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L46S604
L55S604
®
Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV
Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully.
For additional assistance please call 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv.
Keep this owners guide for future reference.
Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.
This information is located on the back and right side of the television.
MODEL NAME. ________________________ SERIAL NO.
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Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi LCD televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi LCD tel
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Important Safety Instructions Warning • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The LCD television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the television. • This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable compan
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Important Safety Instructions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: HITACHI CARES! • The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. • Please note the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age. • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat displays are popular purchases.
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PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS Do not place the unit on uneven Unplug immediately if any Do not cover or block any surfaces, this may drop or foreign materials falls into the vents and openings of the TV. damage the unit, it may also TV or if the TV fell down. Inadequate ventilation may cause personal injury. shorten the life of the display unit and cause overheating. Unplug immediately if there is Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, Do not open the TV cabinet. a malfunction on the TV like high hu
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Unit “AAA” Size Owners Guide Power Cord CLU-4997S Batteries (2) (Part No. HL02567) L46S604 L55S604 ® Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. Stand Screws (4) For additional assistance please call 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv. Keep this owners gu
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FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television Take the following precautions to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and possibly causing injury. It is important to mount the unit on a stable and flat surface. ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE • Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD IMPORTANT: NOTES Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use. cause overheating and damage. • In case of an abnormal symptom, un
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How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE LCD TELEVISION In order to remove the stand from the TV safely, please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage; then remove the screws as shown below to separate the Table Top Stand from the TV. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are illustrated on page 46 and 47. 4 Screws M4 2 S
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FIRST TIME USE Side Panel Jacks & Controls FRONT VIEW 11 RGB 6 10 5 9 4 12 3 2 8 13 HDMI 3 & HDMI 4 1 Use these side HDMI inputs for AV device such as set top boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 14 for reference). 7 RGB (PC and AUDIO IN) Video and audio input from computer. POWER Button 1 USB MULTIMEDIA/SERVICE Slot This button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order to turn the TV This USB slot is for use with the multimedia feature and future On, the sta
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Rear Panel Jacks 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 HDMI 1 & HDMI 2/DVI (High Definition Multimedia COMPONENT: Y-PbPr and Audio Inputs Component 1 and 2 provide Y-PbPr and Audio jacks for Interface) connecting device with this capability, such as a DVD player HDMI input for your AV device such as set top boxes or DVD or set top box. players equipped with an HDMI output connection. DIGITAL OUT (Optical Digital Audio) • Your component outputs may be labeled Y , B-Y, NOTES This jack provides Digital Audio Output f
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FIRST TIME USE Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, Cable Boxes (CBL), set top boxes, satellite receivers (SAT), VCRs and compatible HDMI CEC DVD Players. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 22~27 for a complete description of all features and programming of the r
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Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. a). VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) AIR/CA
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FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your TV and find the channels available in your area. Please follow the instructions below. The first time you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV, the Energy Savings Setup Wizard (5/8) Initial Settings screen will appear. Please select either Home or Please select TV RF tuning band ... Retail mode settings to advance to the TV Setup Wizard
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Side Panel Connections The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of devices and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. There are two SIDE panel HDMI jacks provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, set top box, Video Game as shown in the following examples (When a DVI product is connected, t
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FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections Before Operating External Video Devices Connect an external device to one of the INPUT jacks, then press the INPUT button to show the Inputs List. Use the CURSORS ( and ) to select the Input of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 19). Input List 0. TV 1. HDMI 1 2. HDMI 2 3. HDMI 3 Example: Selecting the 4. HDMI 4 + + 5. Component 1 TV (AIR/CABLE) Input and 6. Component 2 7. AV1 highlight “0.TV”. 8. AV2 9. RGB Move
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Rear Panel Connections TV REAR PANEL CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE TO AV1 VCR 1. Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cables from the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the AV1 (VIDEO) jacks. OUTPUT L R A VCR connection to Rear Panel AV1 example is shown on VIDEO the right. 2. Press the INPUT button, then select AV1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR. TV REAR PANEL CONNECTING A DEVICE AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE DVD Player/ HDTV STB TO COMPONENT
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FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN DEVICE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 HDMI Input TV REAR PANEL 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI DVD Player/ Recorder input as shown near the Rear panel at right. 2. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cabel to the HDMI OUT HDMI 2 input. Connect the audio out L and R cables to DVI Audio Input or con
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The Remote Control POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. DEVICE Buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set top boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video device with one touch. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area. To operate your LCD TV, select TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. The TV mode
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REMOTE CONTROL How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV GUIDE Button Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on Press this button to access the Channel Guide of your Satellte and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). receiver, set top box or cable box while in SAT/CBL mode. When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 21 or greater, the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is turned on. INPUT Button However, if it is set to a level 20 or less
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How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV ASPECT Button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input picture format, ASPECT allows you to adjust the image through the following options. Auto Full Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and by signal detector. DVD’s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 4:3 Zoom1/Zoom2 Use this as
