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Users
Guide
D36WF840N


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Introduction
Dear HITACHI customer
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest `state of the art' television from
HITACHI. At Hitachi we pride ourselves on producing high quality televisions with
outstanding picture and audio capabilities. Together with our reputation for superior
reliability, you should enjoy many years of trouble free operation from your TV.
...notes on digital sound
Your Hitachi television is capable of decoding advanced forms of digital audio (such as
Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG and PCM) coding that makes it possible to reproduce high-quality
digital sound. Being the next step forward from analogue sound, digital sounds sonic realism
and listener involvement will change the way you experience sound from your Hitachi
television. Digital sound works by delivering at maximum 5 separate audio channels - left,
right, centre, left surround, right surround and also a LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel.
These independent channels allow for a more precise localisation of sounds and a more
convincing, realistic ambience.
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992 -
1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and
other world wide patents issues and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
© 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Software Notice
It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse compile the
software included therein save to the extent permitted by law.
Caution
To prevent scratching or damaging the tube face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or
hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners!
Important
Please read this Users Guide thoroughly, especially the Safety Notes
on Page 4. Mis-use may cause damage to your television, which could
shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to yourself. Should you encounter any
difficulty in the set-up or operation of your television, firstly refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide at the rear of this manual.
In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your TV, switch off at the
mains socket, pull out the plug, and contact your dealer immediately.
Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your TV.
Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment
of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry!
...notes on VCR recording
Although we recommend you turn OFF your TV at the mains whenever it is not in use, this TV is
designed to be left in Standby mode to enable analogue VCR recording. Should you switch off the TV,
this will not be possible, therefore, when you wish to make a recording, please place the TV in Standby
mode using the remote control handset (see handset operation section).


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Contents
Safety Aspects ........................................................................................4 - 5
Basic Connection....................................................................................6 - 13
Handset Operation ..................................................................................14 - 17
Installation ..............................................................................................18 - 20
Other Equipment Connection & Setup ..................................................21 - 25
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Manual Tune - Digital..............................................................................26
Digital Organiser ....................................................................................27 - 28
Manual Tune - Analogue ........................................................................29 - 30
Analogue Organiser ................................................................................31 - 32
Picture Controls ......................................................................................33
Audio Controls ........................................................................................34 - 39
Audio Setup ............................................................................................40 - 44
OPERA
TION
General Features ....................................................................................45 - 48
Digital Features ......................................................................................49 - 57
Analogue Features ..................................................................................58 - 60
FEA
TURES
Future Expansion and Upgrades............................................................61 - 66
Trouble Shooting Guides ........................................................................67 - 70
Guarantee ..............................................................................................71
Specifications ........................................................................................72 - 73
INFORMA
TION
1. Widescreen
3. Progressive Scan
2. Sleep Timer
1. Teletext
2. NICAM
1. Modem Connection
3. Over-Air Download
2. Card Upgrade
1. Digital TV Reception
3. Analogue TV Reception
2. Digital Audio
1. Environmental Notice
2. Technical Data
1. Speaker Setup
2. Digital Audio Setup
1. Audio & Equaliser Controls
3. Digital Audio Status
2. Sound Mode
1. Programme Swap
2. Programme Name Change
1. Programme Sort
2. Programme Delete
1. DVD, CD & Laserdisc Connection 3. Camcorder & Computer Connection
2. Audio Visual Setup
4. Signal Source Entry
1. Autotune
2. Digital Logical Channel Numbers
1. Programme Tuning
3. Television Operation
2. Digital Handset Controls
4. Teletext Functions
1. Television Safety
2. Battery Safety & Installation
1. Front Control Panel Details
3. External Equipment - Digital
5. External Speaker Socket Details
2. External Equipment - Analogue
4. Aerial & VCR installation
6. External Speaker Setup
1. TV Guide
3. VCR Recording
5. Digital Teletext
7. Service Languages
2. TV Information
4. Parental Lock
6. Digital Subtitles


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4
Television
Safety
Safety
Aspects
This 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.
DO NOT cut off the fitted mains plug as it may contain a special radio interference filter, the
removal of which could lead to impaired performance. If you wish to extend the lead, obtain an
appropriate extension lead or consult your dealer.
DO NOT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working
normally or if it is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.
IF you intend placing this TV into a cabinet or a wall alcove, please ensure there is at least a
100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the TV. This is to allow for adequate ventilation
during your TV's operation.
DO NOT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and show your family how to do this. Make special arrangements for infirm or
handicapped people.
DO NOT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft
furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the lifespan of your equipment.
DO NOT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety,
always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DO NOT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots, or any
other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock. Under NO
circumstances remove the rear cover of your TV!
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is
better to be safe than sorry!
DO be careful with any glass panels or doors on equipment.
DO consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO place your TV on a flat surface, or if supplied, the stand accessory.
DO NOT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DO ensure that all connections, (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections
between the pieces of equipment), are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.
DO NOT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO NOT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DO NOT place hot objects such as candles or nightlights on, or close to, equipment. High
temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DO observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting extension leads to your TV. The fuse should
be a 5 Amp fuse with the safety symbols
and
displayed. If you are in any doubt about the
extension installation, please consult a competent electrician.
DO NOT place objects filled with liquids, e.g. a vase, on, or close to the equipment, to avoid
spillages into the inside of the apparatus.
SHOULD you require to replace the fuse in the moulded plug with a new fuse, then please replace
with one of the same value, type and approval as the original. Ensure the fuse cover is returned to
its original position.
TO prevent scratching or damaging the tube face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or
hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft
cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleaners!
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5
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Battery
Safety
&
Installation
Safety
Aspects
1. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, `+' to `+', `-' to `-'.
2. Replace the batteries with the equivalent `AA' type.
3. Discard old batteries safely, following the battery safety guidelines.
battery installation
1
2
Remove cover of handset by lifting up the cover at the recess.
Insert batteries into handset as shown and replace cover.
Take care to fit your batteries
correctly, observing the plus
`+' and minus `-' marks on
the battery and appliance.
Incorrect fitting can cause
leakage, or in extreme
cases, fire or explosion.
always
Replace the whole set of
batteries at one time, taking
care not to mix old and new
batteries of different types,
since this can result in
leakage, or in extreme
cases, fire or explosion.
always
Store unused batteries in
their packaging and away
from metal objects which
may cause a short circuit
resulting in leakage, or in
extreme cases, fire or
explosion.
always
Remove dead batteries from
equipment, and all batteries
from equipment that is to be
left for long periods of time
without any use. Otherwise
the batteries may leak and
cause damage.
never!
Never dispose of batteries in
fire as this can cause an
explosion.
Respect the environment -
always dispose of batteries
in an environmentally friendly
manner.
never!
Never attempt to recharge
ordinary batteries, either in a
charger or by applying heat to
them. They may leak, cause
fire or even explode.
Rechargeable NiCAD batteries
and chargers can be
purchased from any good
High Street electrical retailer.
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