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Hitachi UltraVision® HDTV Monitor
1.5™ UltraThin LCD HDTV Monitor
32" Class (31.51" Diagonal)
Anthracite Pearl Crystal Frame(UT32A302)
White Pearl Metallic Crystal Frame(UT32A302W)
1366 x 768p, PictureMaster™ V
(1) HDMI
Operating Guide
READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS OPERATING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Record the serial number of your monitor for future reference.
SERIAL NO.
This serial number is located on the back and right side of the monitor.
If you have a question about this product please call 800-Hitachi for assistance
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(V.1.3 with CEC) Input; (1) RGB D-sub15 Input with Audio
Model Name
UT32A302
UT32A302W
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- Page 1 Record the serial number of your monitor for future reference. SERIAL NO. This serial number is located on the back and right side of the monitor. If you have a question about this product please call 800-Hitachi for assistance Model Name UT32A302...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...02 INTRODUCTION...04 About This Manual ... 04 Trademark Credits ... 04 Software... 04 Features... 04 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...05 Explanation of the Symbols ... 05 Cleaning and Maintenance ... 08 Main Unit Installation ... 09 Anti-tumble Measures ... 09 Child Safety Notice ... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Hitachi LCD Monitor. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to Hitachi. This will enable Hitachi to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side and right side of the LCD Monitor. - Page 4 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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Page 5: Introduction
Customer Service Center. Before operating the set, please fully understand the prerequisites such as specifications or constraints for the hardware and software. Hitachi is not responsible and accept no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of misuse. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 symbols used in this manual and affixed to the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading the instructions in this section. - Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) There is a risk of fire, electric shock or serious injury. ■ Install the unit in a proper location where it does not expose anyone to danger. If you bump against the edges of the unit, you could be injured. ■...
- Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ■ Do not place or use the unit in a dusty location. This could cause a malfunction. ■ Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The unit would overheat and this could cause fire or damage to the product which may shorten its service lifetime. Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
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Page 9: Cleaning And Maintenance
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) ■ Do not install the unit in locations where it will be subjected to high temperature. 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 sunlight. -
Page 10: Main Unit Installation
When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mounting units in order to obtain maximum performance and maintain safety. Hitachi assumes no responsibility nor liability for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mounting units or improper installation. -
Page 11: Child Safety Notice
• Flat Panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dresser, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chest or carts may fall over and cause injury. HITACHI CARES! • The consumer electronics industry is commited to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. -
Page 12: Wall Mount Setup
LCD Monitor. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsability or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the use of such third party brackets/devices. Hitachi strongly advises that any installation of this LCD Monitor using wall mounting brackets/devices be performed only by a qualified and experienced television installation technician who has completed a thorough evaluation of: a) the weight-bearing strength and stability of the intended wall mount surface;... -
Page 13: Floor Stand Setup
Monitor may be damaged. Please make sure screws WARNING are tightened properly. UT32A302 and UT32A302W LCD UT Monitors are only for use with the Hitachi AS-LSZ0081 and CAUTION AS-LSZ0082 Floor stands respectively. Use with other floor stands could cause instability and possible injury. -
Page 14: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE For more information on connecting and using your monitor, please be sure to read all instructions in this user manual. Supplied Accessories (including option) User Manual HDMI Cable *For some countries, the type of power plug provided may be different from that depicted. Connection q Connect the power cord to the rear panel. -
Page 15: Insert The Batteries Into The Remote Control
QUICK START GUIDE (continued) Insert the Batteries into the Remote Control... Power On... q Connect the plug into the wall socket after all other connections are completed. CAUTION Ensure that both ends of the power cord are easily accessible. The Main Power Switch is factory set to On (activated), therefore after you connect the plug into the wall socket, the color of the indicating lamp must turn Green and the Illumination Lamp turns Blue.The... -
Page 16: Component Names
COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel Control panel (located on the bottom) L/MONO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO INPUT (AV4) i Main Power switch o Service use only a RS232C s PC (RGB)/DVI Analog Audio Input Terminal d PC Connection Terminal (D-sub 15 Pin) f Reset button (See Rear Panel MENU/EXIT... -
Page 17: Remote Control
Remote Control In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi UT LCD Monitor, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD players, Cable Boxes, Set-Top-Boxes, Satellite Receivers, VCR's, PVR's and AVR's. -
Page 18: Preparation
PREPARATION Remote Control Battery Installation The remote control operates on 2 “AAA” batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment cover Push and pull open the battery compartment cover on the backside in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. 2. -
Page 19: Connection
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 first when connecting external equipment. 1. Connect power cord to the rear panel. 2. Connect your external equipment (if any) to the unit. 3. -
Page 20: Connecting To Equipment Having Video Output Terminals
When the monitor is switched off or set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also turned off or in Standby mode. Selecting On will activate AV Center OSD interface, in case you purchased the optional Hitachi A/V Center. AUDIO (Audio) -
Page 21: Connecting To A Pc
CONNECTION (continued) 2. Connect your Equipment to the Monitor (continued) Connecting to a PC The PC connection terminal (D-sub 15 pin) + the PC (RGB)/DVI Analog Audio Input terminal are connected to the PC, allowing an analog RGB signal. NOTE About the connection of D-sub 15 pin, see 3. -
Page 22: Connect The Power Plug Into The Wall Socket
CONNECTION (continued) 3. Attach Cushion, Secure with Clamps and Fit Terminal Cover (continued) Secure the HDMI cable and power cord with clamps. Fit the terminal cover onto the monitor. Insert the tabs into the slots as shown and fold downward to fit the terminal cover. -
Page 23: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Power On/Off Turn On the power of the unit. To turn On the power to the unit: 1. Press the Main Power switch on the unit. The Indicating Lamp illuminates in Green, and the Illumination Lamp turns Blue. The image will display on screen. -
Page 24: Volume Up/Down
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume Up/Down 1. To increase the sound volume, press the Volume Up button on the remote control or control panel. The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift to the right. 2. To decrease the sound volume, press the Volume Down button on the remote control or control panel. -
Page 25: Input Switching To Hdmi And Rgb
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Switching to HDMI and RGB By pressing the Input Select button input to display the image outputting from the external equipment connected to each terminal (HDMI and RGB (/Composite)). <From Remote Control> Press the button on the remote control. Each time this button is pressed, the screen displays the corresponding mode in the following sequence. -
Page 26: Setup Operation
If done correctly, the device LED indicator will blink 3 times to confirm proper setup. The remote will now control the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) Turn ON your Cable box. Select Cable mode by using your SAT/CBL button to position the LED indicator on SAT/CBL. - Page 27 SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:____________________ NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes : -Power -Cursor &...
- Page 28 SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:___________________ NOTE 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 precoded DVD codes : -Power -Cursor &...
- Page 29 SETUP OPERATION (continued) How to Use the Remote to Control your External Devices MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS:____________________ AVR Device Button NOTE Refer to the operating guide of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the AVR. PRECODED AVR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable codes : -Power...
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Page 30: Remote Control Codes
TELECOM CENTURY 0008 EXPRESSVU DIGEO 1187,2187 FORTEC STAR 1821 DIGI 0637 FUNAI DIRECTOR 0476 DUMONT 0637 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS FOSGATE 0276 0144 HITACHI GENERAL 0476,0810,0276 INSTRUMENT 0003 HOUSTON GIBRALTER 0003 GOLDSTAR 0144 HUGHES NETWORK HITACHI 0003,0008 SYSTEMS INSIGHT 0476,0810 INNOVA JERROLD... - Page 31 0739 GRADIENTE 0490 SAMSUNG 0739 TIVO 0739 GRUNDIG 0539,0705 HARMAN/ 0582,0702 DVD/PVR CODES KARDON HELLO KITTY 0831 COMBO HUMAX 1797,1988 HITACHI 0573,0664,1919 HITEKER 0672 PIONEER 1337 0880 INSIGNIA 2095 INTEGRA 0571,0627 SYLVANIA 0000 TIVO 1337 0783 0702 TOSHIBA 1008,1988 0695...
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Page 32: How To Use The On-Screen Display (Osd) System
SETUP OPERATION How to Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) System You can use the On-Screen Display system to access the various kinds of the features and functions. Basic Operation 1. Press the button on the remote control or the Menu button on the control panel of the unit. -
Page 33: Main Menu List
Off (standby mode). Selecting On will activate AV Center OSD interface, in case you purchased the optional Hitachi A/V Center. Save power consumption when no signal can be input in HDMI/Composite input mode. Select the effective signal. -
Page 34: Watching Images From Hdmi/Composite Input
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from HDMI/Composite Input 1. Connect to external equipment. (See 2. Press the button to switch to HDMI mode. Press the 3. Press the button. Setting Picture Adjustment You can adjust the display condition such as color settings. Select "Picture"... - Page 35 SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from HDMI/Composite Input (continued) Setting Picture Adjustment (continued) Selected Items Contrast Mode 3D Color Management Black Enhancement 3D Comb Filter Reset Color Temp. Adjust It allows you to choose from 3 modes. Dynamic Dynamic: Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast feeling.
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Page 36: Reducing Noise
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from HDMI/Composite Input (continued) Reducing Noise You can reduce the unwanted picture noise. Select "Picture" from the Menu list. Selected Items MPEG NR This is a noise reduction system for picture signals. Middle High This is a noise reduction system for MPEG picture signals. (e.g. -
Page 37: Making The Moving Image Smooth
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from HDMI/Composite Input (continued) Making the Moving Image Smooth Using this function helps to make the moving image smooth. Select "Picture" from the Menu list. Selected Items Film Mode About "Film Mode" NOTE The image might not look natural depending on the image contents. Phenomena such as q When switched to the subtitles of a film or images, the image displays fine horizontal streak lines. -
Page 38: Advanced Setting
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Watching Images from HDMI/Composite Input (continued) Advanced Setting Select "Setup" from the Menu list. Selected Items Video Power Save RGB Input Color System Watching through the optional D-sub 15 pin - composite cable NOTE If your external equipments do not have an HDMI terminal or a DVI terminal, you can watch images from your external equipments through the optional D-sub 15 pin - composite cable. -
Page 39: Viewing Images From A Pc
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Viewing Images from a PC 1. Connect to the PC. (See for details of connection to PCs.) 2. Switch to RGB input by pressing the 3. If necessary select "RGB" option under "Setup/RGB Input" menu. 4. Press the button. -
Page 40: Advanced Setting
SETUP OPERATION (continued) Viewing Images from a PC (continued) Setting Picture Adjustment (continued) w Setup Menu Select “Setup” from the Menu list. Selected Items Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Advanced Setting Select “Setup” from the Menu list and skip to the second page. Selected Items Frequency Display WXGA Mode... -
Page 41: Function
FUNCTION Aspect Switching Each time the button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display aspect ASPECT is switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. HDMI/Composite Signal Input Display Aspect Watching Standard Definition Pictures (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, Composite) Panoramic 1 Panoramic 2 Full... -
Page 42: Position Adjustment
FUNCTION (continued) Aspect Switching (continued) HDMI/Composite Signal Input (continued) Position Adjustment Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic 1, Zoom 1 and Zoom 2 mode as follows. 1. Press the button while operating the picture aspect display. 2. “Position” display will appear. 3. -
Page 43: Power Save Mode
FUNCTION (continued) Power Save Mode When HDMI/Composite Input is Selected You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in the HDMI/Composite input. Set to On in “Video Power Save” from the Setup Menu, which leads to the power save mode. 1. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING About LCD Display Technology The following are common phenomena occurring when viewing LCD display devices due to its characteristics. Please note that these 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 illuminated, or are brighter than others, or are in different colors, etc. - Page 45 Remove all obstructions from in front of the sensor window on the unit. Check if the buttons on the control panel are working. This is normal, some buttons are intended to use with optional Hitachi Set- Top Box Unplug and connect after 5 minutes the power cord or turn Main switch Off and On after 5 minutes.
- Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Checklist (continued) Symptoms The image on the screen is moving in an oblique direction. (RGB input mode only) The coarse vertical stripes can be seen in full-display mode. (RGB input mode only) Part of the image is missing. (RGB input mode only) The horizontal stripes are moving vertically with flickering screen.
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Page 47: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Display dimensions Panel Resolution Pixel Pitch Net dimensions Net weight Temperature Ambient conditions Relative humidity Power supply Power consumption/ at standby Audio output FCC Class (HDMI input) Input terminals Input signals (RGB/Composite input) Input terminals Input signals Sync signals The unit takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality. -
Page 48: Signal Input
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15 pin connector) Input signal G/Composite No connection R.GND G.GND/Composite B.GND No connection [SDA] H.sync V.sync. HDMI connector pin specifications Input signal TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield... -
Page 49: Recommended Signal List
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With HDMI input Signal mode Signal Resolution Name 640 X 480 576i 720(1440) X 576 480i 720(1440) X 480 576p 720 X 576 480p 720 X 480 1080i/50 1920 X 1080 1080i/60 1920 X 1080 720p/50 1280 X 720 720p/60... -
Page 50: Dimensions
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Dimensions (437.9) (813.7) 1/32 (701.7) (400) Unit: Inch/(mm) (35.0) Min (103.3) (39.6) Max 1/16 9/16 (249) 13/16... -
Page 51: Service Information
Please follow the next steps to find this information and then record it in the space provided below for use in case you call 800.HITACHI, they will require this information in order to give you the proper support. -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
N. Any Product returned for service that is damaged due to improper packaging, mishandling or shipping. (IMPORTANT: When shipping any Product to a Hitachi Authorized Service Centers, Product owner must package it securely in the original shipping container or its equivalent to prevent damage. The Product must be returned with the shipping charges prepaid and proof of purchases included in the shipping container. -
Page 53: End User License Agreement
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand display product (the “Product”), and HITACHI Home Electronics (America), Inc. (“HITACHI”). By using the Product or the HITACHI software installed on the Product (the “HITACHI...