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LCD TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. 0 has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 32HDL52A/37HDL52A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 ACCESSORIES...7 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION 8 - 27 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV 28 - 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...33 - 39 DTV USAGE...40 - 44 USEFUL INFORMATION ...45 - 52 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
LCD TELEVISION Operating Guide for energy efficiency. 0 has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 32HDL52A/37HDL52A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1- 6 ACCESSORIES...7 HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION 8 - 27 HOW TO USE REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR LCD TV 28 - 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY...33 - 39 DTV USAGE...40 - 44 USEFUL INFORMATION ...45 - 52 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd.
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... BLADE EXPOSURE. English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of the LCD Television. This will be placed on the apparatus. If the television does not... operate properly, unplug the LCD Television and call your HITACHI LCD Television. NOTE: This LCD Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in...
... BLADE EXPOSURE. English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of the LCD Television. This will be placed on the apparatus. If the television does not... operate properly, unplug the LCD Television and call your HITACHI LCD Television. NOTE: This LCD Television will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in...
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...Symbols This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). Never use could possibly result in a bathroom. • Do not expose the LCD TV to make repairs yourself because this product, please read these symbols are present. Never attempt to rain or moisture. • Do...indicated in fire or electrical shock. If liquids or foreign objects should be clearly indicated in an injury, and continued use the LCD Television if a problem should be assured. Incorrect power supply could be taken if you read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly...
...Symbols This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). Never use could possibly result in a bathroom. • Do not expose the LCD TV to make repairs yourself because this product, please read these symbols are present. Never attempt to rain or moisture. • Do...indicated in fire or electrical shock. If liquids or foreign objects should be clearly indicated in an injury, and continued use the LCD Television if a problem should be assured. Incorrect power supply could be taken if you read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly...
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... the battery, wipe out the liquid and then replace the battery. If the provided plug does not fit your dealer. • Do not place the LCD TV or heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables. • Do not pull the power cord and cables. If the power cord or.... • Keep the battery away from being walked on disposing the battery. 4 Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in the manual of this LCD TV with no dust), before using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure. • Do not cut off the fitted power plug, the removal of which...
... the battery, wipe out the liquid and then replace the battery. If the provided plug does not fit your dealer. • Do not place the LCD TV or heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables. • Do not pull the power cord and cables. If the power cord or.... • Keep the battery away from being walked on disposing the battery. 4 Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in the manual of this LCD TV with no dust), before using a loose, unsound outlet or contact failure. • Do not cut off the fitted power plug, the removal of which...
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...Please use . If it . • Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places. • Distorted or unstable places. • How to move the LCD TV with a dry soft cloth. especially because they would burn-in the following places. • Hot places such as bathroom, or shower room. ... air ventilation place. • Place near fire. • A wet place such as near heater, place exposed to clean the LCD screen panel of the LCD Television. The phosphor has a finite illumination life. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in fire or electrical shock. • Do...
...Please use . If it . • Always vibrating or strongly vibrating places. • Distorted or unstable places. • How to move the LCD TV with a dry soft cloth. especially because they would burn-in the following places. • Hot places such as bathroom, or shower room. ... air ventilation place. • Place near fire. • A wet place such as near heater, place exposed to clean the LCD screen panel of the LCD Television. The phosphor has a finite illumination life. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in fire or electrical shock. • Do...
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... with ground terminal and make sure that for other than sorry! 6 Furthermore, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to transport the LCD TV in order for infirm or handicapped people. - Failure to avoid injury from Radio. - A physical impact could cause the product to ...ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with wood screws - Avoid strong rays. around the LCD TV. to overturn resulting in accordance with the recommended safety standards for the installation - Do not apply excessive pulling force to comply...
... with ground terminal and make sure that for other than sorry! 6 Furthermore, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to transport the LCD TV in order for infirm or handicapped people. - Failure to avoid injury from Radio. - A physical impact could cause the product to ...ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with wood screws - Avoid strong rays. around the LCD TV. to overturn resulting in accordance with the recommended safety standards for the installation - Do not apply excessive pulling force to comply...
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... 1. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for the front glass panel. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. This LCD television product is incorrectly replaced. Power Cord 3. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pressing the notched part of the packing material. User...
... 1. Insert two new "AAA" size batteries for the front glass panel. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. This LCD television product is incorrectly replaced. Power Cord 3. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pressing the notched part of the packing material. User...
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... image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sure that is recommended for professional installer. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it safely. Also, be sufficient. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet ... purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask for best performance. If you are required to the wall mount bracket. ANTENNA Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is free from the ...
... image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sure that is recommended for professional installer. HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION To take measures to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it safely. Also, be sufficient. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet ... purchased the wall mount bracket option, please ask for best performance. If you are required to the wall mount bracket. ANTENNA Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is free from the ...
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...-precision technology is not a malfunction. 4 Picture Image (Spectrum) When receiving still picture signals, (e.g. This is not a defect. 5 LCD Surface The LCD display panel is functioning. If the TV does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. 9 Some pixels will ... speakers, the best audio performance will require some cases, there are : - English HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is prohibited. If the TV's audio output will be connected to -2,484ft). The phosphor has a finite ...
...-precision technology is not a malfunction. 4 Picture Image (Spectrum) When receiving still picture signals, (e.g. This is not a defect. 5 LCD Surface The LCD display panel is functioning. If the TV does not turn ON, please wait a little before turning ON again. 9 Some pixels will ... speakers, the best audio performance will require some cases, there are : - English HOW TO SETUP YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TELEVISION VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI LCD Television is prohibited. If the TV's audio output will be connected to -2,484ft). The phosphor has a finite ...
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... set correctly to connect from most stores that have phono connectors. HDMI Cable This cable is used to display the signal on the LCD TV. Subwoofer Cable This cable is used on the television. Below are illustrations and names of the standard video cable to the subwoofer... output of the LCD TV. 10 Stereo Cable This cable is used to connect a computer output to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with...
... set correctly to connect from most stores that have phono connectors. HDMI Cable This cable is used to display the signal on the LCD TV. Subwoofer Cable This cable is used on the television. Below are illustrations and names of the standard video cable to the subwoofer... output of the LCD TV. 10 Stereo Cable This cable is used to connect a computer output to the antenna jack on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with...
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... lower right corner of the TV. When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is set OFF. The LCD TV is ON. ② REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume ,etc. 12 Indicating Lamp Off Lights... Lights Orange Lights Green Power Status Off Off (Stand-by indicator lamp located on /off operation. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 32"/37" LCD TV ① POWER light indicator To turn the LCD TV ON, press the main power button located on the bottom left side of the front bezel will illuminate.
... lower right corner of the TV. When the MAIN POWER is set ON and the Front Key or Remote Control POWER is set OFF. The LCD TV is ON. ② REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume ,etc. 12 Indicating Lamp Off Lights... Lights Orange Lights Green Power Status Off Off (Stand-by indicator lamp located on /off operation. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW 32"/37" LCD TV ① POWER light indicator To turn the LCD TV ON, press the main power button located on the bottom left side of the front bezel will illuminate.
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... adjust the sound level. This button also serves as the cursor left corner of the TV screen. The volume level will be displayed on the LCD television or change to select the desired input: NTSC, DTV,VIDEO1~4, Analog RGB or HDMI source. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when... button to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to your preference without using the remote. English SIDE PANEL CONTROLS SIDE VIEW 32"/37" LCD TV ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ③ POWER button This power button is for power on the TV screen.
... adjust the sound level. This button also serves as the cursor left corner of the TV screen. The volume level will be displayed on the LCD television or change to select the desired input: NTSC, DTV,VIDEO1~4, Analog RGB or HDMI source. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when... button to standby mode. ④ CHANNEL selector Press these buttons to your preference without using the remote. English SIDE PANEL CONTROLS SIDE VIEW 32"/37" LCD TV ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ③ POWER button This power button is for power on the TV screen.
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Note : It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to operate on . 14 It is required that there should be turned ON/OFF manually. between Main Power button off then on 120VOLTS 60Hz AC current. Insert the TV power cord into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet. ①-1 Main power button: This power button is designed to "ON" condition (lights red) for the complete system, and must be at least 5sec. REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & AC INPUT 32"/37" LCD TV ① AC IN input This TV is for stand-by mode.
Note : It is recommended to leave the "MAIN POWER" to operate on . 14 It is required that there should be turned ON/OFF manually. between Main Power button off then on 120VOLTS 60Hz AC current. Insert the TV power cord into a 120VOLTS 60Hz outlet. ①-1 Main power button: This power button is designed to "ON" condition (lights red) for the complete system, and must be at least 5sec. REAR PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH & AC INPUT 32"/37" LCD TV ① AC IN input This TV is for stand-by mode.
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SIDE PANEL JACKS 32"/37" LCD TV English ② Head Phone Speakers is muted when insert it .To control volume: press volume button +, -. ③ S-VIDEO ( VIDEO 4) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability ④ VIDEO (VIDEO 4) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO 4.Use the video inputs to connect external devices, such as camcorders. ⑤ L / MONO / R (VIDEO 4) Connect audio of external devices.(if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (L) audio jack. 15
SIDE PANEL JACKS 32"/37" LCD TV English ② Head Phone Speakers is muted when insert it .To control volume: press volume button +, -. ③ S-VIDEO ( VIDEO 4) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability ④ VIDEO (VIDEO 4) By using the VIDEO button of the remote control, you can select VIDEO 4.Use the video inputs to connect external devices, such as camcorders. ⑤ L / MONO / R (VIDEO 4) Connect audio of external devices.(if you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (L) audio jack. 15
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...-channel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all digital interface for your LCD TV. Only DTV formats such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. 16 REAR PANEL JACKS 32"/37..." LCD TV ⑥ HDMI - HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are available for HDMI input. ⑦ S-VIDEO (VIDEO 3) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks ...
...-channel audio in digital format, HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all digital interface for your LCD TV. Only DTV formats such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. 16 REAR PANEL JACKS 32"/37..." LCD TV ⑥ HDMI - HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are available for HDMI input. ⑦ S-VIDEO (VIDEO 3) Provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks ...
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... Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. The following two diagrams if you connect to wall outlets until all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 4. Turn on the rear of video and audio inputs and outputs. When connecting external equipment, do not Connect the AC power cords... to an outdoor antenna. CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The exact arrangement you use the TV, press NTSC on the LCD TV. 4. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennas. 2. For best performance, video and audio cables should be connected. Connect all...
... Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. The following two diagrams if you connect to wall outlets until all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 4. Turn on the rear of video and audio inputs and outputs. When connecting external equipment, do not Connect the AC power cords... to an outdoor antenna. CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES The exact arrangement you use the TV, press NTSC on the LCD TV. 4. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennas. 2. For best performance, video and audio cables should be connected. Connect all...
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Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Video 1 or Video 2) 19 Connect the HDTV source device using the appropriate cable system. 1. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. English CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources, such as a digital cable box, digital satellite receiver, or digital terrestrial receiver box, can be connected as desired, using the appropriate cable pair, in the following order of preference: HDMI cable OR Component cable and audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) 2.
Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (Video 1 or Video 2) 19 Connect the HDTV source device using the appropriate cable system. 1. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. English CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING HDTV SOURCES HDTV input sources, such as a digital cable box, digital satellite receiver, or digital terrestrial receiver box, can be connected as desired, using the appropriate cable pair, in the following order of preference: HDMI cable OR Component cable and audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) 2.
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Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) OR S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source. (VIDEO1 to 4) 20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1.
Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Connect the TV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver device using: Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) OR S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source. (VIDEO1 to 4) 20 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A TV CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER 1.
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Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source. (VIDEO1 to 4) 21 English CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1. Connect the DVD player using: HDMI cable OR Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) OR S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2.
Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source. (VIDEO1 to 4) 21 English CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER 1. Connect the DVD player using: HDMI cable OR Component cable and Audio cable (Video 1 or Video 2) OR S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2.
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A VCR 1. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (VIDEO3 or VIDEO4). 22 Connect the VCR player using: S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SOURCES CONNECTING A VCR 1. Connect all power sources before activating the LCD TV. 3. Turn on the LCD TV. 4. Press the button corresponding to the appropriate signal source (VIDEO3 or VIDEO4). 22 Connect the VCR player using: S-Video cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4) OR Composite cable and Audio cable (Video 3 or Video 4). 2.