Hitachi Alpha Series L40A105A Owner's Manual

Hitachi Alpha Series L40A105A Owner's Manual

40” class (40.00” diagonal)

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Owner's Guide
A
lpha Series Model L40A105A
40" class (40.00" diagonal)
Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product.
Please read these instructions carefully.
For additional assistance please Call Toll Free
1-800-289-0981 (USA/CANADA)
or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv.
Keep this owner's 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 of the television.
MODEL NAME. ________________________ SERIAL NO. ___________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2-6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7
HOW TO ATTACH/REMOVE THE STAND
9-12
FIRST TIME USE
13-21
TV OPERATION
22-24 CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
25
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES
26
TROUBLESHOOTING
27
SPECIFICATIONS
28
LIMITED WARRANTY

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide lpha Series Model L40A105A 40” class (40.00” diagonal) TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ATTACH/REMOVE THE STAND For additional assistance please Call Toll Free...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    LCD television and call your authorized dealer or service center. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the user’s warranty. “Standard Television Receiving Apparatus - Appareil de réception télévision ordinaire, Canada BETS-7 / NTMR-7”;...
  • Page 5: Child Safety Notice

    CHILD SAFETY NOTICE...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    If the unit is to be mounted on a cabinet smaller than length of the unit, it could result in an unstable location and the unit may tumble over, making a risk of personal, possibly fatal injury. Also, this would damage the product seriously. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the improper installation.
  • Page 7: How To Attach The Stand

    How to attach the stand NOTE: • Unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before beginning this process, assure that TV is laid on a clean, safe, and cushioned space to avoid any damage to the unit. •...
  • Page 8: Features

    Features LCD color TV Unique space saving design combines a 40” class LCD color TV. • Integrated Digital Tuner - You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box. • Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers. •...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using your unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................3 CHILD SAFETY NOTICE ..............................5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............................6 How to attach the stand ................................ 7 How to remove the stand ..............................7 Features ....................................8 Power source ..................................8 Contents ....................................
  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls Front Left side POWER button CH (CHANNEL) buttons VOL (VOLUME) +/– buttons MENU button INPUT/ENTER button Power Indicator Press MENU button to display the menu screen. Red : Standby CH (CHANNEL) buttons, VOL (VOLUME) Green : On +/–...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control 5.MENU Button - Use to display the On-Screen menu function. 6.CURSOR ▲/▼/◀/▶ Buttons - Use to navigate and select menu functions of the LCD TV. 7.ENTER Button - Press to enter or select functions for the On- Screen menu. 8.EXIT Button - Press to exit the On-Screen menu.
  • Page 12: Antenna Connections

    Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a Cable TV service, see Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable) Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF antenna to the Antenna Antenna Jack.
  • Page 13: Tv Operation

    Starting setup TO SELECT ANALOG CHANNELS 1-9: Press 1-9 as needed. Example, to select channel 2, press 2, then press ENTER. The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the 10-99: Press the 2 digits in order. Example, to select TV, and assists you to specify the Air/Cable setting, and channel 12, press 1, 2, then press ENTER.
  • Page 14: Quick Guide For Menu Operation

    Quick guide for menu DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen. operation When the TV receives a digital signal, the digital information will appear. Example: Select Menu Language. 62-1 HDTV_Moving_Picture... Sleep Timer CH-1 TV-MA Press INPUT to select TV mode. Digital English No Program Information is available...
  • Page 15: Convenience Functions

    Convenience functions You can change the default settings by pressing the MENU button on your remote, then select the one of the icons at the left of the menu follow the On-Screen prompts to set your preferences. Icon Selected Items Setup hint Video Picture Mode Dynamic...
  • Page 16: Memorizing Channels

    Memorizing channels Add Digital Channel If you find a new unregistered digital channel, you can add the new channel into the channel memory. This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel Tune in the new channel.
  • Page 17: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    Checking the digital signal Repeat steps 3-4 for other channel. You can assign a label to strength each channel. When you finish inputting the label name, press EXIT to return to the normal screen. This TV will allow you to view the digital signal meter for To clear a Channel Label digital channels.
  • Page 18 To set the Parental Control Canadian English ratings Select “Locks”, then press ▶ or ENTER. CAN ENG Rating Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. Then Locks menu will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Parental Control”, then press ◀ or ▶ to select “On”...
  • Page 19: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption To change the password Select “Locks”, then press ▶ or ENTER. WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press This television has the capability to decode and display Closed ENTER. The Locks menu will appear. Captioned television programs.
  • Page 20: Aspect Switching

    NOTE: Select “Setup”, then press ▶ or ENTER. • Selectable picture format aspect ratios may vary depending on the input source or broadcast signal. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Closed Captions”, then press ▶ or • Aspect menu also can be displayed by pressing ASPECT on ENTER.
  • Page 21: Time Shift

    Time Shift To delete the recorded program Disconnect the USB memory, record another program, or turn off the TV. You can record a digital program by using the USB memory Note: drive. This function is for your convenience, and allows you •...
  • Page 22: Connections To Other Equipment

    Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to this unit is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. To connect the LCD TV to a VCR Left of the unit To VIDEO/AUDIO IN...
  • Page 23 Connections to other equipment (continued) To connect an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see page 15). Rear of the unit Amplifier To VAR.
  • Page 24 Connections to other equipment (continued) To connect a HDMI or a DVI device to the unit The HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from a HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. When you connect to a DVI device with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable, it transfers only video signal. Separate analog audio cords required.
  • Page 25: Reception Disturbances

    Reception disturbances IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following checklist for troubleshooting if you have problems with your LCD TV. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Digital...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    ACCESSORIES Remote control/Batteries (AAA) x 2/AC Cord/Clamp/Clamp screw/Stand/Stand Screw x 6 /Frame Stand/ Owner’s Guide/Easy Graphic Guide • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • For information on our other products, please visit our website at www.hitachi.us...
  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT THEREAFTER. ORION MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND USE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ORION OR HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, PARENT COMPANIES OR SUBSIDIARIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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