Hitachi L40A105 User's Manual
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1. S VIDEO2 IN jacks VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R VAR VARIABLE AUDIO OUT jacks 12 1 13 2 3 4 14 5 15 6 7 8 16 9 17 10 11 1 POWER Button Press to turn the LCD TV s power on off 2 AUDIO Button Press to change the audio language 3 Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 Allows direct access to any channel of the LCD TV 4 Button This button is the button used when selecting digital channels Before using the remote control batteries must first be installed HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Remote control 5 MENU Button Press to display the On Screen menu 6 CURSOR a v lt Buttons Use to navigate and select menu functions of the LCD TV 7 ENTER Button Press to enter or select functions for the On Screen menu 8 EXIT Button Press to exit the On Screen menu 9 VOL VOLUME Buttons Press the button to increase or the button to decrease the sound level 10 LAST CH Button Pressing this button allow you to go back to the previous channel selected Press this button again to return to the channel you were watching 11 MUTE Button To turn off the sound press this button once The LCD TV will be silenced and Mute will appear on the screen The m2. then press or ENTER 2 Press a or Y to Select Channel Manager then press or ENTER 3 Press a or Y to Select Clear All then press or ENTER CH Channel Manager Clear All gt gt ENTER Select Checking the digital signal strength This TV will allow you to view the digital signal meter for digital channels 1 Select Channel then press or ENTER 2 Press a or to select Signal Meter 3 Press or ENTER to check the digital signal strength The digital signal strength screen will appear If necessary adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength CH Signal Meter NOTE e Signal meter feature is not available for analog channels e After 240 seconds the Signal Meter screen will clear and the TV will return to normal viewing automatically Labeling channels Channel label appears with the channel number display each time you turn on the TV select a channel or press DISPLAY You can choose any four characters to identify a channel To create channel labels 1 Select Channel then press or ENTER 2 Press A or to select Channel Labels then press gt or ENTER The Channel Labels menu will appear 3 Press lt or gt to select a channel you want to label then press V Channel Labels H Channel Number 15 1 4 Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character you want appears in the first space Channel Labels Cha
3. NEC SECTION 810 20 L GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 ANTENNA ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician Ssgsaa CODE uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition When you connect the product to other equipment turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury Read the owner s manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections Sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage When you use headphones if the unit is equipped with a headphone jack keep the volume at a moderate level If you use headphones continuously with high volume sound it may cause hearing damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 24 Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time It may cause speaker overheating and fire 25 This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system in
4. Note This warranty is void if the product is a Damaged through negligence misuse abuse or accident b Used ina commercial application or rentals c Modified or repaired by anyone other than an Independent Service Center authorized by ORION to effect warranty repairs to the class of product or by the ORION Factory Service Center d Damaged because it is improperly connected to the equipment of other manufacturers This warranty does not cover a Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product b Costs incurred in the shipping of the product to an ORION authorized Independent Service Center or ORION Factory Service Center c Damage or improper operation of unit caused by customer abuse misuse negligence or failure to follow operating instructions provided with the product d Ordinary adjustments to the product which can be performed by customer as outlined in the owner s manual e Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems f Removal and or reinstallation of the unit to from any mounting bracket THIS WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AS PROVIDED HEREIN BEGINNING WITH THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AT RETAIL AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIE
5. also entered live These transmissions do not allow time for editing e When Captions are being displayed on screen displays such as volume and mute may be seen but may interfere with Closed Captions e Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal e If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words In this case adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna e Closed Captions menu also can be displayed by pressing C C on the remote control CC advanced When you have selected Custom as the display method you can adjust the various setting listed below as follows This feature is designed to customize Digital Captions only 1 Select Setup then press or ENTER 2 Press 4 or Y to select Closed Captions then press or ENTER The Closed Captions menu will appear Press lt or gt to set CC Display to On Press a or to select Digital CC Preset then press lt or gt to select Custom ENTER 5 Press a or W to select CC Advanced then press or The CC Advanced menu will appear Press a or to select the desired item then press lt or gt to change the setting tt CC Advanced Text Size Auto ENGLISH av Move lt gt Adjust You can select from among the following items
6. s resolution is set to 1920 x 1080 60 Hz FHD mode a signal that differs from the FHD signal which has been confirmed operational on this TV may appear depending on the PC used In this case Auto Adjust or other position adjustment functions may fail to correct the image position To solve this problem change the PC settings to select another resolution 23 24 Reception disturbances IGNITION NOISE Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in
7. then proceed with the other menu options Video Label See page 17 On Timer Off Oh30m 1h00m You can set the On Timer to automatically turn on the TV To cancel the On Timer select Off 1h30m 2h00m 3h00m 12h00m Auto Shut On Off If the Auto Shut Off feature is On a station being viewed stops broadcasting and the TV is not Off operated the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes Auto Setup See page 13 PC Standby On Off In PC mode if no signal is received and no operation performed for 1 minute the TV will turn to standby mode automatically LED light will flash red When an input signal is received or an operation performed on the PC the TV will return to the on mode Reset 2 The Reset function returns your settings to the factory settings Aspect MTS Audio Language HDMI 1 Audio and Speakers cannot be reset by this function NOTE 1 If there is no input signal in the PC mode after 1 minute Auto Shut Off will be activated PC Standby setting is precedence when in the PC mode The device may not conform to the Energy Star standard after Reset is performed or the Backlight is adjusted 15 16 Memorizing channels This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory skipping over unwanted channels Before selecting channels they must be prog
8. and left edges are extended However the center of the picture remains near its former ratio The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden O O O O C O Q O Q Cinema Wide2 for letter box programs The entire picture is uniformly enlarged it is stretched the same amount both wider and taller retains its original proportion The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden O O O O Cinema Wide3 for letter box programs with subtitles To fill the width of the screen it is extended horizontally However it is only slightly extended at the top and the bottom The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden Native for PC mode only Detects the resolution of the signal of the image and it will be shown on the screen with same amount of pixels NOTE e Some High Definition and or Digital broadcasts may not allow you to change the picture format aspect ratio In HDMI or COMPONENT mode with a scanning rate of 720p 1080i or 1080p only HDMI only the Cinema Wide2 and Full are available e In PC mode only the Natural Full and Native are available In PC mode WXGA only the Full and Native are available Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to this unit is dependent on the model and features of each component Check the Owner s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio input
9. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeseeeeeeeteaeeeeeneees 26 LIMITED WARRANTY 0 ccseeseecseeseeeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeas 27 Contents ENGLISH 10 Location of controls Front Left side POWER button CH CHANNEL A V buttons T VOL VOLUME buttons MENU button INPUT ENTER button POWER Indicator Red Standby Green On Remote sensor To display the menu screen Press MENU button to display the menu screen CH CHANNEL A vy buttons VOL VOLUME buttons and INPUT ENTER button can be used to select the desired setting during the menu screen operations DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUT jack PC DVI AUDIO IN jack HDMIS3 IN jack PC MONITOR IN jack FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL USE ONLY Do NOT insert ANY USB device into this port Use of this port by other than Service Personnel may void this products warranty a HDMI1 DVI IN jack e R HDMI2 IN jack G ANT RF IN jack eo 0000000 VIDEO1 IN jacks VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R a 00000000000 AC INPUT jack a W as Y Pb cows COMPONENT IN jacks J l VIDEO LMONoO AUDIO A 0 O O J OUT J VAR AUDIO O O L R
10. ohms x 2 Audio output power 10 0W 10 0W ACCESSORIES Remote control Batteries AAA x 2 AC Cord Clamp Clamp screw Stand Stand Screw x 6 Frame Stand Owner s Guide Easy Graphic Guide Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice For information on our other products please visit our website at www hitachi us HITACHI LIMITED WARRANTY 40 LCD HDTV ORION warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of 1 year from date of original purchase in the United States Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to a manufacturing defect or malfunction during the first 12 months from date of original purchase ORION will provide in home repair by an ORION authorized Independent Service Center at no charge Also if an original part fails due to manufacturing defect in material and workmanship within one year from date of original purchase we will replace the defective part provided the defect or malfunction is verified along with dated proof of purchase ENGLISH There are ORION authorized Independent Service Centers located throughout the country For the one nearest you DIAL TOLL FREE 1 800 289 0981 ORION will not be liable for damages incurred in shipment of the unit If there are no ORION authorized Independent Service Centers in your area please call 1 800 289 0981 for assistance
11. sound output if connected to an AV amplifier with a built in DTS decoder or MPEG decoder e Digital Audio Output terminal does not output the sounds from devices connected by HDMI 22 Connections to other equipment continued To connect a HDMI or a DVI device to the unit The HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from a HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device When you connect to a DVI device with a HDMI to DVI adapter cable it transfers only video signal Separate analog audio cords required To PC DVI AUDIO IN Audio cord not supplied To DVI OUT I HDMI to DVI adapter cable DVI devi 2 i Rear and Left of the unit HDMI type A connector device HAm es t i d w Oo Tonpmiin ot supplied z mnt i HDMI device f HDMI cable type A connector not supplied To HDMI OUT NOTE When using HDMI1 DVI IN to connect your HDMI or DVI devices you must select the corresponding audio input source HDMI or DVI on the menu screen see page 15 Otherwise you will only see the image with no sound To connect the TV to a PC Personal Computer PaE ai ib CONNECT THIS TV TO YOUR PC CHANGE THE ADJUSTMENT OF YOUR PC S RESOLUTION AND REFRESH RATE 60 HZ Connect one end of a male to male VGA cable to the video cord of the computer and the other end to the VGA connector PC MONITOR IN on the rear of the TV Attach the connectors fi
12. taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children WALL MOUNTING IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY ALWAYS Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and or listed by an independent laboratory such as UL CSA ETL e Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers e Ifyou have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display contact your retailer about professional installation Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction G i If you are unsure contact a professional installer Consumer Electronics Association A minimum of two people are required for installation Flat panel displays www CE org safety can be heavy SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The unit emits heat when in operation Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit this may cause overheating Do not block ventilation holes or set up near radiators Do not place in direct sunlight When placing on a shelf leave 4 inches 10 cm free space around the entire unit A 4 inches A 4 inches gt 4 ad T a Notes when mounting the LCD TV on a wall If the unit is to be mounted on the wall contact the retailer where you purchased the LCD T
13. the Air Cable setting and program your channels automatically IMPORTANT Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made 1 To turn on the TV press POWER POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes green It may take approx 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen The Auto Setup function begins J Auto Setup TV Location Store 2 Press A or Y to select TV Location then press lt or gt to select Home or Store This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR In Home mode default setting NOTE e This unit has been preset to STORE brightness This setting does not qualify under ENERGY STAR To reduce brightness and energy consumption change setting to HOME This setting does qualify under ENERGY STAR The device may not conform to the ENERGY STAR standard after Reset is performed or the Backlight is adjusted 3 Press a or Y to select Source then press lt or gt to select Air or Cable 4 Press a or to select Scan then press gt or ENTER 5 Auto Setup will begin After the Auto Setup is completed the TV channel appears on the screen e Depending on the reception condition it may take up to 30 minutes to complete memorizing digital cable channels Please allow the process to complete without interruption NOTE e If you press EXIT in the process of Auto Setup the Auto Setup stops and changes to the normal screen e When you make
14. the picture PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This television has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers If this television causes a problem to Radio receivers then take the following steps Keep the television away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the television not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the television Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this television influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the television If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the television check the instructions mentioned above BLOCK NOISE or FREEZE DIGITAL INPUT Fuzzy blocks may appear in some area or the whole area of the screen This is usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills ghosting of the image and lost or weak receiving signals BLACK SCREEN When using an antenna weak signals will display a black screen It may be necessary to upgrade your antenna NOTE e The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio Please separate radio equipment from the TV set toa considerable distance Troubleshooting Use the following checklist for troubleshooting if you have problems with your LCD TV Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist Be sure
15. you select TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 or TV MA press DISPLAY to set sub ratings Genre D Dialogue L Language S Sex V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Movie ja a a a a a G All ages PG Parental guidance PG 13 Parental guidance less than 13 years old R Under 17 years old parental guidance suggested NC 17 17 years old and above X Adult only 6 Press a or to select the desired rating then press ENTER 7 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen Parental Control function is activated now To use the TV after the TV is protected When a program is received that is blocked by the Parental Control press MUTE then enter your password The protection will be temporarily overridden If the TV is turned off or the channel is changed the Parental Control restriction will be reactivated NOTE e The Parental Control function is activated only on programs and input sources that include a rating signal To change the password 1 Select Locks then press or ENTER 2 Use Number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then press ENTER The Locks menu will appear 3 Press 4 or Y to select Change Password then press or ENTER The Change Password menu will appear Enter a new password using Number buttons 0 9 then press ENTER 5 Enter the same password again to confirm then press ENTER The password is now registered Downloading the additional Parental Control rating system A
16. D SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT THEREAFTER ORION MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND USE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ORION BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS HOWEVER YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE THEREFORE THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ORION SALES INC 3471 N UNION DR OLNEY ILLINOIS 62450 27
17. Electronics Standard Association Power source TO USE AC POWER 1 Connect the AC cord plug into this units AC INPUT jack 2 Connect the AC cord into an AC outlet T ea AC Outlet Wider Hole m and Blade m 0000000 AC cord supplied NOTE e Please make sure to insert the cord securely at both the LCD TV and the wall outlet e The AC cord has a polarized type AC line plug If the supplied AC cord does not match your AC outlet contact a qualified electrician WARNING e Do not connect this unit to the power using any device other than the supplied AC cord This could cause fire electrical shock or damage Do not use with a voltage other than the power voltage specified This could cause fire electrical shock or damage CAUTION e When this unit is not used for a long time e g away on a trip in the interest of safety be sure to unplug it from the AC outlet e Do not plug unplug the AC cord when your hands are wet This may cause electrical shock e If you need to replace the supplied AC adapter or AC cord the specified one is recommended Contact the dealer that you purchased the unit from Before using your unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 CHILD SAFETY NOTICE nres iniii tanana i ea naat raan 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 0 cceeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeetees 6 How to attach the Stand 0 0 0 eecceeeeeesneeee
18. HITACHI Inspire the Next 40 LCD HDTV Owners Guide Alpha Series Model L40A105 Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product Please read these instructions carefully For additional assistance please Call Toll Free 1 800 289 0981 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 of the television MODEL NAME _L40A105 HOM pV HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE T J Z m i e lt Q 2 ul TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 HOW TO ATTACH REMOVE THE STAND 9 14 FIRST TIME USE 15 23 TV OPERATION 21 23 CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT 24 RECEPTION DISTURBANCES 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 SPECIFICATIONS 27 LIMITED WARRANTY SERIAL NO HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION ENERGY STAR QI DOLBY DIGITAL CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of DO NOT OPEN sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE to alert the user to the presence of important operati
19. Hz 250Hz 500HZ2 1 kHz 2kHz 4kHz 10kHz Not available in Flat mode Balance You can adjust the sound quality to your preference MTS Stereo SAP Mono The multi channel TV sound MTS feature provides high fidelity stereo sound MTS also can _ transmit a second audio program SAP containing a second language or other audio information When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast the word Stereo or SAP displays on screen when you press DISPLAY Surround On Off The dynamic presence and sound created offers a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience Perfect On Off Volume level will be adjusted automatically between signals Volume Audio Language When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal you can select one of the audio language This function is available only for digital broadcast HDMI1 Audio HDMI When you connect the HDMI device to the TV select this setting DVI When you connect the DVI device to the TV with an analog audio connection select this setting Speakers On Off Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system Channel Channel Manager See page 16 Signal Meter See page 17 Auto Channel Scan See page 16 Channel Labels See page 17 Locks See page 17 Setup Closed Captions See page 19 Menu Language You can choose from three different languages English Fran ais French and Espa ol Spanish for the on screen displays i elect the language you prefer first
20. STANCE OR TO ORDER ACCESSORIES PLEASE CALL 1 800 289 0981 WHEN CALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE HAVE YOUR MODEL NUMBER READY OR WRITE TO ORION SALES INC 3471 N UNION DR OLNEY ILLINOIS 62450 25 26 Specifications GENERAL Power supply AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption Operation 147W Standby 0 3W Weight 15 0 kg 33 1 Ibs Dimensions Width 986 mm 38 13 16 inches Height 667 mm 26 1 4 inches Depth 236 9 mm 9 5 16 inches Operating temperature 5 C 40 C Operating humidity Less than 80 RH TELEVISION Type 1016 1 mmV 40 class 40 00 diagonal Display method Transmission TFT color LCD panel Number of Pixels 1920 H x 1080 V Broadcasting system US system M ATSC standard 8VSB QAM Receiving channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 14 36 37 59 Frequency synthesized Video 1 0V p p 75 ohms Audio 8 dBm 50k ohms Component video Y 1 0 V p p 75 ohms Pb Pr 0 7 V p p 75 ohms HDMI compliant type A connector HDCP compliant E EDID compliant Suggested scan rates 1080p 1080i 480p 480i 720p HDMI Audio 2 channel PCM 32 44 1 48 kHz sampling frequency 16 20 24 bits per sample PC Monitor Mini Dsub 15pin Antenna VHF UHF In 75 ohms coaxial HDMI Outputs Audio 8 dBm 50k ohms Digital audio 0 5 V p p 75 ohms terminated Speakers 40 6 mm x 121 9 mm 1 5 8 inches x 4 13 16 inches 8
21. V for advice and have the equipment profes sionally installed Incomplete or improper installation may cause injury to you and or damage to the LCD TV The screws ISO M4 thread type should be used The insertion length must be within 12 16mm If the insertion length is less than 12mm the weight can not be maintained If the insertion length is more than 16mm a space is created between the Wall Mount Bracket and the Television Insertion Length Screw Length Washers Thickness Mounting Bracket Thickness Securing to a Wall 1 Using metallic wire fasten the set to the clamping screw on the rear of the LCD TV as shown below 2 Keep the LCD TV 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the wall mount bracket and secure to the wall as shown below e T 4 inches S i n Wire c Wire NOTICE FOR TV CABINET If the unit is to be mounted on a cabinet smaller than length of the unit it could result in an unstable location and the unit may tumble over making a risk of personal possibly fatal injury Also this would damage the product seriously Accordingly Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the improper installation NO ae ae A How to attach the stand NOTE e Unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal e Before beginning
22. a 40 class LCD color TV Integrated Digital Tuner You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set Top Box e Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers e Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control The On Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS Programmable TV Sleep Timer Operable from the remote control the TV can be programmed for up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically e On Screen 3 Languages Display You can select one of 3 Languages English Spanish or French for on screen programming Parental Control The Parental Control function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with this information Parental Control will allow you to set a restriction level This LCD Television receiver will display television closed captioning or D in accordance with paragraph 15 119 and 15 122 of the FCC rules HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation VESA is a registered trademark of the Video
23. a menu selection your changes occur immediately You do not have to press EXIT to see your changes TV operation 1 To turn on the TV touch POWER POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes green It may take approx 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen 2 Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL or The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bars As the volume level increases so do the number of bars If the volume decreases the number of green bars also decreases 3 Set the Source option to the appropriate position see Air Cable selection on page 16 4 Press the Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 buttons to select the channel If you press only the channel number channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds TO SELECT ANALOG CHANNELS 1 9 Press 1 9 as needed Example to select channel 2 press 2 then press ENTER Press the 2 digits in order Example to select channel 12 press 1 2 then press ENTER 100 135 Press the 3 digits in order Example to select channel 120 press 1 2 0 then press ENTER 10 99 TO SELECT DIGITAL CHANNELS Press the first 1 3 digits then press the button followed by the remaining number Example to select channel 15 1 press 1 5 1 then press ENTER e Ifa channel is selected with only audio content Audio only will be displayed on the screen e Ifa channel is selected with a weak digital signal Wea
24. all connections are properly made when using with other units SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TV does not operate e Make sure the power cord is plugged in e Try another AC outlet e Power is off check fuse or circuit breaker e Unplug unit for an hour then plug it back in Digital broadcasting screen problem e Check digital signal strength Poor sound or no sound e Station or Cable TV experiencing problems tune to another station e Check sound adjustments Volume or Mute e Check for sources of possible interference No CATV reception e Check all Cable TV connections e Set Air Cable menu option to the Cable mode e Station or Cable TV system problems try another station ENGLISH Poor picture or no picture e Station or Cable TV experiencing problems tune to another station e Make sure channels are set into memory e Check antenna or Cable TV connections adjust antenna e Check for sources of possible interference e Check picture control adjustments Horizontal or diagonal bars on screen e Check antenna connections adjust or re direct antenna e Check for sources of possible interference Poor reception on some channels e Station or Cable TV experiencing problems tune to another station e Make sure channels are set into memory e Station is weak adjust antenna to receive desired station e Check fo
25. and parameters Text Size Auto Small Standard Large Text Type Auto Style1 Style2 Style3 Style4 Style5 Style6 Style7 Text Edge Auto None Raised Depressed Uniform Left Shadow Right Shadow Text Color Auto Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Text Opacity Auto Solid Transparent Translucent Flashing Background Auto Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Color Magenta Cyan Background Auto Solid Transparent Translucent Opacity Flashing NOTE e You cannot set both Text Color and Background Color as a same color e You cannot set both Text Opacity and Background Opacity to Transparent Aspect Switching You can display the image at its optimum condition by selecting display aspect Selecting the picture format aspect ratio 1 Select Video then press or ENTER 2 Press a or to select Aspect then press or ENTER to display Aspect Press A or or corresponding Number buttons 0 4 to select the desired picture format aspect ratio as described below Fut 19 20 NOTE e Selectable picture format aspect ratios may vary depending on the input source or broadcast signal e Aspect menu also can be displayed by pressing ASPECT on the remote control Natural In some cases this image will display the size of standard 4 3 with a black side bar Cinema Wide1 for 4 3 format programs To fill the screen the right
26. are unsure of the digital channels available in your area you may visit www antennaweb org to receive a list based on your address or zip code Should you require further assistance you may call our toll free customer service line at 1 800 289 0981 e New digital channels may be added to your area periodically it is recommended to perform the Scan procedure regularly Add Digital Channel If you find a new unregistered digital channel you can add the new channel into the channel memory 1 Tune in the new channel 2 Select Channel then press gt or ENTER 3 Press a or Y to Select Channel Manager then press or ENTER CH Channel Manager Add Digital Channel gt gt ENTER Select 4 Press 4 or Y to select Add Digital Channel then press or ENTER The new channel will be added into the channel memory View Skip channel You can select the channel that you want to skip 1 Select Channel then press gt or ENTER Press 4 or to select Channel Manager then press or ENTER 3 Press A or to select View Skip then press or ENTER 4 Press a or to select the channel that you want to skip CH View Skip C Adjust 5 Press or gt to select View or Skip whichever function you want to perform 6 Repeat steps 4 5 for other channels you want to view or skip Clear All All channels are deleted from the channel memory 1 Select Channel
27. ble Adverse Effects on LCD Panel If a fixed non moving pattern remains on the LCD Panel for long periods of time the image can become permanently engrained in the LCD Panel and cause subtle but permanent ghost images This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Never leave your LCD Panel on for long periods of time while it is displaying the following formats or images e Fixed Images such as stock tickers video game patterns TV station logos and websites e Special Formats that do not use the entire screen For example viewing letterbox style 16 9 media on a normal 4 3 display black bars at top and bottom of screen or viewing normal style 4 3 media on a widescreen 16 9 display black bars on left and right sides of screen The following symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation Therefore we disclaim any responsibility for these symptoms e LCD Panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology however sometimes parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots This is not a sign of a malfunction Do not install the LCD Panel near electronic equipment that produces electromagnetic waves Some equipment placed too near this unit may cause interference Effect on infrared devices There may be interference while using infrared devices such as infrared cordless headphones Power source This LCD television is designed to operate on 120 vol
28. ctory set Custom Your personal preferences set by you see Picture Setting I Picture Brightness Contrast You can adjust the picture quality to your preference 2 Setting Sharpness Color Tint 5 Color Temperature Bluish Cool Neutral Standard Reddish Warm Z Backlight The Backlight feature adjusts the screen brightness for improved picture clarity Lt DBC On Off Use this feature to change the Black level automatically according to the brightness of an image The Black level will become dark in a dark scene Aspect See page 19 Auto Movie On Off A smoother motion may be obtained by setting the Auto Movie Mode to On when you view a Mode DVD from the DVD player connected with the component or HDMI input 480i only PC Setting H Position Adjust the horizontal vertical position of the image on the PC monitor screen Each video V Position standard will require a different value for this setting Clock Minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background Phase This must be adjusted after the frequency has been set optimize picture quality Auto Adjust Adjust the all PC settings automatically Noise On Off Noise Reduction can reduce the roughness of the picture Reduction Audio Equalizer Standard Music You can adjust the Equalizer Mode to your preference Mode Movie News Custom Flat Audio Setting Bass Treble You can adjust the sound quality to your preference Flat mode only Equalizer Setting 100
29. d Cable TV service If you subscribe to a Cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter Descrambler box connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter Descrambler box Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable connect the output jack of the Converter Descrambler box to the Antenna Jack on the TV Follow the connections shown below Set the TV to the output channel of the Converter Descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the Converter Descrambler box to select channels Antenna Jack Incoming 75 ohm Cable TV Cable 75 ohm Cable to TV K For subscribers to unscrambled Cable TV service with scrambled premium channels If you subscribe to a Cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter Descrambler box you may wish to use a signal Splitter and an A B Switch box available from the Cable TV company or an electronics supply store Follow the connections shown below With the switch in the B position you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV With the switch in the A position tune your TV to the output of the Converter Descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the Converter Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels 7s ohm 75 ohm Descrambler Antenna Cable TV Jack lt Splitter A B Switch 75 ohm Cable to TV D Starting setup The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the TV and assists you to specify
30. damage or injury from possible battery leakage Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions e Please use caution when inserting batteries to avoid battery damage If the spring terminal in the remote control remains in contact with a side of a damaged battery it can cause a short circuit Never use damaged batteries as they can become very hot and are dangerous 11 12 Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system If you are using a Cable TV service see Cable TV connections Combination VHF UHF Antenna Single 75 ohm cable Antenna Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF UHF antenna to the Antenna Jack Jack y 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Cable TV connections This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box Some cable companies offer premium pay channels where the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the Cable TV company For subscribers to basic Cable TV service For basic Cable TV service not requiring a Converter Descrambler box connect the 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the TV Coaxial Cable For subscribers to scramble
31. digital signal the digital information will appear 62 1 HDMI_Moving_Picture CH 1 TV MA Digital Air Sleep Timer Off English No Program Information is available e Station name Broadcast program name e Signal type Channel number Channel label if preset Parental Control Sleep timer e Audio language Program guide e Picture size Resolution When the TV receives an analog signal the analog information will appear 14 Sleep Timer x Analog Cable e Channel number e Channel label if preset e Parental Control e Signal type e Sleep timer e Picture size e Audio information e Resolution Stereo SAP or Mono Press DISPLAY again to clear the display NOTE e After a few seconds the DISPLAY screen will return to normal TV operation automatically LAST CH This button allows you to go back to the last channel selected by pressing LAST CH Press LAST CH again to return to the last channel you were watching MUTE Press MUTE to switch off the sound The TV s sound will be silenced and Mute will appear on the screen The sound can be switched back on by pressing this button again or by pressing the VOL or buttons SLEEP To set the TV to turn off after a preset amount of time press SLEEP on the remote control The clock will count up 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button Off Oh 10m Oh 20m 2h Om After the sleep timer is programmed the display will appear briefly ever
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33. el Display ENGLISH 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 e 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 However flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer s recommendations e Flat Panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dresser bookcases shelves desks speakers chest or carts may fall over and cause injury TUNE INTO SAFETY One size does NOT fit all Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display e Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product Don t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets Don t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers Remember that children can become excited while watching a program especially on a larger than life flat panel display Care should be taken to place or install the display where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down e Care should be
34. k Signal or Channel not available will be displayed on the screen e The same program may be available on either an analog channel or a digital channel You may choose to watch lt either format Ta e f a channel is selected to which you have not subscribed 7 Digital channel is encrypted will be displayed on the O screen gt VHF UHF CABLE CHANNELS n Air Cable VHF VHF 2 13 2 13 UHF STD HRC IRC 14 69 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 135 100 135 01 4A NOTE e Ifa channel with no broadcast is selected the sound will automatically be muted e It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen after being selected To select the video input source To view a signal from another device connected to your LCD TV such as a VCR player press INPUT then press a or or corresponding Number buttons 0 7 then press ENTER You can select TV Video1 Video2 Component HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 or PC depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices 0 7 Select CH a v Press and release CH A V The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory For proper operation before selecting channels they should be set into the memory See Memorizing channels on page 16 13 14 DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen When the TV receives a
35. loadable Parental Control rating system is an evolving technology and availability content and format may vary e You cannot select this feature if the TV is not receiving a digital signal for the current station To clear the all Parental Control settings 1 Select Locks then press or ENTER Use Number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then press ENTER The Locks menu will appear 3 Press a or to select Reset then press gt or ENTER The Reset screen will appear Use Number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then press ENTER All your settings return to the factory settings Closed Caption WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers Captions This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language if program supports other languages Generally Closed Captions in English are transmitted on CC1 and a Closed Caption in other languages is transmitted on CC2 Text The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill 1 2 of the screen with other text information such as weather if program supports this feature 1 Select Setup then press or ENTER 2 Press A or to select Closed Captions then press or ENTER The Closed Captions menu will appear 3 Press lt or gt to set CC Display to O
36. n On Captions will be displayed on the screen Off Captions will not be displayed on the screen A Press a or to select Analog Caption or Digital Caption When you select Analog Caption you can choose from CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 and Text4 When you select Digital Caption you can choose from Service1 Service2 Service3 Service4 Service5 and Service6 Press lt or gt to select the desired Closed Caption mode for both Digital and Analog Caption l Press a or to select CC Priority then press lt or gt to select Digital CC or Analog CO NOTE e Depending on the broadcast signal some Analog Captions will function with a Digital broadcast signal This step prevents that two kind of captions are overlapping NOTE e Ifthe program or video you selected is not closed captioned no captions will display on screen e If text is not available in your viewing area a black rectangle may appear on screen If this happens set the CC Display to Off e When selecting Closed Captions the captioning will be delayed approx 10 seconds e If no caption signal is received no captions will appear but the television will remain in the Caption Mode e Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning This is normal with Closed Captioning especially with live programs This is because during live programs captions are
37. ng and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO accompanying the appliance QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE KEEP CANDLES OR OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment int
38. nnel Label lt gt Adjust ENTER Select The characters rotation as follows 0 9 lt gt A Z lt gt e If the character which you desire appears press ENTER Repeat this step to enter the rest of the characters If you would like a blank space in the label name you must choose the empty space from the list of characters I 5 Repeat steps 3 4 for other channel You can assign a label to each channel 6 When you finish inputting the label name press EXIT to return to the normal screen To clear a Channel Label After step 3 above press a or Y to select Label Clear then press gt or ENTER NOTE e The channel labels will be reset after Scan on page 16 Labeling video inputs The Video Label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV ENGLISH Select Setup then press or ENTER Press a or to select Video Label then press gt or ENTER Press A or to select an input which you want to label ROD Press lt or gt to select the desired label for that input source lt Video Label av Move lt gt Adjust Available video labels VCR DVD STB Cable Satellite Receiver Game Camcorder PC DVI PC Blu ray Setting the Parental Control An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes or pictures that you may choose to exclude The restriction applies to TV and Mo
39. o an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Location of the required Marking The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit v v 8 oogoooocoooooon y a o 20na0000000900 g ENERGY STAR This television s factory default settings as shipped meet ENERGY STAR requirements Please see the Convenience Functions section of this operating guide for more information on factory settings and the energy saving Auto Shut Off feature Lead Mercury Notice This product contains lead and one or more non replaceable mercury backlights Do not put in trash Recycle or dispose of according to applicable laws For product recycling and disposal information contact your local government agency or visit www eiae org in USA or www epsc ca in Canada FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 800 289 0981 OD ONER D 20 21 22 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilati
40. on openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions ENGLISH Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over sasa Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been drop
41. ped Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on the apparatus An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit be sure EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection ae a against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode is ANTENNA g LEAD IN WIRE p DISCHARGE UNIT
42. r sources of possible interference No reception above channel 13 e Make sure Source option is in the appropriate mode e If using antenna check UHF antenna connections Poor color or no color e Station or Cable TV experiencing problems tune to another station e Make sure channels are set into memory e Check picture control adjustments e Check antenna or Cable TV connections adjust antenna e Check for sources of possible interference No Remote operation e Batteries are weak dead or inserted incorrectly e Remote is out of range move closer to TV within 15 feet e Make sure Remote is aimed at sensor e Confirm there are no obstructions between the Remote and the TV e Make sure the power cord is plugged in TV shuts off e Sleep Timer is set e Power interrupted Picture wobbles or drifts e Station or Cable TV experiencing problems tune to another station e Make sure channels are set into memory e Cable TV company is scrambling signal e Adjust antenna Closed Caption is not activated e TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captioned Try another channel e Check Cable TV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna e Set Closed Caption Decoder in the menu TV is not shown in your language e Select proper language in the menu options FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ADDITIONAL SET UP AND OPERATING ASSI
43. rammed into the TV s memory To use this TV with an antenna set the Source option to the Air mode When shipped from the factory this menu option is in the Cable mode Air Cable selection 1 Select Channel then press or ENTER 2 Press a or to Select Auto Channel Scan then press or ENTER 3 Press A or to select Source 4 Press lt or gt to select Air or Cable Air VHF UHF channels Cable CABLE TV channels CH Auto Channel Scan Source Cable av Move__ lt gt Adjust NOTE e It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen after being selected Scan 1 Select Channel then press or ENTER 2 Press or Y to select Auto Channel Scan then press gt or ENTER 3 Press or Y to select Scan then press or ENTER CH Auto Channel Scan ae ENTER Cancel 4 The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area e It may take from 15 minutes to 25 minutes to complete memorizing digital cable channels e Depending on the reception condition a bar display may not advance for several minutes please be patient NOTE e Memorizing channels is best accomplished during evening PRIMETIME hours as more stations are broadcasting digital signals Memorizing channels can only be accomplished while a station is broadcasting a digital signal to set that channel into memory e If you
44. rmly with the screws on the plug In case of a Multimedia computer connect the audio cord to the audio output of your Multimedia computer and to the AUDIO IN connector of the PC DVI AUDIO IN jack of the TV You can also connect the PC with HDMI cable If you use HDMI cable you don t have to connect the audio cord If you use DVI to HDMI cable please connect audio cord as same way as VGA cable Press INPUT on the remote control to select PC mode Switch on the computer The TV can operate as the computer monitor Rear and Left of the unit Monitor Display modes OEI a PC Mode Resolution Refresh rate Q VGA 640x480 60 72 75 Hz P VGA 720x400 70Hz a SVGA 800x600 56 60 72 75 Hz XGA 1024x768 60 70 75 Hz WXGA 1280x768 60Hz HDMI cable not supplied WXGA 1280x720 60Hz WXGA 1360x768 60Hz SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz Audio cord not supplied WXGA 1440x900 60Hz FHD 1920x1080 60Hz To return to normal mode Press INPUT again IN To HDMI IN VGA cable not supplied NOTE e The on screen displays will have a different appearance in PC mode than in TV mode e If there is no video signal from the PC when the unit is in PC mode No signal will appear on the TV screen e When the PC connected to the HDMI terminal and 1920x1080 resolution FHD is selected the top and bottom right and left edges of the picture may be hidden on all ASPECT In this case use the PC MONITOR IN jack VGA cable is recommended to connect e When the PC
45. s a supplement to the standard Parental Control rating system your television will be able to download an additional rating system if such a system becomes available in the future To download the additional Parental Control rating system when available Select Locks then press or ENTER Use Number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then press ENTER The Locks menu will appear Press A or to select Parental Control then press lt or gt to select On Press a or to select Region 5 then press gt or ENTER If the TV is not storing the additional rating system the TV will begin downloading it which may take some time to be completed O ork O N Set your preferred content rating limits for the additional rating system You also need Region 5 Update procedure to update rating information NOTE e You can only download the additional Parental Control rating system when your TV is receiving a digital signal e When you download the additional rating system it may take some time for the download to occur The Parental Control rating information and system are not determined or controlled by the TV e The standard Parental Control rating system is available whether your TV is receiving a digital signal or not and will block both analog and digital programs To set the restriction level using the standard Parental Control rating system select Ratings in step 4 e The down
46. s and outputs To connect the LCD TV to a VCR Left of the unit VCR To VIDEO AUDIO IN To Video Audio OUT Video Audio cord not supplied ENGLISH To connect the LCD TV to a DVD player with Component Video Input You can enjoy a high quality picture by connecting the units COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of your DVD player with the COMPONENT video cables not supplied Rear of the unit Component video cord not supplied To Component OUT DVD CI i i re To AUDIO IN Audio cord To Audio OUT not supplied NOTE e Component Video input of the unit are for use with a device which output 480i 1080i interlaced signals and 480p 720p progressive signals To connect the LCD TV to a camcorder or a game console To playback from a camcorder connect the camcorder to the unit as shown This unit can also be used as a display device for many video games However due to the wide variety of signals generated by these devices and subsequent hook up variations required they have not all been included in the suggested connection diagrams You ll need to consult each component s Owner s Manual for additional information Left of the unit To VIDEO AUDIO IN To Video Audio OUT 25 or GAME CONSOLE Video Audio cord not supplied 21 Connections to other equipment continued To connect an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers and adj
47. staller s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 26 The socket outlet must be installed near the unit and easily accessible 27 The mains plug is used as the disconnect and shall remain readily operable CONDENSATION Moisture will form in the operating section of the unit if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly When this happens unit s performance will be impaired To prevent this let the unit stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually Condensation may also form during the summer if the unit is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner In such cases change the location of the unit HOW TO HANDLE THE LCD PANEL Do not press hard or jolt the LCD panel It may cause the LCD panel glass to break and injury may occur e Ifthe LCD panel is broken make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel This may cause skin inflammation If the liquid gets in your mouth immediately gargle and consult with your doctor Also if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water Possi
48. this process assure that TV is laid on a clean safe and cushioned space to avoid any damage to the unit e Do not touch or press the LCD screen the glass might break under pressure Place the TV on its front onto a table Align the stand s bottom plate supplied as seen here It will fit in only one direction Hold the unit and attach the stand frame a slowly and secure the stand frame a with the 3 screws supplied M4x35mm as shown in Figure 1 ENGLISH he eq LCD PANEL FRONT Figure 1 Figure 2 Finally secure the bottom plate b with 3 screws supplied M4x16mm as indicated by the arrows in Figure 2 Be sure to follow the instructions Insufficient tightening or incorrect installation of the stand will not support your unit correctly and could result in damage or injury from tip over How to remove the stand When you transport this product remove the stand and pack flat against the back of the unit in the carton To remove the stand perform these steps in reverse order For wall mounting the base must be removed To disconnect the base stand remove the 3 screws from the back Vv o A 000000000000000 v 000000000000000 v o o Oe A B Screws Features LCD color TV Unique space saving design combines
49. ts 60 Hz AC current Insert the power cord into a 120 volts 60 Hz outlet To prevent electric shock do not use the LCD television s polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Never connect the LCD television to 50 Hz direct current or anything other than the specified voltage Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Caution Never remove the back cover of the LCD television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the television does not operate properly unplug the LCD television and call your authorized dealer or service center Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user s warranty Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding this declaration contact Hitachi America Ltd 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 ATTN Customer Relations CHILD SAFETY NOTICE CHILD SAFETY It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Pan
50. ust the audio level using the TV s remote control To control the audio turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier and turn off the TV s built in speakers see page 15 Rear of the unit Amplifier oo QO000 OOO O OOO To Audio L Input To VAR AUDIO OUT Audio cord not supplied NOTE e To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set above 0 zero e For example if the volume of the TV is set to 0 you will not be able to hear any sound even if the volume of the amplifier is at its highest level Using an AV Amplifier with built in digital surround If you are using an AV Amplifier with built in digital surround sound you can enjoy various audio systems including Dolby Digital Surround audio that sounds just like the movie Connect an AV amplifier with built in Dolby Digital decoder etc as shown below Rear of the unit Front OUT Speaker Subwoofer Right DIGITAL TV To DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUT Coaxial digital cable not supplied To Coaxial Digital Audio Input gt L pi id K a J iii 000 000 Surround Surround Speaker Left Speaker AV Amplifier with built in digital surround Right decoder as listed above NOTE When you are viewing digital broadcast this unit will not work in conjunction with DTS audio or MPEG audio There will be no
51. uting feature can be released by pressing the MUTE button again or by pressing either of the VOL VOLUME or buttons 12 SLEEP Button To set the LCD TV to turn off after a preset amount of time use the SLEEP button on the remote control 13 C C Button Used to display the Closed Caption menu screen 14 DISPLAY Button When you press this button the current information will be displayed on the screen 15 INPUT Button Press to change the TV s input 16 ASPECT Button Press to change the picture size 17 CH CHANNEL A V Buttons Press to change the channels of the LCD TV ENGLISH Use two AAA size batteries The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used For best performance it is recommended that batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis or when the remote operation becomes erratic Do not mix old and new batteries or different types BATTERY PRECAUTIONS These precautions should be followed when using batteries in this device e Use only the size and type of batteries specified e Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device e Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Alkaline and Carbon zinc or old batteries with fresh ones e If the device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent
52. vie if this data is transmitted You may set this restriction separately To use the Parental Control function you must register a password To register a password 1 Select Locks then press or ENTER 2 Select and enter your password 4 digits using Number buttons 0 9 then press ENTER New Password ove x appears instead of the number 3 Enter the same password again to confirm then press ENTER The password is now registered NOTE e If you forget the password contact Customer Service at 1 800 289 0981 for assistance Your original remote control will be required e To avoid forgetting the password write it down and keep ina safe place 17 18 To set the Parental Control 1 Select Locks menu then press or ENTER 2 Use Number buttons 0 9 to enter your password then press ENTER Then Locks menu will appear 3 Press a or Y to Select Parental Control then press lt or gt to select On 4 Press a or to select Ratings then press or ENTER The Ratings menu appears Press a or to select which rating will be used then press gt or ENTER Each rating below will appear TV DD 5 gt av Move You can set the rating using age level and genre ENTER Select Age TV Y All children TVY7 7 years old and above TV G General audience TV PG_ Parental guidance TV 14 14 years old and above TV MA _ 17 years old and above When
53. y ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating To confirm the sleep timer setting press SLEEP and the remaining time will be displayed for a few seconds To cancel the sleep timer press SLEEP repeatedly until the display turns to Off Quick guide for menu operation Example Select Menu Language 1 2 RO 5 Press INPUT to select TV mode Press MENU The TV menu screen will appear Main Menu LEE gt gt D Audio Channel amp Locks Setup Cav Move ENTER Select Press A or to select Setup then press gt or ENTER Press a or to select Menu Language then press lt or gt to select the desired language On the following pages the menu can be called in the same way as here Press EXIT to return to the normal screen NOTE e If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds the menu screen will clear and the TV will return to normal viewing automatically Convenience functions You can change the default settings by pressing the MENU button on your remote then select the one of the icons at the left of the menu follow the On Screen prompts to set your preferences Icon Selected Items Setup hint Video Picture Mode Dynamic Bright and dynamic picture factory set Standard Standard picture quality factory set Movie Movie like picture setting fa
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