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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.
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MODEL NAME.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FIRST TIME USE ...................................................................................................................
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THE REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ........................................................................................................
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USEFUL INFORMATION .....................................................................................................
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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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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Read Before Operating Equipment
Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi LCD television. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables... -
Page 4: Safety |Nstructions
Safety |nstructions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind HiTACHi CARESZ • The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. • Please note the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age. - Page 5 PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS Unplug immediately Do not place the unit on uneven cover block foreign materials falls into the surfaces, this drop vents and openings of the TV. TV or if the TV fell down. damage unit, it may also Inadequate ventilation cause personal...
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Page 6: Remote Control Battery Installation
HiTACHi CLU_9_7S For optional 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 of 45 degrees from vertical. - Page 7 How 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 •...
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Page 8: Wall Mounting
STEP (3) : TiPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LCD TELEVISION. _/iil such third party brackets/devices have not been tested or approved by Hitachi for use or compatibility with Although this LCD Display Panel can be installed using a variety of third party wall mounting brackets/devices, this LCD Display Panel. -
Page 9: Front View
Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The volume • Your Hitachi LCD TV will not show any picture ff level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also there is no video input when A V1, A V2, Component 1 serve as the CURSOR left (4) and right (_) buttons when in or 2, or HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Jacks ® HDMI HDMI 2/DVI HDMI 1 & HDMI 2/DVl (High Definition Multimedia COMPONENT: Y=PbPr and Audio inputs Component 1 and 2 provide Y-PbPr and Audio jacks interface) connecting device with this capability, such as a DVD player HDMI input for your AV device such as set top boxes or DVD or set top box. - Page 11 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, Cable Boxes (CBL), set top boxes, satellite receivers (SAT), VCRs and compatible...
- Page 12 Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your LCD Television is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance.
- Page 13 Wizard Your Hitachi LCD television has a TV Setup Wizard 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.
- Page 14 Side Pane| Connections The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of devices and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. There are two SIDE panel HDMI jacks provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, set top box, Video Game as shown in the following examples...
- Page 15 Rear Pane| Connections Before Operating E×temal Video Devices Connect an external device to one of the IN PUT jacks, then press the INPUT button to show the Inputs List. Use the CURSORS ( • and • ) to select the Input of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 19). :,,j Example: Selecting the...
- Page 16 Rear Pane| Connections CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO DEVICE TV REAR PANEL TO AV1 Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO cables from the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the AV1 (VIDEO) jacks. A VCR connection to Rear Panel AV1 example is shown on the right.
- Page 17 Rear Pane| Connections CONNECTING DEVICE WiTH HDMI CAPABiLiTY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 HDMI Input TV REAR PANEL Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the HDMI DIGITAL output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI OUTPUT CAPABiLiTY input as shown near the Rear panel at right.
- Page 18 Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. DEVICE Buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set top boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video device with one touch.
- Page 19 How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on Press this button to access the Channel Guide of your Satellte and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). receiver, set top box or cable box while in SAT/CBL mode.
- Page 20 How To 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 to adjust the image through the following options. Auto Full Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically...
- Page 21 How To Use The Remote Co.trol To Co.trol Your TV ENERGY SAVE (E.SAVE) Button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on 3 levels (Min, Medium, Max). See page 37 for further details. CLOSED CAPTIONS (C.C.) Button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or...
- Page 22 Release the device button. If done correctly, the device LED indicator will blink 3 times to confirm proper setup. The remote control will now control the desired device. SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) MENU GUIDE Turn ON your Cable box.
- Page 23 Device Button SLEEP t_ 4-E_N_J _" GUIDE MENU GUIDE (9---- ---4) ..% ....HiTACHi HiTACHi 0LU-4997S CLU-4997S MY CABLE BOX CODE |S: MY SET TOP BOX/SATELLITE RECEIVER CODE IS: Refer to the instruction manua! of the cable box Refer to the instruction manual of the Set Top...
- Page 24 SLEEP ---49 _l M ENU GUIDE d>--- ,, Exrr _ !l_q Pi INFO -----Xb -----43 ..______.¢ HITACHI HITACHI CLU-4997S 0LU-4997S ......MY DVD PLAYER CODE |S: MY VCR/PVR CODE |S: Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD Refer to the instruction manual of the PVR/VCR...
- Page 25 -Channel Up & Down SLEEP -Exit -Number PAD -Play, Pause, Stop, RWD, Skip RWD, -Record -Input FWD, Skip FWD, -Enter I_ZZZ2Z_ ________¢ @ EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV " -P. Mode -Aspect -E.Save -Info ®____ ® HiTACHi CLU-4997S...
- Page 26 M ELECTRONIC 0240 0739 0144 0775,1775 CAPEHART 0002 MAGNASONIC 0037,0240,0000 SAMTRON 0240 GENERAL 0476,0810,0276 CARRERA 0240 0072,0278 SANKY 0048,0039 INSTRUMENT 0003 HITACHI 0749,0819,1250 CARVER 0035,0081 MAGNAVOX 0035,0037,0048 SANSUI 0240,0000,0067 GIBRALTER 0003 HOUSTON 0775 0072,0278 0039,0081,0240 0209,0041,0072 0278 0000,0563,0618 GOLDSTAR 0144 0775,1775...
- Page 27 VIDEO 1497 0739 HARMAN/ 0582,0702 TATUNG 0770 MAGNAVOX 1189,1269,0189 TEAC 0571,0790 1266,1514 KARDON HELLO KITTY 0831 TECHNICS 0490,0703 MARANTZ 1189,1269,0189 HITACHI 0573,0664,1919 TECHNIKA 0770 0891 HITEKER HUMAX 1797,1988 0672 TECHSONIC 0730 MICROMEGA 1189,0189 PIONEER 1337 INSIGNIA 2095 MITSUBISHI 1393 0880...
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Page 28: On-Screen Display
The On Screen Display (OSD) for the different submenus shown in the following pages are for illustration purposes only, there may be slight differences from the actual appearance of the OSD of your Hitachi LCD TV. Video Picture Mode Select between 7 pictures modes;... - Page 29 On-Screen Display Audio Sound Mode Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News). Bass Adjust the intensity of low frequencies. Treble Adjust the intensity of high frequencies. Balance Adjust the balance. CONEQ Select sound equalizing mode. CONEQ 3D Sound Select CONEQ 3D Sound settings (On, Off). Audio Source Select between three Audio Sources (Stereo, Mono, SAP).
- Page 30 Pro Mode and bright end (drive) of the White background. This Hitachi LCD TV includes a picture quality mode called "Pro Mode" designed to customize the picture settings and is protected For Input Mode, CABLE and AIR share the same by a password in order to keep your settings as you want it.
- Page 31 This involves a See page 55. process known 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 performance when watching interlaced format film based sources.
- Page 32 Video Aspect Ratio reference When Watching Standard Definition Pictures: Displays 4:3 programs in there original aspect ratio with bars to the left and right of the image. R_._ 16:9 Expands a 4:3 aspect ratio program to fill the widescreen 16:9 screen (4:3 Signal) Use this aspect mode to expand letterbox movies to fill the screen.
- Page 33 Audio Select Audio to adjust the sound to your preference. Preferred Language Some programs transmit in other languages. This language function will allow you to set between 3 language options (English, EspaSol and Frangais) to your preference as the audio default language. Audio Language Some programs transmit more than one DTV language option.
- Page 34 Setup Select Setup when setting your TV up for the first time. Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours. Press the CURSOR PAD I_ repeatedly to set your Timer from Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min and 240 min.
- Page 35 Parental Controls Panel Lock This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected When Panel Lock is turned On, all buttons on the Side Panel, rating levels. except the POWER button will be deactivated. The password to enter the Locks feature is a four digit number. Block Unrated The factory preset password is 0000.
- Page 36 Setup Canadian Ratings English Table Programming intended for children under age 8 - Violence Guidelines; Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten children's sense of security and well-being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
- Page 37 Options Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects Use this feature to save energy when watching your Hitachi LCD TV. of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs...
- Page 38 Press the CURSOR PAD _ to increase or CURSOR PAD < to decrease the OSD transparency. HDMI-CEC Set to On and this feature will enable the HDMI-CEC signal bus to allow your Hitachi LCD TV to discover and communicate automatically with other compatible HDMI-interfaced AudioNideo device.
- Page 39 Component Options This function allows you to adjust the phase between your -IV and the Device with component output. Reset AV & Setup This feature restores all Audio, Video and Setup configuration that you have made on the TV and it will return to the factory settings. Press the CURSOR PAD A or T to highlight Component Options.
- Page 40 Channe|s Select Channelstosetyoursignalsource options, run NewChannel Add Channels to List Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List (Add channels to This function allows you to add channels to the channel memory. List, Channel/Labels and Favorite Channels). Sometimes adjusting the antenna direction will allow reception of additional channels.
- Page 41 This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from USB Drives using the USB slot in the side panel of your Hitachi LCD television. Favorite Channels Upon inserting a USB drive into the USB slot, you will be prompted This function allows you to manage your Favorite Channels.
- Page 42 Equipment Care and Troub|eshooting DO NOT Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not clean your screen with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
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Page 43: Troub|Eshooting
5 meters, or change HDMI input picture format to 1080i. If the problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures, contact 800.HITACHI. For your safety, never try to repair the product yourself. - Page 44 Reception Prob|ems 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.
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Page 45: Features And Specifications
InstaPor_ and the InstaPort logo are tragemarks or registered trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States Maximum Power L55S604 ....240 W, 2.10A other countries. Antenna Input Impedance ......75 Ohm Channel Coverage ......... 191 ch. VHF-Band ........ - 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) 4 1/8 (104.7) 40 1/8 i1018.1) (ACTIVEAREA) < < > CENTEROF THE SCREEN! 25 1/4 (641.9) HOLE WALL MOUNT Screw Length (A) (4 PLACES) Insertion Length/_)
- Page 47 Set Dimensions L55S604 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (Ibs./kg): 81.1/36.8 Units: inches (mm) 51 1/2 t ..4 7/16 (112.7) _-75/8 (_209.6) (ACTIVE AREA) oLLI COF-- CENTER OF THE SCREEN! _<_ 'olo 25 5/16 (642.6) _I_IIIIIHIIDHIUDIIU DHIUDIIUUIIIHIIHUlIUI_I_ HOLE WALL...
- Page 48 - Efficient HITACHI Next Inspire 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 knowledgeable...
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Page 49: Limited Warranty
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION SPECIFIED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN, OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF, THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. -
Page 50: End User License Agreement
HITACHI of attorneys' fees in connection with your violation of this Agreement. NO FAILURE OF ESSENTNAL PURPOSE. You agree that neither HITACHI'S... -
Page 51: Open Source
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 TV incorporates software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. -
Page 52: End User License
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software TERMS AND CONDiTiONS 3. Protecting Users' Legal Rights From Anti=Circumvention Law. O. Definitions. No covered work shall be deemed part of an effective technological measure under any applicable law fulfilling obligations under article 11 of the WIPO copyright treaty "This License"... -
Page 53: License Agreement
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software e) Convey the object code using peer-to-peer transmission, provided you Additional terms, permissive or non-permissive, may be stated in the form of a inform other peers where the object code and Corresponding Source of the separately written... - Page 54 End User License Agreement for Operating System Software 16. Limitation of Liability. If you convey a covered work, knowingly relying on a patent license, and the Corresponding Source of the work is not available for anyone to copy, free of charge and under the terms of this License, through a publicly available network server or...
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Page 55: Appendix B: Rgb Format
Yes: Available / --: Not Available Aspect Specifications Input Signal Aspect 16:9 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 AIR / CABLE Air / Cable HDMI 1 HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i HDMI 2 HDMI / DVI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i 640x480,800x600,1024x768, 1280x720,1280x768,1280x1024, 1440x900,1680x1050 HDMI 3... - Page 56 Index Accessories ......... Add Channels to List ......... Menu Language ........Analog Captions ........MPEG NR ........Antenna Connection ........ Multimedia ........Aspect Ratio ........ 20, 31,32, 55 Audio Language ........Audio Settings ........New Channel Scan ......... Audio Source ........Noise Reduction ........