Hitachi AVC01U manual

Record the serial number of your A/V Center for future reference. SERIAL NO. This serial number is located on the bottom side of the unit ANY QUESTION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONT ACT 800-HIT ACHI READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y . KEEP THIS OPERA TING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Operating Guide Model Name A VC01U Audio Video Center This[...]

1 CONTENTS Main Menu List ......................................................... 26 Audio/Video ........................................................... 27 Channel Manager .................................................. 28 Locks ..................................................................... 29 T imers ...............................[...]

2 ENGLISH IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS Y OU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Y OUR HIT ACHI A UDIO VIDEO CENTER Our reputation has been built on the quality , performance, and ease of service of Hitachi products. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. T o help you operate these products properly , this section illustrat[...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) War ning T o reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The A/V Center should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects lled with liquids, such as • vases, should not be placed on the A/V Center . The mains plug is used as the disconne[...]

4 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi Audio Video Center . We hope that you will enjoy the outstanding performance of this product. This Audio Video Center has been designed to comply with international standards. However , it could cause personal injury and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential [...]

5 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS For your safety , please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injury and/or damage to your property or the product. Explanation of the Symbols The following are the sym bols used in this manual and afxed to the unit itself. Please fully understand the [...]

6 ENGLISH SAFETY PRECA UTIONS (continued) W ARNING Ther e is a risk of re, electric shock or serious injur y . ■ Install the unit in a proper location wher e it does not e xpose anyone to danger . If you bump against the edges of the unit, you could be injured. ■ Do not rest weight on top of the unit. Objects such as Liquid containers (vase,[...]

7 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not place or use the unit in a dusty location. This could cause a malfunction. ■ Do not co ver or bloc k any ventilation holes on the product. The unit would overheat and this could cause re or damage to the product which may shorten its service lifetime. Install the product in accordance with t[...]

8 ENGLISH SAFETY PRECA UTIONS (continued) CAUTION ■ Do not install the unit in locations where it will be subjected to high temper ature. This could damage the cabinet or components of the product. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heating grilles, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. Keep the unit out of direct sun[...]

9 QUICK ST ART GUIDE For more information on connecting and using your A/V Center , please be sure to read all instructions in this user manual. Supplied Accessories Connect your A udio V ideo Center to the UT Monitor The A/V Center HDMI output terminal (A V Out) is connected to the UT Monitor . Only one cable is used to transmit all video/audio/co[...]

10 ENGLISH QUICK ST ART GUIDE (continued) Antenna Connection Unless your A/V Center is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna syst em, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However , if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an[...]

11 COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit F r ont P anel R ear Panel q Cabinet w Indicating Lamp e Power Off/On button *Please refer to 14 ~ 15 for detailed information regarding the connections. q w e t q Antenna Input T o switch between Cable and Air input, go to the Channel Manager option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR. w Audio/Video inputs 1 and 2[...]

12 ENGLISH Power On/Off (Monitor , TV , DVD, PVR/VCR, SA T/CBL, A VR) Press this button to switch the selected device On or Off standby . (-) Dash Button/Sleep (TV , SA T ,PVR,DVD) Press this button when the remote is in Set- T op-Box mode (SA T) or when the TV uses a digital input. In TV mode press to set your Sleep T imer from 30 min. to 3 hours.[...]

13 Main Unit Installation Please leave adequate space around the unit in order to avoid increasing the internal temperature. Make sure not to block any ventilation holes. Do not install the unit in a small space such as inside a cabinet, closet or box without adequate ventilation. Leave at least 10cm (4") of clearance from each side of the uni[...]

14 ENGLISH CONNECTION The unit is suitable for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the main power rst when connecting external equipment. NOT E Do not connect the power plug to the wall socket until all other connections are completed. 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center Connecting [...]

15 CONNECTION (continued) 1. Connect your Equipment to the A/V Center (continued) Connecting to Equipment Having a A udio Digital Input T er minal The A/V Center “OPTICAL OUT” Audio terminal can be connected to devices equipped with Optical Input capabilities such as Audio Ampliers Systems. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the A/V Center Rear Pane[...]

16 ENGLISH BASIC OPERA TION P ower On/Off T urn On the power of the unit. T o tur n On the power to the unit: 1. Press the Power Switch on the A/V Center front or press the Power (On/Off) button on the remote control. The Indicating Lamp turns Blue. The image will display on UT Monitor screen. T o tur n Of f the pow er to the unit: 1. Press the Pow[...]

17 BASIC OPERA TION (continued) V olume Up/Down 1. T o increase the sound volume, press the V olume Up but ton on the remote control or control panel. The V olume Indicator value on the screen will shift to the right. 2. T o decrea se the sound volume, press the V olume Down button on the remote control or control panel. The V olume Indicator value[...]

18 ENGLISH BASIC OPERA TION (continued) Input Switching Press the button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and OK buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the ◄► and OK buttons to select. AIR/CABLE Select between Air or Cab[...]

19 SETUP OPERA TION How to Use the R emote to Control your Exter nal Devices OPERA TING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR EXTERNAL DEVICES. The new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Y ou must rst program the remote to match t[...]

20 ENGLISH SETUP OPERA TION (continued) How to Use the R emote to Control your Exter nal Devices Cable Device Button Set-T op-Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button MY CABLE BO X CODE IS: ____________________ NOT E Refer to the operating guide of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons The[...]

21 SETUP OPERA TION (continued) How to Use the R emote to Control your Exter nal Devices DVD Device Button VCR/PVR Device Button MY D VD PLA YER CODE IS: ___________________ NOT E Refer to the operating guide of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player . PRECODED DVD buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precod[...]

22 ENGLISH SETUP OPERA TION (continued) How to Use the R emote to Control your Exter nal Devices A VR Device Button MY A UD IO /V I DE O RE CE I VE R (A VR ) CODE IS: ____________________ NOT E Refer to the operating guide of the A V R for operation of the buttons exclusively for the A VR. PRECODED A VR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen pre[...]

23 SETUP OPERA TION (continued) R emote Contr ol Codes CABLE Brand CODES A-MARK 0008,0144 ABC 0237,0003,0008 ACCUPHASE 0003 ACORN 0237 ACTION 0237 ACTIVE 0237 ADB 2092,2586 ARCHER 0237 BCC 0276 BRITISH TELECOM 0003 CENTURY 0008 DIGEO 1 187,2187 DIGI 0637 DIRECTOR 0476 DUMONT 0637 FOSGA TE 0276 GE 0144 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 0476,0810,0276 0003 GIBRAL T[...]

24 ENGLISH SETUP OPERA TION (continued) R emote Contr ol Codes WARDS 0060,0035,0037 0048,0047,0081 0033,0240,0045 0000,0042,0043 0041,0072,0038 0479,0065,0046 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0000,0209,0072 0278,0479 WORLD 0209,0002,0479 XR-100 0035,0240,0000 0072 Y AMAHA 0041,0038 ZENITH 0037,0039,0033 0000,0209,0041 0278,0479,1 139 ZT GROUP 1972 PVR Brand CODE[...]

25 SETUP OPERA TION Ho w to Use the On-Scr een Display (OSD) System Y ou can use the On-Screen Display system to access the various kinds of the features and functions of your A/V Center . Basic Operation 1. Press the button on the remote control or the Menu button on the control panel underneath the UT monitor . The Main Menu is displayed on the s[...]

26 ENGLISH On-Screen Display Menu Page Audio/Video Video Resolution Select between 2 resolution modes. 27 Auto Movie Mode Adjust to make the moving image smooth. 27 3D Comb Filter Reduce the color blurring to reproduce purer color . 27 Audio Source Select between 3 Audio Sources. 27 Audio Language Select Language options if available. 27 Digital Ou[...]

27 On-Screen Display (continued) Audio/Video Y ou can adjust some settings of the display and audio condition. Select "Audio/Video" from Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Video Resolution 1080p Y ou can make the selection for A/V Center output resolution, depending of your preference. 1080i Auto Movie Mode On On: Automatically identifi[...]

28 ENGLISH On-Screen Display (continued) Channel Manager Select CHANNEL MANAGER to set your Antenna options, run Auto Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List. Select "Channel Manager" from Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Signal Meter * Select SIGNAL METER when using an indoor or outdoor antenna. This feature will show t[...]

29 On-Screen Display (continued) Locks This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel Select "Locks" from the Menu list. Use 1. the ◄► button to select the RA TING CA TEGORY (MOVIE, TV , etc.) that you want to block. Use 2. the OK button to block the RA TING that you have selected. Selected Items Setup hint[...]

30 ENGLISH On-Screen Display (continued) Locks(continued) Motion Picture Ratings T able NOT RA TED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply . G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Paren[...]

31 On-Screen Display (continued) Locks (continued) Canadian Ratings French Chart G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner . 8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programmin[...]

32 ENGLISH On-Screen Display (continued) Timer s Select TIMERS to set your Clock and the Sleep Timer Select “Timers” from the Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Set The Clock * Use the ◄► button to highlight and setup the TIME ZONE settings. If you observe daylight savings, use the ◄► button to highlight the DA YLIGHT SA VING CORRECTI[...]

33 On-Screen Display (continued) Setup Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the rst time. Select “Setup” from the Menu list. Selected Items Setup hint Set The OSD & Panel Options OSD Contrast “OSD Contrast” allows you to change the contrast of OSD based on 4 levels (min, low , medium and max). Use the ◄► button to highlight a[...]

34 ENGLISH On-Screen Display (continued) Setup (continued) Selected Items Setup hint Reset The Software This feature shows software information and easy upgrade procedure. This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a USB ash drive . If a future software upgrade is required for your TV , HIT ACHI will notify and provide proper i[...]

35 TROUBLESHOO TING Before calling a service technician, check the following tables rst. If the problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HIT ACHI . For your safety , NEVER try to repair the product yourself. W hen the F ollowing Messages A ppear on the Screen Message Condition / Action Page Power Save This message come[...]

36 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOO TING (continued) Symptom and Checklist (continued) Symptoms Checklist P age Normal picture, but no sound Check the volume level. Check if the button has been pressed or not. Check the connections to external equipment. 27 , 14 ~ 15 No picture - normal sound Check the level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in UT Monitor [...]

37 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICA TION A/V Center dimensions 231(D) x 297(W) x 66(H) mm or less 9 1/16(D) x 1 1 1 1/16(W) x 2 9/16(H) in Net weight 2.2 kg/ 4.85 lbs Ambient conditions T emperature Operating : 0°C to 40°C, Storage : -15°C to 60°C Relative humidity Operating : 20% to 80%, Storage : 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Power supply AC12[...]

38 ENGLISH HIT ACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (CANADA) Should you have any questions regarding warranty , service, operation or technical assistance, please contact: In Canada: 800.HIT ACHI (800.448.2244) Monday~ Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm EST Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la période couverte par [...]

39 V ALID ONL Y IN U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi display product. Register your product online at www .hitachi.us/tv or mail the included warranty registration card: LIMITED W ARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. war rants this produ ct i n accor dance with the t erms and conditions applicable [...]

40 ENGLISH END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This End User License Agreement for HIT ACHI Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HIT ACHI brand display product (the[...]