Page 2 - USER MANUAL; Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Television.
USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Television. Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product. To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL the instructions, especially the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS". Ple...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; SAFETY PR; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Read this instruction thoroughly.
1 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 01 INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 02 About This Manual ........................................................... 02Trademark Credits ........................................................... 02About Softwa...
Page 5 - WARNING
3 SAFETY PR RECAUTIONS For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product. About the Symbols The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the...
Page 7 - CAUTION
5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The unit would overheat, and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life. Ɣ Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Ɣ Do not place t...
Page 8 - PRECAUTIONS; Cleaning and Maintenance
6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) PRECAUTIONS Do not install the unit at areas where it will be subjected to high temperatures. It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product. Ɣ Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat....
Page 9 - Defective Spots on Panel; The Usage under the Low Temperature Environment
7 ABOUT LCD PANEL Other Common Characteristics of LCD Panel The following are the common phenomena when operating LCD Panel due to its structural reason. Please note that they are not malfunctions. ŏ Defective Spots on Panel The LCD panel is manufactured with high-precision technology. However, ther...
Page 10 - QUICK START GUIDE; L37X01AU L42X01AU
8 QUICK START GUIDE For more information on connecting and using your TV, please be sure to read all instructions in this user manual. 1. Supplied Accessories (including option) User Manual Remote Control AA size batteries X2 Power Cord Clean Cloth Option: Desktop Stand (TS01C42SL) For L42X01AU * Se...
Page 12 - Front Panel; Main Power Switch (on the right side); Rear Panel
10 COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel Cabinet Panel Remote Control Receiver Indicating Lamp Speaker Desktop Stand (Option for L42X01AU) Main Power Switch (on the left side) – for L37X01AU Main Power Switch (on the right side) – for L42X01AU Rear Panel L37X01AU
Page 13 - COMPONENT NAMES; Control Panel
11 COMPONENT NAMES ( continued) Main Unit (continued) Control Panel L37X01AU
Page 14 - Remote Control
12 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote Control Sub Power Press this button to switch TV On or Off standby. Device Select (TV/DVD/STB) Press these buttons to select the device (TV, DVD or STB) to be controlled by this remote control. The selected button will light up to display the selected mode.Norma...
Page 15 - PREPARATION; Remote Control Batteries Installation; Open the battery compartment cover; AA; Close the battery compartment cover; Caution When Moving the Main Unit
13 PREPARATION Remote Control Batteries Installation Handling the Remote Control This remote control operates on 2 “ AA ” batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment cover Ɣ Slide open the battery compartment cover on the backside in the direction of an arrow, and remove the cover. 2. Installing the ...
Page 16 - Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation; Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (; Anti-Tumble Measures; Securing to a wall or pillar
14 PREPARATION (continued) Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( 3 to 6 ) carefully besides this page. * When installing the unit, use the optional Desktop Stand (TS01C42SL for L42X01AU). Please refer to the user manual of the stand. The Desktop Stand (optional) has b...
Page 17 - Rear; Connecting Procedure; Connect Power Cord to the rear panel.
15 CONNECTION Ter minal Positions L37X01AU Rear Power Cord Socket Aerial Socket AV1 Service Use Only AV2 AV3 Monitor Out PC(RGB)/HDMI Analog Audio Input PC Connection Terminal (D-Sub 15 pin) HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Optical Out (Digital Audio) Side HDMI 3 Headphone Terminal AV4 L42X01AU Rear Power Cord Soc...
Page 18 - Connecting Power Cord to Rear Panel.; When you do not have any other external equipment; Precautions when connecting the aerial
16 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 1. Connecting Power Cord to Rear Panel. Connect power cord to the television. * Make sure not to connect the power plug to the wall socket until all connections are completed. 2. Connecting Aerial Lead. There are two ways to connect aerial l...
Page 19 - can be connected to the equipment with Component output.
17 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 3. Connecting to Exter nal Equipment Ɣ Ter minals on Rear AV1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with Component output.
Page 20 - Monitor Out; Video output is not available from component, RGB, or HDMI input.; PC; terminal connected to PC, which allows
18 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) Monitor Out can be used to display same image and sound as main unit on another television. When this output terminal is connected to an external television with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image and sound from composite (AV3, AV4), or DTT/T...
Page 21 - HDMI 3; terminal is located on the right side control panel.
19 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) HDMI1~ 3 terminals can be connected to the devices with HDMI output . If the external device has DVI output, this can be available with HDMI-DVI cable. In case of using the HDMI-DVI cable, connect analog audio signal to PC (RGB)/HDMI Analog ...
Page 22 - Ter minals on Side; Headphone
20 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) Ɣ Ter minals on Side Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary basis afterdone the connections on the rear panel. AV4 can be connected to the equipment with composite ...
Page 23 - Connecting the plug into the wall socket; Use only the power cord provided.; Information; How to secure the power cord and cables; Step 1. Secure the power cord; Secure all cables together with power cord by using large clamp.; Clamp for power cord
21 CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket Connect the power cord after completing all other connections. (The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.) CAUTION Ɣ Use only the power cord provided. Ɣ Do not use a power...
Page 24 - To tur n On the power of the television
22 BASIC OPERATION POWER On/Off Now, turn On the main power of the unit. Ⴠ To tur n On the power of the television 1. Press the Main Power switch on the television. Ⴠ The Indicating Lamp will illuminate in Red (Standby mode). 2. Press either Sub Power button on the control panel or Sub Power button ...
Page 25 - Mute; Input Switching to DTT/TV
23 BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume UP/DOWN 1. To increase the sound volume, press button on the remote control, or Volume Up button on the control panel. Ɣ The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift right. 2. To decrease the sound volume, press button on the remote control or Volume Down...
Page 26 - Input Signal Screen Display; button of the remote control.; VIDEO; RGB
24 BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Signal Screen Display The input signal status and off timer staturs can be displayed on the screen by pressing the button of the remote control. • The display in DTT mode will appear when changing the channels. (Refer to 41 , 42 ) • The display will go out in app...
Page 27 - TV SETUP OPERATION; • Basic Operation; Menu
25 TV SETUP OPERATION How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system With the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product. Picture Audio Timer Setup Select OK Set <Main Menu> • Basic Operation 1. Press button on the remote control or ...
Page 28 - Main Menu List
26 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Main Menu List Menu Page Menu Page Picture Mode 30 Perfect Volume 32 Contrast 30 TV Speakers 32 Brightness 30 Audio Reset 32 Color 30 Timer Off Timer 33 Sharpness 30 Mode 27 Tint 30 Auto Tuning Search 27 Color Temperature 30 Position 27 Back Light 30 Frequency 27 Re...
Page 29 - Setup; Selected Items; Auto Tuning
27 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) You can install channels and make the various settings related channels. 1. Press button. 2. Select “ Setup ” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button. Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext La...
Page 30 - Manual Tuning
28 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) (continued) With this menu, you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings. Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Select OK Set Return Selected Items Setup hint Auto NTSC 4.43 SECAM PAL Colo...
Page 31 - Channel Selections
29 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Channel Selections There are 2 ways to select the channels: stepping through the channel, and selecting by number.
Page 32 - Picture Setting; “Picture”; Page 1
30 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Picture Setting You can make specific adjustments for the picture based on your preference. 1. Press button. 2. Select “Picture” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button. (By pressing ź button at the bottom of each menu page, the nex...
Page 34 - Audio Setting
32 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Audio Setting You can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like. 1. Press button. 2. Select “ Audio ” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button. Movie Off Off Off On Reset Audio Audio Mode Treble Bass Balance Matrix Surroun...
Page 35 - Timer Menu; This allows your; television; Off Timer; This function automatically sets the power to Standby
33 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Timer Menu This allows your television to turn Off (Standby mode) at set time automatically, which you may find useful. Timer Off Timer ŻŹ Adjust Return - - Min. Selected Items Setup hint - - Min. 30Min. 60Min. 90Min. Off Timer 120Min. This function automatically se...
Page 36 - Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast; Stereo broadcast; Green
34 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Audio Switching (TV) NICAM / Sound Multiplex (including A2) (TV mode) You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing I/II button of remote control. Audio can be switched only if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button wi...
Page 37 - PC Adjustment Setting
35 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) PC Adjustment Setting You can adjust the display condition such as position adjustment and color setting while connecting to the PC and being RGB mode. See 18 for the PC connection. From Setup Menu (RGB) 1. Press button. 2. Select “ Setup ” menu and press button. 3....
Page 39 - Analog Teletext; What is “ Teletext”; Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as:; Select Teletext Language
37 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Analog Teletext What is “ Teletext” Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel. Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as: Ⴠ TV program schedule Ⴠ Weather forecasts Ⴠ Sports results Ⴠ Newsflash Red Green Blue Yellow 11:3...
Page 40 - How to Operate the Teletext; Operation; RLQSXWVLJQDO
38 TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Analog Teletext (continued) How to Operate the Teletext You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons. Operation Press To activate Teletext mode.* To exit from the Teletext mode. [TV Text] To move to the next or previous page. [Page Sele...
Page 41 - DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION; Basic Operation; DTT Main Menu List
39 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system With the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and functions. Ⴠ Basic Operation 1. Press button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel of the unit. ...
Page 42 - Installing Channels
40 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Installing Channels You can search available channels in any of the following 3 methods. 1. Press
Page 43 - Stepping through the Channel
41 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Channel Selections There are 4 ways to select the channels: stepping through the channel, selecting by number, selecting from the program/favorite list, and using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). Stepping through the Channel Press Chan...
Page 44 - Making Favorite List; “Edit channels”; Infor mation Banner; Display infor mation by changing channel; General settings
42 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Making Favorite List The “Edit channels” menu allows you to select your favorite channels and make a Favorite List in order to access easily to the channel you watch most often. 1. Press button on the remote control and select “Edit chann...
Page 45 - Digital Teletext; KHSLFWXUHRIVHOHFWHGSURJUDPLVGLVSOD\HGDWORZHUULJKWVFUHHQ; Button; SWRLWHPVFDQEHVHOHFWHG
43 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Digital Teletext P100 Austext 100 Tue 14 Mar 16:04:58 MAKE AUSTEXT YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR LOCAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS INDEX PAGE 120 AUSTEXT MAIN INDEX COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ON 104 INDEX MAIN INDEX. . . .100 BUSINESS . . . . .113 NEWS . . . ....
Page 46 - Subtitle; Parental Guidance
44 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Subtitle The enables (disable) the subtitle if available as your useful tool. 1. Press button to display DTT main menu. 2. Select ” General settings” and press button. 3. Select ” Subtitle settings” and press button. 4. With buttons selec...
Page 47 - Change Pin; Local Time; Checking DTT System Infor mation
45 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION (DTT) OPERATION (continued) Change Pin To use the locks effectively, do change the pin number from the default setting, which should be known and remembered only by you. The default setting is 0000. 1. Press button on the remote control. 2. Select “General setting” ...
Page 48 - Each time; TV/AV signal input; Panoramic; Input Signal
46 FUNCTION Size Switching Each time button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size is switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. TV/AV signal input ŏ Display Size Watching standard Definition Picture(480i,480p,576i,576p) TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4 ...
Page 49 - RGB signal input; You can select a suitable size depending on the resolution.; Multi Picture Mode; Activate the Multi Picture Mode in HDMI Mode; on; Control on the side with Speaker Icon
47 FUNCTION (continued) Size Switching (continued) RGB signal input You can select a suitable size depending on the resolution. Full 4:3 Display Area Selection Diagram Resolution Full 4:3 640 x 400 (VGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) 800 x 600 (SVGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1280 x 768 (WXGA) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) 1360 x 76...
Page 50 - Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB Mode; Input mode indication
48 FUNCTION (continued) M ulti Picture Mode (continued) Table: Mix-and –Match of the Input Modes ( HDMI) DTT TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 HDMI1 O O O O O O HDMI2 O O O O O O HDMI3 O O O O O O Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB Mode When you activated the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input, the picture will b...
Page 51 - Activate the Multi Picture Mode in Video Mode
49 FUNCTION (continued) M ulti Picture Mode(continued) Activate the Multi Picture Mode in Video Mode To activate Multi Picture mode in either TV, AV, HDMI, and RGB mode, press on the remote control. 2-picture mode You can watch two different pictures side by side. This mode is available in both TV m...
Page 52 - Picture Freezing; By pressing button, you can change to freeze mode
50 FUNCTION (continued) Picture Freezing By pressing button, you can change to freeze mode easily anytime you like. Press it again to return to normal picture.
Page 53 - DVD Player/ STB Selection; Set up; Set up the manufacturer.
51 FUNCTION (continued) DVD Player/ STB Selection You can use this remote control to operate DVD Player and Set Top Box of other manufacturers as well as this set. After press or button, press (or hold) the required buttons to select the manufacturer and type as shown below. Set up Example: HITACHI ...
Page 57 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; SPECIFICATION
55 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION L37X01AU L42X01AU Display dimensions Approx. 37 inches (820 (H) × 461 (V)mm, diagonal 941 mm) Approx. 42 inches (930(H) × 523 (V)mm, diagonal1067 mm) Panel Resolution 1920(H) x 1080 (V) pixels Net dimensions including Stand: 910 (W) x 680 (H) x 365 (D) mm excl...
Page 58 - Signal Input; S-input connector pin specifications; Pin Input
56 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input S-input connector pin specifications Pin Input signal 1 Y 2 Y-GND 3 C 4 C-GND Frame GND
Page 59 - Recommended Signal List; With Component Video INPUT
57 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Component Video INPUT Signal mode No Signal name Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) Remarks 1 576i 720(1440) x 576 50.00 15.63 27.00 EIA-861D 2 480i 720(1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 27....
