Hitachi L32A104 User's Manual
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1. Left side a cS G fo 2 2 j MENU button INPUT ENTER button POWER button To display the menu screen Press MENU button to display the menu screen CHANNEL A v buttons VOLUME buttons and INPUT ENTER button can be used to select the desired setting during the menu screen operations PC MONITOR IN jack VAR VARIABLE AUDIO OUT jacks T er lac de 113 Ue l Il oH h pE pi e Pel i AC INPUT jack HDMI2 IN jack HDMI1 DVI IN jack PC DVI AUDIO IN jack for COMPONENT IN and LINE2 VIDEO IN 10 DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUT jack RF ANT IN jack COMPONENT IN jacks LINE2 VIDEO IN jack LINE1 IN jacks VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R AUDIO L MONO R jacks ea VOLUME buttons or CHANNEL A y buttons Remote control2. 1 POWER Buiton 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 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 muting 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
3. To VAR AUDIO OUT 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 Starting setup The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the TV It will assist you to specify 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 Auto Setup TV Location Store AYv Move lt b Adjust 2 Press a or Y to select TV Location then press lt or gt to select Home or Store 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 e The device may not conform to the ENERGY STAR standard after Reset is performed or the Backlight is adjusted 3 Press a or to Select Source then press lt or gt to select Cable or Air 4 Press a or to select Scan then press or ENTER 5 Auto Setup will beg
4. 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 for 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
5. 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 gt or ENTER 2 Press a or Y to select Aspect then press or ENTER to display Aspect Press A or Y or corresponding Number buttons 0 4 to select the desired picture format aspect ratio as described below 0 4 Select 23 24 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 Wide for 4 3 format programs To fill the screen the right 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 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 O O O C
6. 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 Weak 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 I either format 7p e f a channel is selected to which you have not subscribed J Digital channel is encrypted will be displayed on the O screen Z VHF UHF CABLE CHANNELS ul 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 the corresponding Number buttons 0 6 then press ENTER You can select TV Video1 Video2 Component HDMI1 HDMI2 or PC depending on which input jacks you used to conne
7. ee Or eS ee 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 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 ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat ENGLISH 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 S 5 apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury I from tip over 53125A Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servi
8. UHF 300 ohm A S i VHF 75 ohm 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 Raising ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the TV t Jack ENGLISH 75 ohm Coaxial Cable For subscribers to scrambled 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 Incoming 75 ohm Antenna Cable TV Jack 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 u
9. 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 ASSISTANCE 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 GENERAL Specifications Power supply AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption Operation 100W Stand by 0 3W Weight 9 6 kg 21 2 Ibs Dimensions Width 796 5 mm 31 3 8 inches Height 581 mm 22 7 8 inches Depth 214 mm 8 7 16 inches Operating temperature Operating humidity 5 C 40 C Less than 80 RH ENGLISH TELEVISION Type 80 04 cm 32 class 31 51 diagonal Display method Number of Pixels Transmission TFT color LCD panel 1366 H x 768 V Broadcasting system US system M ATSC standard 8VSB QAM Receiving channels VHF 243 UHF 14 69 CATV 14 36 Frequency synthesized S Video Y Input 1 0 V p p 75 ohms C Input 0 3 V p p 75 ohms 1 0 V p p 75 ohms 8 dBm 50k ohms Y 1 0 V p p 75 ohms Pb Pr 0 7 V p p 75 ohms HDMI compliant type A con
10. 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 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 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 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
11. 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 The channel labels will be reset after Scan on page 20 Labeling video inputs The Video Label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV 1 Select Setup then press or ENTER ENGLISH 2 Press a or to select Video Label then press gt or ENTER 3 Press a or to select an input which you want to label 4 Press lt or gt to select the desired label for that input source Video Label AYv Move lt gt Adjust Uses the default label name VCR Video cassette recorder DVD DVD video DTV Digital TV set top box SAT Satellite box CBL Cable box HD HDMI device only for HDMI inputs 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 Movie 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 ee 0 9 Enter Cod
12. mounting the base must be removed To disconnect the base stand remove the 2 screws from the back ENGLISH Features LCD color TV Unique space saving design combines a 32 class LCD color TV Integrated Digital Tuner You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set Top Box Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers 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 On Screen 3 Language 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 Digital Audio Jack Coaxial When a component with a built in Dolby Digital decoder is connected Dolby Digital sound can produce the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall HDMI S Video Component Video Jacks A VCR DVD player satellite receiver or other audio video component can be connected to this unit Video Input Jacks This unit is equipped with 3 types of video input jacks The
13. part provided the defect or malfunction is verified along with dated proof of purchase 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 Note This warranty is void if the product is a Damaged through negligence misuse abuse or accident b Used in a 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 THIS WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND AP
14. 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 ANTENNA Ia IN WIRE N A DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND 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 5559 RICAL 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 headpho
15. 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 page 13 for Cable TV connections Combination VHF UHF Antenna Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin lead wire Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF UHF antenna to the Antenna Jack Antenna Jack If your combination VHF UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin lead wire the use of the 300 75 ohm matching transformer may be necessary 75 ofm 300 75 ohm Coaxial Matchi N Cable atching Transformer Combination VHF UHF Antenna Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wires Connect the UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the Combiner not supplied Antenna Connect the VHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the 300 75 ohm Matching Jack Transformer Attach the Transformer to the Combiner then attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack Combiner UHF 300 ohm VHF 300 ohm 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer Separate VHF UHF Antennas 75 ohm VHF cable and 300 ohm UHF twin lead wires Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the gii Combiner not supplied Attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack Combiner
16. the menu follow the On Screen prompts to set your preferences Icon Selected Items Setup hint Video Picture Brightness Contrast You can adjust the picture quality to your preference Setting Sharpness Color Tint Color Temperature Bluish Cool Neutral Standard Reddish Warm I Backlight The Backlight feature adjusts the screen brightness for improved picture clarity a l Picture Mode Dynamic Bright and dynamic picture factory set G Standard Standard picture quality factory set n Movie Movie like picture setting factory set Custom Your personal preferences set by you see Picture Setting Dynamic On Off The Dynamic Gamma feature produces greater picture detail in dark or bright scene areas Gamma Aspect See page 23 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 for 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 Redu
17. 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 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 Channel Number 15 1 AY Move lt gt Adjust 4 Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character you want appears in the first space Channel Labels Channel Label a AY Move lt d gt Adjust ENTER Select The characters rotation as follows jii lt gt A Z lt lt gt SPACE lt 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 5 Repeat steps 3 4 for other channel You can assign a
18. Model number H ITACH l L32A104 Inspire the Next LCD HDTV I i o Z m Owners Guide 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 side of the television MODEL NAME SERIAL NO TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 0 cecseeseceseeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenesteaeeeeeesaeeseeeaaes 2 6 FIRST TIME USE ai ccessicecicessteestesaasacamndsetsdeciage paio e idian eikai adraia 9 13 CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT sssesssessriieisrrrissrinrissrnsrrnrinsrnnrinerenns 14 16 TV OPERATION cos isnpinisenina Treeren sated paina aiia idani i aadete ds 17 25 TROUBLESHOOTING eee ceeeee scene eceaeeeaeesaaeesaeeseeeeseeeseeesseeeseaeseaeeeeeenaeeseeseeeegs 26 LIMITED WARRANTY sgcicccnnistcscaccteaneiedenvasnedonsinavsanictasebetdastieetideavesseid onteestandvasgetetsetness 28 r apy By mowy HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION ENERGY STAR 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 suffic
19. PLIES 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 IMPLIED 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 Memo HSITONA 29
20. See page 21 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 17 Reset The Reset function returns your Video and Audio settings to the factory settings Aspect MTS Audio Language HDMI1 Audio and Speaker cannot be reset by this function NOTE If there is no input signal in the HDMI or PC mode after 1 minute Auto Shut Off will be activated 19 20 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 programmed 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 Press a or to select Auto Channel Scan then press or ENTER 2 3 Press A or Y to select Source 4 Press lt or gt to select Air or Cable Air VHF UHF channels Cable CABLE TV channels Auto Channel Sc
21. VAUION 523 Feasocon si cy E E 17 Quick guide for menu Operation ceeeeeeeeeeteeeeteeeeees 18 Convenience FUNCTIONS ceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeteaeeteeeees 19 Memorizing Channels ccccceeesceeeeeeeenteeeeeeeeneeeeeees 20 Checking the digital signal strength 0 ceeeeeeee 21 Labeling Channels ccccceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeenaeeeeeetaeeeeenes 21 Labeling video inputs ee eeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeenteeeeeeeenaeeeeeees 21 Setting the Parental Control ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeteeeeees 21 Closed Caption x vecczerteavedechveeneeciat hetareceedaxeteadbedeavencttanate 23 CG advanced eaaa aeiia aa aaa aN ein 23 Aspect Swithin g e an eens aia a e aeae a aat 23 Additional information Reception disturbances ssessesssssssisssserrsssrerrsssrrrnnssrns 25 TrOUDIOSNOOTING eresiaren enu eeen EE 26 Specification S renea paa aeia ae anaa aN in 27 LIMITED WARRANTY ssesssssssssssssssesrnrssnnnnsrnnssrnnssrnnsrnnees 28 Contents ENGLISH Location of controls Front POWER Rear Remote sensor POWER indicator Red Standby Green On E fel DOOODOOOOOOOIODO O i nn qa mw 00000 fl
22. act 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 vvs niine einean 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS iiine aae eae aa aani 6 How to attach the Stand ossis tirianii enee kiei 7 How to remove the Stand 00 cece cceeeesseeeeeeeeteeeeeeeenneeeeeeeee 7 Features niya araa aaa aeaa vans atad 8 Pow t SOUICE sra a aaa i a aa eaaa EAA 8 Contents aana iae a a a a aA 9 Location Of Controls naaa a a 10 Remote control ccccccecceceeeeseeeceneeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeaeeeeeess 11 Antenna CONNECTIONS ssssssessssesirrsssrirrssrrirnnsrrrrnsssrnns 12 Cable TV CONNECTIONS ccceeeeeeceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeetaeeteneees 13 Connections to other equipMeNt cceeeeteeeeeeeeeeees 14 TV operation Starting Setup a etag Aaa ee ete le 17 JEN SOPO
23. an Source Cable 4v Move lt P 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 a or Y to select Auto Channel Scan then press gt or ENTER 3 Press a or Y to select Scan then press or ENTER Auto Channel Scan Scan Cancel E 4v Move ENTER Cancel 4 The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area e t 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 lf you 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 ch
24. annel memory 1 Tune in the new channel 2 Select Channel then press gt or ENTER 3 Press 4 or Y to Select Channel Manager then press or ENTER Channel Manager Add Digital Channel gt gt Av Move ENTER Select 4 Press A or 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 A or to select Channel Manager then press or ENTER 3 Press A or to select View Skip then press gt or ENTER 4 Press a or to select the channel that you want to skip View Skip Av Move lt P Adjust 5 Press lt 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 then press or ENTER 2 Press or to select Channel Manager then press or ENTER 3 Press a or Y to Select Clear All then press or ENTER Channel Manager Clear All gt gt av Move 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
25. ceived 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 Panel 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 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 e Don t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets e Don t place flat panel displays on furniture that can ea
26. cing 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 dropped 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 RE E Ga 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
27. component video in jacks and S Video in jack enable you to watch the DVD player or the video devices with high quality picture 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 Electronics Standard Association Power source TO USE AC POWER 1 Connect the AC cord plug into this unit s AC IN jack 2 Connect the AC cord into an AC outlet mm wl se S amen Wider Hole m ai a and Blade I NOTE e Please make sure to insert the cord securely at both the LCD TV and the wall outlet The AC Cord has a polarized type AC line plug If the supplied AC cord does not match your AC outlet cont
28. ct sunlight When placing on a shelf leave 4 inches 10 cm free space around the entire unit A 4 4inches p gt 4 inches 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 TV 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 Wire Wire m oa gt 0 0 a a L Screw glamp s imeni 339 O s a L GEET 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 pos
29. ct your devices Input List 0 TV CH av 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 20 17 18 DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen When the TV receives a digital signal the digital information will appear 62 1 HDTV Moving Picture1 Sleep Timer CH 1_ TV MA Digital Air English No Program Information is available e Channel number e Station name e Channel label if preset Broadcast program name e Parental Control rating Signal type e Sleep timer e Audio language e Program guide e Picture size e Resolution When the TV receives an analog signal the analog information will appear 14 Sleep Timer Off x Analog Cable e Channel number e Channel label if preset e Parental Control rating 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 wil
30. ction can reduce the roughness of the picture Reduction Audio Bass Treble 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 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 20 Signal Meter See page 21 Auto Channel Scan See page 20 Channel Labels See page 21 Locks See page 21 Setup Closed Captions See page 23 Menu Language You can choose from three different languages English Fran ais French and Espa ol Spanish for the on screen displays Select the language you prefer first then proceed with the other menu options Video Label
31. e ENTER Select 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 21 22 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 Press a or to select Ratings then press or ENTER The Ratings menu appears 5 Press a or to select which rating will be used then press gt or ENTER Each rating below will appear TV Rating a AREER E EE ARE AE ARE Avar Move ENTER Select You can set the rating using age level and genre 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 Genre ALL All D Dialogue L Language S Sex V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Movie Rating Movie 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 ab
32. e audio cord to the audio output of your Multimedia computer and to the AUDIO 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 a DVI to HDMI cable please connect an audio cord in the 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 of the unit Monitor Display modes MODE Resolution Refresh rate VGA 640x480 60 72 75 Hz VGA 720x400 70Hz P C SVGA 800x600 56 60 72 75 Hz XGA 1024x768 60 70 75 Hz WXGA 1280x768 60Hz WXGA 1280x720 60Hz WXGA 1360x768 60Hz 2D To PC MONITOR IN To PC DVI AUDIO IN To return to normal mode VGA cable not supplied Press INPUT again To HDMI1 DVI Audio cord not supplied HDMI 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 15 Connections to other equipment continued To connect a HDMI or a DVI device to the unit The HDMI1 DVI 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 si
33. eceiver 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 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 I
34. ent 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 into 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 5 A k EA B TCT p lt Dooonnooonooont El j JAKCA ll i D Ey 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
35. gnal Separate analog audio cords required Rear of the unit To HDMI out TESA HDMI device or H w To PC DVI 3 0 To HDMI1 DVI IN Se DVI device AUDIO IN n HDMI cable type A connector not supplied HDMI to DVI adapter cable To DVI output HDMI type A connector not supplied Audio cord not supplied NOTE e 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 19 Otherwise you will only see the image with no sound If you connect an external component cable box satellite receiver etc to this LCD TV using an HDMI cable or a DVI to HDMI cable the image will not display if the output resolution of the component is set to 480i To receive the picture you must change the output resolution on the external component Should you require further instruction please contact the manufacturer of the external component To connect an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers and adjust 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 19 Rear of the unit Amplifier HOO00 OOO O OOO To Audio L Input Audio cord not supplied
36. ic 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 volts 60 Hz AC current Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 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 compiles 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 re
37. ient 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 operating p d int ici instructi in the literat PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO aeieea a e A eer eee 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 equipm
38. in After the Auto Setup is completed the TV channel appears on the screen e Depending on the reception condition it may take up to 25 minutes or more to complete memorizing digital cable channels Please allow the process to complete without interruption NOTE e If you press ENTER in the process of Auto Setup the Auto Setup stops and changes to the normal screen e When you make 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 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 2 Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL or The volume level will be indicated on the screen by blue bars As the volume level increases so do the number of bars If the volume decreases the number of blue bars also decreases 3 Set the Source option to the appropriate position see Air Cable selection on page 20 4 Press the Direct Channel Selection 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
39. inema 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 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 ENGLISH SNOW If your r
40. it VCR Kou ad al To S VIDEO IN To S Video OUT 22 97 ee err S amp S i S Video cord not supplied To LINE1 AUDIO IN To Audio OUT Audio cord not supplied 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 To COMPONENT IN To Component OUT Y Y Component video cord wl not supplied se Audio cord ae not supplied Be To LINE2 AUDIO IN To Audio OUT NOTE e Component Video input of the unit are for use with a device which output 480i 1 080i interlaced signals and 480p 720p progressive signals To connect the LCD TV to a camcorder or aTV Game 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 Rear of the unit LOJ ESD ana AAA mje To LINE1 VIDEO Z AUDIO IN To Video Audio OUT Gt i popem S o not supplie Connections to other eq
41. l 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 every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is op erating 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 Press INPUT to select TV mode 2 Press MENU The TV menu screen will appear Main Menu oO Audio Channel Locks Setup ENTER Select Press A or to select Setup then press gt or ENTER KO 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 5 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 one of the icons at the left of
42. nector 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 x 1 Antenna VHF UHF In 75 ohms coaxial Video Audio Component video HDMI Output Digital audio 0 5 V p p 75 ohms terminated Speaker 40 6 mm x 121 9 mm 1 5 8 inches x 4 13 16 inches 8 ohms x 2 Audio output power 5 0W 5 0W ACCESSORIES Remote control Batteries AAA x 2 AC Cord Clamp Clamp Screw Stand Stand Screw x 2 Owner s Guide Easy Graphic Guide Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice e For information on our other products please visit our website at www hitachi us 27 28 HITACHI LIMITED WARRANTY 32 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 carry in service only 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
43. nes 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 installer 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 yo
44. om Service1 Service2 Service3 Service4 Service5 and Service6 Press lt or gt to select the desired Closed Caption mode for both Digital and Analog Caption O1 Press a or Y 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 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 rece
45. ove X Adult only 6 Press a lt to select the desired rating then press ENTER T 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 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 a or Y to select Change Password then press gt or ENTER The Change Password screen 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 As 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 you
46. ption 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 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 a or to select Closed Captions then press or ENTER The Closed Caption menu will appear Press lt or to set CC Display to On Press a or to select Digital CC Preset then press lt or gt to select Custom Press a or to select CC Advanced then press gt or ENTER The CC Advanced menu will appear O on AQ Press a or Y to select the desired item then press lt or gt to change the setting CC Advanced Text Size Auto ENGLISH av Move lt gt Adjust You can select from among the following items 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
47. r 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 OA O N gt 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 e 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 downloadable 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 ente
48. r 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 Y to select Closed Captions then press gt or ENTER The Closed Caption menu will appear 3 Press lt or to set CC Display to On On Captions will be displayed on the screen Off Captions will not be displayed on the screen 4 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 fr
49. se 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 75 ohm Descrambler Antenna Cable TV Jack Cabi a S EN 75 ohm Cable to TV Oy 13 14 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 inputs and outputs To connect the LCD TV to a VCR Rear of the unit To LINE1 VIDEO AUDIO IN To Video Audio OUT VCR Video Audio cord not supplied To connect the LCD TV to a VCR with an S Video cord If you connect a VCR with a S Video cable to the S VIDEO IN jack on the rear side of the unit you must also connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the unit The S Video cable only carries the video signal The audio signal is separate NOTE e When the S Video cable and the standard video cable are connected at the same time the S Video cable takes precedence Rear of the un
50. sibly 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 WARNING Do not use this TV with wall mounts that allow the TV to tilt vertically Vertical tilting wall mounts may cause structural damage to the TV Use ONLY fixed or horizontal swiveling wall mounts with this TV How to attach the stand NOTE e Unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal e Before beginning this process assure that the TV is laid on a clean safe and cushioned surface to avoid any damage to the unit e Do not touch or press the TV screen 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 slowly as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Finally secure the bottom plate with 2 screws supplied 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
51. sily 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 Care should be 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 disolay manufacturer and or listed by an independent laboratory such as UL CSA ETL 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 e 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 OS studs or old cinder block construction EFA If you are unsure contact a professional installer Consumer Electronics Association A minimum of two people are required for installation Flat panel displays OS aN 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 dire
52. t 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 to a considerable distance 25 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 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 Source menu option to the Cable mode e Station or Cable TV system problems try another station 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
53. u 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 Possible 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 electron
54. uipment continued 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 E Front Speaker Subwoofer Right Ir TV 2 Front Speaker F Ea oO Left WwW C_I Rew NS To DIGITAL AUDIO Vz XY COAXIAL OUT REY x AA cy Coaxial digital cable SS A b SZ not supplied Naw To Coaxial Center Speaker Digital Audio IN loom loom IZN N A on oo ooo OGO Surround Surround Speaker Left Speaker AV Amplifier with built in digital surround Right decoder as listed above NOTE e When you are viewing digital broadcast this unit will not work in conjunction with DTS audio or MPEG audio There will be no sound output if connected to an AV amplifier with a built in DTS decoder or MPEG decoder To connect the TV to a PC Personal Computer Before you 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 card of the computer and the other end to the VGA connector PC MONITOR IN on the rear of the TV Attach the connectors firmly with the screws on the plug In case of a Multimedia computer connect th
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