Hitachi L32N03A, L42N03A User Manual

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.

LCD Color Television
User Manual

L42N03A
L32N03A

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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

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Functional Overview

Front Panel
Side Panel
Rear Panel
Remote Control

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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
Multi Picture Mode Selection

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Teletext Operation 13

Menu Operation

Picture Menu
Audio Menu
Function Menu
Parental Control
Setup Menu (TV Mode)
Setup Menu (RGB Mode)

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Troubleshooting 21

Specification

Recommended Signal List

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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.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product
is operated.

Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

When the power cord or plug is damaged.

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

If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.

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
in any way.

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

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.

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.

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

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Installation Location - Place the product on a
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
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.
Using headphones at high volume can impair
your hearing.

Sometimes, the LCD screen may have some tiny
red, blue, white or black spots. This is normal and
does not affect the performance.

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The main power plug is used as the disconnect
device and shall remain readily operable.

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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

TV Stand Screws (M4x1) Screws (M6x1)

(For TV stand

installation)

(For wall mount

bracket installation)

Please store the screws that are not used.•

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Preparation

Stand Installation

1

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

2

Attach the TV stand to
the TV as shown.

3

Tighten the supplied
M4x12 screws to fix
the TV stand
securely in
place.

M4x12

The TV stand may not be securely fixed in place
after repeated tightening and loosening the screws.

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During assembling and disassembling the TV stand,
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
screws are tightened firmly. Failure to do so may
cause the TV set to tip over or become damage.

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Detaching the TV Stand for Wall
Mounting

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

Fasten the wall bracket to the TV using the supplied
M6x1 screws.
For wall bracket installation, refer to the wall bracket
instruction guide.

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Positioning the TV Set

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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.

Antenna and Power Connections

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Connect the power plug into the wall outlet.

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Connect the antenna cable into the antenna
input terminal at the rear panel and wall
antenna socket.

The type of power plug provided may be different
from the above picture for some countries.

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Securing the TV Set

2 installation screws
(M4 x 20)*

TV rack

* The screws should be at least 20mm long
and they are available in the market.

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

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Remote Control Batteries
Installation

1

Slide open the battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow.

2

Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure the
polarity match the indication inside the battery
compartment.

3

Slide close the battery compartment cover
until it clicks.

The remote control can be used within the range of
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
of time, remove the batteries to prevent battery
leakage.

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Functional Overview

Front Panel

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The front panel buttons are all touch sensitive.
Touch the sensor located below the marking of the
buttons to operate.

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1

Power Indicator

Lights up in red when the TV at standby mode.
Lights up in blue when the TV is turned on.

2

Volume Up/Down ( / )

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

Right Cursor ( ) on TV menu.

3

Program Up/Down ( / )

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

Up/Down Cursor ( ) on TV menu.

4

Menu ( )

Press to enter or exit from the TV menu.

5

Input Select ( )

Press to select TV, AV1, AV, AV3, AV4, RGB,
HDMI1, HDMI or HDMI3 mode.

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Power On/Standby ( )

Press to turn the TV on or standby.

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Remote Control Sensor

Receives signal from the remote control.

Side Panel

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AV3 Input terminals

Connect to equipment with audio/composite
video output.

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Head Phone jack

Connect to head phones.

10

HDMI3 Input terminal

Connect to equipment with HDMI output.

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Rear Panel

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HDMI1/ HDMI2 Input terminal

Connect to equipment with HDMI output.

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RGB Input terminal

Connect to PC.

13

AV2/AV4 Audio Input terminals

Connect to equipment with audio output.

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AV4 Input terminals

Connect to equipment with component video
output.

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AV2 Input terminal

Connect to equipment with composite video
output.

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S/PDIF terminal

Connect to equipment with digital audio input.

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Output terminals

Connect to equipment with audio/composite
video input.

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AV1 Input terminals

Connect to equipment with audio/composite
video output.

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Antenna Input terminal

Connect to equipment with antenna output or
wall antenna socket.

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