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Hitachi L40C205 Owner's Manual

Hitachi L40C205 Owner's Manual

40" lcd hdtv
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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 _v.hitachi.usttv.
Keep this owners guide for future reference.
Record the model number and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.
This information is located on the back of the television.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................
2-6
HOW TO ATTACH / REMOVE THE STAND .....................................................................
7
FIRST TIME USE .......................................................................................................
10-13
TV OPERATION ........................................................................................................
14-18
CONNECTIONS
TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ..............................................................
19-21
TROUBLESHOOTING
...................................................................................................
22
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................
23
SERVICE INFORMATION ..............................................................................................
24
LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................................................................
25-27
APPENDIXES .................................................................................................................
28

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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 _v.hitachi.usttv. Keep this owners guide for future reference. Record the model number and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.
  • Page 2 CAUTION 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.

  • 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 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. This product contains lead and one or more non-replaceable mercury backlights.
  • Page 5 CHILD SAFETY NOTICE Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: HITACHI CARES! • The consumer electronics industry is commited 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 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 / Remove The Stand

    How to attach the stand • 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 • Do not touch or press the LCD screen, the glass might break under pressure. Place the TV on its front onto a table, Align the stand's bottom-plate (supplied) as seen here.

  • 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: Connections To Other Equipment

    Contents I Bef°re using Y°ur unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................CHILD SAFETY NOTICE ................................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. How to attach the stand ................................How to remove the stand ................................Features ....................................... Power source ...................................... Contents ....................................... Location of controls ..................................Remote control ....................................

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls Front Infrared Receiver ..HITACHI Power Indicator MENU INPUT VOL_ VOL_ POWER Receives IR signals from the remote control• IR (Infrared Receiver) Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. llluminates blue when the TV is in standby mode and flashes for a few seconds POWER LED when you turn on/off the TV.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    2. Install two "AAA" batteries (supplied). 1F<-I _ F-_-I F_-I 1 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. HITACHI Use two "AAA" size batteries. The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best performance, it is recommended that 1.

  • 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) Antenna Jack 75 ohm...

  • Page 13: Tv Operation

    Starting setup TO SELECT DIGITAL CHANNELS Press the first 1-3 digits, then press the - button followed by The Setup Wizard appears the first time you turn on the TV. It the remaining number. will assist you to specify the Air/Cable setting and program Example, to select channel 15-1, press 1, 5, -, 1, then press your channels automatically.

  • Page 14: Using The Channels Menu

    Using the Video Menu Using the Channels Menu Press Menu button to display the main menu. Press Menu button to display the main menu. Press ,6, or v button to select Channels. Press ,= or'v" button to select Video. Press I, or SELECT button to enter Channels menu. Press I, or SELECT button to enter Video menu.

  • Page 15: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu Using the Setup Menu Press Menu button to display the main menu. Press Menu button to display the main menu, Press A or "I, button to select Setup. Press A or v button to select Audio. Press 1_ or SELECT button to enter Setup menu.
  • Page 16 Using the Setup Menu • Closed Captions - There are three items in it -Analog Closed _l Cinema Caption, Digital Closed Caption and Digital Caption Style. Stretches the 4:3 aspect ratio image vertically and Display available analog and digital closed captions or modify horizontally to fill the screen at 1.33:1.50 aspect ratio.

  • Page 17: Using The Parental Controls Menu

    Using the Parental Controls Menu • Input Block - You can block the input source with this function. For example, if you want to block AV input, just highlight AV and press SELECT. The AV input will not be seen in the screen. Press Menu button to display the main menu.
  • Page 18 Using the Parental Menu The following are descriptions of the ratings. TV Parental Guide Ratings Defined Contents Defined TV-Y All children Fantasy Violence TV-Y7 Directed to older children Suggestive dialogue TV-G General audience Strong language TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested Sexual situations TV-14 Parents...

  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20 Connections to other equipment (continued) To connect a HDMI or a DVI device to the unit The HDMIiDVI 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 cables are required.
  • Page 21 Connections to other equipment (continued) To connect the TV to a camcorder, or a game console To play back from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the unit as shown. This unit can also be used as a display device for many video games. However, due to the wide variety of signals generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up variations required, they have not all been included in the suggested connection diagrams.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Set closed caption decoder in the menu. TV is not shown in • Select proper language in the menu options. your language. If the problem cannot be solved with the suggested procedures, contact 800.HITACHI. For your safety, never try to repair the product yourself.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    8.0W + 8.0W ACCESSORIES Remote control/Batteries (AAA) x 2/Stand/Stand Screw x 4/Owner's Guide/Easy Graphic Guide/AC Cord • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • For information on our other products, please visit our website at www.hitachi.us...

  • Page 24: Service Information

    - Efficient Ne×_ lnspire 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 Customer Service Representatives at 800.HITACHI...
  • Page 25 G. Any Product used for purposes or applications, or subjected Se8_: rati"R'g conditions, other than those identified as acceptable in the Product's Owners Guide. H. Product repairs (including any product whose case ha_ _een" £ene_l'i or part replacements provided or installed, by any person other than an Authorized Hitachi Service Facility Representative.
  • Page 26 U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the "DTV'), and the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security nor any other U.S federal Agency has HITACHI America, Ltd., Home Electronics...
  • Page 27 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.). The open source software modules incorporated in this Hitachi TV are shown in the table below.
  • Page 28 Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Aspect Specifications Dot toDot Aspect 16:9 Zoom Cinema SD:OverScan(5%) Zoom Ratio HD:OverScan (3%) NTSC, 480i,480p Air / Cable 720p, 1080i Composite 480i, 480p Component 720p, 1080i,1080p VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA HDMI (DVI) 480i, 480p 720p, 1080i, 1080p Appendix...

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