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Summary of Contents for Hitachi Alpha L40A105
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Owners Guide Alpha Series Model L40A105 Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. TABLE OF CONTENTS Please read these instructions carefully. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For additional assistance please Call Toll Free HOW TO ATTACH/REMOVE THE STAND 1.800.289.0981 or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv.
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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...
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.
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. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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. •...
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. •...
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 ................9 Location of controls ............10 Remote control ..............11 Antenna connections ............12 Cable TV connections ............12 TV operation...
Location of controls Front Left side POWER button CH (CHANNEL) buttons VOL (VOLUME) +/– buttons MENU button INPUT/ENTER button POWER Indicator To display the menu screen. Red : Standby Press MENU button to display the menu screen. Green : On CH (CHANNEL) buttons, VOL (VOLUME) +/–...
Remote control 5.MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen menu. 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.
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.
Starting setup TO SELECT DIGITAL CHANNELS Press the first 1-3 digits, then press the – button followed by the remaining number. The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the Example, to select channel 15-1, press 1, 5, –, 1, then press TV, and assists you to specify the Air/Cable setting, and ENTER.
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 HDMI_Moving_Picture... Sleep Timer CH-1 TV-MA Press INPUT to select TV mode. Digital English No Program Information is available...
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...
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.
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.
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To set the Parental Control To change the password Select “Locks” menu, then press ▶ or ENTER. Select “Locks”, then press ▶ or ENTER. Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press press ENTER.
Closed Caption Select “Setup”, then press ▶ or ENTER. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Closed Captions”, then press ▶ or WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? ENTER. This television has the capability to decode and display Closed The Closed Captions menu will appear. Captioned television programs.
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NOTE: • Selectable picture format aspect ratios may vary depending on the input source or broadcast signal. • Aspect menu also can be displayed by pressing ASPECT on the remote control. Natural In some cases, this image will display the size of standard 4:3 with a black side bar.
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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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...
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...
LIMITED WARRANTY 40” LCD HDTV ORION warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of 1 year from date of original purchase in the United States. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to a manufacturing defect or malfunction during the first 12 months from date of original purchase, ORION will provide in-home repair by an ORION authorized Independent Service Center at no charge.