Go to page of
Similar user manuals
-
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi L42A403
8 pages 1.25 mb -
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi 55VG825
104 pages 14.02 mb -
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi LE55A300
28 pages 3.02 mb -
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi 32HDL52A
53 pages 12.88 mb -
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi L46S603
60 pages 7.96 mb -
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi UT42V702
56 pages 12.17 mb -
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi P55H4011
144 pages 13.51 mb -
Flat Panel Television
Hitachi 42PD8800TA
62 pages 2.18 mb
A good user manual
The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Hitachi 32LD380TA, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.
What is an instruction?
The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Hitachi 32LD380TA one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.
Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Hitachi 32LD380TA. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.
What should a perfect user manual contain?
First and foremost, an user manual of Hitachi 32LD380TA should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Hitachi 32LD380TA
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Hitachi 32LD380TA item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Hitachi 32LD380TA item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
Why don't we read the manuals?
Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Hitachi 32LD380TA alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Hitachi 32LD380TA, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Hitachi service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Hitachi 32LD380TA.
Why one should read the manuals?
It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Hitachi 32LD380TA item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.
After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.
Table of contents for the manual
-
Page 1
32" LCD Television Model 32LD380TA USER'S MANUAL 取扱説明書 用 户手册 Έ˾˿̱ êìäéÇéÑëíÇé èéãúáéÇÄíÖãü 3V90441A [E] COVER 31/10/05, 9:23 AM 1 32LD380T A HITACHI[...]
-
Page 2
<+9' ݵۍᐯѦஇᔶŔඁᏁྐʪᆤຊփڄੋᆤé Љ܇୕܇ϏၳݵմߟᏻݠЉږڄੋᆤං̰ੋᆤé WFTB!ݥᆐ૧ፇኯljೕۉጱՔጚၹࣷڦฆՔă ᆶಈईׂఁഄ၎ᆌᆶኁڦฆՔईጀ֩ฆՔă ඃñ ʹ˾̰ڄ˖ࣅϚ͵ಏΕڄશٜʓЉӢੂé௪ੋე̳̈́ؠʹ˾̰ˀڄᎤთʿ?[...]
-
Page 3
1 ENGLISH USER'S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Television. Before using your television, please carefully read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" so you will know how to operate the television properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. [...]
-
Page 4
2 Large-screen, high-definition LCD display panel The 32-inch color LCD display panel, with a resolution of 1366(H) x 768(V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromag- netic interferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines, the panel produces high- quality [...]
-
Page 5
3 ENGLISH FEATURES .......................................................... 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 4 ABOUT LCD PANEL ............................................ 8 Location of controls .............................................. 9 Remote Control .................................................. 10 Antenna co[...]
-
Page 6
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This LCD television has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage[...]
-
Page 7
5 ENGLISH Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. • Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug. • Insert the power pl[...]
-
Page 8
6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Disconnect the plug from the power outlet. CA UTION Be careful in moving the television. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the television during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • You are advised to move the television with two persons. • Avo[...]
-
Page 9
7 ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This television has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. • Keep the television away from Radio. • Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference. • The ant[...]
-
Page 10
8 ABOUT LCD P ANEL 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 th[...]
-
Page 11
9 ENGLISH Location of contr ols Description of Indicators and Controls 1. ( S UB-POWER) button: To turn the unit standby mode on and off. 2. INPUT-button: Select input mode for TV/AV/COMPONENT/HDMI/PC. 3. M ENU-button: To display the menu-screen. 4. VOLU M E ▲ / ▼ buttons : To adjust the volume. In Menu : Setting. 5. PROGRA M ▲ / ▼ buttons:[...]
-
Page 12
10 Function Page Turn the unit on or off Sleep-Timer Display program position number Turn the sound on/off Select channel Select Teletext page Switches between the present channel and the last selected channel Sub Page selection Call Menu Select TV-channel or Teletext page step by step In Menu: Setting In Standby: Turning on the unit Volume In Menu[...]
-
Page 13
11 ENGLISH 30 30 Z Z Z Z Z Z Install the batteries Use batteries type UM-4 (AAA-Size). Do not use the storage batteries. The remote control does not work properly with weak voltage from the storage batteries. Replace the exhausted batteries with new batteries. Never charge batteries. Batteries may explode by the charge. Note: An exhausted empty bat[...]
-
Page 14
12 Antenna connection Note: Before you connect something: • To avoid every possible damage, turn off the TV-unit with Main Power Switch and then pull the power plug out. • Arrange the desired connection. • When the connection made up firmly and correctly, connect the unit to AC100-240V, 50/60Hz and turn the unit on. • For safety, install an[...]
-
Page 15
13 ENGLISH The e xact arrangement you use to interconnect v arious video and audio components to the LCD televi- sion is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs . The connection diagrams belo w are offered as suggestions [...]
-
Page 16
14 Rear lower of the LCD television If your D VD play er or Satellite receiver has a S-Video out jac k, connect cords as shown. Rear lower of the LCD tele vision T o S-Video OUT Audio cord (not supplied) T o Audio OUT S-Video cord (not supplied) T o S-VIDEO IN 1 (or 2) If your D VD play er has component video out jacks, connect y our LCD television[...]
-
Page 17
15 ENGLISH Rear lower of the LCD television T o Component OUT T o A udio OUT Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) T o COMPONENT -1 (or 2) Connections to other equipment To connect the LCD television to a DTV receiver/set-top box If you connect a DTV receiv er/set-top bo x, connect your LCD tele vision to a DTV receiver/set-top bo x u[...]
-
Page 18
16 A udio cord (not supplied) V GA cable (not supplied) M onitor Television modes MODE Resolution Refresh rate V GA 640x480 60Hz VGA 720x400 70Hz WV GA 848x480 60Hz SVGA 800x600 60Hz XGA 1024x768 60Hz WXGA 1280x720/768 60Hz WXGA 1360x768 60Hz Rear lower of the LCD tele vision To connect the LCD television to a HD M I or a DVI device The HDMI input [...]
-
Page 19
17 ENGLISH S ide of the LCD television Audio/Video cord (not supplied) T o A udio/Video OUT S ide of the LCD television T o A udio/Video OUT Audio/Video cord (not supplied) Connections to other equipment To connect the LCD television to a camcorder T o playback from a camcorder , connect the camcorder to the LCD television as sho wn. To connect the[...]
-
Page 20
18 18 Quick guide for MENU-operation/Selecting the video input sour ce M ake sure the antenna connection and power supply as the description on 12 . : S ELECT : ADJU S T : RETURN M ENU AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING SORT TEXT LANGUAGE WEST LANGUAGE ENGLISH VERTICAL POSITION : SELECT : EXIT MENU AUT O TUNING MANUAL TUNING SORT TEXT LANGUA GE WEST LANGUA [...]
-
Page 21
19 ENGLISH On-screen Language Selection/T eletext Language Selection 1 Select LANGU A GE. Then press or to select the desired language. 2 Press M ENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears. On-screen Language S election 1 Select TEXT LANGU AGE. Then press or to select WEST or EAST . 2 Press M ENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears. PìCCäàâ : S [...]
-
Page 22
20 20 PA L C H 1 : RETURN M ENU Automatic station pr esetting with the built-in T uner Y our television has an A utomatic T uning S ystem which makes tuning in y our television easy . This A utomatic T uning S ystem scans the entire reception range in your area and automatically stores all av ailable channels of suitab le signal strength in the cor[...]
-
Page 23
21 ENGLISH Change the or der of stored channel 1 Select SOR T . Then press . 2 Press or until the position number that you w ant to mov e appears (e.g. CH 40), then press ENTER . 3 Press or until the program-position on which y ou want to put the moving progr am appears (e.g. CH 5), then press ENTER . 4 The original program 40 is now stored in memo[...]
-
Page 24
22 22 Example: Preset the BBC on program position 2. 1 Select MANU AL TUNING. Then press . 2 Press or to select color system (e.g. P AL). Then press ENTER . 3 Press . The auto search star ts f orward. It will stop at each station with good reception. Press again until you receive the BBC . Then press ENTER . 4 Press or to select sound system (e.g. [...]
-
Page 25
23 ENGLISH Basic Operation Press or to change to the program forward or backward. The changing takes approx. 2 seconds. If the auto search stored only 5 stations, these only 5 also will appear. Still uncovered or hidden store position will not appear 39 . Channel selection With the 10 number buttons . Example: • CH 2: Press 0 , 0 , 2 continuously[...]
-
Page 26
24 Timer functions The on timer feature allows you to automatically turn on your TV after a preset amount of time (up to 12 hours and 59 minutes) at the selected channel. The off timer also allows you to turn off your TV after a preset amount of time. You can set the off timer in conjunction with the on timer. Example: Turning on the TV to channel [...]
-
Page 27
25 ENGLISH Stereo r eception with the built-in tuner This built-in T uner can receive Stereo-/2 channel-program. In case the Stereo broadcast was send out with NICAM, this unit can distinguish these NICAM Stereo broadcasts automaticall y . Notes: • In case of bad reception, the stereo sound also can be disturbed. • A stereo is not available in [...]
-
Page 28
26 Ster eo reception with the built-in tuner In case of 2 channel-sound reception, you can select the desired sound with AUDIO 1/2. Each time you press the AUDIO 1/2 , the both sound channels alternate with each other. NICAM-2 channel-Sound reception A2 STEREO-2 channel-Sound reception 3V90441A [E] P25-31 31/10/05, 9:22 AM 26 32LD380T A HITACHI[...]
-
Page 29
27 ENGLISH Bass, T reble and Balance/Perfect V olume 1 Select BASS. Then press or to adjust the bass. If you wish to set the treb le or balance, press or to select TREBLE or BALANCE. 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears. NICAM AUTO BASS 25 TREBLE 25 BALANCE 0 PERFECT VOLUME OFF SPEAKERS ON HDMI HDMI : RETURN MENU : ADJUST : SELECT : RE[...]
-
Page 30
28 T ur ning of f the built-in speakers/Using the wow TM surr ound sound featur e NICAM AUTO BASS 25 TREBLE 25 BALANCE 0 PERFECT VOLUME OFF SPEAKERS ON / OFF HDMI HDMI : RETURN MENU : ADJUST : SELECT Turning off the built-in speakers Use this f eature to tur n the TV speakers off when y ou connect an audio system 15 . 1 Select SPEAKERS. Then press [...]
-
Page 31
29 ENGLISH Brightness, Contrast, Color and Sharpness/DNR 1 Select BRIGHTNESS. Then press or to adjust the brightness. If y ou wish to set the contrast, color , tint, or sharpness, press or to select CONTRAST , COLOR, TINT , or SHARPNESS. The menu “TINT” can be selected at A V -Playback, if a NTSC 3.58MHz signal comes in through a A V sock et an[...]
-
Page 32
30 Selecting the color temperatur e/Film mode COLOR TEMPERA TURE COOL COOL / NORMAL / WARM FILM MODE OFF : RETURN MENU : ADJUST : SELECT Selecting the color temperature Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color temperatures –cool, normal and warm– as described in the following table; 1 Select COLOR TEMPERA TURE. 2 Press or[...]
-
Page 33
31 ENGLISH Pictur e for mat Each time the PICTURE SIZE b utton is pressed, the screen display size will change in sequence. 4:3 It shows a 4:3-picture in original size with black bands on left and right side. PANORAMIC : Stretches the left and right hand sides of a 4:3 picture horizontally to fill the screen, while leaving the centre of the picture[...]
-
Page 34
32 Scrolling the P ANORAMIC-Wide pictur e : SELECT : ADJUST : RETURN MENU AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING SORT TEXT LANGUAGE WEST LANGUAGE ENGLISH VERTICAL POSITION Scrolling the PANORAMIC-wide picture During the PANORAMIC-wide mode you can adjust the vertical picture position. 1 Select VER TI- CAL POSITION. Then press . 2 Press or to adjust the vertical[...]
-
Page 35
33 ENGLISH Back light 1 Select BA CKLIGHT . Then press or to adjust the level you require appears. 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears. Note: To initialize the adjusted value, press NORMAL in step 1. Y ou can use the Back light feature to adjust the screen brightness for impro ved picture clarity . 3V90441A [E] P32-39 31/10/05, 9:22 A[...]
-
Page 36
34 Y ou can lock the front panel b uttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the panel lock is in ON, all control buttons on the TV front panel (except POWER) do not operate. 1 Select F .P ANEL LOCK. Then press to display the password entering screen. 2 Using the 10 number buttons to enter your[...]
-
Page 37
35 ENGLISH Example: Adjust the contrast. 1 During PC mode press MENU once. The Menu appears on the TV -screen. 2 Press or to select CONTRAST . Then press or to adjust CONTRAST . 3 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears. Description about the each setting option: PC-Setting AUDIO Menu BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE: Tone setting menu; the NORMAL butto[...]
-
Page 38
36 Selecting the HDMI audio input sour ce NICAM AUTO BASS 25 TREBLE 25 BALANCE 0 PERFECT VOLUME OFF SPEAKERS ON HDMI HDMI /DVI : RETURN MENU : ADJUST : SELECT Y ou must choose an appropriate HDMI audio input setting for each connection on 16 . 1 Select HDMI. Press or to select HDMI or DVI. 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU disappears. 3V90441A[...]
-
Page 39
37 ENGLISH T eletext T elete xt is sent page by page . This unit is ab le to automatically store up to 812 pages. Storage lasts until all pages hav e been received. The pages can only be accessed when they ha ve been stored. This can take a moment. Faste xt/T optext The F astext/T optext is telete xt with a special director y . On the lower part of[...]
-
Page 40
38 667 667 BBC-Text 21.07.03 15:01:38 1/2 T eletext Hold Pages Some pages are divided up into subpages by the channel. Subpages are automatically shown in turn, as they are transmit- ted. In order to hold the page, press HOLD . Press HOLD again in order to display the next subpage. Directly Select Subpages You can directly select the subpages if re[...]
-
Page 41
39 ENGLISH Conceal stored channels The stored channels are switched back or fore individually using or . Channels that should not appear can be concealed. These channels are not deleted. They can be ac- cessed at any time with the 10 Number Buttons . 1 Select the channel to be concealed (i.e. CH29). Press SKIP . The programme number flashes. 2 Sele[...]
-
Page 42
40 Connect with another equipment ~ 17 . 1 In menu, select COLOR SYSTEM. 2 Press or to select A UT O . 3 If A UTO option does not work, press or to select desired color (e.g. NTSC 3.58). 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu disappears. : RETURN MENU : ADJUST : SELECT COLOR SYSTEM AU TO AU TO /P AL/SECAM/NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58/P AL60 BACKLIGHT 16 Color[...]
-
Page 43
41 ENGLISH T roubleshooting table / Specifications In menu, TUNING-line can not be selected. The unit is set to AV mode. Press 1 on the remote control. Symptom Possible solution Page No picture, no sound Switch on the set. Check the 100~240 V wall outlet. Select appropriate input mode. No reception Preset the station without using the AV cable. Pre[...]
-
Page 44
3V90441A [E] P40-BACK 31/10/05, 9:22 AM 42 32LD380T A HITACHI[...]