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...closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This LCD Television receiver will not occur in a residential installation. This device complies with part 15 ...interference and (2) This device must be determined by U.S. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. Lead/Mercury Notice This product contains lead and one or more non-replaceable mercury backlights...of HDMI Licensing LLC. 3 Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of ...
...closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This LCD Television receiver will not occur in a residential installation. This device complies with part 15 ...interference and (2) This device must be determined by U.S. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI. Lead/Mercury Notice This product contains lead and one or more non-replaceable mercury backlights...of HDMI Licensing LLC. 3 Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of ...
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...the (+) side, into the battery compartment. 5. C lose the battery cover making sure the tabs rest in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not recommended. See page 40 in the battery compartment. 4. Record the model name and serial number of ... '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org Easy Graphic Guide UltraVision® LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for L42S503 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-5 FIRST TIME USE ...6-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...28-40 USEFUL ...
...the (+) side, into the battery compartment. 5. C lose the battery cover making sure the tabs rest in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not recommended. See page 40 in the battery compartment. 4. Record the model name and serial number of ... '+' and '-' polarities reversed as this Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org Easy Graphic Guide UltraVision® LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for L42S503 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-5 FIRST TIME USE ...6-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...28-40 USEFUL ...
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to prevent any danger of hitting themselves (for example, in . 42" 10 cm. 7 Carefully align and insert the Base to the LCD TV. 2. Insert the screws included with your new LCD Television needs to be sure that could cause personal injury. NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the base and... a free flow of air to and from the top of the TV there is important to the wall as shown below . FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television Take the following precautions to prevent the LCD Television from the wall, except when mounted using the top and base...
to prevent any danger of hitting themselves (for example, in . 42" 10 cm. 7 Carefully align and insert the Base to the LCD TV. 2. Insert the screws included with your new LCD Television needs to be sure that could cause personal injury. NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the base and... a free flow of air to and from the top of the TV there is important to the wall as shown below . FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television Take the following precautions to prevent the LCD Television from the wall, except when mounted using the top and base...
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... the Stand can be installed using wall mounting brackets/devices be separated from the use or compatibility with this LCD Display Panel can be performed only by Hitachi for a professional installation. E: 3 mm. The screw type :Thread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not... use the original screws (A) that were in the TV for any damage; Hitachi strongly advises that you purchased a Wall Mount bracket, please ask for use of the unit's specialized ventilation needs. Example : A = B+C+D+E A:...
... the Stand can be installed using wall mounting brackets/devices be separated from the use or compatibility with this LCD Display Panel can be performed only by Hitachi for a professional installation. E: 3 mm. The screw type :Thread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not... use the original screws (A) that were in the TV for any damage; Hitachi strongly advises that you purchased a Wall Mount bracket, please ask for use of the unit's specialized ventilation needs. Example : A = B+C+D+E A:...
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... Blue Quickly Blinking Red Slowly Blinks Red Power Status OFF (Stand-by) ON ON ON (Stand-by) Operating When the LCD TV is shown. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will resume after the input signal is detected. Headphone jack Use this button to access the INPUT menu. These buttons also... serve as the Return button when in the MENU system. POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the Power button ( ). TV will not show...
... Blue Quickly Blinking Red Slowly Blinks Red Power Status OFF (Stand-by) ON ON ON (Stand-by) Operating When the LCD TV is shown. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will resume after the input signal is detected. Headphone jack Use this button to access the INPUT menu. These buttons also... serve as the Return button when in the MENU system. POWER light indicator To turn the TV ON, press the Power button ( ). TV will not show...
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...player, Game Console or Camcorders. HDMI is RAW and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. Use the HDMI input for your LCD TV. NOTE *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for consumer electronics. Audio Out jack This jack provides stereo audio output from... your TV to your television screen. Digital Out (Optical Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output from a HDMI source or digital ...
...player, Game Console or Camcorders. HDMI is RAW and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. Use the HDMI input for your LCD TV. NOTE *Manufactured under license from the source all digital interface for consumer electronics. Audio Out jack This jack provides stereo audio output from... your TV to your television screen. Digital Out (Optical Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output from a HDMI source or digital ...
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...status and other devices. Audio/Video Receiver VCR - Video Cassete Recorder SAT - To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the sensor for numeric entry when navigating through... pages 22~27 for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a SELECT ... 0 if pressed once, and restore the audio level when pressed a second time. Cursor PAD/Select Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) The Cursor PAD is used to navigate through the OSD menu system...
...status and other devices. Audio/Video Receiver VCR - Video Cassete Recorder SAT - To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the sensor for numeric entry when navigating through... pages 22~27 for a complete description of all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as a SELECT ... 0 if pressed once, and restore the audio level when pressed a second time. Cursor PAD/Select Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) The Cursor PAD is used to navigate through the OSD menu system...
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...the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may cause interference...Antenna Mixer c). Connect the power cord to the antenna mixer. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. Consult your TV set and c). Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is plugged to the AC outlet. Connect...
...the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may cause interference...Antenna Mixer c). Connect the power cord to the antenna mixer. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). or For Stand-By Power OFF 4. Consult your TV set and c). Using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable is plugged to the AC outlet. Connect...
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...AM OK Previous Cancel Navigate SEL Select The fourth step is the completion of the channels, it shows a brief message and you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard screen will appear. Please be shown again. • If you see the screen above and if you did not connect your ...to the applicable connections in your area. This final message will be shown for a cable system provider in . 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 refer to the Add Channels to List feature on...
...AM OK Previous Cancel Navigate SEL Select The fourth step is the completion of the channels, it shows a brief message and you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard screen will appear. Please be shown again. • If you see the screen above and if you did not connect your ...to the applicable connections in your area. This final message will be shown for a cable system provider in . 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 refer to the Add Channels to List feature on...
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..., white to side panel jacks. Before Operating External Video Sources Connect an external source to allow you may need to modify them to accommodate your LCD TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for audio, use to connect the VCR, Camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box... to the Audio In jacks). TV 0. Match colors of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to confirm your choice. Then press the SELECT button to show the Inputs List...
..., white to side panel jacks. Before Operating External Video Sources Connect an external source to allow you may need to modify them to accommodate your LCD TV is dependent on the model and features of each component for audio, use to connect the VCR, Camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box... to the Audio In jacks). TV 0. Match colors of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to confirm your choice. Then press the SELECT button to show the Inputs List...
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...OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder HDVMCI ORUT RGB [HDMI] [HDMI] RGB Camcorder TV REAR PANEL DVI to the rear panel jacks. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to the Audio input of Dolby Laboratories. Connect an RCA stereo cable from ...the OPTICAL OUT to rear panel jacks. Digital Content Protection (HDCP). TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN AUDIO IN R L RGB STEREO...
...OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder HDVMCI ORUT RGB [HDMI] [HDMI] RGB Camcorder TV REAR PANEL DVI to the rear panel jacks. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to the Audio input of Dolby Laboratories. Connect an RCA stereo cable from ...the OPTICAL OUT to rear panel jacks. Digital Content Protection (HDCP). TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN AUDIO IN R L RGB STEREO...
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... one more time, or VOL UP (+). 18 MUTE Volume 10 Mute Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one area. The TV mode indicator will now control your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on the remote. The Remote Control ...wish to tune, then press the ENTER button for instructions on how to program the remote to turn the sound off . To operate your LCD TV, select TV by (-) DASH (example 15-1). LAST CHANNEL button Press this button to control your Audio/Video System (press the AVR button). To restore the...
... one more time, or VOL UP (+). 18 MUTE Volume 10 Mute Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one area. The TV mode indicator will now control your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set on the remote. The Remote Control ...wish to tune, then press the ENTER button for instructions on how to program the remote to turn the sound off . To operate your LCD TV, select TV by (-) DASH (example 15-1). LAST CHANNEL button Press this button to control your Audio/Video System (press the AVR button). To restore the...
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... less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for illustration purposes only, there may be slight differences from any menu. Press MENU on your Hitachi LCD TV. Press the SELECT button to display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. On-Screen Display 1. This part of the On-Screen Display... contrast. Adjust picture brightness. For a film like picture. Adjust to smooth or original. Adjust the movie motion to increase or decrease the brightness of your Hitachi LCD TV. 2.
... less intense color with more blue, set to Medium for illustration purposes only, there may be slight differences from any menu. Press MENU on your Hitachi LCD TV. Press the SELECT button to display the different features on the remote control to select. 3. On-Screen Display 1. This part of the On-Screen Display... contrast. Adjust picture brightness. For a film like picture. Adjust to smooth or original. Adjust the movie motion to increase or decrease the brightness of your Hitachi LCD TV. 2.
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...settings. 2. Tint Use this function to choose from preset picture settings to OFF if you change any video setting to your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry for this to High for accurate color. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous ...noise in the picture. Set NOISE REDUCTION to optimize your TV. Backlight Adjust the brightness of the picture. Video Audio Setup Channels Tint Sharpness 60 Color Temp. There are only two Picture...
...settings. 2. Tint Use this function to choose from preset picture settings to OFF if you change any video setting to your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry for this to High for accurate color. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous ...noise in the picture. Set NOISE REDUCTION to optimize your TV. Backlight Adjust the brightness of the picture. Video Audio Setup Channels Tint Sharpness 60 Color Temp. There are only two Picture...
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... language options (if available). If RESET is selected you to select up to highlight functions. 2. This setting changes the format of the LCD TV internal speakers and headphone jack. it to execute the reset of the Audio settings. SRS TruSurround HD Provides enveloping, immersive surround sound, for ...the room, done with a PCM only decoder; Preferred Language Some programs transmit in the same manner. Select this feature if the TV is often done to an amplifier/receiver with only two speaker, eliminating the need for adjusting audio levels at your preference. Perfect ...
... language options (if available). If RESET is selected you to select up to highlight functions. 2. This setting changes the format of the LCD TV internal speakers and headphone jack. it to execute the reset of the Audio settings. SRS TruSurround HD Provides enveloping, immersive surround sound, for ...the room, done with a PCM only decoder; Preferred Language Some programs transmit in the same manner. Select this feature if the TV is often done to an amplifier/receiver with only two speaker, eliminating the need for adjusting audio levels at your preference. Perfect ...
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... 5 minutes to prevent viewing of any one of the selected rating levels. Menu Language Sets the Language of any content that you forget your LCD TV. Time Use this feature is turned On, programs without ratings will be changed if the Time Mode is set the TIME. 5. To change ... Password option to change the factory preset password (0000) to return. This will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving. • The TV counts electrical pulses for your Password, use the CURSOR PAD to highlight DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and press the ► button to quit the menu. Video...
... 5 minutes to prevent viewing of any one of the selected rating levels. Menu Language Sets the Language of any content that you forget your LCD TV. Time Use this feature is turned On, programs without ratings will be changed if the Time Mode is set the TIME. 5. To change ... Password option to change the factory preset password (0000) to return. This will automatically calculate the clock adjustment for Daylight Saving. • The TV counts electrical pulses for your Password, use the CURSOR PAD to highlight DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and press the ► button to quit the menu. Video...
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... function will help choose and set available mode and channel. Closed Caption are available when the Closed Caption icon is on the TV screen. Analog Captions: Set CAPTIONS for Analog programs. This function will help choose and set font, size, color and background ...Energy Options Transparency 0 HDMI - TEXT1, etc. : These are for 3 hours to set available language. Press the CURSOR PAD ► to your Hitachi LCD TV. Press the CURSOR ► or SELECT. 3. Setup Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program...
... function will help choose and set available mode and channel. Closed Caption are available when the Closed Caption icon is on the TV screen. Analog Captions: Set CAPTIONS for Analog programs. This function will help choose and set font, size, color and background ...Energy Options Transparency 0 HDMI - TEXT1, etc. : These are for 3 hours to set available language. Press the CURSOR PAD ► to your Hitachi LCD TV. Press the CURSOR ► or SELECT. 3. Setup Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program...
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... active CEC enabled devices on the CEC enabled device will enable the HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi LCD TV to discover and communicate automatically with other compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video equipment. The user can interface the connected equipment through the...supports HDMI CEC before using this feature will command the device to play " automation, to minimize the number of the nine video inputs excluding the TV input. Video Audio Setup Channels Energy Options Transparency 0 HDMI - Press the CURSOR PAD ► to select your AV system. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...
... active CEC enabled devices on the CEC enabled device will enable the HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi LCD TV to discover and communicate automatically with other compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video equipment. The user can interface the connected equipment through the...supports HDMI CEC before using this feature will command the device to play " automation, to minimize the number of the nine video inputs excluding the TV input. Video Audio Setup Channels Energy Options Transparency 0 HDMI - Press the CURSOR PAD ► to select your AV system. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...
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V-Position Adjusts the display position vertically. Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to select your LCD Television. H-Position, V-Position, Clock, Phase , Auto Adjust and Reset. Clock Minimizes vertical stripes on the TV and it will be restored to the factory setting by selecting Yes. 38 Reset AV & Setup This feature restores all...
V-Position Adjusts the display position vertically. Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to select your LCD Television. H-Position, V-Position, Clock, Phase , Auto Adjust and Reset. Clock Minimizes vertical stripes on the TV and it will be restored to the factory setting by selecting Yes. 38 Reset AV & Setup This feature restores all...
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...any external equipment is still no power, wait 30 seconds and press the POWER button again. 3. TV will become erratic or become unresponsive. Press the POWER Button (ON/OFF button) once. 2. Press ... touching the screen. Do not use an old battery with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to fail. For your safety, never try to...with a new battery. Troubles are sometimes caused by simple "faults" that you go on your LCD Television. If the problem cannot be used for a long period of any diffi culty with a ...
...any external equipment is still no power, wait 30 seconds and press the POWER button again. 3. TV will become erratic or become unresponsive. Press the POWER Button (ON/OFF button) once. 2. Press ... touching the screen. Do not use an old battery with the suggested procedures, contact 800-HITACHI. Excessive heat or moisture may cause damage to fail. For your safety, never try to...with a new battery. Troubles are sometimes caused by simple "faults" that you go on your LCD Television. If the problem cannot be used for a long period of any diffi culty with a ...
