
Off
Low
High
On
Low
Off
50%
Reset 1010
Select          Enter           Return Picture 4/4
Colour Management
Colour Temp. Adjust
 1010
 
						

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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)
Selected Items Setup hint
Contrast Mode*DynamicIt allows you to choose from 2 modes.
Dynamic: Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast 
feeling.
Normal: Reproduce as faithful gradation as possible. Normal
YNR*Off
This is a noise reduction system for picture signal. Low
High
CNR*Off
This is a noise reduction system for colour signal. Low
High
ResetEach item on this menu screen can be restored to the 
original factory settings by pressing
OKbutton.
Smooth MovieOffThis helps to make the moving image smooth.
Original: Automatically identify the source of movie fi lm 
(3:2 pulldown, 2:2 pulldown) and faithfully reproduces the 
original fi lm images.
Smooth1: Automatically identify the source of movie fi lm 
(3:2 pulldown, 2:2 pulldown) and reproduces the smooth 
motion.
Smooth2: Reproduce the clear moving image.
Off: Set to Off if the image does not look natural.
*This is not available in the following case.
  -OSD is displayed.
  -“Game Mode” is On.
  -TV is in Multi picture mode.
*See
38 for the detailed note. Original
Smooth1
Smooth2
3D Comb Filter*Off
This is available only when receiving NTSC/PAL 
composite signal. This reduces the dot and colour blurring 
in minute scales so that it can reproduce purer colour. Low
High
LTI*Off
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture signals. Low
Middle
High
CTI*Off
Adjusts the sharpness of the colour signals. Low
Middle
High
Auto Colour*OffThis monitors and adjusts the colour to maintain constant 
colour levels. It also maintains natural tones whilst 
preserving fi delity of background colours. This is available 
only when receiving an NTSC composite and S-Video 
signal. On
Black Enhancement*Off
Adjusts the black level compensation. Low
Middle
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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)
Selected Items Setup hint
MPEG NR*Off
This is a noise reduction system for MPEG picture signal.
(ex. against mosquito noise and block noise.) Low
High
Back Light0~100%Adjust the brightness of the Back Light for the maximum 
visibility.
ResetEach item on this menu screen can be restored to the
original factory settings by pressing
OKbutton.
Cross Colour NROff
This reduces noise caused by colour mixture of adjacent 
pixels.
This is not available when “Game Mode” is On. Low
High
Game ModeOffThis reduces the time-lag of speed whilst moving images 
are displayed during TV game play.
This is not available in TV or DTT mode. On
ResetEach item on this menu screen can be restored to the
original factory settings by pressing
OKbutton.
Colour Management*OnMagenta
On:  Turn On to adjust the balance of each colours 
depending on the user’s preference. The settings 
refl ect in each of the 4 Colour Temperature modes.
Reset: Each item on “Colour Management” can be 
restored to the original factory setting.
Off:  Remains as default setting. Red
Yellow
Green
Cyan
Blue
Off
Colour Temp. Adjust*OnDrive
On: When you want to set specifi c adjustments in each of 
the 4 Colour Temperature modes. You can adjust on 
the Drive and Cutoff. The settings refl ect on the 
Colour Temperature.
Drive: Subdue the following colours on the brighter 
parts.
       Cutoff:  Subdue the following colours on the darker 
parts.
       Reset: Each item on “Colour Temp. Adjust” can be 
restored to the original factory setting. Red
Green
Blue
Cutoff
Red
Green
Blue
OffOff: Remains as default setting.
NOTE
About Smooth Movie, the image might not look natural depending on the image contents.
Phenomena such as
• As switching the subtitles of a fi lm or images, the image displays with fi ne horizontal streak lines.
• As switching the scenes such as commercial and animation, the image displays with fi ne horizontal streak lines.
• When displaying a ticker or subtitle, the text on the image becomes rough (aliasing).
• When you watch the image form AV input which is connecting to any external equipment, the OSD of external 
equipment displays with fi ne horizontal streak lines.
These phenomena occur due to the method of converting the image.
Please note that this is not malfunction.
In case that it is disturbing, please set to Off.
In addition, the effect of this menu might vary depending on the size switching (See 
59~61).
Also, this might be ineffective depending on the scene of image.
 
						

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MAIN MENU OPERATION (continued)
Picture Menu (RGB mode)
In this menu, you can make specifi c adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference.
By pressing 
z button at the bottom of each menu page, the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen.
The menu items indicated by * can be automatically stored.
Selected Items Setup hint
Contrast*0  100%
(101  110%)This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment 
by using
◄► button.
 The maximum value can be extended to [110%] by 
pressing and holding 
y button at [100%].
This is the special feature prepared for the dark scenes. 
At the normal condition, it is recommended to set the 
value less than [100%]. 
Brightness*
0  100%Adjust according to personal preference by using 
◄►
button.
Colour*
0  100%Adjust according to personal preference by using
◄►
button.
Hue*
0
 100%Pressing
{ button enhances red and weakens green, 
whilst pressing 
y button weakens red and enhances 
green. The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin 
colour.
Sharpness*
0  100%Preferred sharpness can be adjusted by pressing 
{
button for softer image or 
y button for sharper image.
Colour Temperature*Cool
You can select from 4 settings (default) depending on the 
colour condition with 
◄► button. Normal
Warm
Black/White
Colour Temp. Adjust*OnDriveOn: When you want to set specifi c adjustments in each of 
the 4 Colour Temperature modes. You can adjust on 
the Drive and Cutoff. The settings refl ect on the 
Colour Temperature.
Drive: Subdue the following colours on the brighter 
parts.
       Cutoff:  Subdue the following colours on the darker 
parts.
       Reset: Each item on “Colour Temp. Adjust” can be 
restored to the original factory setting.
Off: Remains as default setting. Red
Green
Blue
Cutoff
Red
Green
Blue
Off
Back Light0~100%Adjust the brightness of the Back Light for the maximum 
visibility.
ResetEach item on this menu screen can be restored to the 
original factory settings by pressing
OKbutton.
Select          Adjust         Return
Picture
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Hue
Sharpness
Colour Temperature
Colour Temp. Adjust
Back LightNatural
50%
50%
50%
100%
50%
Cool
Off
50%
ResetRGB