Hitachi UltraVision L42S601, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 FIRST TIME USE 4 21 THE REMOTE CONTROL 22 33 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 34 57 USEFUL INFORMATION 58 64 OPERATING GU DE IN SPANISH 65 128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129 137 APPENDIXES 138 139 INDEX 140 ULTr_VISION ...

Page 2: ...ctrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is u...

Page 3: ...ublic viewing of copyrighted material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protect...

Page 4: ...Power Swivel Cable Part No EW08434 1 2 3 4 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing down and sliding the back cover off Insert two new AA size batteries for the remote control When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out Match the batteries to the and marks in the battery Bottom View Remote Control c...

Page 5: ...ture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set In order to prevent an internal temperature increase maintain a space of 10 cm 4 inches from the sides back of the Television and 30 cm 12 inches from the top of the television to the ceiling To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failur...

Page 6: ...Clamp 1 and connect it to the TV Pull on the clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV Connect power swivel cable on one end to the swivel slot of the LCD Rear Panel Connect the other end to the swivel slot of the Table Top Stand Base The AC cord power swivel cable and the signal cables can all be held together with Clamp 2 O Clamp 1 Pass theAC cord through this clamp then pull the clamp to tighten t...

Page 7: ...emove 4 screws from the STAND METAL in order to separate the TV from the Base 2ST SUPPORTS Remove4 screws then remove the 2 metal supports STEP 2 Now please remove the 5 screws of the STAND metal from the TV now the TV STAND can be separated from the TV For dimensions of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page 62 _5 STAND METAL SCREWS Q il TV STAND BASE ...

Page 8: ...room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance 4 Minimum 4 Minimum ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV Cable TV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system connect CATV coaxial cable to the AIR CABLE 75 Ohm terminal Or if you have an antenna connect the coaxial cable to the same AIR CABLE terminal VHF 300...

Page 9: ... Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on the television S Video Super Video Cable This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and laser disc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture Optical Cable This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack Use t...

Page 10: ...nd to complete mute if pressed twice Press it a third time to restore audio level NUMERmC BUTTONS TV DVD SAT CBL PVPJVCR Used to manually enter the TV channel and used for numeric entry when navigating through the the OSD iNPUTS BUTTON TV STB The button is used when the remote is in Set Top Box STB mode or when the TV uses a digital input SOURCE SELECT w DVD PWSAT _ VCR CBL i_ DA6RT ASPECT SOURCE ...

Page 11: ...se buttons to adjust the sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen These buttons also serve as the cursor left 4 and right 1_ buttons when in MENU mode MENU SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode HDMI FRONT Use the si...

Page 12: ...en the TV set is unplugged from AC line Lights OFR When the TV set is plugged to the AC line Red Stand by Lights Blue On TV POWER is ON picture is shown Lights Off TV POWER is ON with no signal input Orange Power Saving except antenna no sync signal Blinking Blue On When TV receives the IR signal from R C REMOTE CONTROL sensor Point your remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume...

Page 13: ... PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability such as a DVD player or Set Top Box You may use composite video signal for both inputs S VIDEO Input 1 Input 1 provide S VIDEO Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S VIDEO output capability HDMI 1 2 High Definition Multimedia Interface ABOUT HDMI HDMI is the _I_H _FI_ITIO N MULTIMEDIA I_TERFACE next generation all digital interfa...

Page 14: ... connecting DVl signal itwill need toconnect theaudio output into the side Audio Input jacks A Connecting HDMI signal SIDE INPUT PANEL INpUT FRON VIDE UDi _ HDMI DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD Set Top Box VideoGameConsole B Connecting DVI signal SIDE INPUT PANEL Back of HDTV Set Top Box or DVD Player DVt DIGITAL OUTPUTCAPABILITY DVD Set Top Box VideoGame Console 14 ...

Page 15: ...the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs 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 Before Operating External Video Source Connect an extern...

Page 16: ...DIGITAL HDMI DIGITAL VCR 2 OUTPUT CAPABILITY OUTPUT CAPABILITY V L R __ NPUT t HDMI DVl to Optional to HDMI HDMI I DVD Player 16 ...

Page 17: ... as DVD players and set top boxes Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature Your component outputs may be labeled Y B Y and R Y In this case connect 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 outputs may be labeled Y CBC R In this case connect the components CB output to the ...

Page 18: ...rom the R C to return to the last channel tuned Back of Cable or Air signal VCR CONNECTING AN S VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 1 Connect the cable from the S VIDEO OUT of the S VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT S VIDEO jack as shown on the Rear Panel to the right 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the...

Page 19: ...ow 3 With DVl output connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack as shown on the Rear Panel below 4 Press the INPUTS button then select HDMI 1 2 or FRONT to view the program from the HDTV SET TOP BOX or DVD player 5 Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu or ANT key from the R C to return to the last channel viewed HDMI input HDM Cal _e _...

Page 20: ... or HDTV set top box to the INPUT PR jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO R jack Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT AUDIO L jack Press the INPUTS button then select INPUT 2 or 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc DVD player or HDTV set ...

Page 21: ...mplifier is controlled by the amplifier not by the LCD Television The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability 1 Connect an optical cable from the Optical out to the Optical input of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the right CONNECTING MONITOR OUT The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and audio of CABLE AIR and INPUTS 1 2 3 and Fro...

Page 22: ...ate your cable box select SAT CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on the remote The SAT CBL mode indicator will blink indicating that the remote will now control your cable box see page 27 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box To operate your set top box or satellite receiver select SAT CBL by pressing the Source button of the Source Select on t...

Page 23: ...ee times to show remote control mode _ SOURCE SELECT button Press this button to select remote control mode O DAY NIGHT button Press this button to toggle between Day Normal Day Dynamic and Night picture mode settings Select DAY for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed...

Page 24: ... and DVD s preserving the original 16 9 aspect ratio showing 100 of the size 16 9 ZOOM Use this aspect to Zoom in once while in 16 9 aspect Antenna Analog Channel S Video Video Input Auto Aspect Off HDMI 480i 480p Input Auto Aspect Off Component 480i 480p Input Auto Aspect Off Note Please see Appendix A on page 138 139 IMAGE INPUT mm 4 3 STANDARD 4 3 EXPANDED 4 3 ZOOM1 l I I6 9 ZOOM 16 9 STANDARD ...

Page 25: ...I 1 INPUT Select to choose HDMI 2 INPUT Select to choose side HDMI INPUT Select between Air or Cable signal O ANTENNA button ANT Use this button to access AIR CABLE signal input directly _ CURSOR buttons SELECT button All the On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons and the SELECT button except for numeric entries Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired directi...

Page 26: ...tioning will display automatically when MUTE SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO see page 55 When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 31 or greater the volume level will default to 30 when the TV is turned on However if it is set to a level 30 or less the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned on CHANNEL SELECTOR FAVORITE CHANNEL FAV CH ENTER butt...

Page 27: ...ton The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the cable box and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your Cabl...

Page 28: ...h 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the set top box satellite receiver and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your set top boxisateNite receiver when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your set top box sateNite receiver If the set top box satellite receiver does not turn off try a different four digit pr...

Page 29: ...ton The indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your DVD player when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your DVD player If the DVD player does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your ...

Page 30: ...e indicator light will flash 3 times if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the VCR PVR and press the POWER button The remote will turn off your PVR when the correct four digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR PVR If the VCR PVR does not turn off try a different four digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your VCR PVR SOURCESELECT P...

Page 31: ...ly the device LED indicator will blink 3 times to confirm proper setup 6 The remote will now control the desired device 7 Pressing the INPUTS button will now access the video input of the desired device SETUP EXAMPLE Hitachi DVD with precode 0573 connected to INPUT 1 of the TV _ Select DVD mode by using your SOURCE SELECT button to position the LED indicator to DVD _ _ Hold down the SOURCE SELECT ...

Page 32: ...0045 0278 0020 0561 1278 Daytron 0020 Dell 1972 Denon 0042 DirecTV 0739 Durabrand 0039 0038 Dynatech 0000 Electrohome 0037 Electrophonic 0037 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0037 0184 0000 0121 0043 0209 0002 0278 0061 0208 0479 0561 0593 1278 1479 1593 Fisher 0047 0104 Fuji 0035 0033 Funai 0000 0593 1593 Garrard 0000 Gateway 1972 GE 0060 0035 0240 0865 0202 0760 0761 0807 1035 1060 Go Video 0432 0526 GoldSta...

Page 33: ... 0591 0741 0869 0558 0623 0867 1164 Zoece 1265 1049 1051 0790 DVD R Codes 0490 0534 0682 0737 Accurian 1416 0717 0790 1020 1149 Apex Digital 1056 1261 Aspire Digital 1168 0711 0719 0720 0721 Coby 1086 0651 0896 1423 CyberHome 1129 0826 Funai 0675 1334 0798 1173 Gateway 1073 1158 1127 Go Video 0741 1158 1304 1730 0591 0741 0801 0869 iLo 1348 1058 1158 1416 1440 JVC 1164 0511 LG 0741 0503 0539 0646 ...

Page 34: ... High for less intense color with more blue set to Medium for natural color set to Standard for standard colors or Black and White for more reddish color Enhance picture brightness in light scenes Use this function to choose between two Contrast Mode settings Reduces conspicuous noise in the picture MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Auto Color Black Side Panel Aspect Reset Video Settings Reduces mosquito no...

Page 35: ...he Closed Captions Select The Quick Start Option Reset The Software Choose English French or Spanish text and Background Automatic Power saving features Label Video Inputs VCR DVD etc Feature to display dialogue text Select the TV Quick Start Up Option Select to upgrade TV software and to Reset TV settings Unlocked Power Swivel enabled Control the motorized Table Top Stand Locked Power Swivel disa...

Page 36: ...adjusting any video setting to your desire conditions Day Normal can be used as a second video setting for daytime viewing Night is set to watch programing during nigthtime 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to return to main menu 5 Press EXIT to quit menu Contrast Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture Brightness Use this function to adjust overall picture brightne...

Page 37: ...Movie Mode The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn ON or OFF the 3 2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video When film is transferred to video for television viewing the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled This involves a process known as 3 2 pulldown When AUTO MOVIE ...

Page 38: ...s the CURSOR PAD or I_ to adjust the function 3 Press the EXlTto quit the MENU or select ASPECT to return to the main menu Reset Video Settings This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Day Dynamic VIDEO mode 1 Use CURSOR PAD Y to highlight functions 2 Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD 1_ to select Reset Video Settings 3 Use the CURSOR ...

Page 39: ... from one dimension Mono Left Right to two or three dimensions This is often done to create a more realistic audio environment 1 Use CURSOR PAD or to highlight surround option 2 Use CURSOR PAD _1 or to select Off Normal or Wide Off turns off the surround sound effect Normal Surround Provides the surround effect by locating two or more speakers to the rear of the listener Wide Surround Reproduce mu...

Page 40: ...nction will allow you to select up to 4 language options if available Digital Output This function allows you to select between Dolby_ Digital and PCM This setting will be fed into optical output D 3_ _U_B_AL Dolby Digital Select this feature if the TV is connected to an amplifier receiver with a Dolby_Digital only decoder it will provide six independent soundtrack channels through the optical out...

Page 41: ...the signal strength and peak values of the Antenna signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception Use the CURSOR PADS and the SELECT button to highlight and select CLOSE to exit Auto Channel Scan This feature will automatically store active Analog and Digital channels in Auto Channel Scan memory 1 Use the CURSOR buttons 4 or to highlight AIR CABLE 1 or CABLE 2 source 2 Press t...

Page 42: ...and which are your FAVORITE FAV CHANNELS 1 Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List 2 Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF on the SCAN and LOCK columns 3 To select LOCK column input the access code Default access code 0000 4 Press the FAV button to set or remove the FAVORITE settings 5 Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing 42 ...

Page 43: ...LOCK is selected SET CHANNEL LOCK and SET FRONT PANEL LOCK can be set individually When SET CHANNEL LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated except the POWER button When MOVIE RATINGS is selected you can block various types of movies and video tapes based on motion pictur...

Page 44: ...ocked Press EXIT to quit the menu or select MOVIE RATING to return to the previous menu 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 strongly cautioned Some materia...

Page 45: ...n this program may include mild physical or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV G General audience It contains little or no violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations TV PG Parental guidance suggested The program may contain infrequent coarse language limited violence some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations TV 14 Parents strongly c...

Page 46: ... acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content G General Audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be ...

Page 47: ...nt is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that could disturb young children Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who cannot differentiate between real and imaginar...

Page 48: ...OR buttons V or to select the REGION 5 category that you want to block 2 3 Press SELECT to block the REGION 5 that you have selected Once rating is selected for example PG 13 all movies rated PG 13 and higher R NC 17 and X will be blocked Press EXIT to quit the menu or select REGION 5 to return to the previous menu iiiiiiiii Fig 1 Alternate Ratings Example Only G General audiences All ages admitte...

Page 49: ...e the CURSOR PAD 4 1_ to highlight the chosen TIME ZONE settings Press the SELECT button to select If you observe daylight savings use CURSOR PAD to highlight DAYLIGHT SAVING CORRECTION and press the SELECT button to select Use the CURSOR PAD 4 1_ A to highlight the CURRENT TIME hour and minute AM or PM MONTH DAY and YEAR Use the CURSOR PAD to adjust settings Pressthe SELECT button to set the TIME...

Page 50: ... MODE automatically This feature is not available until the clock is set 1 Use the CURSOR PADS to highlight SET DAY NIGHT TIMER settings 2 Press the SELECT button to select the option 3 Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY NORMAL MODE ON and to set it s TIMER 4 Use the CURSOR PADS to select DAY DYNAMIC MODE ON and to set it s TIMER 5 Use the CURSOR PADS to select NIGHT MODE ON and to set it s TIMER 6...

Page 51: ...nd select START TIME HOUR MINUTE 3 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight and select START TIME AM PM 4 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight and select FINISH TIME HOUR MINUTE 5 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight and select FINISH TIME AM PM 6 Use the CURSOR PAD to highlight the MONTH 7 Use the CURSOR PAD to select a MONTH or CURSOR PAD to select DAILY WEEKLY SUNDAY TO MONDAY Use the CURSOR PAD _1 to re...

Page 52: ...lect Set The Menu Options Setup the Language and background of the Menu OSD Set The Language This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays 1 Use the CURSOR PAD _1 or I_ to select the language of your choice 2 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to previous menu _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...3 Press EXIT to quit menu or select SET THE MENU OPTIONS to return to the previous menu Set The Power Saving This feature helps to increase the lamp life Image Power Use this feature to have the save energy by changeing back light level in three modes Max Med and Min 1 Press the CURSOR buttons 1 or to select the modes Max Med or Min Automatic Power Saving Use this feature to have the TV turned OFF...

Page 54: ...etects a video signal to INPUT 3 1 Use the CURSOR PAD or to highlight the AUTO LINK option and _1 or to change between the Off and Auto 2 Auto When AUTO is selected the TV will turn on and switch to INPUT 3 automatically when the INPUT 3 input device is turned on This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR laserdisc player or DVD player Off Select OFF to disable this function P...

Page 55: ...ion Mode CAPTIONS is for the program you are viewing TEXT is for additional information 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 _ 1 program Channel I is used for the primary language usually English 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region 3 is sometimes ...

Page 56: ... procedure This function allows the TV software to be upgraded by using a flash card MMO SD CARD If a future software upgrade is required for your TV HITACHI will notify and provide you with a flash card In order to receive written notification and the flash card please complete and return the warranty card 1 Insert MMC SD CARD 2 Press the CURSOR PAD or to highlight UPGRADE NOW 3 Press the SELECT ...

Page 57: ...s feature isonly available when the Table Top Stand isconnected see page 6 Use theCURSOR PAD or tounlock orlock thePower Swivel Exit theOSD menu system before controlling the motorized stand 2 Press theCURSOR PAD torotate theTVto theright 3 Press theCURSOR PAD to rotate theTVto theleft 4 Release the CURSOR PAD tostop rotation 57 ...

Page 58: ...own remote control operation will become erratic or become unresponsive Replace the old batteries with two new AA size batteries Do not use an old battery with a new battery Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time or heat may cause damage to the LCD screen TROUBLESHOOTING Your HITACHI LCD Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protec...

Page 59: ...oduces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture PREVENTION OF AN OBSTACLE TO RADIO RECEIVERS This television has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers If this television causes a problem to Radio receivers then take the following steps Keep the television away from Radio Adjust Radio antenn...

Page 60: ...ch the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FCC Information This device complies with part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Modifications T...

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Page 63: ...ity and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America LTD Home Electronics Division 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 3556 HITACHI CANADA LTD DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION Should you have any questio...

Page 64: ...the back of the TV and also on the RIGHT SIDE of your TV set Please follow the next steps to find this information and then provide to SERVICE O Look on the right side of the TV Locate the LABEL where it shows the information related to MODEL NAME and SERIAL _ HITACHI Service Department will require this information in order to give you the proper support regarding your questions 64 ...