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Question posted by focus133 on July 12th, 2010

Cant Get Raw Audio Using A Dvd

Im using a dvd , the audio is direct from the dvd to the av/reciever through coaxial cable. The video source is direct from the dvd to the tv via hdmi cable. When Im watching a movie an error is displayed on the screen " Unsopported audio format , please check device audio output format"  What can i do , btw i cant change the option on the tv where it says Digital output to raw... dunno why. Thanks for your help

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Owners Guide - Page 1

... visit www.dtvtransition.org UltraVision® LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for future reference. 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...
Owners Guide - Page 4

... and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on dresser, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chest or carts may fall over , or knocked down. • Care should be taken to route all . Flat panel displays can become excited while watching a program, especially on a "larger than life" flat panel display. TUNE INTO SAFETY • One size does NOT fit all cords and cables...
Owners Guide - Page 6

....hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not going to be used and new batteries in the device. • Replace all the batteries in the direction of the remote... 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...
Owners Guide - Page 7

... the TV.  All the cables connected to the TV will not fall directly on a stable and flat surface. Using metallic wire (two locations) fasten the set to the clamping screw on both sides of the Television for example, in . 42" 10 cm. 7 FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television Take the following precautions to prevent the LCD Television from...
Owners Guide - Page 9

... and any picture if there is no video input when AV1, AV2, Component1 or 2, or HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will resume after the input signal is ON; HDMI-3 & HDMI-4 Use these side HDMI inputs for AV equipment such as a DVD player, Game Console or Camcorders. Headphone jack Use this capability, such as Set-Top-Boxes...
Owners Guide - Page 10

... that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from a HDMI source or digital program channel to your LCD TV. Audio Out jack This jack provides stereo audio output from Dolby Laboratories. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the components R-Y output to change the signal source CABLE or AIR (see page 30).
Owners Guide - Page 11

.... Television DVD- For HDMI CEC details please see pages 22~27 for a complete description of all of the functions on the left bottom corner of the TV frame. CONTROL BUTTONS (SAT/CBL, DVD, PVR/VCR, AVR) Control the functions of compatible DVD players with HDMI-CEC control. Picture Mode (TV) Picture mode can be use as , DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes...
Owners Guide - Page 12

... YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). The Indicating Lamp will not operate. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the CATV coaxial cable to the AC wall outlet . 3. Connect the power cord to the antenna mixer. then light blue (image displays). AC Wire...
Owners Guide - Page 13

... TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which you turn off your TV, unplug the power cord and connect your area and the second option is the completion of the channels, it shows a brief message and you are to select a source and press the SELECT button on the antenna or cable...
Owners Guide - Page 14

... Video Sources Connect an external source to one of a separate audio device is connected, the use an Audio Amplifier and connect to easily connect a Camcorder, DVD, Video Game and a VCR as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from coaxial shielded wire. Component2 5. HDMI 3 9. For best performance, video and audio cables should be abnormal. • Cable...
Owners Guide - Page 15

..., Inc. FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections Outside antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR ANT IN V LR RGB HDMI to DVI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY HDMI to HDMI HDMI OUTPUT RGB RGB DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY RGB OPTICAL IN OUTPUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L R OUTPUT S-Video Video L R NOTE STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER Cables are often color...
Owners Guide - Page 17

... will be use the Audio input from the output of the LCD TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown to the OPTICAL IN of the amplifier is not a "NETWORK" technology. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources to the HDMI input as shown near the Rear panel at right. 2. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN AUDIO IN...
Owners Guide - Page 18

...TV set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that the remote will now control your DVD (press the DVD button), for the TV to operate different types of VCRs, cable...procedure for your television. DEVICE buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on the remote. Use the CHANNEL ...
Owners Guide - Page 28

... purposes only, there may be slight differences from any menu. Choose to Reset Video Settings to increase or decrease the brightness of your Hitachi LCD TV. 2. Adjust tint. Press the SELECT button to use. Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom and Game. On-Screen Display 1. Dynamic 41 47 65 0 60 High Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit This...
Owners Guide - Page 32

.... Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will control the left to the main menu. Most will allow you to select between 3 language options (English,Español & Français) to your preference. Digital Output This function allows you to set between RAW and PCM. Use the CURSOR PAD , to execute the reset of the LCD TV...
Owners Guide - Page 33

... the changes that you observe daylight savings, use the CURSOR PAD to highlight DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and press the ► button to your choice. 2. Video Audio Setup Channels Enter Password *** * Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit Video Panel Lock Off Audio Block Unrated TV Off US Setup Canada Channels Region 5 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 1. US This option will reset the...
Owners Guide - Page 36

... are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of this television. • Caption Display will not be available with every program. Press the CURSOR PAD ► to save energy when watching your own preference. Text may not be available (grayed out) when using the "TV" input of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen.
Owners Guide - Page 37

...your Hitachi LCD TV to discover and communicate automatically with other compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video equipment. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Setup HDMI-CEC Set to ON and this feature will enable the HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your choices. Video Audio Setup Channels Energy Options Transparency 0 HDMI - CEC Input Labels Component Options RGB Options Reset AV & Setup Move...
Owners Guide - Page 42

... the HDMI device menu (of the HDMI source device). • Check HDMI input picture format, if use 1080p format confirm cable length it 's output is blurry or fuzzy Pixelization noise or loss connection ("No Signal" message display) CHECKLIST PAGES • Make sure you have selected the correct HDMI input. It's not an indicator of a TV malfunction. • If HDMI source is...
Owners Guide - Page 47

...or circumstances outside the United States of a new Hitachi display product. R This will repair or replace (at ... Limited Warranty LCD Flat Panel Televisions period for such parts. O program. Any Product that has been used in accordance...Product used for labor, Hitachi will help facilitate proper warranty coverage. Product screens that have demonstrated that impedes direct and...

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