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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 2-5
FIRST TIME USE ...................................................................................................... 6-17
THE REMOTE CONTROL ......................................................................................... 18-21
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .......................................................................................... 22-34
USEFUL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 35-41
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................... 42
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HiTACHi DTV SOFTWARE ............. 43-48
APPENDIXES ................................................................................................................. 49
INDEX ............................................................................................................................. 50
READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS OPERATING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.
MODEL NAME. SERIAL NO.
This information is located on the back and right side of the television.
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Important Safety instructions
SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEViSiON \
Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi LCD televisions.
Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety
tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi
LCD television.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK),
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this LCD
television.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean onlywith a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
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. The mains plug
is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.
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.
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of a
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
15.
Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended
safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive
pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could
cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage
and/or personal injury.
16.
Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as
recommended by the manufacturer.
17.
An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
18.
If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding for the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
To the CATV system installer. This reminder is provided
to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-
44 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.
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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.
Never remove the back cover of the LCD television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the
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important Safety instructions
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
,_ The LCD television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
Public viewing of copyrighted material
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior
authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized, and is intended for home and other limited payper-view uses only unless otherwise
authorized. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Lead/Mercury Notice
(_ This product contains lead and one or more non-replaceable mercury backlights. Do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose of
according to applicable laws. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or visit www.
eiae.org (in USA) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada). FOR MORE iNFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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/television technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
not be placed on the television.
This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi
Home Electronics (America), Inc, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC
Rules and Regulations.
Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order
Hitachi spares as replacement cables.
This LCD Television receiver will display television closed captioning, (rc_ or El ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 and 15.122 of
the FCC rules.
INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION
Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Tdldvision c_blocompatible, Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
(1)This device may not with cause harmful interference and (2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For questions regarding this declaration, contact:
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
Tel. 800-448-2244(800-HITACHI)
ATTN: Customer Relations
• VGA and XGA are trademarks of international Business Machines Corporation.
• VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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important Safety instructions
Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please
keep these safety tips on mind:
THE ISSUE
• 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.
HITACHI CARES!
• The consumer electronics industry is commited to making home entertainment
enjoyable and safe.
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.
° Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of
this product.
• Don't allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.
° Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps,
such as a chest of drawers.
° Remember that children can become excited while watching a program,
especially on a "larger than life" flat panel display. Care should be taken
to place or install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or
knocked down.
° 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
MOUNTYOURFLATPANELDISPLAY,ALWAYS:
• Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer
and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
• Follow all instructions supplied by the display and walt mount
manufacturers.
° If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel
display, contact your retailer about professional installation.
• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate.
Some walt mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs
or old cinder block construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional
installer.
° A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays
can be heavy.
CEA
Consumer Electronics Association
www.CE.org/sufely
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PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS
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Do not place the unit on
uneven surfaces, this may drop
or damage the unit, it may also
cause personal injury.
Unplug immediately if there is
a malfunction on the TV like
no picture, no video/audio or if
there is smoke and bad odor
coming from the TV.
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Don't throw any objects inside
the TV like metals, coins or any
other flammable materials.
Unplug immediately if any
foreign materials falls into the
TV or if the TV fell down.
Do not open the TV cabinet.
Remember to unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners to
clean the display.
Do not cover or block any
vents and openings of the TV.
Inadequate ventilation may
shorten the life of the display
unit and cause overheating.
Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high
humidity and smokey locations.
Do not place the TV near water,
such as a bathtub, shower
rooms, kitchen sink, laundry tub
or swimming pool. Avoid liquid
containers on top of the unit.
Don't place the TV in confined
spaces or inside a box when the
TV is operating.
Notice for Remote Controller
Avoid dropping the unit.
Make sure to unplug the unit
when not in use for a long period
of time (days).
Avoid liquids on it.
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Avoid aerosol cleaners.
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Accessories
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.
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Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation
for the electronics or proper support for the front glass panel. This LCD television product is designed for a
maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical
Please see page 8 for important information related to waft mounting.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
The remote control operates on 2 "AA" batteries.
1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing and sliding it in the direction of
2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the Remote Control. When replacing old batteries,
3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.
4. Insert the bottom of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery compartment first, push
5. Close the battery cover by sliding back the cover and push the cover until it clicks shut.
the arrow.
push them towards the springs and lift them out.
towards the springs and insert the top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. Do not force
the battery into the battery compartment.
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• Do not insert batteries with '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture
resulting in leakage.
• Never mix used and new batteries in the device.
• Replace all the batteries in the device at the same time.
• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
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How To install Your New Hitachi LCD Television
Take the following precautions to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and possibly causing injury, it is important to
mount the unit on a stable and fiat surface.
ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE
IMPORTANT: The base of the LCD TV must be assembled
prior to use.
1. Place the TV unit face down on a soft and flat surface
covered by a blanket, foam, cloth, etc. to prevent any
damage or scratches to the LCD TV.
2. Carefully align and insert the Base to the TV stand post.
3. Insert the screws included with the accessories to the
bottom of the base and tighten the base to the stand.
Caution when moving the main unit
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, at least two people
are required to transport it safely. Whenever the unit is moved it
should be lifted forward using the top and base on both sides of the
Television for stability.
When moving the Television, lift from the corners, then support
the top frame as shown below.
Power Cord Installation
The power cord provided with your new LCD Television needs to be
installed correctly to avoid its disconnection when rotating the TV
on its Table Top Stand.
Located on the back of the TV there is one plastic clamp to hold the
power cord. Please follow the instructions below.
(_ Pass the power cord through the clamp and connect it to the
(_ Close the clamp to fix the power cord to the TV.
(_) All the cables connected to the TV will be held by
• Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD
Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might
cause overheating and damage.
• In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC
cord and contact 800-HITACHI.
• If you purchased a wall mount bracket, please ask
for professional installation. Do not try to instafl by
yourself.
• Instafl the unit at a proper area where it does not
expose anyone to any danger of hitting themselves
(for example their hands, head or face, etc.) against
the edge of the unit that could cause personal
injury
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this clamp.
AC Wire Clamp
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Location
Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not
fall directly on the picture screen. If so, drapes or screens can be
used to reduce the reflection.
Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to
and from the perforated back cover of the set. In order to prevent an
internal temperature increase, maintain a space of 10 cm (4 inches)
from the sides/back of the Television, and 30 cm (12 inches) from
the top of the television to the ceiling. To avoid cabinet warping,
cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not
place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for
example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.
30 cm (12 inches)
(4 inches (4 inches)
10cm ) / _ 10cm
Securing to a Wall
1. Using metallic wire (two locations) fasten the set to the
clamping screw on the rear of the LCD TV as shown below.
2. Keep the LCD television 4 inches away from the wall, except
when mounted using the wall mount bracket, and secure to
the wall as shown below:
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How To install Your New Hitachi LCD Television
WALL MOUNTING SETUP
STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE LCD TELEViSiON
In order to remove the stand from the TV, please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any
damage; then remove the 4 screws shown below in order to separate the TV from the Table Top Stand. Now the Stand can be separated
from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are in page 39 and 40.
(a) 4 Screws ((a) M4 and
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STEP (2) : INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKETS ON THE LCD TELEVISION USING 4 SCREWS.
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Wall Mount Unit.
The screw type :Thread ISO M6 (Metric
type, do not use Standard type),
Stand Base
Screw Length (A)
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Insertion length (B)
Spring Washer (C)
Plane Washer (D)
Wall Mount Bracket (E)
Example :
A = B+C+D+E
A: 13.5~15.5 ram.
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C: 1 ram.
D: 1 ram.
E:3 mm.
STEP (3) : TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LCD TELEVISION.
third party brackets/devices have not been tested or approved by Hitachi for use or compatibility with this
Although this LCD Display Panel can be installed using a variety of third party wall mounting brackets/devices,
Display Panel. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage
resulting from the use of such third party brackets/devices. Hitachi strongly advises that any installation of
this LCD Display Panel using wall mounting brackets/devices be performed only by a qualified and experienced television installation
technician who has completed a thorough evaluation of:
a) the weight-bearing strength and stability of the intended wall mount surface; and
b) the weight-bearing strength and compatibility of the intended waft mount brackets/device.
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Side Panel Jacks & Controls
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POWER button
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This power button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order
to turn the TV On, the standby indicator must be lit red.
If the indicator is off, plug the power cord into the AC
watt outlet.
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MENU button
This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it
possible to set TV features to your preference without
using the remote. This button also serves as the Return
button when in the MENU system.
(_) INPUT button
Press this button to access the INPUT menu.
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VOLUME (+/-) level
Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The
volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These
buttons also serve as the cursor left and right buttons
when in the Menu system.
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CHANNEL selector
Press these buttons until the desired channel appears
in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons
also serve as the cursor down (T) and up (A) buttons
when in the MENU system.
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AV2 (SIDE) JACKS
AV2 provide composite Video and S-Video (Only for
L42A403) jacks for connecting equipment with this
capability, such as a DVD player, Game Console or
Camcorders.
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HDMI-3 & HDMI-4
Use these side HDMI inputs forAY equipment such as
Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI
output connection (see page 14for reference).
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USB UPGRADE SLOT
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This USB slot is for future software upgrades.
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POWER light indicator
To turn the TV ON, press the Power button (Q). A red
stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower left corner
of the front bezel has to be illuminated in order to turn
ON the LCD TV.
Lights
Red
Lights
Blue
Quickly
Blinking Red
Slowly Blinks
Red
REMOTE CONTROL sensor
®
Point your remote at this area when selecting channels,
adjusting volume, etc.
• Your HITACHI LCD TV will not show anypicture if
there is no video input when AV1, A V2, Component1
or 2, or HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected. Instead a
message will indicate "No Signal" and the Power
Light will remain Blue until the TV is turned off or in
Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use.
• The Remote Control can turn the TV ON/OFF as
well as turning ON/OFF any compatible HDMI
CEC devices.
OFF
(Stand-by)
ON
ON
ON
(Stand-by)
When the LCD TV is plugged
to the AC line.
TV Power is ON; picture is
shown.
The TV is powering OFF.
It will soon be in the Off
(Stand-by) state.
TV is in the RGB input and
has been without an input
signal for 15 mins. TV will
resume after the input signal
is detected.
@ Headphone jack
Use this jack to connect headphones.
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Rear Panel JacKs
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Antenna Input
To switch between Cable and Air, go to the Channels
Menu option to change the signal source CABLE orAIR
(see page 33).
Component: Y-PbPr and Audio Inputs
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Component 1 and 2 provide Y-PbPr and Audio jacks
for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a
DVD player or Set Top Box.
• Your component outputs may be labeled
Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the
components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input
and the components R-Y output to the TV's
Pr input.
• Your component outputs may be labeled
Y-CbCr. In this case, connect the component
Cb output to the TV's Pb input and the
component CR output to the TV's Pr inpuL
• It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain
optimum picture quality when using the
Y-PbPrinputs (see page 24).
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HDMI, the HDM! logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDM! Licensing LLC.
® Digital Out (Optical Digital Audio)
This jack provides Digital Audio Output from a HDMI
source or digital program channel to your audio device
that is RAW and PCM compatible, such as an audio
amplifier.
*Manufactured under ficense from Dolby
Laboratories. "Do/by" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Do/by Laboratories.
® RGB and AUDIO for Personal Computers (PC)
Use the RGB/Anatog Audio input terminal for connecting
a PC or Laptop using a RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) to
your LCD TV. Please see page 49 for compatible
resolutions.
HDMI 2
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electronics. HDMI enables the secure distribution of
uncompressed high-definition video and muttichannel
audio in a single cable. Because digital television (DTV)
signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that
pristine high-definition images retain the highest video
quality from the source all the way to your television
screen. Use the HDMI input for yourAV equipment such
as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an
HDMI output connection.
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® Composite AVl JACKS
AV1 input provides composite Video and S-Video jacks
for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a
DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders.
(2) Audio Out jack
This jack provides stereo audio output from your TV to
your audio device, such as an audio amplifier.
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Quick Reference Remote Contro| Buttons and Functions
In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different
types of compatible HDMI CEC DVD Players, For HDMI CEC details please see page 31.
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Power On/Off
Press this button to switch the TV set On or Off
standby.
Picture Mode
Picture mode can be changed, each time it is
pressed, in the following sequence.
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Numeric Buttons
Press these buttons to manually enter the
channel and for numeric entry when navigating
through the OSD menu system.
(-) Dash/Sleep Button
Press this button to tune a digital channel. Also
press to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to
4 hours.
Last Channel Button
Press this button to switch between the current
and the last channel viewed.
Volume Button .....
Press up (+) to increase or down (-) to decrease
the audio level of your TV.
Energy Save Button
Press this button to set Power Consumption
reduction based on three levels (Min, Med, Max).
Closed Caption (CC) Button
Press to show and change the closed caption
mode.
Menu Button
Accesses the OSD menu system.
EXiT Button
Press this button to exit the OSD menu.
Cursor PAD/Select Buttons
The Cursor PAD is used to navigate through
the OSD and INPUT menu system, The Select
button is used to Set/Activate highlighted menu
items.
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Press this button to change picture size.
Sound Mode
Press this button to change the sound mode.
MTS/SAP
Press to change the audio source on the
programs that are showing.
..........Enter Button
Press this button to use as a SELECT feature.
..........Channel Up/Down Buttons
Changes the channels up or down.
.....Mute
Reduces the audio level to 0 if pressed once,
and to restore audio level press it a second
time or just press the volume key.
..........Favorite Channel Button
Press to access the Favorite Channel list.
Sleep Button
Press to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes
to 4 hours.
input Select
Press this button to change the input.
LInfo Button
Shows the input signal status and other
information.
CONTROL BUTTONS
(DVD with CEC)
Control the functions of compatible DVD players
with HDMI-CEC control.
- The TV's remote control sensor is located on the left bottom corner of the TV frame. To control TV functions, please point the
remote control directly at the sensor for best results.
- The pause key "ll "on the Remote Control can be use to Freeze the picture on the screen, in case that this key is pressed
by accident, please press it one more time to restore the moving picture.
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Quick Setup Guide
Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new
Hitachi LCD Television Set.
1. ANTENNA CONNECTION
Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or
to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna
is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located
in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference
and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.
a). VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)
When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the CATV
coaxial cable to the AIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. Or if you have
an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the same AIR/CABLE
terminal.
Tooutdoor Antenna
or Terminal
Cable TV (CATV)
System
b). VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna
When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna,
connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or
UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the
TV.
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c). When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected
Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal
and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer
or service store for the antenna mixer.
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To UHF antenna _ _ _ or CATV system
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Antenna Mixer
Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may cause interference. Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is recommended.
2. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE
a). Connect the power cord to your TV set and secure it c). The Indicating Lamp wilt light red (Standby mode) and
with the cable tie (see page 7). then light blue (image displays).
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b). Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet.
3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHi LCD TV.
Press the POWER button on the Remote Control or the
POWER button on the Side Control Panel to power on/off
the LCD TV.
If the Indicating lamp is OFF, the Power Button on the
Remote Control will not operate. Please make sure
that the power cord is plugged to the AC outleL
4. FOLLOW THE TV SETUP WIZARD iNSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE.
For Stand-By '_'
Power OFF
Or
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TV Setup Wizard
Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your TV
and find the channels available in your area. Please follow the instructions below.
The First time you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard
screen will appear. The first step is to set the language of your TV
On Screen Menu. Select the language that you prefer. Use the A
and V CURSOR to select language and press the SELECT button
on the remote control.
The second and third steps are to set the date and time. There are
two options; one for automatic time setting in which you will select
only the time zone in your area and the second option is a manual
setup for the date and time. Use the CURSOR pad to select and
change the options with the remote control.
The fifth step will start the scanning feature to find the channels
available on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT
button on the remote control to start the channel scan.
The sixth step is the scanning process of the channels, it will first
the scan the analog channels and then the digital channels. The
scanning process will show how many channels have been found.
Please be patient while the scanning process searches for the
available channels in your area. If you wish to cancel the process,
press the SELECT button on the remote control.
b
The fourth step is designed to find broadcasting or cable channels.
There are two options, Air for an external antenna and Cable for a
cable system provider in your home. Use the A and Y CURSOR
to select a source and press the SELECT button on the remote
control.
Once the user cancels the wizard, the wizard will
not be shown again.
If you see the screen above and if you did not
connect your Antenna cables to your TV, turn off
your TV, unplug the power cord and connect your
cables according to the applicable connections
in the "First Time Use" section of this Operating
Guide.
After completing the TV Setup Wizard, these
screens will not appear again. For updating and
adding the channels available in your area refer to
the Add Channels to List feature on page 33.
The last step is the completion of process, it shows a brief message
and you are ready to view TV programing. This final message will
be shown for a few seconds and then the first detected channel will
be tuned in. You may also press EXIT on the remote control to tune
to the first detected channel.
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Side Panel Connections
The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular
assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.
There are 2 SIDE panel HDMI jacks provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set-Top-
Box, Video Game as shown in the following examples (When a DVl product is connected, the use of a separate audio device is necessary
for audio, use an Audio Amplifier and connect to the Audio In jacks),
A) Connecting HDMI signal
SIDE INPUT PANEL
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[HDMI] [HDMI]
HDMI DIGITAL
OUTPUT CAPABILITY
DVD p}ayer
Set-Top Box
Home video game system
B) Connecting DVi signal
Audio Amplifier
SIDE INPUT PANEL R (Red)
L (White)
L (White)
R (Red)
DVl DIGITAL
OUTPUT CAPABILITY
DVD player
Set-Top Box
Home video game system
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[HDMI] DVI to HDMI Cable [DVI]
The SIDE panel VIDEO and S-VIDEO (Only L42A403) jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a Camcorder,
DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples. (When connecting an S-VIDEO device, also connect the audio output
into the Side Audio Input jacks).: COMPOSITE VIDEO or
SIDE INPUT PANEL S-VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY
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For monaural devices, please connect Audio signal cable into L/Mono input jack.
Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may
be abnormal.
Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc.
When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. If both are connected, S-Video takes priority.
The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, Camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box to your LCD TV is dependent on
the model and features of each component. Check the operating guide of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and
outputs.
Before Operating External Video Sources
Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to show the Inputs List. Use the CURSORS (A
and T ) to select the Input of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 19).
Example: Selecting the
TV (Air/Cable) Input and
highlight "0:TV".
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Rear Panel Connections
Outside antenna
Cable TV coaxial cable
signal
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or
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AMPLIFIER
Cables are not included.
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
COMPONENT Y-PbPr (COMPONENT 1 & 2) or HDMI (1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc.
that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.
If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L) the Rear Panel
Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.
Connect only I component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc) to each input jack
Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the
components R-Y output to the TV's Pr input
Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CbCr In this case, connect the components Cb output to the TV's Pb input and the
components Cr output to the TV's Pr input
It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PbPr inputs (See page 24)
When using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it is recommended to use a 1080p, 1080i or 720p input signal.
When the HDMI input is a 1080p signal, it is recommended that the length of the cable should be less than 5 meters.
HDTV SET-TOP BOX DVD PLAYER
DVD PLAYER VIDEO GAME
with Component with Composite
Output capability video capability
HDMI
to
HDMI
HDMromPm
DIGITAL
OUTPUT CAPABILITY
. Completely insert all connection cord plugs when connecting to rearpaneljacks. The picture and sound that is played back
will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
• Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc.
Connecting a Personal Computer PC.
Use the RGB PC connection terminal and the Analog
Audio Input terminals to connect the PC
1.
Connect the RGB (D-sub 15 Pin) and AUDIO
cable from the RGB and AUDIO OUT jack of the
PC to the RGB and AUDIO jack, as shown on the
Rear Panel on the right.
2. Press the INPUT button, then select RGB from the
INPUTS menu to view the signal from the PC.
IN OUT
<1:! :
(Audio)
(D-sub 15 Pin)
[PC sample]
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Rear Pane| Connections
CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO
SOURCE TO AV1.
1.
Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cable from the VIDEO
and AUDIO OUT jack of the VCR to the AVI (VIDEO) and
L(AUDIO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right.
2.
Press the INPUT button, then select AVI from the INPUTS
menu to view the program from the VCR.
3.
Select Audio menu, set Sound mode to "Custom", and set
"SRS Trusurround HD" to "On".
CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE
TO AV1.
1.
Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cables from the VIDEO OUT
and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the AVI (VIDEO)jacks.
A VCR connection to Rear Panel AVI example is shown on
the right.
2.
Press the INPUT button, then select AVI from the INPUTS
menu to view the program from the VCR.
TV REAR PANEL
VCR
OUTPUT
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VCR
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CONNECTING A COMPONENT /_¢I:T%',T, EREO AUDIO
SOURCE TO COMPONENT 1 or 2qPbP_
1. Connect the Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr and AUDIO cables from the
Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD
PLAYER or HDTV Set-Top-Box to the COMPONENT I or 2
YPbPr and AUDIO jacks. A DVD connection to Rear Panel
COMPONENT 2 example is shown on the right.
2. Press the INPUT button, then select COMPONENT 1 or 2
from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the DVD
player or HDTV Set-Top Box.
Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear paneljacks. The picture and sound that is played
back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, Le. connect red to red, white to white, etc.
To return to the last channel viewed, select O.TV from the INPUTS menu.
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TV REAR PANEL
DVD Player/Recorder
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Output
PB
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Rear Panel Connections
CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WITH HDMI
OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2
1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the
output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI
input as shown near the Rear panel at right.
2. With DVl output, connect the audio cables from the AUDIO
OUT jack of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to an external
audio amplifier as shown to the right below.
3. Press the INPUT button, then select HDMI 1 or 2 to view the
program from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player.
b
HDMI Input
TV REAR PANEL
HDMI DIGITAL
H_J
OUTPUT CAPABILITY
DVD Player/Recorder
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• Completely insert the connection cord plugs when
connecting to the rear panel jacks. The picture and
sound that is played back will be abnormal if the
connection is loose.
• When using a D VI to HDMI cable, connect the Audio
Out L and R cables to an external audio amplifier.
• The HDMI input on HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4 contains
the copy protection system cafled High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a
cryptographic system that encrypts video signals
when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal
copying of video contents.
• HDMlisnota"NETWORK"technology. Itestabllshes
a one-way, point-to-point connection for delivery of
uncompressed video to a display.
• The connected digital output device controls the
HDMI interface, so proper set-up of device user
settings determines final video appearance.
• Only HDMIf can support DVI audio input when it is
connected to the PC audio input terminal.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLiFiER
To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to an external audio
amplifier, connect the system as shown on the right. The "OPTICAL
OUT" and "AUDIO OUT" from the Rear Panel is a fixed output. The
Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the
LCD Television.
The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources to equipment
with Optical IN capability.
TV REAR PANEL
TV REAR PANEL
DVi to HDMI Input
DVI DIGITAL
OUTPUT CAPABILITY
i DVD Player/Recorder
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[HDMII [DVll
AUDIO IN
AUDIO AMPLIFIER
Note : An external Audio amplifier can be
use for the same purpose.
Optical cable
1. Connect an optical cable from the OPTICAL OUT to the
OPTICAL IN of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown
on the Rear Panel on the right.
2. Connect an RCA stereo cable from the AUDIO OUT to the
Audio input of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown
on the Rear Panel on the right.
Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear paneljacks. The picture and sound that is played
back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, Le. connect red to red, white to white, etc.
To return to the last channel viewed, press the channel up/down key on the R/C.
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The Remote Control
O POWER button
Press this button to turn theTV set on or off.
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Picture mode button
Press this button to toggle between Dynamic, Standard,
Movie, Custom and Game picture mode settings.
Select Dynamic for automatic brightness and contrast
adjustment. Select Standard for day time viewing with
more brightness and contrast to compete with room
light. Select Movie for viewing with less brightness and
contrast for a more detailed picture. Select Custom for
viewing with your own brightness and contrast picture
settings. Game for automatic brightness and contrast
adjustment when playing video games.(see page 24 for
settings changes).
CHANNEL SELECTOR / ENTER buttons
0
The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to select channels,
lock access code, etc. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons
to enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter 0
first for channels I to 9, or simply press the single digit channel
you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for the TV to
tune. Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL
(CH) UP (A) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN (V).
0
(-) DASH/Sleep Button
Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR
buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel
numbers indicated by (-) DASH (example 15-1). Also press to
Set the Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours.
HITACHI
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LAST CHANNEL button
Press this button to toggle between the current and last channel
viewed.
O
VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button
Press the VOLUME button (+ or -) until you obtain the desired
sound level.
Press the MUTE button to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).
To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one more time,
or VOL UP (+).
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How to Use the Remote to Contro| your TV
Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on
and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 30).
When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 16 or greater,
the volume level will default to 15 when the TV is turned on.
However, if it is set to a level 15 or less, the volume level will
be at the level it was set when the TV is turned off.
O E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button
Use this button to choose power consumption reduction
settings based on 3 levels (MIN., MEDIUM, MAX).
O
CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button
Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/
or sound effects of a television program or home video
which are displayed on the TV screen when available.
Your local TV program guide denotes these programs
as D or [_.
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MENU button
The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.
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EXIT button
This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.
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CURSOR Pad/SELECT button
All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted
by using the CURSOR Pad and the SELECT button, except
for numeric entries. Press the CURSOR Pad toward desired
direction and press the SELECT button to select.
VIDEO iNPUTS
Program information
• Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to
return to normal viewing.
• The Aspect INFO will not be shown when the INFO
key is pressed.
@ INPUT button
Press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR
and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being
used. Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly will also cycle through
the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button or wait 4
seconds to automatically select the highlighted input.
O INFO button
Press this button when you want to check the channel being
received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or
second audio program (SAP), the time, and CHANNEL ID.
ANALOG CHANNELS
Program Information
DIGITAL CHANNELS
0. TV
I.AVI
2. AV2
3. Component1
4. Component2
5. RGB
6. HDMI 1
7. HDMI 2
8. HDMI 3
9. HDMI 4
_) SLEEP button
Press this button to set the Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4
hours.
Watch TV from an Air or Cable signal.
Select to choose AVl Input
Select to choose AV2 Input.
Select to choose Component Input I.
Select to choose Component Input 2.
Select to choose PC input.
Select to choose HDMI 1 Input.
Select to choose HDMI 2 Input.
Select to choose Side HDMI 3 Input.
Select to choose Side HDMI 4 Input.
Program hTformation Program Picture Format
Run Time
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How to Use the Remote to Contro| your TV
® FAV CH button
Press the FAV CH button to display the Favorite CH List. You
have to first setup the Favorite Channels in the Channels Menu
in order display the list. Press the FAV. CH key on the remote
control to display the list and select the desired channel using
the cursor keys and then press SELECT to view.
S. MODE button
@
Press this button to change the sound mode. There are 4
modes available, Custom, Standard, Movie and News. For
Standard, Movie and News the options Bass Treble and SRS
TruSurround HD are not available(grey color). Selecting the
Custom Mode allows you to set the audio options to your
preference.
MTS/SAP button
Press to change the audio source on the programs that are
showing. For analog channels the signal choices(if available)
are Stereo, SAP, and Mono. For digital channels this button
will change the language(when available). (English, Spanish,
etc.).
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CEC Device buttons
These buttons are for controlling devices with Consumer
Electronics Control (CEC) through the HDMI connection like
Blu Ray or DVD players, DVR, STB.
For some devices these keys are not available
to control through the TV and HDMI connection ;
please refer to the device operating guide for more
information.
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How to Use the Remote to Contro| your TV
_) ASPECT button
Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input ratio, ASPECT allows you to adjust the
image through the following options.
AUTO
Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automat:
cally by signal detector.
4:3
Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side
panels (black areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to
preserve the original aspect ratio of the source.
16:9
Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's
preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 95% of the size.
AIR/CABLE - Analog Signal
AIR/CABLE - Digital Signal
Component
AV
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Full
Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and
DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of
the size.
ZOOMI/ZOOM2
Use these aspect modes to zoom in and to reduce the black bars.
I_ AUTO
4:3
16:9
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ZOOM 2
4:3
ZOOM 1
16:9
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ZOOM2
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DVl - 1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i
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AUTO
1
ZOOM2
Each input has a memory for the Aspect setting. Changing the aspect on one input will not affect the aspect settings on
other inputs.
When displaying "Full" you may notice noise at the top of the picture. Select the "16:9" aspect mode to remove the noise.
The noise is normal for some signals.
See page 49 for Aspect availability according to signal format in use.
_ll ZOOM1
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ZOOM1
Full
1
Full
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On-Screen Disp|ay
1.
2.
3.
Press MENU on the remote control to display the different
features on your Hitachi LCD TV.
Use the CURS©R PAD (buttons, A, T, < and _) and
highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display
menu. Press the SELECT button to select.
Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a
menu.
This part of the screen shows which
selections are available.
MENU INPUT
EXIT INFO
The On Screen Display (OSD) forthe different submenus shown in the following pages are for illustration purposes
only, there may be slight differences from the actual appearance of the OSD of your Hitachi LCD TV.
Video
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Auto Movie
Backlight
Aspect Ratio
Reset
Select between 5 pictures modes; Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom and Game.
Adjust picture contrast.
Adjust picture brightness.
Adjust color.
Adjust tint.
Adjust sharpness.
Set this to High for less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for natural color and set to Standard for warm
colors.
Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture.
Select the 3:2 Pull down detection feature Auto/Off. For a film like picture.
Adjust to increase or decrease the brightness of backlight.
Choose the picture format aspect ratio.
Choose to Reset Video Settings to factory settings.
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On-Screen Display
Audio
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Audio Source
Audio Language
Digital Output
Internal Speakers
Perfect Volume
SRS TruSurround HD
Reset
Setup
Menu Language
Time
Sleep Timer
Set Password
Parental Controls
Closed Captions
Digital Captions
Digital Captions Options
Analog Captions
Energy Options
Transparency
HDMI-CEC
Input Labels
Component Options
RGB Options
Reset AV & Setup
Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News)
Adjust the intensity of low frequencies.
Adjust the intensity of high frequencies.
Adjust the balance.
Select between three Audio Sources (Stereo, Mono, SAP).
Select Language options if available.
Select Optical Output options.
Select internal or external speaker.
Adjust volume to be closer in level between channels.
Select Surround settings (Off, On)
Resets all Audio settings the original condition
Choose English, French or Spanish OSD Language.
Set Clock Settings.
Set Sleep Timer intervals (5 minutes ~ 4 hours).
Set the password for the Parental control access.
Ratings system to block various types of programs.
Feature to turn On/Off closed captions.
Feature to display DIGITAL dialogue/text.
Feature to change the appearance of the DIGITAL CAPTIONS.
Feature to display ANALOG dialogue/text.
Select Power Consumption Savings options.
Feature to change the OSD Menu transparency.
Set to ON, this feature will enable simplified operation of compatible HDMI CEC components.
Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc.
Adjust the Phase and applies Reset to any adjustments made.
Adjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, Phase and Reset.
Resets all Audio, Video and Setup settings to the original condition.
The Audio Language and Digital
Output of the Audio OSD are only
available for Digital channels.
Channels
Source
Signal Strength
New Channel Scan
Add Channels to List
Channels List
Channels Labels
Favorite Channels
Selects the type of signal to be used Cable or Air.
Access Signal Meter.
Set Auto Channel Scan.
Adds Channels to the List (Scanned channels remain the same until New Channel Scan is performed).
Set Channel List.
Set Labels on the channels. The Signal Strength feature of the
Set the favorite channels. Channels OSD is only available for
Digital (DTV) channels.
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Video
Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture Contrast
quality. You can independently customize each of the video inputs
to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure
depending upon the video program being viewed. Adjustments will
be applied to Custom settings.
MENU
Picture Mode
Use this function to choose from preset picture settings to optimize
your TV's performance.
1. Use the CURSOR button D,.to select PICTURE MODE settings
(Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom or Game).
2. Then press the 4 button to return to the Video menu or press
EXIT to quit menu.
3.
There are 5 Picture Modes available : Dynamic, Standard,
Movie, Custom and Game mode. Dynamic is the factory preset
mode for your TV. The only mode that can be changed by
adjusting any video setting to your desire conditions is Custom
mode. The other modes are preset and can not be change.
Use this function to change the overall light output to match the
viewing area. Increase for brighter rooms.
Brightness
Use this function to change the overall brightness of the dark areas
of the picture.
Color
Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture,
Tint
Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural,
Sharpness
Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture,
Color Temperature
Set this to High for cooler color with more blue, set to Medium for a
more natural color or set to Standard for accurate color.
Noise Reduction
The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces
conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality.
Set NOISE REDUCTION to OFF if you see individual blocks in the
picture.
Auto Movie
The AUTO MOVIE function turns Auto or OFF the 3:2 pull down
detection feature. Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames
or still pictures per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like
video. When film is transferred to video for television viewing, the
disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. This
involves a process known as 3:2 pull down. When AUTO MOVIE is
set to Auto your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry for
this special feature to improve video performance when watching
interlaced format film based sources. Set to OFF to deactivate this
feature.
For the PC input there are only two Picture modes
available Standard and Custom. In this case
only Custom can be changed to your desired
conditions.
Video Setting can be set to the user's preference
in Game mode (Similar to Custom mode) with the
exception of, Auto Movie setting.
If you change any of the adjustments in the Dynamic,
Standard and Movie modes , the name of the
Custom option will change. For example changes
on Dynamic will rename the option as "Custom-
Dyn't This means that the original picture mode is
not affected by the changes; the only thing is that
Custom mode will take the video adjustments of the
mode where the change was made.
Other Video Menu Setting Adjustments
Use the CURSOR PAD A or V to highlight the function to be
adjusted.
1. Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD I_ to select the
function settings.
2. Press the CURSOR PAD _1 or I_ to adjust the function.
3. Press MENU to return to main menu.
4. Press EXIT to quit menu.
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Backlight
Adjust the brightness of the Backlight for maximum visibility.
It changes the intensity of the backlight. Increase for bright
rooms and decrease for darker rooms to make the dark
areas of the picture black.
Aspect
Use this function to select the Picture Format Aspect Ratio.
Auto Aspect
Automatically adjust the Aspect Ratio depending on the input
signal.
Aspect Modes
Manually select the Aspect Ratio. There are different aspect
ratios available according to the signal in use. See page 49.
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Video
Aspect Ratio reference
When Watching Standard Definition Pictures:
(4:3 Signal)
_ ("_ .z_ 16 : 9 Expands a 4:3 aspect ratio program to fill the widescreen 16:9 screen
4:3 Displays 4:3 programs in there original aspect ratio with bars to
the left and right of the image.
_ Use this aspect mode to expand letterbox movies to fill the screen.
(Vista)
(Cinema)
When Watching High Definition Pictures:
(16:9 Signal)
(4:3 Image in
16:9 Frame)
Zoom 1 Note that some of the image may not be visible.
Zoom 2 movies. Note that some of the image may not be viewable in
16:9
Full
Reset
This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the
present input and return it to the Dynamic video mode.
Use this aspect mode to fill the screen with very widescreen
this mode.
Plays a 16:9 image faithfully showing 95 Yoof the size.
Should be: Use this mode when you want to see 100% of the signal.
Note that some signals have noise. In the case of noise use the 16:9
mode.
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1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, V to the highlight functions.
2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD _ to select Yes
or No.
3. Press the SELECT button on the Yes option to execute the
reset of the Video settings.
You can customize each of the Video Inputs to your preference to
increase viewing performance and pleasure, depending upon the
video program being viewed. If RESET is selected, only the selected
Input will reset to the initial conditions as explained above.
If RESET is selected in HDMI1, only HDMI1 will return to factory
conditions.
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Audio
Select Audio to adjust the sound to your preference.
Sound Mode
This function has four sound settings which are preset according
to the type of program. Standard for normal audio condition, Movie
audio settings for a movie, News audio setting for News programs
and Custom mode is for adjusting audio levels at your convenience.
Only on Custom mode you are able to change settings. The other
three modes will have unavailable settings grayed out.
Audio Menu Settings Adjustment
1. Press the CURSOR PAD A or V to select menu item.
2. Press the CURSOR PAD 4 or I_ to adjust the function.
3. Press EXIT to quit the MENU, or select AUDIO to return to the
main menu.
If Treble is selected you are adjusting treble. The
additional menu items Bass and Balance can be
selected and adjusted in the same manner.
Bass
This function controls the low frequency audio to the speakers.
PCM.- Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/
receiver with a PCM only decoder; it will provide two independent
soundtrack channels through the optical audio output jack (Digital
Audio).
RAW,- Select this feature to allow the original audio bit stream to
be passed through to the audio receiver.
Internal Speakers
This function is useful when using external speakers. Select ON if
using the internal speakers only. Select OFF if you prefer to use the
speakers from a separate stereo system.
Perfect Volume
This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel and
input has the same average volume level.
SRS TruSurround HD
Provides enveloping, immersive surround sound, for every seat
in the room, done with only two speaker, eliminating the need for
multiple external speakers. This is often done to create a more
realistic audio environment.
Use CURSOR I_ to select On/Off option.
Off: Turns off the surround sound effect.
On: : Provides the surround effect by simulating two or more
speakers to the rear of the listener.
Reset
This function allows you to Reset the Audio Menu Settings of
the present input and return it to the Custom mode and default
settings.
Treble
This function controls the high frequency audio to the speakers.
Balance
This function will control the left to right balance of the LCD TV
internal speakers and headphone jack.
Audio Source
Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a
stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving
a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which
may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. This setting is
only for analog programing.
Preferred Language
Some programs transmit in other languages. This language function
will allow you to set between 3 language options (English,Espa_ol
& Frangais) to your preference as the audio default language.
Audio Language
Some programs transmit more than one DTV language option. Most
will have English as a default language. The language function will
allow you to select up to 6 language options (if available). Please
try all available options.
Digital Output
This function allows you to select between RAW and PCM. This
setting changes the format of the Digital Optical Output.
1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, Y
2. Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD I_ to select
Yes or No,
3. Press the SELECT button on the Yes option to execute the
reset of the Audio settings.
You can customize each of the Audio Inputs to your preference
to increase audio performance and pleasure, depending upon the
audio program being heard. If RESET is selected, only the selected
Input will reset to the initial conditions as explained above.
If RESET is selected in HDMI1, only HDMI1 will return to factory
conditions.
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Setup
Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Set Sleep Timer
Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 5 minutes to 4
hours.
1. Press the CURSOR PAD i_ repeatedly to set your Timer from
Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min,
180 min and 240 min.
Set Password
1. To change the Password, select Set the Password option to
change the factory preset password (OOOO)to your preference.
If you forget your Password, use the factory password 7777
to erase your key number. This will reset the access code
1. Use the CURSOR PAD A or T to select the Setup menu.
2. Use the CURSOR _ to enter the option of your choice and
make the changes that you need.
3. Press the MENU key to return.
Menu Language
Sets the Language of the Menu OSD. This feature will allow you
to select any one of three different languages for the on-screen
displays.
1. Use the CURSOR Pad _- to select the language of your
choice.
2. Press EXiT to quit the menu or MENU key to return to the
previous menu.
Time
Use this option to set the Clock, Date and Time Zone for your LCD
TV.
number back to the factory preset (OOOO).
2. Enter a new four digit number.
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu.
Parental Controls
This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected
rating levels.
The password to enter the Locks feature is a four digit number.
The factory preset password is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to
enter the password.
1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, _, I_ , to highlight and setup the
TIME settings.
2. If you observe daylight savings, use the CURSOR PAD to
highlight DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and press the I_ button to
activate it. This can only be changed if the Time Mode is set
to Auto.
3. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight and adjust the CURRENT
TIME (hour and minute), AM or PM, MONTH, DAY, and
YEAR.
4. Press the SELECT button to set the TIME.
5. Press EXIT to quit the menu or the Menu key to return to the
previous menu.
• When AUTO is set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS can be
set, the TV will automatically calculate the clock
adjustment for Daylight Saving.
• The TV counts electrical pulses for regulating
the TIMERS. When the power cord is unplugged
quickly, the clock is stopped momentarily and the
TIME indication will become slow.
• Year, Month,Date and Time can be changed only if
the Time Mode is set to Manual
Panel Lock
When PANEL LOCK is turned On, all buttons on the Side Panel,
except the Power button will be deactivated.
Block Unrated TV
When this feature is turned On, programs without ratings will be
blocked.
US
This option will block TV and Movie Ratings in the USA to prevent
viewing of any content that you feel may be inappropriate (see
page 28).
Canada
This option will block TV and Movie Ratings in Canada to prevent
viewing of any content that you feel may be inappropriate due to its
content (see page 28-29).
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Setup
Motion Picture Ratings Table
NOT RATED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply.
G General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-I 3 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-I 7 No one 17 and under admitted.
X Adults only
• If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will not block iL
• Blocking NOTRATED programs may block emergencyprogramming, sports, news, pubfic service announcements, religious
programs and weather.
TV Parental Guide Ratings Table
TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children
from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7 Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may
frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-G General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive
sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, intense sexual situation, more intense violence
and intensely suggestive dialogue.
TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, indecent language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual
FV: FantasylCartoon Violence V: Violence S: Sexual Situation L: Adult Language D: Sexually Suggestive Dialogue
content.
Canadian
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
If you Block TV-14D, you will still permit TV-MA programs; If you block TV-14V, you will automatically block TV-MAV
programs, but you will still permit TV-MALS programs. This means that the TV will block violence in TV-14 and higher (TV-
MA), but not language and sex.
TV program ratings are dependent on the broadcaster. If the program is not rated, the TV will not block it.
Ratings English Table
Programming intended for children under age 8 - Violence Guidelines; Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten
children's sense of security and well-being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will
be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines:
There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own - Violence Guidelines:
Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate
dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity
and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
General Audience - Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive
to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the
effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
Parental Guidance - Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children. Parents
may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children ages 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of
conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content
Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 - Parents are strongly
cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense
scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May
contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
Adult - Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult
audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
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