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Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; To the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to; SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION; NOTE; READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT; are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit; Power source; CAUTION

2 Important Safety Instructions To the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys...

Page 3 - Warning; or; Declaration of Conformity; Hg

3 Important Safety Instructions Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The LCD television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should • be placed on the television. This ap...

Page 4 - Congratulations on your purchase!; TUNE INTO SAFETY; for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display.; IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL

4 Important Safety Instructions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: HITACHI CARES! The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home • entertainment enjoyable and safe. Please note the American Academy of Pediatrics disc...

Page 5 - PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS; other flammable materials.

5 PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 inch Do not place the unit on uneven surfaces, this may drop or damage the unit, it may also cause personal injury. Unplug immediately if any foreign materials falls into the TV or if the TV fell down. Do not...

Page 6 - ccessories; For optional accessories, please access our web site at:; REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; resulting in leakage.

6 A ccessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate • ventilation for...

Page 7 - FIRST TIME USE; Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD; Power Cord Installation; Close the clamp to fix the power cord to the TV.; Securing to a Wall; How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television; ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE; The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use.; Place the TV unit face down on a soft and flat surface; Caution when moving the main unit; used to reduce the reflection.; mount the unit on a stable and flat surface.; NOTES

FIRST TIME USE 7 Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD • Television . Blocking the ventilation holes might cause overheating and damage. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the power • cord and contact 800.HITACHI. If you purchased a wall mount bracket, is it • recommended that you ask fo...

Page 8 - WALL MOUNTING SETUP; length is; very important

8 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 TV safely, please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage; then remove the screws a...

Page 9 - Side Panel Jacks & Controls; Indicating; FRONT VIEW; Your Hitachi LCD TV will not show any picture if

FIRST TIME USE 9 Side Panel Jacks & Controls HDMI 3 & HDMI 4 Use these side HDMI inputs for AV device such as set top boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection (see page 14 for reference). RGB (PC and AUDIO IN) Video and audio input from computer. USB MULTIMEDIA/SERVICE Sl...

Page 10 - Rear Panel Jacks; DVI AUDIO Input; when the connection to HDMI 2 is a HDMI to HDMI; COMPOSITE AV1 Jacks; and Audio Inputs; Your component outputs may be labeled Y-C; AUDIO OUT Jack; audio device, such as an audio amplifier.

10 Rear Panel Jacks HDMI 1 & HDMI 2/DVI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI input for your AV device such as set top boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection. DIGITAL OUT (Optical Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is RAW...

Page 11 - uick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions; the remote control directly at the sensor for best results.; ll; For HDMI CEC details please see page 38.

FIRST TIME USE 11 Q uick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, Cable Boxes (CBL), set top boxes, satellite receivers (SAT),...

Page 12 - Quick Setup Guide; Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new; and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.; CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE; If the Indicating lamp is off, the POWER button on; FOLLOW THE TV SETUP WIZARD INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE

12 Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, ...

Page 13 - TV Setup Wizard; your TV, unplug the power cord and connect your; If you make adjustment changes in this mode, they

FIRST TIME USE 13 TV Setup Wizard Setup Wizard (5/8) Please select TV RF tuning band ... Move Select SEL Air Cable Previous Cancel The sixth step will start the scanning feature to find the channels available on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to start the ...

Page 14 - Side Panel Connections; A) CONNECTING HDMI SIGNAL; CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER; IN

14 The SIDE panel VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a Camcorder, DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples. (When connecting an S-VIDEO device, also connect the audio output into the Side Audio Input jacks). Completely insert conn...

Page 15 - Rear Panel Connections; Cables are not included.; TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; will be abnormal if the connection is loose.; Before Operating External Video Devices

FIRST TIME USE 15 Rear Panel Connections Cables are not included. NOTE TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS COMPONENT Y-P ♦ b P r (COMPONENT 1 & 2) or HDMI (1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the sta...

Page 16 - CONNECTING A DEVICE AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE; CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE; TV REAR PANEL

16 Rear Panel Connections Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. If you do not, the picture and/or sound • may be abnormal. Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and jacks, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc. • To return to the l...

Page 17 - CONNECTING AN DEVICE WITH HDMI OR DVI; Completely insert the connection cord plugs when; CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER; HDMI Input; HDMI; Or

FIRST TIME USE 17 Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN DEVICE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the 1. output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown near the Rear panel at right. With DVI output devices,...

Page 18 - The Remote Control; POWER Button; first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel; LAST CHANNEL Button; MUTE

18 The Remote Control POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. DEVICE Buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set top boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, ...

Page 19 - How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV; ANALOG CHANNELS; DIGITAL CHANNELS; VIDEO INPUTS; The inputs that do not have any device connected

19 REMO TE CONTR OL How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 21 or greater, the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is ...

Page 20 - Auto; The noise is normal for some signals.

20 How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV Auto Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically by signal detector. 4:3 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (black areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the origin...

Page 21 - have to first setup the Favorite Channels in the Channels; DEVICE CONTROL Buttons; For some devices, these buttons are not available

21 REMO TE CONTR OL ENERGY SAVE (E.SAVE) Button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on 3 levels (Min, Medium, Max). See page 37 for further details. CLOSED CAPTIONS (C.C.) Button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television...

Page 22 - How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device; preprogrammed into the remote control.; OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV DEVICE.; to confirm proper setup.; SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003); The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted.

22 1 Power Button Device Buttons Numeric Buttons 2 3 How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device NOTES If your AV device cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your AV device code has not been • preprogrammed into the remote control. In the unlikely event that your AV ...

Page 23 - MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:; Refer to the instruction manual of the cable box; PRECODED SET TOP BOX/SATELLITE Buttons; EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons; PRECODED CABLE BOX Buttons; EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons; These buttons are for operating the TV :; MY SET TOP BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER; Refer to the instruction manual of the Set Top

23 REMO TE CONTR OL How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device MY CABLE BOX CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the cable box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the cable box. NOTE PRECODED SET TOP BOX/SATELLITE Buttons These buttons transmit the ...

Page 24 - MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:; Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD; PRECODED DVD Buttons

24 How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player. NOTE MY VCR/PVR CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to the instruction manual of th...

Page 25 - AVR Device Button; Refer to the instruction manual of the AVR for; PRECODED AVR Buttons; These buttons transmit the chosen precoded AVR

25 REMO TE CONTR OL How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device AVR Device Button MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the AVR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the AVR. PRECODED AVR Buttons These buttons transmit the...

Page 26 - Remote Control Codes

26 Remote Control Codes CABLE Brand CODES A-MARK 0008,0144 ABC 0237,0003,0008 ACCUPHASE 0003 ACORN 0237 ACTION 0237 ACTIVE 0237 ADB 2092,2586 ARCHER 0237 BCC 0276 BRITISH TELECOM 0003 CENTURY 0008 DIGEO 1187,2187 DIGI 0637 DIRECTOR 0476 DUMONT 0637 FOSGATE 0276 GE 0144 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 0476,0810,0...

Page 28 - This part of the screen shows which

28 On-Screen Display Press MENU button on the remote control to display the 1. different features on your Hitachi LCD TV. Use the CURSOR PAD ( 2. , , and ) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. Press EXIT button on the remote control to q...

Page 29 - Audio; The Audio Language and Digital; Setup; The Signal Strength feature of the; If there are any options grayed out, this is an

29 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News). Adjust the intensity of low frequencies. Adjust the intensity of high frequencies. Adjust the balance. Select sound equalizing mode. Select CONEQ 3D Sound settings (On, Off). Select between three Audio Sources (Stereo, Mon...

Page 30 - the Video menu by pressing the SELECT or ► button.; While in the Calibration menu, use the CURSOR PAD ▲, ▼ to

30 Select Video to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the video inputs, including Analog channels separately from Digital Channels (under TV Mode). Adjustments will be applied to Custom settings. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from ...

Page 31 - Please note that the effect may not be immediately; Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural.

31 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia MPEG NR Off Gamma 2 Auto Mid Auto 20 Gamma Backlight Auto Movie Reel120 Motion Aspect Ratio Reset Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Use the CURSOR PAD 1. , to highlight Reel120 Motion function. Press the CURSOR PAD 2. to select Off, Low, Mid...

Page 32 - Aspect Ratio reference

32 Reset This function allows you to reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input source and return it to the Standard video mode Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia MPEG NR Off Gamma 2 Auto Mid Auto 20 Gamma Backlight Auto Movie Reel120 Motion Aspect Ratio Reset Move Select SEL Return Exit ...

Page 33 - If Treble is selected you are adjusting treble.; Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier/

33 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Audio Select Audio to adjust the sound to your preference. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Sound Mode Standard Table Top On Stereo 48 0 32 Bass Treble Balance CONEQ CONEQ 3D Sound Audio Source Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Sound Mode This function has four sound modes ...

Page 34 - Set Sleep Timer; Set Password; When setting the password, please take note that; Select Setup when setting your TV up for the first time.; Use the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to select the Setup menu.; Menu Language; ► to select the language of your; Time; highlight Daylight Savings and press the ► button to activate; the TV will automatically calculate the clock

34 Setup Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours. Press the CURSOR PAD 1. repeatedly to set your Timer from Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min and 240 min. Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’...

Page 35 - Motion Picture Ratings Table; If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will not block it.; TV Parental Guide Ratings Table; Parental Controls; Panel Lock

35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Motion Picture Ratings Table NOT RATED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply.G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child...

Page 36 - Canadian Ratings French Table; and display the data.; Region 5; Canadian Ratings English Table

36 Current Time Setup Canadian Ratings French Table G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner. 8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young c...

Page 37 - Use the CURSOR PAD ►, ▲ and ▼ to highlight and select; Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight Energy Options.; Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight Light Control.

37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Menu Language Eng...

Page 38 - Power LED; Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight Transparency.; Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight Inputs Labels.

38 Setup Power LED Select this feature to turn Off or On the Power LED indicator on the front panel on your TV. Transparency This function allows you to change the transparency of OSD based on 10 levels (0 opaque ~ 10 transparent). Adjust to your own preference. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia...

Page 39 - Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight Component; RGB Options; Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight RGB Options.

39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Component Options This function allows you to adjust the phase between your TV and the Device with component output. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Light Control 1 Transparency HDMI - CEC Input Labels Component Options RGB Options Reset AV & Setup Move Select S...

Page 40 - Source; If you do not want to erase all scanned channels,; Add Channels to List; Channel List

40 Channels Select Channels to set your signal source options, run New Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List (Add channels to List, Channel/Labels and Favorite Channels). Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Source Air New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Label...

Page 41 - or ► to highlight the channels.; Favorite Channels; Multimedia; This option will remain grayed out until a USB drive

41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Channels/Multimedia Channel Labels Use this feature to give a name to any of the channels. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Source Air Signal Strength New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Labels Favorite Channels Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Press...

Page 42 - Equipment Care and Troubleshooting; DO

42 Equipment Care and Troubleshooting DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your LCD Television away from extreme heat, humidity and extre...

Page 43 - Troubleshooting; Symptom and Checklist; HDMI Issues; the product yourself.

43 USEFUL INFORMA TION Troubleshooting Symptom and Checklist SYMPTOM CHECKLIST PAGES No picture - no sound Check the Indicating lamp status (Off, Red, Blue). • Check the connection of the power cord and/or other cables. • Check if the power of the unit or external device is ON. • Check if the correc...

Page 44 - Reception Problems; RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:

44 Reception Problems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal follow...

Page 45 - Features and Specifications; Supplied Accessories:

45 USEFUL INFORMA TION Features and Specifications Supplied Accessories: Remote Control • Batteries (AAA) • Power Cord • Owners Guide • Easy Graphic Guide • Stand Base • Stand Screws • Inputs/Outputs: Wideband Component Y, Pb, Pr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • Composite Video . . . ...

Page 46 - Set Dimensions; Rear View; Side View

46 Set Dimensions L46S604 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 53.3/24.2 Rear View Use as Reference for Wall Mount Bracket Units : Inches (mm) The screw type : Thread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not use Standard type). Side View W all Mount Screw speciﬁcation 28 11/16 (727.3) 40 1/8 (1018....

Page 48 - Service Information; OPERATIONAL, HOOK UP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR WARRANTY

48 Service Information HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HITACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your Hitachi product. Should you require service assistance with OPERATIONAL, HOOK UP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR WARRANTY SERVICE SUPPORT, please contact one of our knowledgeab...

Page 49 - Limited Warranty; LIMITED WARRANTY

49 Limited Warranty VALID ONL Y IN U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi display product. LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi America, Ltd. warrants this product in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable to the products identified below: Conditions of Hitachi Lim...

Page 50 - End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software; END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE

50 End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HI...

Page 51 - End User License Agreement for Open Source Software; OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION

51 LICENSE A GREEMENTS End User License Agreement for Open Source Software OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION This Hitachi TV incorporates open source software modules distributed under certain licenses, including the GNU General Public License Version 3 (as defined by the Free Software Founda...

Page 52 - End User License Agreement for Operating System Software; TERMS AND CONDITIONS; Protecting Users’ Legal Rights From Anti-Circumvention

52 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software TERMS AND CONDITIONS 0. Definitions. “This License” refers to version 3 of the GNU General Public License. “Copyright” also means copyright-like laws that apply to other kinds of works, such as semiconductor masks. “The Program” refers to a...

Page 53 - Acceptance Not Required for Having Copies.

53 LICENSE A GREEMENTS End User License Agreement for Operating System Software e) Convey the object code using peer-to-peer transmission, provided you • inform other peers where the object code and Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsectio...

Page 54 - Use with the GNU Affero General Public License.

54 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software If you convey a covered work, knowingly relying on a patent license, and the Corresponding Source of the work is not available for anyone to copy, free of charge and under the terms of this License, through a publicly available network serv...

Page 55 - APPENDIXES; Appendixes; Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source; Aspect Specifications; Appendix B: RGB Format; Resolution

55 APPENDIXES Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Yes: Available / --: Not Available Input Signal Aspect Auto 4:3 16:9 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 AIR / CABLE Air / Cable Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes HDMI 1 HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes HDMI...

Page 56 - Index

56 Index A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Add Channels to List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Analog Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 37 Antenna Connecti...

Page 57 - Notes