Hitachi LE48W806, LE55W806 Owner's Manual

Models

LE55W806

55” Class (54.64” Diagonal)

LE48W806

48” Class (47.61” Diagonal)

Owner’s Guide

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Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. For additional assistance please call 1-888-333-1899(U.S.A. or Puerto Rico), or 01-800-700-4321(Mexico) or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv.

Keep this owner's guide for future reference.

Record the model number and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.

This information is located on the back of the television.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... 2-6

INSTALLING THE TABLETOP STAND 7 FIRST TIME USE

TV OPERATION ........................................................................................................13-19

CONNECTIONS

NETWORK SETTINGS

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 38

LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................................................................

APPENDIXES................................................................................................................. 43

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TO OTHER EQUIPMENT .............................................................. 20-22

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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.

This TV has an Auto Shut Off feature that will automatically turn off the TV if there is no video signal detected within 15minutes. Additionally this TV has LED backlighting which has greater energy saving benefits versus conventional CCFL type TV.

This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws .For product recycling and disposal information,contact your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org (in California),the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org(in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (In Canada).For more information,call "1-888-333-1899."

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The unit emits heat when in operation. Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit, this may cause overheating. Do not block ventilation holes, or set up near radiators. Do not place in direct sunlight. When placing on a shelf leave 4 inches (10 cm) free space around the entire unit.

This TV is designed for tabletop or wall mounted use only. Please follow the guidelines below for safe use of this product.

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Notes when mounting the LCD TV on a wall

If the unit is to be mounted on the wall, contact the retailer where you purchased the LCD fessionally installed. Incomplete or improper installation may cause injury to you, and/or damage to the LCD TV. The screws ISO M6 thread type should be used. The insertion length must be within 12 - 16mm. If the insertion length is less than 12mm, the weight can not be maintained. If the insertion length is more than 16mm, a space is created between the Wall Mount Bracket and the Television. (Insertion Length) = (Screw Length) - (Washers Thickness) - (Mounting Bracket Thickness)

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Securing to a Wall

1. Use metallic wire, clamp and screw (not provided) on the rear of the LCD TV as shown below.

2. Use proper hardware (drywall anchor, masonry screw, etc) to secure other end of wire to wall.

4 inches

Wire

Clamp

Screw M6×12

Notice For Use With Included Tabletop Stand

If the unit is to be mounted on a cabinet smaller than length of the unit, it could result in an unstable location and the unit may tumble over, creating a risk of personal, possibly fatal injury. Also, this would damage the product seriously. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the improper installation.

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Installing the Tabletop Stand

1. Us e the four screws(GB/T 818-2000 M5x12) which are in th e accessories bag to attach the base plate.

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3. Use the two screws(SJ2822-87 ST4X14) which are in th e accessories bag to attach the cover plate.

2. Use the two screws(GB/T818-2000 M4X12) which are in th e accessories bag to attach the cover plate.

4. Please secure the assembled base are installed to the TV. Make sure that the three hooks on the

the head bracket inserted into the three slots at the rear of TV.

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5.Use the four screws(GB/T818-2000 M5X12) which are in the accessories bag to attach the base stand to the TV set.

Unique space saving design combines a 55"/ 48" LCD color TV with the 6 features noted below and more!

in accordance with FCC rules.

Manufactured under license from Real Sound Lab. SIA. CONEQ is a trademark of Real Sound Lab, SIA.

CONEQ delivers clear, rich sound using proprietary professional equalizing technology. Dialog is clear and music sounds more dynamic when the speakers are perfectly optimized.

CONEQ HA MODE (Hearing Aid) technology produces natural sound for the hearing impaired. The listener can enjoy details in music and clear dialog often without the help of a hearing aid.

Before using your unit

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY NOTICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Installing the Tabletop Stand Features Power source Contents Location of controls Remote control Antenna connections Cable TV connections

TV Operation

Starting setup Using the Channels Menu Using the Video Menu Using the Audio Menu Using the Setup Menu Using the Parental Controls Menu

Advanced Features

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Connections to other equipment Network Settings Network Connection Connecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Setting Home Network Settings Media Share Settings in computer Setting to Share Files Internet-based Services VUDU HD Movies VUDU Apps Netflix YouTube Other View the Shared Files on TV Digital Media Player Enjoy Video Files Enjoy Music Files Browse the Pictures

Other Information

Troubleshooting Specifications Limited Warranty End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software End User License Agreement for Open Source Sofrware Appendixes

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Power indicator3D emitter

red

Illuminates white when the TV is in on mode.

Selects input source to TV and used like remote control's ENTER key when choosing an item in OSD menus.

Adjusts TV volume and used as Cursor Left and Right keys to navigate OSD menus.

3D emitter

Selects a TV channel and used as Cursor Up and Down keys to navigate OSD menus.

Sends signals to 3D glasses during playback of 3D movies and TV shows. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

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16. MUTE Button – To turn off the sound, press this button once. The LCD TV will be silenced and the mute icon will

appear on the screen. The muting feature can be released by pressing the MUTE button again or by pressing either of the VOL(VOLUME) 　　button.

17. Direct Input Key Buttons – Press to go Vudu/Netflix/DMP

18. Transport Keys – Use them with DMP/Vudu/ Netflix/HDMI

CEC features.

19. S.MODE – Press to select Sound mode.

20. P.MODE – Press to select Picture mode.

21. C.C.Button – Used to turn on/off the Closed Captions.

22. ASPECT Button – Press to change the picture size.

23. MTS/SAP Button – Press to change the audio language.

24. 3D Button – Press to open the 3D Menu.

25. SLEEP Button – To set the LCD TV to turn off after a

preset amount of time, use the SLEEP button on the remote control.

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26. TIME Button – Press to display the time.

27. – Button – This button is the “-”button, used when

selecting digital channels.

28. Button – Press to display the application menu.

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1. POWER Button – Press to turn the LCD TV’s power on/off.

2. Direct Input Key Buttons – Press to go to the

AV/COMP/RGB/HDMI.

3. INPUT Button – Press to change the TV’s input

4. Direct Channel Selection Button (0-9) – Allow direct

access to any channel of the LCD TV.

5. LAST CH Button – Pressing this button allows you to go back to the previous channel selected. Press this button again to return to the channel you were watching.

6. Color keys – Used for network features like VUDU.

7. MENU Button – Press to display the On-Screen menu.

8. EXIT Button – Press to exit the On-Screen menu.

9. CURSOR Buttons – Use to navigate and select

menu functions of the LCD TV.

10. ENTER Button – Press to enter or select functions for the On-Screen menu.

11. RETURN Button – Return to the previous menu.

12. INFO Button – When you press this button, the current

information will the displayed on the screen.

13. FAV CH Button – Press to display favorite channels.

14. VOL(VOLUME)　　　　　　　Buttons – Press the　　　button to

increase, or the button to decrease the sound level.

15. CH(CHANNEL)　　　　　　　Buttons – Press to change the channels of the TV.

1. Slide open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

2. Install two AAA size(1.5V) batteries. Match the “+” and “-”

signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery cover.

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Antenna connections

If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a Cable TV service, see Cable TV connections.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable)

Antenna

Jack

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

Cable TV connections

This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune free access cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Most cable companies offer “premium pay channels” where the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal

viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the Cable TV company.

For subscribers to basic Cable TV service

For basic Cable TV service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the

Antenna

Jack

75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the TV.

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

For subscribers to scrambled Cable TV service

If you subscribe to a Cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter/Descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable, connect the output jack of the Converter/Descrambler box to the Antenna Jack on the TV. Follow the connections shown below. Set the TV to the output channel of the Converter/ Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/Descrambler box to select channels.

Antenna

Incoming 75 ohm Cable TV Cable

Converter/

Descrambler

75 ohm Cable to TV

Jack

For subscribers to unscrambled Cable TV service with scrambled premium channels

If you subscribe to a Cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal Splitter and an A/B Switch box (available from the Cable TV company or an electronics supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the “B” position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in the “A” position, tune your TV to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

Incoming 75 ohm Cable TV Cable

Splitter

Converter/

Descrambler

A/B Switch

75 ohm Cable to TV

Antenna

Jack

Starting setup

will assist you to specify the Air/Cable setting and program your channels automatically.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made.

on remote control confirm. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in Home mode default setting. Retail mode is not an energy saving mode.

Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL or . The

volume level will be indicated on the screen by a volume bar.

Set the Source option to the appropriate position.

Press the Direct Channel Selection (0-9, –) buttons to

select the channel. (If you press only the channel number, channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds.)

TO SELECT ANALOG CHANNELS

1-9: Press 1-9 as needed. Example, to select channel

2, press 2, then press ENTER.

10-99: Press the 2 digits in order. Example, to select

channel 12, press 1 , 2, then press ENTER.

100-135: Press the 3 digits in order. Example, to select

channel 120, press 1, 2, 0, then press ENTER.

Retail mode is intended for in-store display and resets video settings at Power On.

▲

Move

▼

To turn on the TV, press POWER (POWER indicator LED on the

▲

Select

front of the unit changes to white. It may take approx. 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen.). The

Setup Wizard

begins. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Source”, then press or to select

“Cable” or “Air”.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Scan”, then press or ENTER.

“Setup Wizard” will begin. After the Setup Wizard is

completed, the TV channel appears on the screen.

Depending on the reception condition, it may take up to 25 minutes or more to complete memorizing digital cable channels. Please allow the process to complete without interruption.

Please select your tuner mode:

Air

Cable

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Move Select ExitReturn

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NOTE

If you press EXIT in the process of “Setup Wizard”, the Setup Wizard stops and changes to the normal screen. When you make a menu selection, your changes occur

immediately. You

do not have to press EXIT to see your changes.

TV operation

function

TO SELECT DIGITAL CHANNELS

– button followed by

the remaining number. Example, to select channel 15-1, press 1, 5, –, 1, then press

ENTER.

s If a channel is selected with only audio content, “Audio

only” will be displayed on the screen.

s If a channel is selected with a weak digital signal, “Searching

for Signal....” will be displayed on the screen.

s The same program may be available on either an analog

channel or a digital channel. You may choose to watch either format.

s If a channel is selected to which you have not subscribed,

“Scrambled Video” will be displayed on the screen.

VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS

Air Cable

VHF 2-13

UHF

14-69

CATV

1-125

Digital Terrestrial Broadcast(8VSB):2-69 Digital cable(64/256 QAM):1-135

VHF 2-13

NOTES

s If a channel with no broadcast is selected, the sound will

automatically be muted.

s It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to

appear on screen after being selected.

To select the video input source

To view a signal from another device connected to your LCD TV, such as a VCR player, press INPUT,

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then press or ,then press ENTER. You can select Air/Cable, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, Component, AV, RGB or USB depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices.

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INPUT

Air/Cable HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Component

AV RGB

USB

To turn on the TV, press POWER .

(POWER indicator LED on the front of the unit changes to white. It may take approx. 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen.)

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Move

▼

Select

Exit

CH /

Press and release CH / . The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. Refer to the Channels Menu on page 14.

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