Hitachi L32A104 Owner's Manual

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L32A104
LCD HDTV
LCD HDTV
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-6
FIRST TIME USE ......................................................................................................... 9-13
CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 14-16
TV OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 17-25
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 26
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................... 28

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    L32A104 LCD HDTV LCD HDTV IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2-6 FIRST TIME USE ... 9-13 CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 14-16 TV OPERATION ... 17-25 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 26 LIMITED WARRANTY ... 28...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
  • Page 3: 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. Declaration of Conformity This device compiles with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • 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

    NOTE: • Unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before beginning this process, assure that the TV is laid on a clean, safe, and cushioned surface to avoid any damage to the unit. • Do not touch or press the TV-screen, glass might break under pressure. Place the TV on its front onto a table.
  • Page 8: Features

    Features LCD color TV Unique space saving design combines a 32” 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. Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.
  • Page 9: First Time Use

    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 ...13 Connections to other equipment ...14...
  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls Front Rear HDMI2 IN jack AC INPUT jack HDMI1/DVI IN jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack (for COMPONENT IN and LINE2 VIDEO IN) Left side Remote sensor POWER indicator Red: Standby Green: On PC MONITOR IN jack VAR (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT jacks DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUT jack RF (ANT.) IN jack COMPONENT IN jacks...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    1.POWER Button - Press to turn the LCD TV’s power on/off. 2.AUDIO Button - Press to change the audio language. 3.Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows direct access to any channel of the LCD TV. 4.– Button -This button is the “–” button used when selecting digital channels.
  • 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 page 13 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Antenna Jack 75 ohm...
  • Page 13: Cable Tv Connections

    This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” where the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the Cable TV company. For subscribers to basic Cable TV service Antenna Jack...
  • Page 14: 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 Rear of the unit To connect the LCD TV to a VCR with an S-Video cord...
  • Page 15 Connections to other equipment Using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround If you are using an AV amplifier with built-in digital surround sound, you can enjoy various audio systems including Dolby Digital Surround audio that sounds just like the movie. Connect an AV amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder, etc.
  • Page 16: Connections To Other Equipment

    Connections to other equipment To connect a HDMI or a DVI device to the unit The HDMI1/DVI 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 17: Tv Operation

    Starting setup The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the TV. It will assist you to specify the Air/Cable setting and program your channels automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! To turn on the TV, press POWER (POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes green.
  • Page 18: Quick Guide For Menu Operation

    DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen. When the TV receives a digital signal, the digital information will appear. 62-1 HDTV Moving Picture1 Sleep Timer CH-1 TV-MA Digital English No Program Information is available Full 1080i •...
  • Page 19: Convenience Functions

    You can change the default settings by pressing the MENU button on your remote, then select one of the icons at the left of the menu - follow the On-Screen prompts to set your preferences. Icon Selected Items Video Picture Brightness / Contrast Setting / Sharpness / Color...
  • Page 20: Memorizing Channels

    Memorizing channels This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV’s memory.
  • Page 21: Checking The Digital Signal Strength

    Checking the digital signal strength This TV will allow you to view the digital signal meter for digital channels. Select “Channel”, then press ▶ or ENTER. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Signal Meter”. Press ▶ or ENTER to check the digital signal strength. The digital signal strength screen will appear.
  • Page 22 To set the Parental Control Select “Locks” menu, then press ▶ or ENTER. 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 23: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers. Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language if program supports other languages.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: 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 •...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    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 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms 32/44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency...
  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    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 carry-in service only by an ORION authorized Independent Service Center at no charge.
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