LCD Television Model Name L26A01A L32A01A L37A01A This is the image of the model L37A01A. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY. KEEP THIS USER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For future reference, record the serial number of your television. SERIAL NO. This serial number is located on the rear of the television.
USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Television. Please read this user manual carefully before operating this product. To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL the instructions, especially the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS". Please keep this user manual for future reference.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 01 INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 02 About This Manual ........................................................02 Tra d e m a r k C r e dits....................................................02 About Software .............................................................02 Features........................................................................02 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................
INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI LCD Television. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this product. This LCD Television has been designed to meet the International standards. However, it could cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product. About the Symbols The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading the precautions in this section. WARNING Never ignore the instruction.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) WARNING There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury. Install the unit at a proper area where it does not expose anyone to any danger. ● If you hit against the edge of the unit, you may be injured. Do not place any objects on top of the unit. Objects such as ● Liquid containers (vase, fish tank, flowerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine). ● If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in fire or electrical shock.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) CAUTION Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product. The unit would overheat, and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life. ● Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual. ● Do not place the unit with ventilation side down. ● Do not install the unit on the carpet or bedclothes. ● Do not cover the television with table cloth etc. Be sure to ground the earth cable correctly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) PRECAUTIONS Do not install the unit at areas where it will be subjected to high temperatures. It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product. ● Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. ● Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction. Viewing Advice ● The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate.
ABOUT LCD PANEL Other Common Characteristics of LCD Panel The following are the common phenomena when operating LCD Panel due to its structural reason. Please note that they are not malfunctions. ● Defective Spots on Panel The LCD panel is manufactured with high-precision technology. However, there might be some spots that are not emitted, brighter than the others, or in different colors, etc. ● Surface on Panel The LCD panel displays images by blinking the fluorescent lamps internally.
QUICK START GUIDE For more information on connecting and using your TV, please be sure to read all instructions in this user manual. 1. Supplied Accessories Remote Control User Manual i+ TV DTT AV TEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AA size batteries Power Cord* X2 9 0 + + P ? OK AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 CLE-994 * The type of power plug provided may be different from this drawing for some countries. 2. Connection 14 ~ 18 ① Connect the power cord to the rear panel.
QUICK START GUIDE (continued) 3. Insert the batteries into the remote control… 12 The protective sheet 4. Removing the Protective Sheet Before using the TV, remove the protective sheet from the cabinet. 5. Switch On… Sub Power switch 19 Sub Power button Press either Power On/ Off switch on the unit or Power On/ Off button on the remote control. ● The color of the indicating lamp turns Main Power switch from Red to Green. 6.
COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Front Panel ⑧ ② ① ⑦ ⑦ ③ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ Cabinet Panel Remote Control Receiver Indicating Lamp Speaker Desktop Stand Main Power Switch (on the left side) Sub Power Switch (on the top side) ④ ⑥ ⑤ Rear Panel L26A01A L32A01A, L37A01A ④ ④ ③ ② ① ③ ② ① ① Side Input ② Power Cord Socket ③ Terminal Board (External Device Connection) ④ Control Panel (see below for details) Please refer to 14 ~ 18 for the detailed information for the connections.
COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote Control Sub Power Press this button to switch TV On or Off standby. Function Select (TV /AV) Press this button to select function mode. Normally, select “TV”. DTT input is not available. Program Select [Page Select] Press these buttons to select a TV program directly. Freeze [Hold] Press this button to change the picture to freeze mode. Press it again to return to normal picture. (Also, it holds the page in teletext mode.
PREPARATION Remote Control Batteries Installation Handling the Remote Control Use the remote control within about 5m from front of the unit’s remote-control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides. This remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment cover ● Slide open the battery compartment cover on the backside in the direction of an arrow, and remove the cover. 2.
PREPARATION (continued) Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( 3 to 6 ) carefully besides this page. The Desktop Stand has been used for the illustration in this manual. When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance and maintain the safety. We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount units or improper installation.
CONNECTION Terminal Positions Rear ① Power Cord Socket ② Aerial Socket ③ AV1 ④ Service Use Only ⑤ AV2 ⑥ AV3 ⑦ Monitor Out ⑧ PC(RGB)/HDMI Analog Audio Input ⑨ PC Connection Terminal (D-Sub 15 pin) ⑩ HDMI (example: L32A01A) Side ⑪ Headphone Terminal ⑫ AV4 Connecting Procedure This unit is ready for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall socket first, when connecting external equipment. 1. Connect Power Cord to the rear panel. 2.
CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 3. Connecting to External Equipment ● Terminals on Rear AV1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with Component output. OUT VCR DVD player / recorder [Example] Set-Top Box If your external device has a Component terminal, COMPONENT / AUDIO connection is recommended for higher quality picture. AV3 can be connected to the equipment with S-Video output and Composite output.
CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) Monitor Out can be used to display same image and sound as main unit on another television. When this output terminal is connected to an external television with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image and sound from composite (AV3, AV4), or TV signal can be displayed to the external television. [Example] IN OUT Monitor NOTE ● Video output is not available from component, RGB, or HDMI input.
CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) NOTE ● About PC (RGB)/HDMI analog audio input terminal This terminal can be used in one of the following cases only. ① The external device is connected to the PC (RGB) terminal of the TV. ② The DVI output of an external device is connected to the HDMI terminal using the HDMI-DVI cable. HDMI Terminal PC (RGB) / Audio Input Terminal Make sure that the video and audio terminals are connected to the same external device.
CONNECTION (continued) Connecting Procedure (continued) 4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket Connect the power cord after completing all other connections. (The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.) CAUTION ● Use only the power cord provided. ● Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated (AC110-240V, 50/60Hz). It may cause fire or electric shock. ● For the LCD panel, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection.
BASIC OPERATION POWER On/Off Now, turn On the main power of the unit. ● To turn On the power of the television 1. Press the Main Power switch on the television. ● The Indicating Lamp will illuminate in Red (Standby mode). Main Power switch 2. Press either Sub Power button on the control panel or Sub Power button on the remote control. ● The color of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green, and the image will display on the screen. ● To turn Off the power of the television Indicating Lamp 1.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Volume UP/DOWN 1. To increase the sound volume, press button on the remote control, or Volume Up button on the control panel. ● The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift right. 2. To decrease the sound volume, press button on the remote control or Volume Down button on the control panel. ● The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift left. Volume Up / Down button Mute button Volume Up / Down button Mute 1.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Input Signal Screen Display The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by pressing the of the remote control. Recall button button i+ • The display in TV mode will appear when changing the channels. TV DTT AV TEXT • The display will go out in approximately 5 seconds. 1 2 3 TV 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ABCDE ▼ Off-timer TV position Name Sound mode 0 + OFF +P - - Min.
TV SETUP OPERATION How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system With the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product. • Basic Operation Picture Audio Timer Setup Language Select OK Set 1. Press button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel of the unit. The Main Menu is displayed on the screen as shown on the right. 2. To select the item, press buttons. The selected item will be highlighted in Yellow.
TV SETUP OPERATION(continued) Main Menu List Picture(TV/AV) Picture(TV/A V Picture(RGB) Audio 23 Menu Page Picture Mode 27 Contrast 27 Brightness 27 Color 27 Sharpness 27 Tint 27 Color Temperature Menu Audio Timer Page Perfect Volume 29 TV Speakers 29 Reset 29 Off Timer 30 Mode 24 Search 24 27 Position 24 Back Light 27 Frequency 24 Reset 27 Name 24 Black Enhancement 28 Sound System 24 DNR 28 Color System 25 MPEG NR 28 Skip 25 Film Mode 28 Antenna A
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) You can install channels and make the various settings related channels. 1. Press button. 2. Select “ Setup” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button. Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Select Selected Items Return Setup hint Position Mode Auto Tuning OK Set Direct Searches every channel. Store the channels in order of tuning.(1~125) Searches available channel.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Setup Menu (TV mode) (continued) With this menu, you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings. Setup Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Sort Teletext Language Select Selected Items OK Set Return Setup hint Auto NTSC4.43 Color System SECAM Select [Auto] normally. In case that color is not displayed correctly, select the other modes depending on the received signal. PAL NTSC3.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Channel Selections There are 2 ways to select the channels: stepping through the channel, and selecting by number. Channel Up/Down button Stepping through the Channel Press Channel Up/Down button to switch the next or previous channel on the list. Channel Up/ Down button Selecting by Number Enter the number of acquired channel by using numeric buttons on the remote control.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Picture Setting You can make specific adjustments for the picture based on your preference. 1. Press button. 2. Select “Picture” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button. (By pressing ▼ button at the bottom of each menu page, the next Picture menu will appear on the screen.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Picture Setting (continued) Selected Items Setup hint Off Black Enhancement Low Middle Adjusts the black level compensation. High Off Low DNR The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced, especially at the area of weak electric field. Middle High Off MPEG NR* Low This is a noise reduction system for MPEG picture signal. (ex. against mosquito noise and block noise) High Off This helps to make the moving image smooth.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Audio Setting You can adjust and customize the audio conditin as you like. 1. Press button. 2. Select “ Audio” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Timer Menu This allows your television to turn Off (Standby mode) at set time automatically, which you may find useful. Timer Off Timer ◄► Adjust Selected Items - - Min. Return Setup hint - - Min. 30Min. Off Timer 60Min. This function automatically sets the power to Standby mode when the selected time period has elapsed. 90Min. 120Min. Information One minute before the time you set, the screen will display “Time off within one minute".
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) Audio Switching (TV) NICAM / Sound Multiplex (including A2) (TV mode) You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing I/II button of remote control. Audio can be switched only if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button will have no effect, such as when only mono sound is received. These can be divided into two main categories: Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) PC Adjustment Setting You can adjust the display condition such as position adjustment and color setting while connecting to the PC and being RGB mode. See 16 for the PC connection. From Setup Menu (RGB) 1. Press button. 2. Select “ Setup” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) PC Adjustment Setting (continued) From Picture Menu (RGB) 1. Press button. 2. Select “ Picture” menu and press button. 3. Select the preferred menu item and press button. Picture +31 Contrast 0 Brightness Color Temperature Cool High Back Light Reset Reset Select Selected Items OK Set Return Setup hint Contrast -31~+31 This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment by using button.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) About Teletext What is “ Teletext” Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel. Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as: 11:37:56 Page number ● TV program schedule ● Weather forecasts Link Page ● Sports results Red ● Newsflash Green Yellow Blue Select Teletext Language 1. Press button. 2. Select “Setup” menu and press button. 3. Select ”Teletext Language” and press button.
TV SETUP OPERATION (continued) About Teletext (continued) How to Operate the Teletext You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons. Operation Press TV To activate Teletext mode. To exit from the Teletext mode. or Text] [TV To move to the next or previous page. [Page Select] To jump to the indicated page. ( Enter 3 digits.) To change Teletext picture size. To display Index page. To adjust Back Light of the image.
FUNCTION Size Switching Each time button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size is switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. TV/AV signal input ● Display Size Watching standard Definition Picture(480i,480p,576i,576p) TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4 /HDMI 4:3 Panoramic Cinema Full Picture Size You can display the image at optimum condition by selecting display size depending on the current output image as shown below.
FUNCTION (continued) Size Switching (continued) RGB signal input You can select a suitable size depending on the resolution. Full 4:3 Display Area Selection Diagram Resolution Full 4:3 640 x 400 (VGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) 800 x 600 (SVGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1280 x 768 (WXGA) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) 1360 x 768 ( WXGA) Picture Freezing By pressing button, you can change to freeze mode easily anytime you like. Press it again to return to normal picture.
FUNCTION (continued) Power Save Mode When the AV input is selected You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV input. Set to On in “Video Power Save” from Function Menu, which leads to the power save mode in AV1 /AV2 /AV3 /AV4 /HDMI and the Standby mode in other AV input. Please see the table below for details. 1. Press Setup Video Power Save Reset button. 2. Select “Setup” menu and press button. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling service technician, check the following tables first. If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures, contact your local dealer. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product by yourself. When Following Messages Appear on the Screen Message Condition / Action This indicates it is in Power Save mode. (in RGB mode) The indicating lamp lights in orange. Power Save No Sync. Signal The unit cannot detect any signals from any input terminals.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Check List (continued) Symptoms ● No picture – normal sound ● The remote control does not work. ● Normal picture but no color-normal sound Check list Page ● Check the value level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in “Picture Menu”. ● Check if the batteries are installed correctly. ● The batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones. ● Remove all the obstructions in front of the sensor window on the 11 , 12 unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom and Check List (continued) Symptoms Check list Page ● Adjust “Horizontal Clock” and “Clock Phase”. 32 ● Adjust “Horizontal clock”. 32 ● Try “Auto Adjust”. 32 ● The image on the screen is moving in an oblique direction. (PC input mode only) ● The coarse horizontal stripes could be seen in full-display mode. (PC input mode only) ● The part of the image is lacking.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION L32A01A L26A01A L37A01A Approx. 32inches: (698 (H) × 392 (V)mm diagonal 801mm) Approx. 37inches: (820 (H) × 461 (V)mm diagonal 941mm) Net dimensions including Stand: 663(W)x509(H)x262(D)mm excluding Stand: 663(W)x470(H)x124(D)mm Including Stand: 790(W)x602(H)x365(D)mm Excluding Stand: 790(W)x550(H)x122(D)mm including Stand: 910(W)x680(H)x365(D)mm excluding Stand: 910(W)x627(H)x125(D)mm Net weight including Stand:12.8 kg excluding Stand:12.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Signal Input S-input connector pin specifications Pin Input signal 1 Y 2 Y-GND 3 C 4 C-GND Frame GND HDMI connector Input pin specifications Pin Input signal Pin Input signal 1 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield 2 T.M.D.S. Data2 12 TMDS Clock - 3 T.M.D.S. Data2- 13 CEC 4 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 14 Reserved (N.C.) 5 T.M.D.S. Data1 15 SCL 6 T.M.D.S. Data1- 16 SDA 7 T.M.D.S. Data0+ 17 DDC/CEC Ground 8 T.M.D.S. Data0 18 +5V Power 9 T.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Component Video INPUT Signal mode No Horizontal frequency Dot clock frequency (kHz) (MHz) Remarks Signal name Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) 1 576i 720(1440) x 576 50.00 15.63 27.00 EIA-861D 2 480i 720(1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 27.00 EIA-861D 3 576p 720 x 576 50.00 31.25 27.00 EIA-861D 4 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27.00 EIA-861D 5 1080i/50 1920 x 1080 50.00 28.13 74.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List (continued) With RGB input Signal mode No Signal name 1 2 6 7 (kHz) (MHz) Resolution 640 x 400 70.09 31.47 25.18 640 x 480 59.90 31.47 25.18 800 x 600 60.32 37.88 40.00 1024 x 768 60.00 48.36 65.00 1280 x 1024 60.02 63.98 108.00 1280 x 768 59.89 47.78 79.50 1360 x 768 60.02 47.71 85.
