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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 commited 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 Unplug immediately if any Do not cover or block any uneven surfaces, this may foreign materials falls into the vents and openings of the TV. drop or damage the unit, it may TV or if the TV fell down. Inadequate ventilation may also 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) ® 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. • Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might NOTES IMPORTANT: cause overheating and damage. The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use. • In case of an abnormal symptom, u
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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 (For model L42S504, there is one more screw under the cover) to separate the TV from the Table Top Stand. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUN
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FIRST TIME USE Side Panel Jacks & Controls FRONT VIEW 8 4 5 7 10 2 6 3 11 1 Headphone jack 9 Use this jack to connect headphones. POWER light indicator POWER button To turn the TV ON, press the Power button ( ). A blue This power button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order to turn indicator lamp located on the lower left corner of the front the TV On , the standby indicator must be lit red. If the indicator is bezel illuminates to indicate the TV power is ON. off, plug the power cord
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Rear Panel Jacks RGB 7 Antenna Input Digital Out (Optical Digital Audio) To switch between Cable and Air, go to the Channels Menu This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR (see page that is RAW and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. 40). Component: Y-PbPr and Audio Inputs The Digital Output option will grayout with all input NOTE Component 1 and 2 provide Y-PbPr and Audio jacks for sources, except with a digital pro
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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, CBL (Cable Boxes), 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 Air/Cable Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna RGB 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 (Ca
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FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard 4. FOLLOW THE TV SETUP WIZARD INSTRUCTIONS 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
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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 components 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
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FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections Before Operating External Video Sources Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, 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
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Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER IN OUT [PC sample] Use the RGB PC connection terminal and the Analog Audio Input terminals to connect the PC. 1. Connect the RGB (D-sub 15 Pin) and AUDIO RGB (D-sub 15 Pin) or cable from the RGB and AUDIO OUT jack of the PC to the RGB and AUDIO jack, as shown (Audio) on the Side Panel on the right. 2. Press the INPUT button, then select RGB from the INPUTS menu to view the signal from the PC. DVD player CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUD
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FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WITH HDMI HDMI Input OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 TV REAR PANEL HDMI DIGITAL 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the OUTPUT CAPABILITY output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI DVD Player/ Recorder DVD player input as shown near the Rear panel at right. 2. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cabel to the HDMI OUT VCR HDMI 1 input. Connect the audio out L and R cables t
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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 equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys 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 to Control your TV • Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to NOTES Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on return to normal viewing. and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). • The Aspect INFO will not be shown when the INFO When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 21 or greater, key is pressed. the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is turned on. However, if it is set to a level 20 or less, th
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How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input ratio, 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 aspect mode to disp
