Hitachi L32AX03A User Manual

LCD Color Television
User Manual

L32AX03A

Thank you for purchasing this HITACHI product.
To obtain the best performance and safety, please read this manual carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Thank you for purchasing this HITACHI LCD Color Television.

The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the remote control.
You can also use the buttons on the TV if they have the same names as those on the remote control.
To obtain the best performance and safety, please read this manual carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions 3

Supplied Accessories 4

Preparation

Stand Installation
Detaching the TV Stand for Wall Mounting
Positioning the TV Set
Antenna and Power Connections
Securing the TV Set
Remote Control Batteries Installation

Functional Overview

Front Panel
Side Panel
Rear Panel
Remote Control

Connections 10

Basic Operation

Power On/Off
Channel Selection
Input Source Selection
Volume Adjustment
On-Screen Display Selection and Adjustment
Stereo/Bilingual Sound Selection
Picture Size Selection

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Teletext Operation 13

Menu Operation

Picture Menu
Audio Menu

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Timer Menu

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Function Menu

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Setup Menu (TV Mode)

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Setup Menu (RGB Mode)

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Troubleshooting 21

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Specification

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Recommended Signal List
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Important Safety Instructions

Read Instructions - All the safety and operating

1.

instructions should be read before the product
is operated.

Retain Instructions - The safety and operating

2.

instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3.

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5.

Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth
for cleaning.

6.

Attachments - Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the manufacturer.

7.

Water and Moisture - Do not use the product
near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

8.

Accessories - Do not place the product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions and should
use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer. The product and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.

9.

Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The product
should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.

10.

Power Sources - The product should be
operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power
company.

Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be

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routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.

12.

Lightning - For added protection for the product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

13.

Power Lines - 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.

Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and

14.

extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.

15.

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of
any kind into the product through any openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that can result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.

16.

Servicing - Do not attempt to service the
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

17.

Repairing - Unplug the product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

a.

When the power cord or plug is damaged.

b.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.

c.

If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.

d.

If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust

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only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a service technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or damaged

e.

in any way.

f.

When the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance this indicates a need for
service.

18.

Replacement Parts - When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.

19.

Safety Check - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to the product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

20.

Heat - Do not install the product near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

Installation Location - Place the product on a

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firm and flat surface. Avoid placing the product
in areas of direct sunlight, heating radiators,
closed automobiles, high temperature, high
humidity, excessive dust, strong vibration,
impact or strong magnetic fields, as the
internal parts may be seriously damaged.

Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire - Do not

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touch the power cord with wet hands. Hold
the plug when disconnecting the power cord.
Do not pull the power cord. Unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet when the product is
not used for long periods of time.

Hearing Safety - Listen at a moderate volume.

23.
Using headphones at high volume can impair
your hearing.

Sometimes, the LCD screen may have some tiny

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red, blue, white or black spots. This is normal and
does not affect the performance.

Supplied Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before installation.
In case of missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immediately.

User Manual Remote Control AAA Batteries Power Cord

TV Stand Cap

The type of power plug provided may be different

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from the above picture for some countries.
Please store the screws that are not used.

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Screws (

(For TV stand

installation)

4x10)

4

Screws (M5x15)

(For wall mount

bracket installation)

Preparation

Stand Installation

Carefully place the

1

TV with its front
side facing down
on a cushioned
flat surface.

Attach the TV stand to

2

the TV as shown.

Tighten the supplied

3

4x10 screws to fix
the TV stand
securely in
place.

4x10

Detaching the TV Stand for Wall
Mounting

Before mounting the TV on the wall, the TV stand
must be removed.

Carefully place the

1

TV with its front side
facing down on a
cushioned flat
surface.

Unscrew and remove

2

the 4 screws as
shown.

Remove the TV stand

3

with two hands.

Attach the cap as

4

shown.

The TV stand may not be securely fixed in place

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after repeated tightening and loosening the screws.

During assembling and disassembling the TV stand,

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please use your hand to support it. Failing to do so
may cause the TV stand to fall and result in personal
injury.
After installing the TV stand, please ensure that the

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screws are tightened firmly. Failure to do so may
cause the TV set to tip over or become damage.

Fasten the wall bracket to the TV using the supplied

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M5x15 screws.
For wall bracket installation, refer to the wall bracket

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instruction guide.

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Positioning the TV Set

Place the TV on a firm and flat surface, leaving a
space of at least 10cm around the set and 30cm
from the top of the set to the wall.

Securing the TV Set

Secure the TV set as shown above using screws
that are available in the market.

If you do not take the above safety measures, the

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TV set could fall and result in personal injury or
physical damage.

Antenna and Power Connections

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1

Connect the antenna cable into the antenna

1

input terminal at the rear panel and wall
antenna socket.

Connect the power plug into the wall outlet.

2

The type of power plug provided may be different

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from the above picture for some countries.

Remote Control Batteries
Installation

Slide open the battery compartment cover in

1

the direction of the arrow.

Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure the

2

polarity match the indication inside the battery
compartment.

Slide close the battery compartment cover

3

until it clicks.

The remote control can be used within the range of

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8 meters and about 15° in each direction from the
front of the remote control sensor. Make sure there
is no obstacle between them.
If the remote control is not used for a long period

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of time, remove the batteries to prevent battery
leakage.

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Functional Overview

Front Panel

Side Panel

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Remote Control Sensor

1

Receives signal from the remote control.

Power Indicator

2

Lights up in red when the TV at standby mode.

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2

Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

3

Input Select ( )

Press to select TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, S-VIDEO,
AV4, AV5, RGB, HDMI1 or HDMI2 mode.

4

Menu ( )

Press to enter or exit from the TV menu.

5

Volume Up/Down ( / )

Press to adjust the volume.
Volume Up/Down buttons also work as Left/

Right Cursor (

Program Up/Down ( / )

6

Press to select previous/next channel.
Program Up/Down buttons also work as

Up/Down Cursor (

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Power On/Standby ( )

Press to turn the TV on or standby.

) on TV menu.

) on TV menu.

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Rear Panel

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Main Power Switch

8

Press the “ ” position to turn the main power
on or “ ” position to off.

Power Cord Socket

9

Connect to power cord.

HDMI1/ HDMI2 Input terminal

10

Connect to equipment with HDMI output.

RGB Input terminal

11

Connect to PC.

S-VIDEO Input terminal

12

Connect to equipment with s-video output.

AV1 Input terminal

13

Connect to equipment with composite video
output.

AV4 Input terminals

14

Connect to equipment with component video
output.

AV1/AV4/S-VIDEO Audio Input terminals

15

Connect to equipment with audio output.

AV2 Input terminal

16

Connect to equipment with composite video
output.

AV5 Input terminals

17

Connect to equipment with component video
output.

AV2/AV5 Audio Input terminals

18

Connect to equipment with audio output.

AV3 Input terminals

19

Connect to equipment with audio/composite
video output.

Output terminals

20

Connect to equipment with audio/composite
video input.

RGB/HDMI Analog Audio Input terminal

21

Connect to equipment using HDMI-DVI
connection or PC with audio output.

Antenna Input terminal

22

Connect to equipment with antenna output or
wall antenna socket.

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