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; The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral; NOTE; READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT; 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 - or; 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 apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. • This appara...
Page 4 - Congratulations on your purchase!; TUNE INTO SAFETY
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 commited to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. • Please note the American Academy of Pediatrics dis...
Page 5 - PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS
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; The remote control operates on; 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 - IM; Power Cord Installation; Securing to a Wall; How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television; The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use.; Caution when moving the main unit; mount the unit on a stable and flat surface.; NOTES
FI R S T T IM E U S E 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, it is recommended that you ...
Page 8 - WALL MOUNTING SETUP; the WALL MOUNT assembly are illustrated on page 39 and page 40.; For Wall Mount assembly, please refer to the Installation Manual; Mount Bracket and the LCD Television. This insertion length is; very important; • Do not block the ventilation holes. In addition
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
FI R S T T IM E U S E 9 Side Panel Jacks & Controls USB SERVICE Slot This USB slot is for future software upgrades. HEADPHONE Jack Use this jack to connect headphones. POWER LIGHT Indicator To turn the TV ON, press the POWER button ( ). A blue indicator lamp located on the lower left corner of t...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Jacks; and AUDIO Inputs; RGB and AUDIO Input; COMPOSITE AV1 Jacks
10 Rear Panel Jacks AIR/CABLE Terminal To switch between Cable and Air, go to the Channels Menu option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR (see page 33). COMPONENT: Y-P b P r and AUDIO Inputs Component 1 and 2 provide Y-P b P r and Audio jacks for connecting device with this capability, such as...
Page 11 - uick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions; point the remote control directly at the sensor for best results.; II; Game
FI R S T T IM E U S E 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 compatible HDMI CEC DVD Players. For HDMI CEC details please see page 31. NOTES • Th...
Page 12 - Quick Setup Guide; Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new; CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV TO THE POWER SOURCE; If the Indicating lamp is off, the POWER button; FOLLOW THE 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
FI R S T T IM E U S E 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 sta...
Page 14 - Side Panel Connections; for audio, use an Audio Amplifier and connect to the Audio In jacks).; A) CONNECTING HDMI SIGNAL; HDMI; B) CONNECTING DVI SIGNAL; OR
14 Side Panel Connections The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of devices and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.There are two SIDE pa...
Page 15 - Rear Panel Connections; Before Operating External Video Devices; Cables are not included.; TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
FI R S T T IM E U S E 15 Rear Panel Connections Before Operating External Video Devices Connect an external device to one of the INPUT jacks, then press the INPUT button to show the Inputs List. Use the CURSORS ( and ) to select the Input of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your ...
Page 16 - CONNECTING A DEVICE AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE; QT; 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...
Page 17 - CONNECTING AN DEVICE WITH HDMI OR DVI; CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER; HDMI Input; DVI to HDMI Input; Or
FI R S T T IM E U S E 17 Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN DEVICE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown near the Rear panel at right. 2. With DVI outpu...
Page 18 - The Remote Control; POWER Button; MUTE
18 The Remote Control POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. PICTURE MODE (P.MODE) Button Press this button to toggle between Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom and Game picture mode settings. Select Dynamic mode for automatic brightness and contrast adjustment. Select Standard m...
Page 19 - How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV; ANALOG CHANNELS; DIGITAL CHANNELS; VIDEO INPUTS; • Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to
19 R E M O T E C O N T R O L 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 30). When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 16 or greater, the volume level will default to 15 when t...
Page 20 - CEC DEVICE Buttons; For some devices, these buttons are not available
20 How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV.CH) Button Press the FAV.CH button to display the Favorite CH List. You have to first setup the Favorite Channels in the Channels Menu in order display the list. Press the FAV.CH button on the remote control to display the lis...
Page 21 - ASPECT Button; Full; The noise is normal for some signals.; Auto
21 R E M O T E C O N T R O L How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV ASPECT Button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input picture format, ASPECT allows you to adjust the image through the following options. Full Use this aspect mode to di...
Page 22 - This part of the screen shows which; MENU
22 On-Screen Display 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the different features on your Hitachi LCD TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons, , , and ) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press the EXIT button on the ...
Page 23 - Audio
23 O N -S C R E E N D IS P LA Y Audio Sound Mode Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News). Bass Adjust the intensity of low frequencies. Treble Adjust the intensity of high frequencies. Balance Adjust the balance. CONEQ Select sound equalizing mode. Audio Source Select among three Audi...
Page 24 - Adjust the brightness of the Backlight for maximum visibility.; Auto Aspect
24 Video 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. Video Audio Setup Channels Picture Mode ...
Page 25 - Aspect Ratio reference; Reset
25 O N -S C R E E N D IS P LA Y Aspect Ratio reference Input Signal Display Screen Display Aspect Recomended To display suitable screen as follows. When Watching Standard Definition Pictures: (4:3 Signal) 4:3 Displays 4:3 programs in there original aspect ratio with bars to the left and right of the ...
Page 26 - If Treble is selected you are adjusting treble. The
26 Audio Select Audio to adjust the sound to your preference. Video Audio Setup Channels Sound Mode Standard Table Top English Unknown1 32 0 32 Bass Treble Balance CONEQ Preferred Language Audio Language Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Sound Mode This function has four sound modes that are preset a...
Page 27 - Select Setup when setting your TV up for the first time.
27 O N -S C R E E N D IS P LA Y Setup Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours.1. Press the CURSOR PAD ► 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. Set Password 1. To change the pass...
Page 28 - Motion Picture Ratings Table; • If the movie does not carry a rating, the TV will not block it.; TV Parental Guide Ratings Table; Canadian Ratings English Table
28 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 children. PG-13 Parents ...
Page 29 - Canadian Ratings French Table; and display the data.; Region 5
29 O N -S C R E E N D IS P LA Y 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 recomme...
Page 30 - With Mute
30 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 Menu Language English Off Service1 Off Time Sle...
Page 31 - Input Labels; Component Options; Phase
31 O N -S C R E E N D IS P LA Y Setup HDMI-CEC Set to On and this feature will enable the HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi LCD TV to discover and communicate automatically with other compatible HDMI-interfaced Audio/Video device. The CEC signal bus makes global controls possible, based on “...
Page 32 - RGB Options; Clock
32 Setup RGB Options This function is to adjust the RGB input to match your PC or laptop output with your LCD Television. Video Audio Setup Channels Analog Captions Energy Options Input Labels Component Options RGB Options Reset AV & Setup Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT HDMI - CEC CC1 1. Press...
Page 33 - New Channel Scan; Add Channels to List; Channel List
33 O N -S C R E E N D IS P LA Y 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 Source Air New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel ...
Page 34 - Channel Labels
34 Channels/Multimedia Channel Labels Use this feature to give a name to any of the channels. Video Audio Setup Channels Source Air New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Labels Favorite Channels Move Select SEL Return Exit EXIT Signal Strength 1. Press the CURSOR PAD or ► to h...
Page 35 - Equipment Care and Troubleshooting; TV will not turn ON; No Signal; DO
35 U S E FU L I N FO R M A T IO N Equipment Care and Troubleshooting Troubles are sometimes caused by simple ”faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV wi...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; Symptom and Checklist; the product yourself.
36 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 correct Video input is s...
Page 37 - Reception Problems; RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:
37 U S E FU L I N FO R M A T IO N 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 ...
Page 38 - Features and Specifications; Supplied Accessories:; • New
38 Features and Specifications Supplied Accessories: • Remote Control • Batteries (AA) • Power Cord • Owners Guide • Easy Graphic Guide • Stand Base • Stand Screws Inputs/Outputs: • Wideband Component Y, P b ,P r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • Composite Video . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 39 - Set Dimensions; Rear View; Side View
39 U S E FU L I N FO R M A T IO N Set Dimensions L32A404 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 26.4/12 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 2...
Page 41 - Service Information; Customer Service Support
41 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 42 - Limited Warranty; Warranty Limitations
42 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 43 - LI; End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software; END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE
43 LI C E N S E A G R E E M E N T S 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 y...
Page 44 - End User License Agreement for Open Source Software; OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION; AC3 decoder; PNG decoder; additional terms and conditions.
44 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 Foundation, Inc.). The ope...
Page 45 - End User License Agreement for Operating System Software; Protecting Users’ Legal Rights From Anti-
45 LI C E N S E A G R E E M E N T S End User License Agreement for Operating System Software TERMS AND CONDITIONS0. 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 ...
Page 47 - Acceptance Not Required for Having Copies.; Use with the GNU Affero General Public
47 LI C E N S E A G R E E M E N T S End User License Agreement for Operating System Software the first time you have received notice of violation of this License (for any work) from that copyright holder, and you cure the violation prior to 30 days after your receipt of the notice. Termination of yo...
Page 48 - Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16.
48 RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 16. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER...
Page 49 - IX; Appendixes; Aspect Specifications; Appendix B: RGB Format for L32A404; Appendix C: RGB Format for L42A404; Resolution; Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source
49 A P P E N D IX E S Appendixes 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 / DVI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1...
Page 50 - Index
50 Index A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24, 25, 49 Audio ...
Page 51 - Notes
