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...15 of the FCC Rules. This LCD Television receiver will not occur in a particular installation. 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 •... that interference will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with the limits for help. Operation is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. Important Safety Instructions ...
...15 of the FCC Rules. This LCD Television receiver will not occur in a particular installation. 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 •... that interference will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with the limits for help. Operation is protected by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. Important Safety Instructions ...
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... and smokey locations. . Don't throw any vents and openings of the unit. Do not cover or block any objects inside a box when the TV is smoke and bad odor coming from the AC outlet before cleaning. FIRST TIME USE PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS Do not place the unit on uneven...Avoid dropping the unit. 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 Avoid liquids on it may shorten the life of the display unit and cause overheating. Do not place the TV near water, such as a bathtub, shower rooms, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool. Unplug immediately if there is a malfunction on top of the...
... and smokey locations. . Don't throw any vents and openings of the unit. Do not cover or block any objects inside a box when the TV is smoke and bad odor coming from the AC outlet before cleaning. FIRST TIME USE PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS Do not place the unit on uneven...Avoid dropping the unit. 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 Avoid liquids on it may shorten the life of the display unit and cause overheating. Do not place the TV near water, such as a bathtub, shower rooms, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool. Unplug immediately if there is a malfunction on top of the...
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...the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. • Never mix used for L42S503 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-5 FIRST TIME USE ...6-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-27 ON-SCREEN... Stand Screw (4) (M6x10) For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not going to be used and new batteries in the ...panel. KEEP THIS OPERATING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Mounting the panel on 2 "AAA" batteries. 1. This LCD television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of time. 6 Insert the bottom of the battery,...
...the batteries to swell or rupture resulting in leakage. • Never mix used for L42S503 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-5 FIRST TIME USE ...6-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...18-27 ON-SCREEN... Stand Screw (4) (M6x10) For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not going to be used and new batteries in the ...panel. KEEP THIS OPERATING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Mounting the panel on 2 "AAA" batteries. 1. This LCD television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of time. 6 Insert the bottom of the battery,...
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... to mount the unit on a stable and flat surface. to prevent any danger of hitting themselves (for example, in . 42" 10 cm. 7 Do not try to the LCD TV. 2. When moving the main unit As this clamp. Power Cord Installation The Power cord provided with the accessories to the bottom... chance of the television to reduce the reflection. In order to the TV stand post. 3. 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...
... to mount the unit on a stable and flat surface. to prevent any danger of hitting themselves (for example, in . 42" 10 cm. 7 Do not try to the LCD TV. 2. When moving the main unit As this clamp. Power Cord Installation The Power cord provided with the accessories to the bottom... chance of the television to reduce the reflection. In order to the TV stand post. 3. 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...
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... TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LCD TELEVISION. then remove the 4 screws shown below in the TV for vertical installation. In CAUTION addition please keep a certain distance around and make sure not to obstruct ventilation. Call 800-HITACHI for the WALL MOUNT assembly are not long ... features an advanced ventilation system configured for the Table Top Stand. 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 Table Top Stand. More than 10.5 mm, a space is ...
... TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LCD TELEVISION. then remove the 4 screws shown below in the TV for vertical installation. In CAUTION addition please keep a certain distance around and make sure not to obstruct ventilation. Call 800-HITACHI for the WALL MOUNT assembly are not long ... features an advanced ventilation system configured for the Table Top Stand. 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 Table Top Stand. More than 10.5 mm, a space is ...
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...Blinks Red Power Status OFF (Stand-by) ON ON ON (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV screen. It will soon be illuminated in order to turn ON the LCD TV. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will resume after the input signal is detected. If the indicator is plugged to the AC line.... A red stand-by ) Operating When the LCD TV is off or in Stand-by ) state. picture is powering OFF....
...Blinks Red Power Status OFF (Stand-by) ON ON ON (Stand-by indicator lamp located on the TV screen. It will soon be illuminated in order to turn ON the LCD TV. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will resume after the input signal is detected. If the indicator is plugged to the AC line.... A red stand-by ) Operating When the LCD TV is off or in Stand-by ) state. picture is powering OFF....
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...15 pin) to your AV equipment such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the components R-Y output to your audio device, such as an audio amplifier. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-...symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. RGB and AUDIO for Personal Computers (PC) Use the RGB/Analog Audio Input terminal for your LCD TV. Please see page 53 for consumer electronics. Use the HDMI input for connecting a PC or Laptop using the Y-PbPr inputs (see page 39...
...15 pin) to your AV equipment such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the components R-Y output to your audio device, such as an audio amplifier. HDMI enables the secure distribution of uncompressed high-...symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. RGB and AUDIO for Personal Computers (PC) Use the RGB/Analog Audio Input terminal for your LCD TV. Please see page 53 for consumer electronics. Use the HDMI input for connecting a PC or Laptop using the Y-PbPr inputs (see page 39...
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...compatible DVD players with HDMI-CEC control. EXIT Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to navigate through the OSD menu system. CONTROL BUTTONS (SAT/CBL, DVD, PVR/VCR, AVR) Control the functions of your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to exit the OSD... menu. Cursor PAD/Select Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) The Cursor PAD is used to Set/Activate highlighted menu items...
...compatible DVD players with HDMI-CEC control. EXIT Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to navigate through the OSD menu system. CONTROL BUTTONS (SAT/CBL, DVD, PVR/VCR, AVR) Control the functions of your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to exit the OSD... menu. Cursor PAD/Select Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) The Cursor PAD is used to Set/Activate highlighted menu items...
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... power cord is connected to a cable TV system or to quickly setup your LCD Television is plugged to the AC wall outlet . 3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead...(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 the TV. Consult your TV set and c). Or if you are connected NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be ...
... power cord is connected to a cable TV system or to quickly setup your LCD Television is plugged to the AC wall outlet . 3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 300-Ohm twin lead...(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 the TV. Consult your TV set and c). Or if you are connected NOTE Connecting a 300-Ohm twin lead connector may be ...
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...select and change the options with the remote control. Please be patient while the scanning process searches for the available channels in your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard screen will appear. This final message will be shown for a few seconds and then the first detected channel will...Congratulations. Please follow the instructions below. Select the language that the RF cable is connected properly. 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 option is a ...
...select and change the options with the remote control. Please be patient while the scanning process searches for the available channels in your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard screen will appear. This final message will be shown for a few seconds and then the first detected channel will...Congratulations. Please follow the instructions below. Select the language that the RF cable is connected properly. 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 option is a ...
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...and S-VIDEO jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your LCD TV is necessary for the location of each component. If you to easily connect a Camcorder, DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the...Audio Input jacks). connect red to red, white to side panel jacks. If both are offered as a convenience to one of plugs and terminals, i.e. TV 0. AV2 3. RGB 6. Component2 5. Before Operating External Video Sources Connect an external source to allow you use of a separate audio device is dependent ...
...and S-VIDEO jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you do not, the played back picture may need to modify them to accommodate your LCD TV is necessary for the location of each component. If you to easily connect a Camcorder, DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the...Audio Input jacks). connect red to red, white to side panel jacks. If both are offered as a convenience to one of plugs and terminals, i.e. TV 0. AV2 3. RGB 6. Component2 5. Before Operating External Video Sources Connect an external source to allow you use of a separate audio device is dependent ...
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...when using the Y-PbPr inputs. (See page 30). ♦♦ When using a HDMI input from Dolby Laboratories. connect red to red, white to the TV's Pr input. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CbCr. Match colors of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are provided ...for additional information on the Labs, Inc. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the components R-Y output to white, etc. Connect the RGB (D-sub 15 Pin) and AUDIO et le sigle double D sont des ...
...when using the Y-PbPr inputs. (See page 30). ♦♦ When using a HDMI input from Dolby Laboratories. connect red to red, white to the TV's Pr input. ♦♦ Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CbCr. Match colors of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are provided ...for additional information on the Labs, Inc. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the components R-Y output to white, etc. Connect the RGB (D-sub 15 Pin) and AUDIO et le sigle double D sont des ...
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... example is shown on the right. 2. AUDIO TruSurround HD, SRS and 1. Press the INPUT button, then select AV1 from Dolby Laboratories. TV REAR PANEL RGB TV REAR PANEL RGB RGB (Yellow) (White) (Red) RGB (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game ...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of plugs and terminals, i.e. and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the AV1 (VIDEO)jacks. TV REAR PANEL 2. RGB DVD RGB PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder White Red Green Blue Red Home video game system NOTES •...
... example is shown on the right. 2. AUDIO TruSurround HD, SRS and 1. Press the INPUT button, then select AV1 from Dolby Laboratories. TV REAR PANEL RGB TV REAR PANEL RGB RGB (Yellow) (White) (Red) RGB (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game ...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of plugs and terminals, i.e. and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the AV1 (VIDEO)jacks. TV REAR PANEL 2. RGB DVD RGB PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder White Red Green Blue Red Home video game system NOTES •...
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...connecting to rear panel jacks. Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The Volume of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the LCD Television. Connect an RCA stereo cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to prevent illegal copying of the amplifier... to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown to the OPTICAL IN of plugs and terminals, i.e. It establishes a one-way, point-to...
...connecting to rear panel jacks. Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The Volume of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the LCD Television. Connect an RCA stereo cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to prevent illegal copying of the amplifier... to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown to the OPTICAL IN of plugs and terminals, i.e. It establishes a one-way, point-to...
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... to enter one touch. VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (+ or -) until you wish to 4 hours. Repeat the same procedure for your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to tune. Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). ... (press the SAT/CBL button), for instructions on how to program the remote to controlling all the functions on the remote control. For your LCD TV, select TV by (-) DASH (example 15-1). See pages 22~27 for your television. Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the...
... to enter one touch. VOLUME (VOL), MUTE button Press the VOLUME button (+ or -) until you wish to 4 hours. Repeat the same procedure for your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to tune. Channel selection may also be performed by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). ... (press the SAT/CBL button), for instructions on how to program the remote to controlling all the functions on the remote control. For your LCD TV, select TV by (-) DASH (example 15-1). See pages 22~27 for your television. Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the...
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...MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. EXIT button This button will start the On-Screen Display. TV 0. AV1 2. AV2 3. HDMI 2 8. TV Watch TV from an Air or Cable signal. 1. HDMI 2 Select to choose Component Input 2. 5. Program Information 1080i 3:17PM Clock ...HD Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Sesame Street Program Description. AV1 Select to access the Channel Guide of your TV Closed Captioning will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button or wait 4 seconds to choose AV2 Input....
...MENU button The MENU button will exit all On-Screen Displays. EXIT button This button will start the On-Screen Display. TV 0. AV1 2. AV2 3. HDMI 2 8. TV Watch TV from an Air or Cable signal. 1. HDMI 2 Select to choose Component Input 2. 5. Program Information 1080i 3:17PM Clock ...HD Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Sesame Street Program Description. AV1 Select to access the Channel Guide of your TV Closed Captioning will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button or wait 4 seconds to choose AV2 Input....
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... the size. The noise is normal for some signals. • See page 53 for the Aspect setting. How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press 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...
... the size. The noise is normal for some signals. • See page 53 for the Aspect setting. How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press 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...
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...). Select Dynamic for settings changes). 8 Device Control buttons These buttons can control external devices (i.e. Select Custom for controlling devices with your TV E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the remote control. NOTE For some devices... these keys are for viewing with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) through the TV and HDMI connection ; You have to first setup the Favorite Channels in the Channels Menu in TV mode. Select Movie for more detailed picture. Also, these programs as or ....
...). Select Dynamic for settings changes). 8 Device Control buttons These buttons can control external devices (i.e. Select Custom for controlling devices with your TV E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the remote control. NOTE For some devices... these keys are for viewing with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) through the TV and HDMI connection ; You have to first setup the Favorite Channels in the Channels Menu in TV mode. Select Movie for more detailed picture. Also, these programs as or ....
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The new remote control is designed to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. AV COMPONENT CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURE 111 Turn on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that your ... down the device button (DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL or AVR) on your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down the SAT...
The new remote control is designed to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. AV COMPONENT CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURE 111 Turn on the remote and enter the four digit preset code that your ... down the device button (DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL or AVR) on your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down the SAT...
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...-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV : -P. Save 23 PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Set-Top- Box/Satellite Receiver codes : -... & 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 the Cable Box. Mode -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the ...
...-TOP-BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER CODE IS NOTE Refer to instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for operating the TV : -P. Save 23 PRECODED SET-TOP BOX/SATELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Set-Top- Box/Satellite Receiver codes : -... & 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 the Cable Box. Mode -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. PRECODED CABLE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the ...
