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NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION?
See page 41 in this Operating Guide and
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UltraVision LCD Flat Panel HDTV
Operating Guide for L46S603 & L55S603
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 2-5
FIRST TIME USE ............................................................................................................................ 6-17
THE REMOTE CONTROL .........................
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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 LCD television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the television. • 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 compani
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Important Safety Instructions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: THE ISSUE • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat displays are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. • Flat Panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dresser, bookcases, shelves, desks,
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FIRST TIME USE PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS Do not place the unit on Unplug immediately if any Do not cover or block any uneven surfaces, this may drop foreign materials falls into the vents and openings of the TV. TV or if the TV fell down. or damage the unit, it may also 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, high Do not open the TV cabinet. a malfunction on
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Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Unit “AAA” Size Operating Guide Power Cord CLU-4997S Batteries (2) (Part No. HL02567) NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION? See page 41 in this Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org ® UltraVision LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for L46S603 & L55S603 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................
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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. ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE • • Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD NOTES IMPORTANT: Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use. cause overheating and damage. • In case of an abnormal symptom,
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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, please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage; then remove the 6 screws shown below ( There is one more screw under the cover.) in order to separate the TV from the Table Top Stand. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are in
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FIRST TIME USE Side Panel Jacks & Controls FRONT VIEW RGB Indicating Lamp Please refer to page POWER 37 for Picture Energy Saving. 2 R/C Sensor and Ambient Light Sensor USB Multimedia / UPGRADE SLOT This USB slot is for use with the multimedia feature and future software upgrades. POWER button Headphone jack This power button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order to Use this jack to connect headphones. turn the TV On , the standby indicator must be lit red. If the indicator is
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Rear Panel Jacks 7 Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air, go to the Channels HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Menu option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of (see page 40). HDMI Licensing LLC. Component: Y-PbPr and Audio Inputs Component 1 and 2 provide Y-PbPr and Audio jacks Digital Out (Optical Digital Audio) for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a This jack provides Digital Audio Output
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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 devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT), VCRs and compatible HDMI CEC DVD Players. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 22~27 for a complete description of all features and programming of the R
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Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Air/Cable 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 T
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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 setup wizard screen will appear. The first step is to set the language of your TV The fifth step will start the scanning feature to find the channels On Screen Menu. Select the language that you p
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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 components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. There are 2 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,
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FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, Camcorder, DVD player, or HDTV Set-Top-Box to your LCD TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the operating guide of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Before Operating External Video Sources Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, then press the INPUT button to show the Inputs List. Use the CURSORS ( and ) to select the
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Rear Panel Connections TV REAR PANEL VCR CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO AV1. OUTPUT 1. Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cable from the VIDEO and AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack of the VCR to the AV1 (VIDEO) and L(AUDIO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right. 2. Press the INPUT button, then select AV1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR. 3. Select Audio menu, set Sound mode to “Custom”, and set “SRS Trusurround HD” to “On”. CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUD
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FIRST TIME USE Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WITH HDMI HDMI Input OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 & HDMI 3 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 cabel to the HDMI OUT HDMI 3 input. Connect the audio out L and R cables to DVI
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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, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your LCD TV, select TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control. The TV mode
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REMOTE CONTROL How to Use the Remote to Control your TV Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on • • P Press the INFO button again or the EXIT button to NOTES and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). r return to normal viewing. When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 21 or greater, • The Aspect INFO will not be shown when the INFO the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is turned on. key is pressed. However, if it is set to a level 20 or le
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How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input ratio, ASPECT allows you to adjust the image through the following options. AUTO Full Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and by signal detector. DVD’s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size. 4:3 ZOOM1/ZOOM2 Use this aspect mode to disp
