User manual HITACHI C32W40TN

[. . . ] Users Guide C28W40TN C32W40TN introduction Dear HITACHI customer Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest state of the art digital technology. At Hitachi we pride ourselves on producing high quality digital televisions with outstanding picture and audio capabilities, coupled with Hitachi's reputation for superior reliability. You should enjoy many years of trouble free operation from your TV. Take some time to read this Users Guide thoroughly, and if you encounter any difficulty, firstly refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide at the rear of this manual. [. . . ] This is achieved by maintaining the proportions of the centre of the screen while shrinking the images on the top and bottom of the screen. Note: This mode is generally recommended if AUTO is not selected C16:9L format The 16:9 ratio is the format that is usually transmitted by the broadcasting stations. The C16:9L format is used to expand a 16:9 `letter box' broadcast so that it uses the full screen to display the picture so that the image does not appear `crushed'. TV set to 16:9 after C14:9L format The 14:9 ratio is the format that is sometimes transmitted by the broadcasting stations. The C14:9L format is used to expand a 14:9 broadcast so that it produces an image of true proportions, but because of the original ratio the screen will have thin black bars to the right and to the left of the picture. TV set to 16:9 after C14:9LS format Some broadcasters transmit in a 14:9 format, which appears with black bands down each side of your picture. C14:9LS enlarges the picture (which can cut off the top) so these black bars are no longer visible. TV set to C14:9L after 26 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button to obtain MAIN MENU. Press the cursor down button to select SOUND MODE. Once highlighted, accept selection. Use up/down cursor buttons to select your choice of sound mode. Once highlighted, accept selection - when you turn your TV off, by default this will be the sound mode when it is switched back on. Dolby Pro Logic In this mode virtual surround sound can be created using just the TV's internal speakers. Activate 3DS to enable virtual surround sound. This mode is also particularly suitable for films and programmes that display the Dolby Pro Logic caption. This mode is recommended for the majority of your TV viewing. Dolby Pro Logic Theatre This mode creates a larger sound field for those programmes that have little surround sound content. It is particularly effective when used in conjunction with external surround amplifiers. However, if you are using the TV internal speakers only, activating the 3DS system will also provide a pleasing spacial sound. hall The hall mode creates an ambient sound effect, especially when viewing mono broadcasts. Again, this mode is very effective when used in conjunction with external surround amplifiers. Activate the 3DS mode whilst using the TV's internal speakers to obtain equally pleasing sound from your TV. stereo When stereo mode is selected, your TV produces high quality stereo sound. Select this mode when viewing general TV programs and films (3DS sound can be activated in this mode to provide a much wider stereo image). headphone mode When using headphones, this will give a more natural sound when highlighted. When used in 3DS mode the sound quality will be greatly improved. important note 1. Dolby Pro Logic can only be achieved by the addition of an external surround sound amplifier and speaker system. These are available from your HITACHI dealer. Activating 3DS whilst using external surround amplifiers will cause the external surround channels to mute. Activating and deactivating 3DS can only be achieved whilst no menus are displayed on- 6 To return to normal TV operation press the television button on your handset. sound mode 27 HITACHI 3DS sound system . . . notes on internal speaker option Through innovative design and complex internal circuitry, HITACHI have produced this television which recreates superb Dolby Pro Logic cinematic sound. However, to enhance your viewing pleasure when using only the TV's own internal speakers, we have created the 3DS system (3 Dimensional Spatial Sound). The 3DS system gives a much wider spread of sound from the TV giving the impression of sound coming from the sides of the room rather than the TV's internal speakers, whilst the important centre dialogue channel is unaltered, still appearing to come from the centre of the screen. 3DS/Stereo sound button Use this button on your handset to activate the 3DS sound spatializer, and another press to deactivate the sound system when activated a symbol appears in the top right hand corner of the screen indicating that 3DS is on (see below) - when deactivated the symbol is displayed on the screen indicating that stereo sound capabilities are in operation - see next page. on off 28 . . . notes on nicam features Nicam is a method for transmitting and receiving stereo sound. If your TV is unable to receive Nicam because of the wrong geography, climate etc. , or when Nicam is not transmitted in your location it will produce a monaural sound source. stereo This effect produces nicam digital stereo sound from your TV. Use this mode for the majority of TV viewing. [. . . ] analogue. . . multiple images - sound O. K AV Input not set correctly. Re-align aerial. Check what external equipment is connected and check its scart AV status (see page 32) Magnetic interference from electrical or mechanical motors, fluorescent lights, portable radios etc. analogue. . . intermittent interference (on digital this may appear as certain parts of the screen `freezing') Check devices for shielding and renew if necessary or move further from TV. TV may be in AV mode. Press television button or to buttons on handset to return to normal TV mode. Check picture/sound controls (go to MAIN MENU). [. . . ]