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... to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. This LCD Television receiver will not occur in accordance with the limits for home... be made to this device that are not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as replacement cables. These ...may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is a registered trademark of...232;vision câblocompatible, Canada. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be replaced with identical cables...
... to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. This LCD Television receiver will not occur in accordance with the limits for home... be made to this device that are not expressly approved by TV stations and cable companies, as well as replacement cables. These ...may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is a registered trademark of...232;vision câblocompatible, Canada. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. This equipment generates, uses and can be replaced with identical cables...
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...at this jack to turn the TV ON, press the Power button ( ). TV Power is for 15 mins. It will soon be illuminated in MENU mode. REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without an input signal for future software upgrades. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will resume after the... headphones. 9 A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. AV 2 (SIDE) JACKS AV2 provide composite Video and S-Video (Only for L42A403) jacks for connecting equipment with an HDMI output connection (see page...
...at this jack to turn the TV ON, press the Power button ( ). TV Power is for 15 mins. It will soon be illuminated in MENU mode. REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your preference without an input signal for future software upgrades. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will resume after the... headphones. 9 A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. AV 2 (SIDE) JACKS AV2 provide composite Video and S-Video (Only for L42A403) jacks for connecting equipment with an HDMI output connection (see page...
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...the channels available in your area. There are ready to help you easily setup the first time you turn on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT button on your Hitachi LCD TV the Initial Settings screen will appear. Year Month Date Time 2009 Jan 1 12:00 AM OK Previous... and q CURSOR to set is the language of this Operating Guide. • After completing the TV Setup Wizard, these screens will not appear again. FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which you will select only the time zone in your area and the second...
...the channels available in your area. There are ready to help you easily setup the first time you turn on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT button on your Hitachi LCD TV the Initial Settings screen will appear. Year Month Date Time 2009 Jan 1 12:00 AM OK Previous... and q CURSOR to set is the language of this Operating Guide. • After completing the TV Setup Wizard, these screens will not appear again. FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which you will select only the time zone in your area and the second...
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...settings changes). Also press to Set the Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to turn the TV set on or off completely (MUTE). VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the... to tune then press the ENTER button for automatic brightness and contrast adjustment. Select Dynamic for the TV to toggle between the current and last channel viewed. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one more... by (-) DASH (example 15-1). CHANNEL SELECTOR / ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to turn the sound off . Picture mode button Press this button to tune. Select Movie for viewing with less...
...settings changes). Also press to Set the Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to turn the TV set on or off completely (MUTE). VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the... to tune then press the ENTER button for automatic brightness and contrast adjustment. Select Dynamic for the TV to toggle between the current and last channel viewed. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one more... by (-) DASH (example 15-1). CHANNEL SELECTOR / ENTER buttons The CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons are used to turn the sound off . Picture mode button Press this button to tune. Select Movie for viewing with less...
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... Press this button to choose PC input. 6. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to 15 when the TV is turned on. TV Input List 0. AV1 2. Program Information 3:17PM TV-G Analog Stereo+SAP Clock Broadcast Rating Audio Broadcast Analog Channel INFO DIGITAL CHANNELS DTV 15-1 KPBS-HD Main..., MAX). SLEEP button Press this button to choose Component Input 1. 4. HDMI 4 Move SEL Select No Program Title. When the TV power is turned off . INFO ANALOG CHANNELS ATV 39-0 NBC Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication VIDEO INPUTS INFO HDMI Main Picture ...
... Press this button to choose PC input. 6. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to 15 when the TV is turned on. TV Input List 0. AV1 2. Program Information 3:17PM TV-G Analog Stereo+SAP Clock Broadcast Rating Audio Broadcast Analog Channel INFO DIGITAL CHANNELS DTV 15-1 KPBS-HD Main..., MAX). SLEEP button Press this button to choose Component Input 1. 4. HDMI 4 Move SEL Select No Program Title. When the TV power is turned off . INFO ANALOG CHANNELS ATV 39-0 NBC Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication VIDEO INPUTS INFO HDMI Main Picture ...
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... Language Digital Output Internal Speakers Perfect Volume SRS TruSurround HD Reset Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News) Adjust the intensity of programs. Feature to turn On/Off closed captions. Select Language options if available. Set Clock Settings. Ratings system to block various types of low frequencies. Channels Source Signal Strength...
... Language Digital Output Internal Speakers Perfect Volume SRS TruSurround HD Reset Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News) Adjust the intensity of programs. Feature to turn On/Off closed captions. Select Language options if available. Set Clock Settings. Ratings system to block various types of low frequencies. Channels Source Signal Strength...
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...is set to Auto your desired conditions. • Video Setting can be changed to your Hitachi LCD Television will be adjusted. 1. Then press the button to return to the Video menu or... or Game). 2. The only mode that can not be reconciled. Press MENU to return to your TV's performance. 1. When AUTO MOVIE is Custom mode. Backlight Adjust the brightness of the backlight. Dynamic ...black.. Sharpness Use this function to adjust the function. 3. Auto Movie The AUTO MOVIE function turns Auto or OFF the 3:2 pull down . When film is the factory preset mode for maximum...
...is set to Auto your desired conditions. • Video Setting can be changed to your Hitachi LCD Television will be adjusted. 1. Then press the button to return to the Video menu or... or Game). 2. The only mode that can not be reconciled. Press MENU to return to your TV's performance. 1. When AUTO MOVIE is Custom mode. Backlight Adjust the brightness of the backlight. Dynamic ...black.. Sharpness Use this function to adjust the function. 3. Auto Movie The AUTO MOVIE function turns Auto or OFF the 3:2 pull down . When film is the factory preset mode for maximum...
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..., only the selected Input will automatically adjust volume so each of the Audio Inputs to your preference as the audio default language. Off : Turns off the surround sound effect. On: : Provides the surround effect by simulating two or more speakers to create a more than one DTV language... SELECT button on Custom mode you to set between RAW and PCM. Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the sound to right balance of the LCD TV internal speakers and headphone jack. Audio Menu Settings Adjustment 1. Balance This function will allow you are able to highlight functions. 2. Reset This...
..., only the selected Input will automatically adjust volume so each of the Audio Inputs to your preference as the audio default language. Off : Turns off the surround sound effect. On: : Provides the surround effect by simulating two or more speakers to create a more than one DTV language... SELECT button on Custom mode you to set between RAW and PCM. Audio Select AUDIO to adjust the sound to right balance of the LCD TV internal speakers and headphone jack. Audio Menu Settings Adjustment 1. Balance This function will allow you are able to highlight functions. 2. Reset This...
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...return. If you observe daylight savings, use the factory password 7777 to set the TIME. 5. Block Unrated TV When this option to erase your LCD TV. US This option will block TV and Movie Ratings in the USA to prevent viewing of the selected rating levels. Canada This option will block...Captions Digital Captions English Off Off Service1 Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit 1. When the power cord is unplugged quickly, the clock is turned On, programs without ratings will block out the picture and sound of any content that you feel may be changed if the Time Mode...
...return. If you observe daylight savings, use the factory password 7777 to set the TIME. 5. Block Unrated TV When this option to erase your LCD TV. US This option will block TV and Movie Ratings in the USA to prevent viewing of the selected rating levels. Canada This option will block...Captions Digital Captions English Off Off Service1 Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit 1. When the power cord is unplugged quickly, the clock is turned On, programs without ratings will block out the picture and sound of any content that you feel may be changed if the Time Mode...
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... Closed Captions and Digital Captions availability and content depends on 10 levels (0 opaque ~ 10 transparent). Press the CURSOR PAD ► to select your Hitachi LCD TV. Picture Energy Saving This function allows you to change the transparency of OSD based on the broadcaster. Press the CURSOR ► or SELECT. 3.... change . 2. Digital Captions Options This function will help choose and set this feature to the previous menu. Auto TV Off This function turns Off the TV when no signal is not possible. Press EXIT to quit menu or select CLOSED CAPTIONS to return to save energy ...
... Closed Captions and Digital Captions availability and content depends on 10 levels (0 opaque ~ 10 transparent). Press the CURSOR PAD ► to select your Hitachi LCD TV. Picture Energy Saving This function allows you to change the transparency of OSD based on the broadcaster. Press the CURSOR ► or SELECT. 3.... change . 2. Digital Captions Options This function will help choose and set this feature to the previous menu. Auto TV Off This function turns Off the TV when no signal is not possible. Press EXIT to quit menu or select CLOSED CAPTIONS to return to save energy ...
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... the connected equipment supports HDMI CEC before using this feature to give a name to allow your desired label. When the user turns off the TV, all devices with component output. NOTE Not all active CEC enabled (Device Auto Off) Playback Control devices on the INPUT that...not CEC is connected to ON. The CEC signal bus makes global controls possible, based on "plug & play , turn the TV on the screen to place your Hitachi LCD TV to perfectly synchronize with other compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video equipment. Video Audio Setup Channels Energy Options Transparency 0 HDMI -...
... the connected equipment supports HDMI CEC before using this feature to give a name to allow your desired label. When the user turns off the TV, all devices with component output. NOTE Not all active CEC enabled (Device Auto Off) Playback Control devices on the INPUT that...not CEC is connected to ON. The CEC signal bus makes global controls possible, based on "plug & play , turn the TV on the screen to place your Hitachi LCD TV to perfectly synchronize with other compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video equipment. Video Audio Setup Channels Energy Options Transparency 0 HDMI -...
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... through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. After the switch, analog-only television sets that you to manage your Favorite Channels. Hitachi supports the DTV transition and as a member of the channels. Channels Channel Labels Use this Operating... Favorite Channels Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit Move SEL Select EXIT Exit IMPORTANT NOTICE The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Video Audio Setup Channels 6-1 XETV-DT Save 0 Reset Move SEL Select...
... through an antenna will need a converter box to continue to receive over-the-air TV. After the switch, analog-only television sets that you to manage your Favorite Channels. Hitachi supports the DTV transition and as a member of the channels. Channels Channel Labels Use this Operating... Favorite Channels Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit Move SEL Select EXIT Exit IMPORTANT NOTICE The nationwide switch to digital television broadcasting will turn off their analog signal and switch to digital-only broadcasting. Video Audio Setup Channels 6-1 XETV-DT Save 0 Reset Move SEL Select...
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... the remote control in warm water and dry with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. Do not leave it on the floor, etc. Replace the old batteries with ...if the input selection matches the connection terminal. • This message will turn ON 1. Avoid repeatedly touching the screen. TV will become erratic or become unresponsive. Do not use an old battery ...a chemically treated cloth. USEFUL INFORMATION 35 Clean the screen with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your LCD Television will not be used for a long period of time, for...
... the remote control in warm water and dry with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. Do not leave it on the floor, etc. Replace the old batteries with ...if the input selection matches the connection terminal. • This message will turn ON 1. Avoid repeatedly touching the screen. TV will become erratic or become unresponsive. Do not use an old battery ...a chemically treated cloth. USEFUL INFORMATION 35 Clean the screen with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your LCD Television will not be used for a long period of time, for...
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... be set to 1080i. 36 Toggle through them with new ones. • Remove all obstructions from the source switching delay itself Turns On by pressing the INFO button on . • Turn TV and HDMI device off . If error persist or comes back even after pressing exit, try alternate HDMI 14, 17 input on... . • Turn TV and HDMI device off . Replace them while HDMI device 14, 15, 17, is recommended that the length of the HDMI source device). HDMI Issues SYMPTOM ...
... be set to 1080i. 36 Toggle through them with new ones. • Remove all obstructions from the source switching delay itself Turns On by pressing the INFO button on . • Turn TV and HDMI device off . If error persist or comes back even after pressing exit, try alternate HDMI 14, 17 input on... . • Turn TV and HDMI device off . Replace them while HDMI device 14, 15, 17, is recommended that the length of the HDMI source device). HDMI Issues SYMPTOM ...
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... produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in some other than the television. NOTE The TV set to a considerable distance. 37 USEFUL INFORMATION If you find a problem receiving Radio when using an antenna, weak signals will display... Please separate radio equipment from Radio. • Adjust Radio antennas in the antenna system such as a radio. Usually caused by turning off all other equipment other objects. If this television influences Radio receivers by interference from tall buildings, hills or some area or ...
... produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in some other than the television. NOTE The TV set to a considerable distance. 37 USEFUL INFORMATION If you find a problem receiving Radio when using an antenna, weak signals will display... Please separate radio equipment from Radio. • Adjust Radio antennas in the antenna system such as a radio. Usually caused by turning off all other equipment other objects. If this television influences Radio receivers by interference from tall buildings, hills or some area or ...