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FEATURES (continued)
Power Swivel
With the Desktop stand, you can adjust the angle of the panel side to side by pressing button on the remote 
control.
Swivel
CAUTION
• Do not push the panel with your hands whilst operating the Swivel. It could damage the panel and/or stand.
• Do not allow children to play or hang on the TV. These actions may tip it over, causing personal injury.
• Do not swing the unit back and forth.
• Do not place any fragile objects around the unit. The unit would hit the object(s) during the Swivel operation and 
could cause the breakage of the objects and/or the stand.
• To operate the Swivel function correctly, place the unit on the stable surface.
• When you use the unit as wall-mounting, disconnect the stand cable from the unit before installation.
Swivel
button
Information
About Swivel terminal connection
CAUTION
• Turn Off the Main Power of the unit when connecting or disconnecting the stand cable to the unit.
30°
30°
Slack
1.Press button on the remote control. 
The Swivel Display (as shown in the fi gure on the right) will appear on the screen.
2.
Adjust the angle of the panel with◄► button whilst Swivel Display is on the screen.
The unit will be able to rotate ±30 degrees to each side.
CAUTION
 When you use the Power Swivel function, make sure that the Power Cord, cord 
or chain connected to the wall is loose enough to operate the Swivel function 
securely.
 Do not put hands or face near the unit whilst operating the Swivel.  It could 
cause personal injury. Beware especially when small children are around the 
unit.
NOTE
• If the stand cable is not connected to the unit, the message “Not Available” will 
appear on the screen.
• The Swivel Display will automatically disappear when no operation has been 
made for a few seconds.
The Swivel Display
• To connect the Desktop stand to the unit. 
  Connect the designated stand cable to the Swivel terminal on the 
rear side of the unit.
• To disconnect the stand from the unit. 
  Before detaching the stand from the unit, make sure to disconnect 
the stand cable from the Swivel terminal on the rear side of the unit.
 
						

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FEATURES (continued)
Audio Switching
NICAM / Sound Multiplex (including A2)   (TV mode)
You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing I/II button of remote control.  Audio can be switched only 
if receiving NICAM and 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, whilst dual sound broadcast is 
available on the primary and secondary sounds; for example, some sports programmes contain broadcast 
commentary on a game as primary sound, and a commentary about a team as the secondary.
When bilingual programme is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown. Also, when receiving 
NICAM signals, NICAM display will appear.
Each time I/II button is pressed, the display is switched in the sequence of following.
Sound multiplex signal received
NICAM signal received
Audio [   ]
Audio NICAM[  ]Audio NICAM[  ]
Audio[   ]Audio
Audio
[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 programme is received, sound mode display appears in red as shown.
NICAM display will appear.
PressI/II button to switch between stereo and mono sound. 
Sound multiplex signal received
Audio NICAM    
AudioAudio
Audio
NICAM signal received
 ... Stereo

z .... Force  Mono
NOTE
• Please 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.
•V represents the Mono broadcast.
Yellow Yellow Green
Yellow Yellow Green
Red Green
Red Green
 
						

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FEATURES (continued)
Power Save Mode
When AV/RGB input is selected
• You are provided with the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV/RGB input. Set to 
On in “Video Power Save” from Confi guration menu, which leads to the power save mode in AV4/HDMI1/HDMI2/
HDMI3/RGB and the Standby mode in other AV input. (Please see the table below for details) Refer to 
34about
“Video Power Save”.
When no signal is detected
When signal is input during 
On in “Video Power Save”
Condition Indicating Lamp
AV4,HDMI1, 2, 3, 
RGBPower Save Pulsing Blue Turns On automatically.
AV1, 2, 3, 5 Standby Red Remains as Standby mode.
 
						

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FEATURES (continued)
DVD Player / STB Selection
You can use this remote control to operate DVD Player and Set Top Box of Hitachi or other manufacturers as well as 
this set. 
Set Up 
Example: Hitachi DVD
1. Set up the manufacturer.
Hold down button and pressbutton.
2. Set up the manufacturer type.
Release thebutton whilst keepingbutton depressed. Then pressbutton.
3. Confi rm the setting.
After setting the manufacturer and type, press the Sub Power button on the remote 
control.
If the DVD does not switch On, repeat step 1 and 2 using other manufacturer types as 
listed.

Manufacturer of  
DVD PlayerSet
ManufacturerSet
typeManufacturer of  
DVD PlayerSet
ManufacturerSet
type
Hitachi~RCA
FUNAIMitsubishi
Pioneer~ONKYORED~
Panasonic~ZENITHGREEN
TOSHIBA~THOMSONYELLOW
Philips~SHINCOBLUE
JVCSKYWORTH
SAMSUNGBUBUKO
Sony~DENON~
Sharp~YAMAHA~

Manufacturer of  
STB PlayerSet
ManufacturerSet
type
Hitachi~
TOSHIBA
DGTEC
Panasonic
NOTE
• Please note that not all models of the listed manufacturers can be operated using this remote control.
• When you replace remote control batteries, the settings may be changed. In that case, set up the manufacturer and 
type again.
Usable buttons 
for Set Top Box Usable buttons 
for DVD Player
Operation Procedure
When you use the remote control for DVD player or Set Top Box of Hitachi 
or other manufacturers, press 
 button for DVD player or  button for Set 
Top Box.
You can use the buttons highlighted in the fi gure on the right. The
 or 
button blinks in red once after you press any usable button on the remote 
control for DVD player or Set Top Box.
NOTE
The remote control buttons may not be available depending on equipment.
 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling service technician, check the following tables fi rst. 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 Screen
Message Condition / Action Page
Power savingThis indicates it is in Power Save mode.
The indicating lamp pulses Blue or lights Red.
23,34,
72
No sync. signalThe unit cannot detect any signals from any input terminals. 
• Check if the cable is connected correctly and fi rmly.
• Check if the power of any external equipment is ON.
• Check if the input selection matches the connection terminal. 
• Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not.
16~20
Not availableThis shows when the selected operation is not available.
Weak signal or channel not 
available. Check aerial.• Check aerial lead if it is disconnected / damaged / misaligned.
• Check with your dealer if it is out of signal area or not. (in DTT mode)
Encrypted Channel• Check if the common interface module inserted correctly. (in DTT mode)
18,45
Symptom and Check List
Symptoms Check list Page
No picture - no sound •
Check the Indicating lamp status.•Check the connection of the Power Cord and/or other 
cables.
•Check if the Main Power of the unit or external equipments is ON.• Check if the TV mode is selected.
•Check if the TV is in “Standby mode” or “Power Save mode”.• Adjust the values in “Picture menu” and “Audio menu”.
15~23
27,72
Snowy picture-poor sound
• Check the aerial connection and direction.
• The TV station may have broadcast diffi culties.
  Try another channel.15
Multiple images-normal sound
• Check the aerial connection and direction.
• Fine tuning the TV.
• Check the connection of the external equipments.
•
The TV station may have broadcast diffi culties. Try another channel.
15~20
32
Intermittent interference
• Check if the source of interference is shielded well.
• Remove those kinds of electrical devices away from the TV.
Normal picture, but no sound • Check the volume level.
• Check if the
 button has been pressed or not.
• Make sure that the headphone is NOT connected.
• Check the connection of the external equipments.26
No picture - normal sound• Check the value level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in 
“Picture Menu”.
• Check if Radio broadcasting channels are received. (DTT 
mode only)
36
The remote control does not work.•
Check if the batteries are installed correctly.•The batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.•Remove all the obstructions in front of the sensor window on the unit.• Check if you select the correct function by Function Select 
(TV/DTT, DVD and SAT) buttons on the remote control.
• Check if the buttons of the control panel can work.11,12
Normal picture but no colour-normal 
sound• Check the connection of the external equipments.
• Check the “Colour System” in “Initial Setup” menu.
• Check the “AV Input” in “Initial Setup” menu.16~20
30
 
						

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Symptom and Check List (continued)
Symptoms Check list Page
• No picture
The Indicating lamp 
: Off•  Check if the Power Cord is plugged into the socket fi rmly.
•  Check if the Main Power is On.
22,23
• No picture
The Indicating lamp 
: Pulsing blue
It means that the unit is in “Power Save
mode”.•  Check if all the cables of the external equipments are connected 
correctly and fi rmly.
•  Check if the power of the external equipments is On.
•  Check if the TV/AV mode has been selected correctly. 
• Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not.
•  Refer to “Power Save mode” and “When following messages appears 
on the screen”.
72
• No picture
The indicating lamp 
: Blue•  Check if the signal cable is connected correctly and fi rmly.
•  Adjust the level of Brightness and Contrast lower.
16~20
•  The top of the unit and surface of the 
panel heat up.•  It may happen when you use the unit for a long time. Turn off the Main 
Power of the unit for a whilst. Please note that this is not malfunction.
•  When the VCR is in special playback 
features (Fast Forward or Rewind), the 
screen gets dark and cannot see the 
image at all.•  It could happen when the VCR is connected to Component output, such 
as 480i. This is not malfunction.
• Try Composite output or S-video output and check the picture again.
•  Screen display size cannot be switched 
correctly.•  The display size is fi xed at “FULL” when the receiving signals are 
720p/60Hz or 720p/50Hz.
59 ~ 61
•  Time information is incorrect. •  Adjust time by using “Time Offset” of Function Menu.
44
•  Image cannot be displayed from HDMI1, 
2 or 3.•  Check if the cables are connected correctly.
•  Check the output format of the equipments.
•  (Please refer to “Signal Input” and “Recommended Signal List”.)
77 ~ 79
•  Cannot display the image from “Photo 
Input function”.•  Check the connecting equipments and image format.
(Please refer to “Photo Input function”.)
65,68,
69
• No Picture or sound is output.
(DTT mode only)• It might occur because it is tuned to radio or MHEG digital teletext 
channel. Return to another channel.
58
•  Forgotten lock key.
(DTT mode only)• Re-install channel to cancel channel lock.
• Reset the lock key.
31,45
•  Due to the bad reception, block noise 
interferes during DTT mode.
(DTT mode only)• Check the aerial system to improve signal quality.
15
• The message “The receiver is looking 
for new channels. Press Return button 
to cancel.” appears during standby 
mode.
(DTT mode only)• If the broadc asting changes the service, the receiver starts searching 
the new service during standby mode regardless of the setting. Please 
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Symptoms Check list Page
• The image on the screen is moving 
in an oblique direction.
(RGB mode only) 
•Adjust “Horizontal Clock” and “Clock Phase”.30
• The coarse horizontal stripes could 
be seen in full-display mode.
(RGB mode only) 
• Adjust “Horizontal Clock”.30
• The part of the image is lacking.
(RGB mode only)
AAAAA• Try “Auto Adjust”.30
• The horizontal stripes are moving 
vertically with fl ickering screen.
(RGB mode only) 
• Check the Signal status of the PC by pressing button 
on the remote control.
• When the characters are displayed 
on the whole screen, the vertical 
stripes appear and some of the 
characters are blurred.
(RGB mode only) 
ABCDEFGHIJabcdefgABCDEFGabcdABCDEFGHIJabcdefgABCDEFGabcd
• Try “Auto Adjust”.
• If the display condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, 
adjust “Horizontal Clock”.30
• When the letter string is displayed in 
full-screen, all of the characters on 
the screen are blurred.
(RGB mode only) 
ABCDEFGHIJabcdefgABCDEFGabcdABCDEFGHIJabcdefgABCDEFGabcd
• Try “Auto Adjust”.
• If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust 
“Clock Phase” till you get clearest image.30
• When the small patterns are 
displayed on the screen, the entire 
screen is fl ickering.
(RGB mode only)
•Try “Auto Adjust”.•If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust “Clock 
Phase” till you get fl icker-free display.30
• Image cannot be displayed in the 
correct position.
(RGB mode only)• Press 
 button to check if the input signal of the 
displayed image is compatible with the specifi cation of the 
television.30,77
79
Symptom and Check List (continued)
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
 
						

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
PanelDisplay dimensionsApprox. 37 inches 
(820 (H) x 461 (V) mm, diagonal 941 mm) 
Resolution 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixels 
Net dimensionsincluding Stand: 
927 (W) x 683 (H) x 366 (D) mm
excluding Stand: 
927 (W) x 624 (H) x 115 (D) mm
Net weightincluding Stand: 25.4kg
excluding Stand: 21.0kg
Ambient
conditionsTemperature Operating : 5°C to 35°C, Storage : 0°C to 40°C
Relative humidity Operating : 20% to 80%, Storage : 20% to 90% (non-condensing)
Power supplyAC220 - 240V, 50Hz
Power consumption/ at standby175W / < 0.8W
Audio output speaker total 20W
(VIDEO input)
Input terminalsAV1 : composite video input terminal (SCART)
S video input terminal (SCART)
L/R audio input terminal (SCART)
AV2, 3 : composite video input terminal (SCART)
RGB video input terminal (SCART)
L/R audio input terminal (SCART)
AV4 : composite video input terminal (RCA)
component video input terminal (RCA)
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)
AV5 : composite video input terminal (RCA)
S video input terminal (Mini DIN)
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)
HDMI 1, 2, 3 : HDMI input terminal
Audio input terminal (3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack)
PC (RGB) input (D-sub 15-pin connector)
Photo Input : Photo Input terminal/SD card slot
Input signalsComposite video: PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL60
Component video: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p/50, 720p/60, 1080i/50, 1080i/60
HDMI: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p/50, 720p/60, 1080i/50, 1080i/60, 1080p/50, 1080p/60, 
1080p/24
Output SignalOUTPUT (MONITOR): composite video monitor-output terminal (RCA)
OUTPUT (MONITOR): L/R audio monitor- output terminal (RCA)
OUTPUT (HEADPHONE): L/R audio monitor- output terminal (3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack)
OUTPUT (SUB-WOOFER):Woofer output terminal (RCA)
AV1 : composite video output terminal (SCART)
L/R audio output terminal (SCART)
AV2, 3 : composite video output terminal (SCART)
L/R audio output terminal (SCART)
Optical Out: PCM/Dolby
® Digital
(RF input)
Input terminal / Receiving range ANT : 75Ÿ Unbalanced / 40~870MHz
RF Video SystemPAL B, G, H / I / D, K
SECAM B, G / K1 / L, L' / D,K
DVB-T MPEG2
(RGB input)
Input terminalsAnalogue RGB input terminal (D-sub 15-pin)
Audio input terminal (3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack)
Input signals 0.7 V/1.0 Vp-p, analogue RGB (Recommended Signal)
Sync signals H/V separate, TTL level [2KŸ]
•  The unit takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality.
 
						

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Signal Input
RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector)
Pin Input signal
1R
2G
3B
4 No connection
5 No connection
6 R.GND
7 G.GND
8 B.GND
9 No connection
10 GND
11 No connection
12 [SDA]
13 H. sync
14 V.sync. [V.CLK]
15 [SCL]
S-input connector pin specifi cations
Pin Input signal
1Y
2 Y-GND
3C
4 C-GND
Frame GND
Photo-input connector pin specifi cations
Pin Input signal
15V
2DM
3DP
4 GND
HDMI connector pin specifi cations
Pin Input signal Pin Input signal
1 TMDS Data2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield
2 TMDS Data2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock-
3 TMDS Data2- 13 CEC
4 TMDS Data 1+ 14 Reserved(N.C. on device)
5 TMDS Data1 Shield 15 SCL
6 TMDS Data1- 16 SDA
7 TMDS Data0+ 17 DDC/CEC Ground
8 TMDS Data0 Shield 18 +5V Power
9 TMDS Data0- 19 Hot Plug Detect
10 TMDS Clock+
SCART connector pin specifi cations
Pin Input signal Pin Input signal
1 AUDIO OUT (RIGHT) 12 Not Used
2 AUDIO IN (RIGHT) 13 RGB-R GND
3 AUDIO OUT (LEFT / MONO) 14 GND
4 AUDIO GND 15 RGB-R / S.VHS CHROMINANCE IN
5 RGB-B GND 16 BLANKING SIGNAL
6 AUDIO IN (LEFT / MONO) 17 COMPOSITE VIDEO GND
7 RGB-B IN 18 BLANKING SIGNAL GND
8 AUDIO / RGB SWITCH / 16:9 19 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT
9 RGB-G GND 20
COMPOSITE VIDEO / S.VHS LUMINANCE IN
10 Not Used 21 GND / SHIELD (CHASSIS)
11 RGB-G IN
 
						

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Recommended Signal List
With HDMI input
No.Signal mode
Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Dot clock
frequency 
(MHz)Remarks
Signal
NameResolutionVertical 
frequency (Hz)
1 576i720(1440) X 57650.00 15.63 27.00 EIA/CEA-861B
2 480i
720(1440) X 48059.94 15.73 27.00 EIA/CEA-861B
3 576p 720 X 576 50.00 31.25 27.00 EIA/CEA-861B
4 480p 720 X 480 59.94 31.47 27.00 EIA/CEA-861B
5 1080i/50 1920 X 1080 50.00 28.13 74.25 EIA/CEA-861B
6 1080i/60 1920 X 1080 60.00 33.75 74.25 EIA/CEA-861B
7 720p/50 1280 X 720 50.00 37.50 74.25 EIA/CEA-861B
8 720p/60 1280 X 720 60.00 45.00 74.25 EIA/CEA-861B
9
1080p/501920 X 1080 50.00 56.25 148.50 EIA/CEA-861B
10
1080p/601920 X 1080 60.00 67.50 148.50 EIA/CEA-861B
11
1080p/241920 X 1080 24.00 27.00 74.25 EIA/CEA-861B
With RGB input
No.Signal mode
Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Dot clock
frequency 
(MHz)Remarks
Signal
NameResolutionVertical 
frequency (Hz)
1
VGA640 X 400 70.08 31.47 25.18
2 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18
3
VESA640 X 480 72.81 37.86 31.50
4 640 X 480 75.00 37.50 31.50
5 640 X 480 85.01 43.27 36.00
6 800 X 600 56.25 35.16 36.00
7 800 X 600 60.32 37.88 40.00
8 800 X 600 72.19 48.08 50.00
9 800 X 600 75.00 46.88 49.50
10 800 X 600 85.06 53.67 56.25
11 1024 X 768 60.00 48.36 65.00
12 1024 X 768 70.07 56.48 75.00
13 1024 X 768 75.03 60.02 78.75
14 1280 X 1024 60.02 63.98 108.00
15
Macintosh
640 X 480 66.67 35.00 30.24
16 832 X 624 74.55 49.72 57.28
17 1024 X 768 74.93 60.24 80.00
18 W-XGA 1280 X 768 59.876 47.776 79.50
WXGA Mode : 1280x768
The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct displays adjustment of Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, 
Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase.
The unit differentiates the signal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync signal 
polarities.  Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal.