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® Series LCD Flat Panel 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 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 2
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 time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 3
viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio with FCC rules. Order Hitachi spares as replacement cables. This LCD Television receiver will display - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 4
Important Safety Instructions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: HITACHI CARES! • The are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 5
unplug the unit when not in use for a long period of time (days). Do not pick up or handle the TV from where the TV connects to the stand. Injury may occur if the TV is picked up or handled from this area. Notice for Remote Control Avoid dropping the unit. 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 Avoid liquids on it - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 6
. Remote Control Unit CLU-4997S (Part No. HL02567) "AAA" Size Batteries (2) Power Cord Owners Guide ® Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV Easy Graphic Guide Stand Screws (4) 32" (T4x12: Part No. Q1G940-12-47) Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 7
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 IMPORTANT: The base of the LCD TV must be - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 8
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 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 9
is powering OFF. It will soon be in the Off (Stand-by) state. 1 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. NOTES • Your HITACHI LCD TV will not show any picture if there is no video input when AV1, AV2, Component1 or 2, or HDMI 1, 2, 3 or - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 10
Air/Cable input source. DVI Audio Input This jack provides Audio Input from a DVI source when connected to the HDMI 1 Input. A DVI (source) to HDMI (TV) connection must be made to HDMI 1. NOTES • It is not neccessary to connect the DVI Audio Input when the connection to HDMI 1 is a HDMI to - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 11
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), - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 12
. b). The Indicating Lamp will light red (Standby mode) and then light blue (picture is shown). AC Wire Clamp Indicating Lamp a). Connect the power cord to the AC wall outlet . 4 3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV Press the POWER button on the Remote Control or the POWER or 5 button on - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 13
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 Initial Settings screen will appear. Please select either - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 14
, S-Video takes priority. 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 owners guide of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. 14 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 15
TIME AMPLIFIER NOTE Cables are not included. HDTV SET-TOP BOX DVD PLAYER with Component this feature. ♦♦ Refer to the owners guide of your other electronic equipment for additional the components B-Y output to the TV's Pb input and the components R-Y output to the TV's Pr input. ♦♦ Your component - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 16
. 2. Press the INPUT button, then select COMPONENT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the DVD player or HDTV Set-Top Box. TV REAR PANEL DVD PlaDyVeDr/pHlayDeTr V STB VCR Output L R Y PB PR Camcorder White Red Green Blue Red Home video game system NOTES • Completely - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 17
TIME USE Rear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE 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 support DVI audio input. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 18
to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types press the AVR button). See pages 22~27 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your device. CHANNEL SELECTOR / ENTER time, or VOL UP (+). 18 MUTE Volume 10 Mute - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 19
be shown when the INFO key is pressed. GUIDE button Press this button to access the Channel Guide of your Satellte receiver, Set Top Box or 17PM TV-G Multi Clock Broadcast Rating Audio Broadcast Move SEL Select EXIT Exit Program Information Program Run Time Picture Format 0. TV Watch TV - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 20
Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input ratio, original aspect ratio of the source. 16:9 Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 95 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 21
available. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . 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 key on the remote control to display - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 22
4. Release the device button. Numeric buttons 5. If done correctly, the device LED indicator will blink 3 times to confirm proper setup. 6. The remote will now control the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 1. Turn ON your Cable box. 2. Select Cable mode by using - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 23
Satellite Receiver Device Button REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the Cable Box (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 24
, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip FWD -Record -Dash -Enter Guide EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -P. Mode -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. Save 24 MY VCR/PVR CODE IS NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the PVR/VCR for operation of the buttons - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 25
the Remote to Control your AV Equipment AVR Device Button MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of Skip RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, -Enter EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -P. Mode -CC -Aspect -E.Save -Info REMOTE CONTROL 25 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 26
Remote 1377 GE 0392,0566 GENERAL 0869 INSTRUMENTS GOI 0775,1775 HITACHI 0749,0819,1250 HOUSTON 0775 HTS 0775,1775 HUGHES NETWORK 1806 0722 0869 0856,1856,1810 SAT/PVR COMBO BELL EXPRESSVU DIRECT TV DISH NETWORK SYSTEM DISH PRO ECHOSTAR EXPRESSVU HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS JVC MOTOROLA - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 27
Remote Control Codes REMOTE 1972 0614,0616 0618,0739 1337 0880 REPLAY TV SAMSUNG SONIC BLUE SONY STACK 9 SYSTEMAX TAGAR GRUNDIG 0539,0705 HARMAN/ KARDON HELLO KITTY HITACHI HITEKER INSIGNIA INTEGRA IRT JBL 0582,0702 0630 1384,1935 POLK AUDIO 0189,1414 RADIO SHACK 1609 RCA 1023,1609,1390 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 28
differences from the actual appearance of the OSD of your Hitachi LCD TV. Video Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Noise Reduction MPEG NR Gamma Backlight Auto Movie Reel120 Motion Aspect Ratio Reset Select between 7 pictures modes; Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 29
picture mode to start at preset times. Set the password for the Parental control access and Calibration menu access. Ratings system to block various types of out, this is an indicator that option is not available for that specific function or mode. NOTE Changing any Video/Audio settings, other than - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 30
change was made. Pro Mode This Hitachi LCD TV includes a picture quality mode called "PRO Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Standard is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons on the remote control to enter the access code. After entering - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 31
set between three levels of gamma ratio correction values (Gamma 1, Gamma 2, or Gamma 3) to produce pictures contrast. Backlight Adjust the brightness of two frame rates must be reconciled. This involves a process known as 3:2 pull down. When Auto Movie is set to Auto your Hitachi LCD Television will - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 32
to the Standard video mode Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia MPEG NR Gamma Backlight Auto Movie Reel120 Motion Aspect Ratio Reset Off Gamma 2 20 Auto Mid Auto Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit 1. Use the CURSOR input source, only the HDMI 1 settings will return to its factory default. 32 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 33
Multimedia Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance CONEQ CONEQ 3D Sound Audio Source Standard 32 48 0 Table Top On Stereo Move SEL Select Return EXIT Exit Sound This function will control the left to right balance of the LCD TV internal speakers and headphone jack. CONEQ Delivers clear crisp sound and - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 34
to quit the menu or MENU key to return to the previous menu. Time Use this option to set the Clock, Date and Time Zone for your LCD TV. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Time Mode Time Zone Daylight Savings Year Month Date Time Manual EST On 2010 Jan 1 12:09 AM Move SEL Select Return EXIT - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 35
not block it. • Blocking NOT RATED programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. TV Parental Guide Ratings Table TV-Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 36
only. Y Adults only. Current Time NOTES • In order to set the Region 5 Ratings the ATSC Digital channel received must include Region 5 Ratings data. To see if the channel has Region 5 Ratings, press the INFO key on the R/C. • Once the TV has received Region 5 Ratings data, the Region 5 option - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 37
such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. Text may not be available with every program. Energy Options Use this feature to save energy when watching your Hitachi LCD TV. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 38
Standby. Playback Control The user can operate the CEC enabled device's deck control functions (i.e. Play, Stop,Fast Forward and Rewind) by the TV's remote control's transport keys (ie. , , and ). NOTE Not all devices with an HDMI connection have the CEC feature. Consult the instruction manuals - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 39
the RGB input to match your PC or laptop output with your LCD Television. Video Light Control Transparency 1 Audio HDMI - CEC Setup Input all Audio, Video and Setup configuration that you have made on the TV and it will return to the factory settings. Video Light Control Transparency - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 40
PAD ▲ or ▼ to select. Source Select the signal Source for the TV. When using an indoor or outdoor antenna select Air. When using a cable to the list will be stored. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels have been added to the Channel List. Video Audio Setup Channels - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 41
from USB Drives using the USB slot in the side panel of your Hitachi LCD television. Upon inserting a USB drive into the USB slot, you will Using the remote control's CURSOR PAD you can navigate through thumbnails and individually select pictures you would like to view. During manual playback of - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 42
to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to the LCD screen. 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 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 43
input is selected. • Check if the unit is in "Standby mode" . • Adjust the values in "Video menu" and Contrast lower. 12, 14~17, 31 • Check the signal status by pressing the INFO button on the remote the HDMI source device). In order to get sound on TV, HDMI output must be set to PCM option. • - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 44
by turning off all other equipment other than the television. If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the television, check the instructions mentioned above. BLOCK NOISE or FREEZE (DIGITAL INPUT): Fuzzy blocks may appear in some area or the whole area of the screen. This is usually - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 45
mode availability varies by input format HDTV Televisions display HDTV only when an HDTV source is available All specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.us/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions for custom installations - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 46
Set Dimensions L32S504 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 26.5/12 Units : Inches (mm) 20 3/4 (527.2) 15 15/32 (392.9) (ACTIVE AREA) 12 25/32 (324.5) 22 13/32 (569.1) 31 1/8 (790.5) 27 1/2 (698.4) (ACTIVE AREA) CENTER OF THE SCREEN 17 13/32 (442.5) 3 9/16 (90.1) 9 7/16 (239.6) - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 47
Set Dimensions L42S504 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 41.9/19 Units: Inches (mm) 39 31/32 (1015.36) 36 5/8 (930.20) (ACTIVE AREA) CENTER OF THE SCREEN 3 25/32 (96.10) 27 11/16 (703.05) 25 13/16 (655.51) 20 19/32 (523.30) (ACTIVE AREA) 15 19/32 (396.00 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 48
- 7:00 pm CST www.hitachi.us/tv 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 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 49
(800.448.2244) for operational, hook up or warranty service support. Visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv : Hitachi's website features a wealth of information on Hitachi products and technologies, as well as downloadable owners guides and other useful information. IMPORTANT: A O Before using or - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 50
HITACHI of attorneys' fees in connection with your violation of this Agreement. You further understand that you may be held legally responsible services, HITACHI is licensing the Software for use within North America only. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software. You specifically - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 51
(as defined by the Free Software Foundation, Inc.). This Hitachi TV incorporates software based in part on the work of the Independent the GNU General Public License that appears on the following pages of this Owners Guide for additional terms and conditions. If you would like to learn more about - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 52
kernel, window system, and so on) of the specific operating system (if any) on which the executable work charge any price or no price for each copy that you convey, and you may offer support or warranty you offer spare parts or customer support for that product model, to give anyone who possesses the - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 53
under this section in, or with, or specifically for use in, a User Product, and a requirement to continue to provide support service, warranty, or updates for a reasonable means, this is the first time you have received notice of violation License. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 54
or more of the rights that are specifically granted under this License. You may not to their terms, reviewing courts shall apply local time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 54 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 55
Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Input Signal AIR / CABLE Air / Cable HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI / DVI HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1680x1050 1080p, - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 56
36 TV Ratings (Canadian - French 36 Region 5 (Downloadable VChip 36 Perfect Volume 33 Picture Mode 30 R Remote Control Functions 18-27 Installing Batteries 6 Reset (Video 32 Reset (Audio 33 Reset (AV& Setup 39 S Setup 34 Sharpness 31 Speakers Internal 33 Specifications 45-47 T Time 34 - Hitachi L42S504 | Owners Guide - Page 57
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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. ________________________
SERIAL NO. ___________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
®
Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2-5
FIRST TIME USE
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6-17
THE REMOTE CONTROL
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18-27
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
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28-41
USEFUL INFORMATION
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42-48
LIMITED WARRANTY
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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE
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APPENDIXES
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INDEX
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