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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections Contents Back connections explained Contents Left side connections explained Preparation HDMI Connections Intended Use SCART Connections Power source Positioning the TV VGA Connections Power cord and plug Side AV Connections Moisture and Water Using a Conditional Access Module Ventilation USB Connections Heat sources and Flames...
  • Page 3: Contents

    AV and HDMI Signal Compatibility (Input Signal Types) Defi nition of important terms Software Upgrade DVB-T functionality information Guarantee Model number HITACHI L46VF04ULD For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the Customer Helpline: 0845 604 0105...
  • Page 4: Preparation

    Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the CAUTION user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN be of suffi...
  • Page 5: Power Source

    Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is Power cord and plug unattended unless it is specifi cally stated that it is • Do not place the set, a piece of furniture, etc. on designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by the power cord (mains lead) or pinch the cord.
  • Page 6: Moisture And Water

    Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Moisture and Water Batteries • Do not use this TV in a humid or damp place (avoid • Warning: Incorrect installation of bathrooms, the sink in the kitchen, etc. batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to •...
  • Page 7: Replacement Parts

    Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Replacement Parts Symbols in this Instruction Book When replacement parts are required, make sure that The following symbols are used in the Instruction the service technician has used replacement parts, Book as a marker for restrictions and precautions and which are specifi...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Support Technical experts are available 7 days a week • Simple help and advice on setting up your digital equipment (image). • Guidance on connecting other devices to your television such as a DVD player, Sky, home cinema system or a games console.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started TV - Features • Remote controlled colour LED TV. • Fully integrated Terrestrial digital TV (DVB-T - MPEG2) • HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This connection is also designed to accept high defi nition signals. • USB input.
  • Page 10: Viewing Remote Control

    Getting Started Viewing remote control Standby Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II / Current language Image size / Expand (in TXT mode) Green button Red button Numeric buttons Teletext - Mix Cursor left Menu on/off AV / Source Favourite mode selection Volume up Info / Reveal (in TXT mode) Mute Volume down...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started TV - Control buttons (left side) 1. Standby ( ) button Turns the TV on when in standby mode or turns the TV off into standby mode. 2. TV/AV button Changes the operation of “Up” and “Down” buttons. 3.
  • Page 12: Aerial Connection

    Getting Started Aerial connection Connect the “aerial” or “cable TV” plug to AERIAL INPUT (ANT.) socket located on the back of the TV (fi g.1). Power connection IMPORTANT :The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. Please note: After unpacking, allow the TV to reach ambient room temperature before connecting the TV to the mains power socket.
  • Page 13: Operation Using Tv Control Buttons

    Getting Started Operation using TV control buttons Operation using Remote control buttons The main menu OSD (On Screen Display) cannot The remote control is designed to control all the be displayed using the TV control buttons. functions of the model you selected. The “...
  • Page 14: Initial Set Up

    Getting Started Initial set up When turned on for the fi rst time, the “language selection” IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the TV while menu appears. The message “Welcome please select “First Time Installation” is in operation. your language!” is displayed in all language options End of the search process, “Choose Region”...
  • Page 15: Initial Set Up

    Getting Started Initial set up General operation Press the SOURCE button on the remote control for switching between the sources. Information Banner Whenever you change channel using the P-/P+ buttons or the numeric buttons, the TV displays the broadcast picture along with an information banner at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Back connections explained 1. SCART socket Inputs or outputs for external devices. Connect the SCART cable between the SCART socket on the TV and the SCART socket on the external device (decoder, VCR or DVD player). NOTE: If an external device is connected via the SCART socket, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode.
  • Page 17: Left Side Connections Explained

    Connections Left side connections explained 9. CI Slot Used to insert a CI card. A CI card allows you to view all the channels that you subscribe to. For more information, see “Conditional Access” section. 10. USB Inputs To connect devices to the TV, providing fast data exchange.
  • Page 18: Hdmi Connections

    Connections HDMI Connections HDMI lets you enjoy high defi nition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV to HDMI Cable external devices such as DVD players, set top (not supplied) boxes or gaming equipment (fi g.1). Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections.
  • Page 19: Side Av Connections

    Connections Side AV Connections You must use the supplied SIDE AV connection cable for enabling SIDE AV connection. 1. Plug single jack of the cable to the TV’s SIDE AV socket. 2. Insert your AV cable’s (not supplied) connectors into the plural part of the SIDE AV connection cable (see illustration below).
  • Page 20: Usb Connections

    Connections USB Connections 2.5” and 3.5” inch (hdd with external power supply) external hard disk drives are supported. IMPORTANT You should back up your files before making any connections to the TV set in order to avoid any possible data loss. Note that manufacturer will not be responsible SIDE VIEW USB MEMORY for any fi...
  • Page 21: Basic Features

    Basic Features How to navigate menus - Selecting source Once you have connected external devices to the TV, you can select and change the input source required. To change Input Selection, use one of the following options: Option a: Press the “SOURCE” button on the remote control to directly select required source.
  • Page 22: General Operation

    Basic Features General Operation Displaying Subtitles NOTE: See Picture, Sound, Settings and With digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T), some Installation Control sections on pages 16-18 for learning the functions of menu items. programmes are broadcast with subtitles. Confi guring Date/Time Settings 1.
  • Page 23: Basic Features

    Basic Features Channel management 4. Select Yes if you want to move the channel and press OK. The TV sorts all stored stations in the Channel List. You can edit this channel list, set favourites or set active stations to be listed by using the Channel List options. Press “MENU”...
  • Page 24: Language Settings

    Basic Features Language Settings You can operate the TV’s language settings using this NOTE: If the Country option is set to Denmark, menu. Sweden, Norway or Finland, the Language Settings MENU Press “ ” button and select the Settings icon by menu will function as described below: “...
  • Page 25: Parental Control

    Basic Features Parental Control To prohibit viewing of certain programmes, channels IMPORTANT: The factory default pin number is and menus can be locked by using the parental control 0000, if you change the PIN number make sure you system. write it down and keep it safe. This function enables or disables the menu protection system and allows the PIN code to be changed.
  • Page 26: Environmental Information

    Basic Features Environmental Information This television is designed to consume less energy to save environment. If the TV switches off while in No Signal mode, the following on-screen message will be displayed on You not only help to save the environment but also the next switch-on: you can save money by reducing electricity bills thanks to the energy effi...
  • Page 27: Other Functions And Features

    Basic Features Other Functions and Features “ ” or “ ” 4. Use button to set. The timer can be programmed between Off and 2.00 hours (120 minutes) Favourite Mode in steps of 30 minutes. You can create a list of favourite programmes using the favourites feature.
  • Page 28: Picture Controls

    Basic Features Picture Controls Setting Warm option gives white colours a slight red stress. Confi guring Picture Settings Picture Zoom: Sets the picture size to Auto,16:9, You can use different picture settings in detail. Subtitle,14:9, 14:9 Zoom, 4:3, Panoramic or Cinema. “MENU”...
  • Page 29: Sound And Source Settings

    Basic Features Sound and Source Settings AVL: Automatic Volume Limiting (AVL) function sets the sound to obtain fi xed output level between programmes Confi guring Sound Settings (For instance, volume level of advertisements tend to Sound settings can be confi gured according to your be louder than programmes).
  • Page 30: Other Controls

    Basic Features Other Controls The description narrator talks through the presentation, describing what is happening on the screen during the To view general confi guration preferences, select Other natural pauses in the audio (and sometimes during Settings in the Settings menu and press OK button. dialogue, if deemed necessary).
  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Media Browser Only available when a USB device is plugged into Subtitle Position the TV. Sets subtitle position as up or down. Starting Media Browser Subtitle Font Size Sets subtitle font size (max. 54pt). Loop / Shuffl e during Playback Press BLUE button once to disable Loop.
  • Page 32: Media Browser - Continued

    Advanced Features Media Browser - continued Viewing Videos via USB Viewing Photos via USB 1. Select Photos from the Media Browser screen 1. Select Videos from the Media Browser screen and press OK button. and press OK button. 2. All photo fi les will be fi ltered and listed. 2.
  • Page 33: Setting The Channels

    Advanced Features Setting the channels 3. Enter the multiplex (for digital manual search) or frequency number (for analogue manual search) using Accessing Installation Menu the numeric buttons and press OK button to start MENU 1. Press “ ” button on the remote control and search.
  • Page 34: Other Information

    Other Information Teletext Analogue Teletext Digital Teletext (for the UK only) Teletext system transmits information such as news, 1. Press the “ ” button. The digital teletext sports and weather on your TV. Note that is the signal information appears on screen. degrades, for example in poor/adverse weather 2.
  • Page 35: Specifi Cations

    Other Information Specifi cations TV Broadcasting PAL/SECAM B/G D/K K’ I/I’ L/L’ Receiving Channels VHF (BAND I/III) - UHF (BAND U) - HYPERBAND Number of Preset Channels 1000 Channel Indicator On Screen Display RF Aerial Input 75 Ohm (unbalanced) Operating Voltage 220-240V AC, 50Hz.
  • Page 36: Product Support

    Product Support Trouble shooting Image persistence - ghosting Please note that ghosting may occur while displaying a persistent image (still or paused image). LCD TVs’ image persistence may disappear after a short time. Try turning off the TV for a while. To avoid this, do not leave the screen in still picture mode for extended periods.
  • Page 37: Disposal Information

    Product Support Disposal information Instructions for waste disposal: • Don’t try to recharge batteries. Danger of explosion. Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and type. should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must be kept away from children. The cold cathode fl...
  • Page 38: Supported Dvi Resolutions

    Product Support Supported DVI Resolutions When connecting devices to your TV’s connectors by using DVI converter cables (not supplied), you can refer to the following resolution information. Index Resolution Frequency 640x400 70Hz 640x480 60Hz 640x480 72Hz 640x480 75Hz 800x600 56Hz 800x600 60Hz 800x600...
  • Page 39: Pc Input Typical Display Modes

    Product Support PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200. The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Your TV may not support different resolutions. Supported resolution modes are listed below. If you switch your PC to an unsupported mode, a warning OSD will appear on the screen.
  • Page 40: Supported File Formats For Usb Mode

    Product Support Supported File Formats for USB Mode Format Remarks File (Maximum resolution/Bit rate Media Video Audio Extension etc.) .mpg, .mpeg MPEG1, 2 MPEG Layer 1/2/3 .dat MPEG1, 2 MAX 1920x1080 @ 30P 20Mbit/sec MPEG2 .vob MPEG2 Movie MPEG2 PCM/MP3 Xvid 1.00, Xvid 1.01, .avi MAX 1920x1080 @ 30P 20Mbit/sec...
  • Page 41: Defi Nition Of Important Terms

    Product Support Defi nition of important terms Aspect Ratio This refers to the ratio of the width to the height of a The European TV standard for scanning television picture. signals. Scart Automatic volume limiter. A 21-pin audio/video connector found primarily on European televisions.
  • Page 42: Software Upgrade

    Product Support Software Upgrade Your TV is capable of fi nding and updating new software upgrades over broadcast channels. For broadcast channels search, TV looks the available channels stored in your settings. So before software upgrade search, it is advised to auto search and update all available channels.
  • Page 43: Dvb-T Functionality Information

    Product Support DVB-T functionality information To Program Your SKY Remote For Your TV 1. Make sure your SKY box is connected to This DVB receiver is only suitable for use in the your TV country which it was designed to be used in. 2.
  • Page 44: Guarantee

    Guarantee Product Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of Year This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

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