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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 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 2
Hitachi LCD television. CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE /or personal injury. 16. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer. 17 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 3
programs broadcast by TV stations and cable the broadcaster or owner of the video accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct may order those replacement parts from Hitachi. This LCD Television receiver will display television - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 4
, please keep these safety tips on mind HiTACHi CARESZ • The consumer electronics industry is committed flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed , CSA, ETL). • Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers. • If you have any - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 5
the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners to clean the display. Do not place the TV near water, such as a bathtub, shower rooms, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool. Avoid liquid containers on top of the unit. Do not place - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 6
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 the electronics or proper support for the front panel. This LCD television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 7
To |.sta|| 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 assembled prior to - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 8
the Table Top Stand from the TV. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are illustrated on page 46 and 47. 4 Screws M4 I[ , 2 Screws M4 t[ STEP (2) : iNSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKETS ON THE LCD TELEViSiON USING 4 SCREWS. D...l.|l.llltlM|lll - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 9
TV ON, press the POWER button ((_)). A blue indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel illuminates to indicate the TV power is ON. Bm Lights Red OFF (Stand-by) When the LCD TV channels, adjusting volume, etc. • Your Hitachi LCD TV will not show any picture ff there is - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 10
Air/Cable input source. ® DVl AUDIO input This jack provides Audio input from a DVI device when connected to the HDMI 2 Input. A DVI (device) to HDMI (TV) connection must be made to HDMI 2. • It is not neccessary to connect the DVI Audio Input when the connection to HDMI 2 is a HDMI to HDMI - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 11
In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types _ (TV_,rAeVR)bthu_ttsonto reducetheaudb ,eve, GUIDE I to 0 and press it again to restore the audio r_!_ L eve INLJIF GUIDE Button _ CSAT,OPVBRL,,VDOVRD, _ , - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 12
the power cord to the AC outlet. 3. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI LCD TV Press the POWER button on the remote control or the Power button on the Side Control Panel to power on/off the LCD TV. If the Indicating lamp is off, the POWER button on the remote control will not operate. Please - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 13
TV and find the channels available in your area. Please follow the instructions below. The first time you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV and the second option is a manual setup for the date and time. Use the CURSOR Use" section of this Owners Guide. • After completing the TV Setup Wizard, these screens - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 14
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 device. Check the owners guide of each device for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the RGB - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 15
_:j ij :,,j Example: Selecting the TV (AIR/CABLE) input and highlight "0.TV". Outside antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 2s-igWnaayl -_L splitter VCR on connecting your other electronic devices, please refer to the device's owners guide. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 16
Connections CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE TV REAR PANEL TO AV1 VCR 1. Connect the 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the DVD player or HDTV set top box. TV REAR PANEL DVD Player/HDTV STB ooo Output • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 17
device controls the HDMI interface, so proper set-up of device user settings determines final video appearance. • Only HDMI 2 can support DW audio input. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To monitor the audio level of the LCD TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as shown on - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 18
GUIDE O POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. e DEVICE Buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the AVR button for audio video recievers. See pages 22-27 for instructions on how to program the remote control to control your device. o - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 19
will be at the level it was set when the TV was turned off. Press this button to access the Channel Guide of your Satellte receiver, set top box or cable on the device, it may be required to turn on the device for the TV to recognize it is available. You can access these grayed-out inputs by using - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 20
Use The Remote Co.tro! To Co.tro! Your TV _) ASPECT Button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input picture format, ASPECT allows you The noise is normal for some signals. • See page 55 forAspect availability according to signal format in use. 2O - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 21
with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) through the HDMI connection like Blu-Ray or DVD players, PRV, set top box while in TV mode. For some devices, these buttons are not available to control through the TV and HDMI connection; please refer to the device's owners guide for more information. 21 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 22
will now control the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 1. Turn ON your VCR/PVR), or your AVR (select AVR). MENU GUIDE HITACHI CLU-4997S • If your AV device cannot be operated , please consult your A V device owners guide. • The remote control will remember the - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 23
Button -- Set Top Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button 0m MENU I I GUIDE SLEEP t_4-E_N_J_" GUIDE _ i i (9---- ,__ ..... i * n ---4) I o , HiTACHi CLU-4997S HiTACHi 0LU-4997S MY CABLE BOX CODE |S: Refer to the instruction manua! of the cable box for operation of the buttons - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 24
FWD, Skip FWD -Record -Dash -Enter Guide @ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -R Mode -CC -Input -Aspect -E. Save -Vol Up & Down -Mute IE IE iE II HITACHI il 0LU-4997S J MY VCR/PVR CODE |S: Refer to the instruction manual of the PVR/VCR for operation - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 25
MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE iS: Refer to the instruction manual of the A VR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, @ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV " -P. Mode -CC -Aspect -E.Save -Info ®____ ® %ms B_' HiTACHi CLU-4997S 25 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 26
GIBRALTER GOLDSTAR HITACHI INSIGHT JERROLD MEMOREX MITSUBISHI MOTOROLA NOVA VISION NOVAPLEX 0722 0869 0856,1856,1810 •_ =_B• ELL EXPRESSVD DIRECT TV om 0775,1170 1377,0392,0639 1142,1076,0099 1392,1442 TOCOM TOSHIBA TOSONIC TOTEVISION TOUCH TRIX ULTRA DNITECH VECTOR VECTOR RESEARCH VEXTRA VICTOR - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 27
PC MICROSOFT MIND NIVEUS MEDIA NORTHGATE PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA REPLAY TV SAMSUNG SONIC BLUE SONY STACK 9 SYSTEMAX TAGAR SYSTEMS TWO TOSHIBA GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GPX GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HARMAN/ KARDON HELLO KITTY HITACHI HITEKER INSIGNIA INTEGRA IRT JBL JMB JSI JVC JWlN KAWASAKI KENWOOD - Hitachi L55S604 | 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 L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 29
at preset times. Set the password for the Parental control access and Calibration menu access. Ratings system to block various types of programs. Feature to this is an indicator that option is not available for that specific function or mode. Changing any Video/Audio settings, other than the Standard/ - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 30
. Video Setting can be set to the user's preference in Game mode (Similar to Custom the change was made. Pro Mode This Hitachi LCD TV includes a picture quality mode called " Main menu or the EXIT button to quit the Calibration menu. Calibration Menu: White Balance: Use this function to adjust - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 31
between three levels of gamma ratio correction values (Gamma 1, Gamma 2, or Gamma 3) to produce pictures contrast. Backlight Adjust the brightness as 3:2 pull down. When Auto Movie is set to Auto your Hitachi LCD Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 32
Pictures: Zoom2 16:9 oOo©o (16:9 Signal) Full Displays 4:3 programs in there original aspect ratio with bars to the left and right of the image. Expands a 4:3 aspect ratio program to fill the widescreen 16:9 screen UNsoeteththisatasspoemcet omf otdhee timo aegxepamnday lentotetrbboexvimsibolvei - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 33
to right balance of the LCD TV internal speakers and headphone jack. CONEQ Delivers clear crisp sound and high fidelity music playback. Use CURSOR I_ to select the preferred setting. Table Top: Use this setting for improved sound quality with table top stands. Wall Mount: Select this setting for - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 34
set the Clock, Date and Time Zone for your LCD TV. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, T", _-, to highlight be changed only if the Time Mode is set to Manual 1. Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the Timer Calibration Menu features. For details about the Pro Model Calibration Menu, please refer to page 30. 34 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 35
RA TED programs may block emergency programming, sports, news, pubfic 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, including children from ages - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 36
scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes Procedure 1. Use the CURSOR PAD _ or _ to select the Rating Category (MPAA, TV Rating, etc.) that you want to block. 2. Press the SELECT button to block the - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 37
effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs astor[:3 Energy Options Use this feature to save energy when watching your Hitachi LCD TV. 1. Use the CURSOR PAD _, A and T to highlight and select the function to - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 38
Hitachi LCD TV 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. I_,m, _4 and !,_)_ Not all devices with an HDMI connection have the CEC feature. Consult the instruction manuals supports HDMI - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 39
feature restores all Audio, Video and Setup configuration that you have made on the TV and it will return to the factory settings. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD A to adjust the RGB input to match your PC or laptop output with your LCD Television. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD A or T to highlight RGB Options. - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 40
CURSOR PAD A or T" to select. Source Select the signal Source for the TV. When using an indoor or outdoor antenna select Air. When using a cable system previously stored in the list. Channel List This function allows you to review which channels added to the Channel List. have been 1. Use the - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 41
the USB slot in the side panel of your Hitachi LCD television. Upon inserting a USB drive into the pictures you would like to view. During manual playback of selected photos, the CURSOR containing pictures (JPEG format) is inserted and recognized by TV. 2. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD _ to - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 42
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 service technician. TV will not turn ON . Press - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 43
level of Brightness and Contrast lower. 12, 14~17 current signal status. _ 55 • Check the power issues No picture - no sound Error notice comes to screen Normal picture, but no sound No sound from TV problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures, contact 800.HITACHI. For your - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 44
of contrast problem receiving Radio when using the television, check the instructions lamps, electrical drills, ghosting of the image and lost or weak receiving signals. BLACK SCREEN: When using an antenna, weak signals will display a black screen. It may be necessary to upgrade your antenna. The TV - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 45
Calibration L46S604 Maximum Power L55S604 AC 120V, Band Super Band Hyper Band Ultra Band 191 ch. 2~13 Owners Guide Easy Graphic Guide specifications, weights, and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice. Please access www.hitachi.us/tv for detailed specifications and dimensions - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 46
Set Dimensions L46S604 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (Ibs./kg): 53.3/24.2 Units " Inches (mm) 44 3/8 (1127.3) i 40 1/8 i1018.1) (ACTIVEAREA) v {o CENTEROF THE SCREEN! 25 1/4 (641.9) < LU CC < LU > F o .oo 4 1/8 (104.7) HOLE FOR WALL MOUNT (4 PLACES) Screw Length (A) 7---e Insertion - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 47
for Wall Mount Bracket Screw Length (A) t-Insertion Length (==B) } Spring Washer (C) 7F I_. _:'.[_q- (E) Example : A = B+C+D+E A: 21~23 mm. B: 15.5~17.5 mm. E: 3.5 mm. OThe screw type : Thread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not use Standard type). Side View Wall Mount Screw specification 47 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 48
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 SERVICE SUPPORT, please contact one of our knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives (800.448.2244). OR WARRANTY at - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 49
service support. Visit our website _;wwwil_i_achi.us/tv : Hitachi's website fe:_tures!a wealth of inform_ ii p guides and u _efu,!::i _orm atio n. .......... ......... and tec_'_ologies,, ..... as well as downloadable owners CONFERS SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING CERTAIN OTHER RIGHTS - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 50
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 your capacity as the owner of a HITACHi - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 51
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.). This Hitachi - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 52
system, and so on) of the specific operating system (if any) on which the price or no price for each copy that you convey, and you may offer support legal rights of the compilation's users beyond what the individual works spare parts or customer support for that product model, to give anyone who - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 53
, or with, or specifically for use in, a User Product, and the conveying occurs as part support service, warranty, or updates for a work that has been modified or installed by the recipient, or for the User infringed by making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the Program or any portion of - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 54
User of one or more of the rights that are specifically granted under this License. You may not convey a effect according to their terms, reviewing courts shall apply local law but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 54 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 55
Aspect Specifications Input Signal I AIR / CABLE Air / Cable HDMI 1 HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI / DVI HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p The type of video board or connecting cable may not allow for correct displays adjustment of H-Position, V-Position, Clock and Phase, 55 - Hitachi L55S604 | Owners Guide - Page 56
Reset (Video Reset (Audio Reset (AV& Setup RGB Options S Service Information Set Dimensions Set Password Setup Sharpness Signal Strength Sleep Timer Sound Mode Source Specifications T Time Tint Transparency Treble Troubleshooting V Video Settings 34 31 41 40 31 34 35 35 35
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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
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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49
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE
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50-54
APPENDIXES
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55
INDEX
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56
3D
SOUND
III°
HIGH-DEHNITION
MULTIMEDIA
iNTERFACE
¢1 r'4
14HEN
DEFINITION
TELEVISION
Revision
042810