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Model numbers
L32A404
L42A404
Alpha Series Liquid Crystal HDTV
Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully.
For additional assistance please call 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv.
Keep this owners guide for future reference.
Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.
This information is located on the back and right side of the television.
MODEL NAME. ____________________
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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 Hitachi LCD televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi LCD tel
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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 apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Public viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, a
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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 discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age. • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat displays are popular purchases.
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PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS Do not place the unit on uneven Unplug immediately if any Do not cover or block any surfaces, this may drop or foreign materials falls into the vents and openings of the TV. damage the unit, it may also TV or if the TV fell down. Inadequate ventilation may cause personal injury. shorten the life of the display unit and cause overheating. Unplug immediately if there is Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, Do not open the TV cabinet. a malfunction on the TV like high hu
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Unit “AA” Size Owners Guide Power Cord CLU-4591AV Batteries (2) Model numbers (Part No. HL02631) L32A404 L42A404 Alpha Series Liquid Crystal HDTV P.MODE S.MODE MTS/SAP ASPECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. For additional assistance please call 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) or visit our w
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FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television Take the following precautions to prevent the LCD Television from tipping over and possibly causing injury. It is important to mount the unit on a stable and flat surface. • Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might NOTES IMPORTANT: cause overheating and damage. The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use. • In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug
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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 as shown below (For model L42A404, there is one more screw under the cover) to separate the TV from the Table Top Stand. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUN
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FIRST TIME USE Side Panel Jacks & Controls FRONT VIEW 8 4 5 7 10 (Only L42A404 Model) 2 6 3 11 1 9 USB SERVICE Slot This USB slot is for future software upgrades. HEADPHONE Jack Use this jack to connect headphones. POWER Button This button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order to turn the TV On, the standby indicator must be lit red. If the indicator is off, plug POWER LIGHT Indicator the power cord into the AC outlet. To turn the TV ON, press the POWER button ( ). A blue indi
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Rear Panel Jacks RGB 7 AIR/CABLE Terminal DIGITAL OUT (Optical Digital Audio) To switch between Cable and Air, go to the Channels Menu This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR (see page RAW and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. 33). The Digital Output option will grayout with all input NOTE sources, except with a digital program channel on COMPONENT: Y-PbPr and AUDIO Inputs the Air/Cable input source. Com
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FIRST TIME USE Quick 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. ASPECT Button POWER Button Press this button to change picture size. P ress this button to switch the TV set On or Off standby. P.MODE S.MODE MTS/SAP ASPECT SOUND MODE Button PICTURE MODE Button Press this button t
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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, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. a). VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When u
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FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your TV and find the channels available in your area. Please follow the instructions below. The first time you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV, the Energy Savings Setup Wizard (5/8) Initial Settings screen will appear. Please select either Home or Please select TV RF tuning band ... Retail mode settings to advance to the TV Setup Wiza
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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 panel HDMI jacks provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, set top box, Video Game as shown in the following examples (When a DVI product is connected, th
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FIRST TIME USE 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 choice (see page 19). Input List 0. TV 1. HDMI 1 2. HDMI 2 3. HDMI 3 Example: Selecting the 4. HDMI 4 TV (Air/Cable) Input and 5. Component 1 + + 6. Component 2 highlight “0.TV”. 7. AV1 8. AV2 9. RGB Move
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Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the RGB PC connection jack and the Analog Audio Input jacks to connect the PC. 1. Connect the RGB (D-sub 15 Pin) and AUDIO RGB cable from the RGB and AUDIO OUT jack of the PC to the RGB and AUDIO jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. 2. Press the INPUT button, then select RGB from the INPUTS menu to view the signal from the PC. CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE TV REAR PANEL TO AV1 VCR 1. Connect the VIDEO a
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FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN DEVICE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 HDMI Input TV REAR PANEL HDMI DIGITAL 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the OUTPUT CAPABILITY output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI DVD Player/ Recorder input as shown near the Rear panel at right. 2. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT HDMI 1 input. Connect the audio out L and R cables to DVI Audio Input or con
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The Remote Control POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. PICTURE MODE (P.MODE) Button 1 17 Press this button to toggle between Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom and Game picture mode settings. Select Dynamic P.MODE S.MODE MTS/SAP ASPECT mode for automatic brightness and contrast adjustment. Select 19 Standard mode for day time viewing with more brightness 2 and contrast to compete with room light. Select Movie mode 16 for viewing with less brightness and contrast for a
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REMOTE CONTROL How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on • Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to NOTES and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 30). When return to normal viewing. the TV power is turned off at a volume level 16 or greater, • The Aspect INFO will not be shown when the INFO the volume level will default to 15 when the TV is turned on. button is pressed However, if it is set to a level 15
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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 list and select the desired channel using the CURSOR PAD and then press SELECT button to view. Favorite CH List FAV.CH 0. Ch 5-1 KTLA-DT 1. Ch 5-2 SPANISH 2. Ch 5-3 3. Ch 10-0 4. Ch 20-1 KTBW-D1 Move S
