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.... NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION? See page 40 in this Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org UltraVision® LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for future reference. Record the model name and serial number of the television. MODEL NAME SERIAL NO This... information is located on the back and right side of your LCD Television for L42S503 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-5 FIRST TIME USE ...6-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...28-40 USEFUL INFORMATION ...41-46 LIMITED WARRANTY ...47 END USER...
.... NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION? See page 40 in this Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org UltraVision® LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for future reference. Record the model name and serial number of the television. MODEL NAME SERIAL NO This... information is located on the back and right side of your LCD Television for L42S503 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-5 FIRST TIME USE ...6-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...28-40 USEFUL INFORMATION ...41-46 LIMITED WARRANTY ...47 END USER...
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.... Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high humidity and smokey locations. . Don't place the TV in use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners to unplug the AC cord from the TV. Do not cover or block any other flammable materials. Do not use for Remote Controller Avoid dropping the unit. 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0... Avoid liquids on it may also cause personal injury. Make sure to unplug the unit when not in confined spaces or inside the TV like no picture, no video/audio or if...
.... Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high humidity and smokey locations. . Don't place the TV in use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners to unplug the AC cord from the TV. Do not cover or block any other flammable materials. Do not use for Remote Controller Avoid dropping the unit. 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0... Avoid liquids on it may also cause personal injury. Make sure to unplug the unit when not in confined spaces or inside the TV like no picture, no video/audio or if...
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...• Never mix used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or...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 INFORMATION ...41-46 LIMITED WARRANTY ......
...• Never mix used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or...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 INFORMATION ...41-46 LIMITED WARRANTY ......
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... enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your remote at this capability, such as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in the MENU system. If the indicator is off or in Stand-by ) state. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will be lit red. Side Panel Jacks &... Controls FRONT VIEW FIRST TIME USE R/C Sensor POWER Indicating Lamp POWER button This power button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order to turn the TV On , the standby indicator must be displayed on...
... enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your remote at this capability, such as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in the MENU system. If the indicator is off or in Stand-by ) state. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will be lit red. Side Panel Jacks &... Controls FRONT VIEW FIRST TIME USE R/C Sensor POWER Indicating Lamp POWER button This power button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order to turn the TV On , the standby indicator must be displayed on...
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...of the functions on three levels (Min, Med, Max). FIRST TIME USE Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all features and programming of the Remote Control. Enter Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to change the closed ...the functions of compatible DVD players with HDMI-CEC control. Menu Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Accesses the OSD menu system. The remote control must be programmed to switch between your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is pressed by accident, please press it is pressed, in ...
...of the functions on three levels (Min, Med, Max). FIRST TIME USE Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all features and programming of the Remote Control. Enter Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to change the closed ...the functions of compatible DVD players with HDMI-CEC control. Menu Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Accesses the OSD menu system. The remote control must be programmed to switch between your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is pressed by accident, please press it is pressed, in ...
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... antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer c). POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV. a). Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the Remote Control will light red (Standby mode) and secure it with the AC Wire Clamp (see page 7) . CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Connect the power cord to power on...
... antenna or CATV system Antenna Mixer c). POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV. a). Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the Remote Control will light red (Standby mode) and secure it with the AC Wire Clamp (see page 7) . CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). Connect the power cord to power on...
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...NOTES • Once the user cancels the wizard, the wizard will appear. Press the SELECT button on the remote control. Use the CURSOR pad to set time mode ... There are two options, Air for an external antenna...your area. Please be tuned in your area refer to the Add Channels to List feature on your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard screen will not be shown again. • If you see the screen above ... time setting in which has the ability to select language and press the SELECT button on the remote control. one for the date and time. Use the p and q CURSOR to help you easily setup ...
...NOTES • Once the user cancels the wizard, the wizard will appear. Press the SELECT button on the remote control. Use the CURSOR pad to set time mode ... There are two options, Air for an external antenna...your area. Please be tuned in your area refer to the Add Channels to List feature on your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard screen will not be shown again. • If you see the screen above ... time setting in which has the ability to select language and press the SELECT button on the remote control. one for the date and time. Use the p and q CURSOR to help you easily setup ...
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...by (-) DASH (example 15-1). Repeat the same procedure for your DVD (press the DVD button), for the TV to control your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to turn the TV set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to... buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on how to program the remote to tune. VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (+ or -) until you wish to tune, then press the ENTER button for your LCD TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). (-) ...
...by (-) DASH (example 15-1). Repeat the same procedure for your DVD (press the DVD button), for the TV to control your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to turn the TV set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to... buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on how to program the remote to tune. VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (+ or -) until you wish to tune, then press the ENTER button for your LCD TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). (-) ...
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...Input. 8. HDMI 2 Select to choose Component Input 1. 4. VIDEO INPUTS INFO HDMI Main Picture Source No Program Title. REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote to Control your Satellte receiver, Set Top Box or Cable Box while in SAT/CBL mode. However, if it was set... KPBS-HD Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Sesame Street Program Description. Program Information 3:00PM- 3:30PM 1080i 3:17PM TV-G Multi Clock Broadcast Rating Audio Broadcast Program Picture Format Run Time 0. INPUT button Press this button when you want to choose Component Input...
...Input. 8. HDMI 2 Select to choose Component Input 1. 4. VIDEO INPUTS INFO HDMI Main Picture Source No Program Title. REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote to Control your Satellte receiver, Set Top Box or Cable Box while in SAT/CBL mode. However, if it was set... KPBS-HD Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Sesame Street Program Description. Program Information 3:00PM- 3:30PM 1080i 3:17PM TV-G Multi Clock Broadcast Rating Audio Broadcast Program Picture Format Run Time 0. INPUT button Press this button when you want to choose Component Input...
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... 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the picture. ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in use. 20 How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this button to adjust the image through the following options. Changing the aspect on one input will not affect the aspect...
... 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the picture. ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use these aspect modes to zoom in use. 20 How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this button to adjust the image through the following options. Changing the aspect on one input will not affect the aspect...
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... sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the remote control. Select Movie for viewing with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) through the TV and HDMI connection ; Your local TV program guide denotes these keys are for more brightness and contrast to compete with your... TV E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the remote control to display the list and select the desired channel using the cursor ...
... sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the remote control. Select Movie for viewing with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) through the TV and HDMI connection ; Your local TV program guide denotes these keys are for more brightness and contrast to compete with your... TV E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the remote control to display the list and select the desired channel using the cursor ...
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... even after performing the above procedures, your AV Component. How to Use the Remote to Control your set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select ... NOTES • • • 22 If your AV equipment (refer to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. The new remote control is programmed for your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT.
... even after performing the above procedures, your AV Component. How to Use the Remote to Control your set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select ... NOTES • • • 22 If your AV equipment (refer to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. The new remote control is programmed for your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT.
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...Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -P. How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment Cable Device Button Set-Top-Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button... REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Set-Top-Box/ Satellite Receiver for ...
...Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -P. How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment Cable Device Button Set-Top-Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button... REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Set-Top-Box/ Satellite Receiver for ...
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...Record -RWD, Skip RWD -FAV CH (Only for VCR) -Dash(-) -Play, Pause, Stop, FWD, Skip FWD EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -P. How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment DVD Device Button PVR/VCR Device Button MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE Refer to... -Cursor & -Number PAD -Info -Channel Up & Down -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip FWD Select -Exit -Record -Dash -Enter Guide EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for the PVR/VCR. Mode -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. Save 24 MY VCR/PVR CODE IS NOTE Refer...
...Record -RWD, Skip RWD -FAV CH (Only for VCR) -Dash(-) -Play, Pause, Stop, FWD, Skip FWD EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -P. How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment DVD Device Button PVR/VCR Device Button MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS NOTE Refer to... -Cursor & -Number PAD -Info -Channel Up & Down -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip FWD Select -Exit -Record -Dash -Enter Guide EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for the PVR/VCR. Mode -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. Save 24 MY VCR/PVR CODE IS NOTE Refer...
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How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment AVR Device Button MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV : -P. Mode -CC -Aspect -E.Save -Info REMOTE CONTROL 25 PRECODED AVR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded AVR codes : -Power -Cursor & Select -Vol Up & Down -Menu -Exit -Input -Enter -Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Record -Mute -Play, Pause, Stop, RWD, Skip RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for the AVR.
How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment AVR Device Button MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV : -P. Mode -CC -Aspect -E.Save -Info REMOTE CONTROL 25 PRECODED AVR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded AVR codes : -Power -Cursor & Select -Vol Up & Down -Menu -Exit -Input -Enter -Channel Up & Down -Number PAD -Record -Mute -Play, Pause, Stop, RWD, Skip RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for the AVR.
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Remote Control Codes CABLE Brand A-MARK ABC ACCUPHASE ACORN ACTION CODES 0008,0144 0237,... PANASONIC PANSAT PHILIPS PIONEER PRIMESTAR PROSCAN RADIOSHACK RCA SAMSUNG SKY SONY STAR CHOICE STAR TRAK THOMSON TIVO TOSHIBA ULTIMATE TV ULTRASAT UNIDEN VOOM ZENITH 0247,0701 1807 1142,0749,1749 0775,0819,1076 0722,0099,1442 1142,1442 0869...DAVISON 0000 HARMAN/ 0081,0038 KARDON HARVARD 0072 HARWOOD 0072 HEADQUARTER 0046 HEWLETT 1972 PACKARD HI-Q 0035,0047,0000 HITACHI 0035,0037,0045 0000,0042,0041 0065,0105 HOWARD 1972 COMPUTERS HP 1972 HUGHES 0042,0739 NETWORK SYSTEMS HUMAX ...
Remote Control Codes CABLE Brand A-MARK ABC ACCUPHASE ACORN ACTION CODES 0008,0144 0237,... PANASONIC PANSAT PHILIPS PIONEER PRIMESTAR PROSCAN RADIOSHACK RCA SAMSUNG SKY SONY STAR CHOICE STAR TRAK THOMSON TIVO TOSHIBA ULTIMATE TV ULTRASAT UNIDEN VOOM ZENITH 0247,0701 1807 1142,0749,1749 0775,0819,1076 0722,0099,1442 1142,1442 0869...DAVISON 0000 HARMAN/ 0081,0038 KARDON HARVARD 0072 HARWOOD 0072 HEADQUARTER 0046 HEWLETT 1972 PACKARD HI-Q 0035,0047,0000 HITACHI 0035,0037,0045 0000,0042,0041 0065,0105 HOWARD 1972 COMPUTERS HP 1972 HUGHES 0042,0739 NETWORK SYSTEMS HUMAX ...
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...to use. Dynamic 41 47 65 0 60 High Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the On-Screen Display menu. Adjust picture contrast. Choose the picture format..., Movie, Custom and Game. Reduces conspicuous noise in the following pages are available. On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on your Hitachi LCD TV. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Noise Reduction Auto Movie Backlight Aspect Ratio Reel120 Reset Select between 5 pictures...
...to use. Dynamic 41 47 65 0 60 High Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the On-Screen Display menu. Adjust picture contrast. Choose the picture format..., Movie, Custom and Game. Reduces conspicuous noise in the following pages are available. On-Screen Display 1. Press EXIT on your Hitachi LCD TV. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Noise Reduction Auto Movie Backlight Aspect Ratio Reel120 Reset Select between 5 pictures...
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...and set available mode and channel. CC1,CC2, etc. : These are for 3 hours to change . 2. Auto TV Off This function turns Off the TV when no remote control signal is on 10 levels (0 opaque ~ 10 transparent). NOTES • The Digital Closed Captions feature only works...decrease the OSD transparency. 36 Transparency This function allows you to save energy when watching your Hitachi LCD TV. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Video Audio Setup Channels Menu Language Time Sleep Timer Set Password Parental Controls Closed ...
...and set available mode and channel. CC1,CC2, etc. : These are for 3 hours to change . 2. Auto TV Off This function turns Off the TV when no remote control signal is on 10 levels (0 opaque ~ 10 transparent). NOTES • The Digital Closed Captions feature only works...decrease the OSD transparency. 36 Transparency This function allows you to save energy when watching your Hitachi LCD TV. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as news reports or a TV program guide. Video Audio Setup Channels Menu Language Time Sleep Timer Set Password Parental Controls Closed ...
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... enabled device will command the device to play " automation, to minimize the number of IR remotes and key-presses required for the TV. Play, Stop,Fast Forward and Rewind) by the TV's remote control's transport keys (ie. 4, Please check if the connected equipment supports HDMI CEC before...Control Description Pushing the "Play" button on the HDMI input will go to , 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. Press the CURSOR PAD ► to highlight the Inputs labels...
... enabled device will command the device to play " automation, to minimize the number of IR remotes and key-presses required for the TV. Play, Stop,Fast Forward and Rewind) by the TV's remote control's transport keys (ie. 4, Please check if the connected equipment supports HDMI CEC before...Control Description Pushing the "Play" button on the HDMI input will go to , 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. Press the CURSOR PAD ► to highlight the Inputs labels...
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... button to digital television broadcasting will be complete on the Remote Control. Favorite CH List 0. Video Source Air Audio Setup Signal Strength...Exit IMPORTANT NOTICE The nationwide switch to check mark the channel and make it a Favorite channel. Hitachi supports the DTV transition and as a member of the DTV Transition Coalition urges consumers to any of... converter box to continue to change the channel label. 3. Select all the Favorite channels that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to -analog converter boxes. Please ...
... button to digital television broadcasting will be complete on the Remote Control. Favorite CH List 0. Video Source Air Audio Setup Signal Strength...Exit IMPORTANT NOTICE The nationwide switch to check mark the channel and make it a Favorite channel. Hitachi supports the DTV transition and as a member of the DTV Transition Coalition urges consumers to any of... converter box to continue to change the channel label. 3. Select all the Favorite channels that receive TV programming through an antenna will turn off their analog signal and switch to -analog converter boxes. Please ...