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32LD380TA
32" LCD Television
USER'S MANUAL
Model
32LD380TA
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32LD380TA NOTE: The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. VESA is a trademark of a nonprofit organization, Video Electronics Standard Association. All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. : ÇçàåÄçàÖ:
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32LD380TA 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. Notes on lnstallation Work: This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an installation specialist o
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32LD380TA FEA FEATURES TURES Important Large-screen, high-definition LCD display panel Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, The 32-inch color LCD display panel, with a especially the Safety Instructions on Page 4 to 7. resolution of 1366(H) x 768(V) pixels, creates a Mis-use may cause damage to your LCD high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) television, which could shorten its lifespan, or and low-profile flat display. Free from electromag- cause injury to yourself. Should you
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32LD380TA CONTENTS FEATURES .......................................................... 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 4 ABOUT LCD PANEL ............................................ 8 Location of controls .............................................. 9 Remote Control .................................................. 10 Antenna connection ........................................... 12 Connections to other equipment ........................ 13 Quick guide for MENU-opera
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32LD380TA 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, and follow all the instructions. About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to e
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32LD380TA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About the Symbols (continued) WARNING 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 plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure.
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32LD380TA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CAUTION 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. Disconnect the • You are advised to move the television with two persons. plug from the • Avoid any impact or shock to the television; particularly take care of glass screen. power outlet. Do not put anything on top of the television. Placing anything on t
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32LD380TA 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 antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the television. • Use a coaxial cable for antenna. You can check if this television influences Radio receivers
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32LD380TA 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 colors, etc. •Surface on Panel The LCD panel displays images by blinking the fluorescent lamps internally. This could r
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32LD380TA Location of controls 1 234 5 Top Right Side Approx. 2˚ Approx. 6˚ Front Side Left Side 6 7 10 11 8 9 You can adjust the angle of the TV-screen for 2˚ forward or for 6˚ backward from vertical angle. Description of Indicators and Controls 1. (SUB-POWER) button: To turn the unit standby mode on and off. 2. INPUT-button: Select input mode for TV/AV/COMPONENT/HDMI/PC. 3. MENU-button: To display the menu-screen. 4. VOLUME ▲/▼ buttons : To adjust the volume. In Menu : Setting. 5. PROGRAM ▲/▼
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32LD380TA Remote Control Function Page Turn the unit on or off 18 23 Sleep-Timer 23 Display program position number 23 Turn the sound on/off 20 23 Select channel 37 39 Select Teletext page Switches between the present channel and the 23 last selected channel 38 Sub Page selection Call Menu 23 37 39 Select TV-channel or Teletext page step by step In Menu: Setting 18 In Standby: Turning on the unit 23 Volume In Menu: Setting Memorize 18 Select input source 26 Two Channel-Sound AUDIO 1/2 selector 3
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32LD380TA Remote Control 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 batteries may leak, namely corrosive electrolyte will leak out. The remote control may damage by it. Therefore remove the exhausted batteries early. Open the
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32LD380TA 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 external aerial conforming to AS1417.1 (applicable for Australia only). Connect the antenna as shown below. Connect the unit with an outdoor antenna (
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32LD380TA Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various 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 below are offered as suggestions. You may need to modify them to accommo- date your particular assortment of components. The diagrams are intended to show compone
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32LD380TA Connections to other equipment To connect the LCD television to a DVD player/Satellite receiver If your DVD player or Satellite receiver has a S-Video out jack, connect cords as shown. Rear lower of the LCD television To S-VIDEO IN 1 (or 2) To AUDIO IN 1 (or 2) To S-Video OUT S-Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) To Audio OUT To connect the LCD television to a DVD player with component video If your DVD player has component video out jacks, connect your LCD television t
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32LD380TA Connections to other equipment To connect the LCD television to a DTV receiver/set-top box If you connect a DTV receiver/set-top box, connect your LCD television to a DTV receiver/set-top box using a component video cord. Rear lower of the LCD television To COMPONENT-1 (or 2) To Audio OUT Audio cord (not supplied) Video cord (not supplied) To Component OUT Connecting an audio system or Subwoofer This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers or Subwoofer, an
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32LD380TA Connections to other equipment To connect the LCD television to a HDMI or a DVI device The HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from a HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. When you connect to a DVI device with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable, it transfers only the video signal. Separate analog audio cords are required. Rear lower of the LCD television Audio cord (not supplied) HDMI - to - DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) HDMI, the HDMI l
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32LD380TA Connections to other equipment To connect the LCD television to a camcorder To playback from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the LCD television as shown. Side of the LCD television To Audio/Video OUT Audio/Video cord (not supplied) To connect the LCD television to a Game The LCD television can also be used as a television device for many video games. However, due to the wide variety of signals generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up variations required, they have not al
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32LD380TA Quick guide for MENU-operation/Selecting the video input source Make sure the antenna connection Quick guide for MENU-operation and power supply as the description Preparation: on 12 . • Turn on the unit with Main Power Switch on the bottom left of screen. Standby indicator will light up in red. Then press (SUB-POWER) on the unit or remote control. Standby indicator will change to green. You can also turn on the unit with PROGRAM ▲/▼ on the unit or / on the remote control. • Press 1. C
