NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION? See page 41 in this Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org UltraVision® LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for L46S603 & L55S603 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 2-5 FIRST TIME USE ............................................................................................................................ 6-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL ........................................
Mises en garde importantes ÉLÉMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ QUE VOUS DEVEZ CONNAÎTRE CONCERNANT VOTRE TÉLÉVISEUR HITACHI Notre réputation repose sur la qualité, le rendement et la facilité d’entretien des téléviseurs Hitachi. Nous accordons beaucoup d’importance à l’aspect sécuritaire lors de la conception de ces appareils. Pour vous aider à les faire fonctionner comme il se doit, cette section illustre des conseils de sécurité qui vous seront utiles.
Important Safety Instructions Warning • • • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The LCD television should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the television. This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Important Safety Instructions Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind: THE ISSUE • • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat displays are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS Do not cover or block any vents and openings of the TV. Inadequate ventilation may shorten the life of the display unit and cause overheating. Unplug immediately if there is a malfunction on the TV like no picture, no video/audio or if there is smoke and bad odor coming from the TV. Do not open the TV cabinet. Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high humidity and smokey locations. Do not throw any objects inside the TV like metals, coins or any other flammable materials.
Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Unit CLU-4997S (Part No. HL02567) “AAA” Size Batteries (2) Operating Guide Power Cord NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION? See page 41 in this Operating Guide and please visit www.dtvtransition.org UltraVision® LCD Flat Panel HDTV Operating Guide for L46S603 & L55S603 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................
How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television ASSEMBLY OF THE BASE IMPORTANT: The base of the LCD TV must be assembled prior to use. • Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause overheating and damage. • In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord and contact 800-HITACHI. • If you purchased a wall mount bracket, please ask for professional installation. Do not try to install by yourself.
How To Install Your New Hitachi LCD Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE LCD TELEVISION In order to remove the stand from the TV, please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage; then remove the 6 screws shown below ( There is one more screw under the cover.) in order to separate the TV from the Table Top Stand. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV.
FIRST TIME USE USB/ Side Panel Jacks & Controls FRONT VIEW RGB RGB Indicating Lamp Please refer to page 37 for Picture Energy Saving. POWER R/C Sensor and Ambient Light Sensor 2 USB Multimedia / UPGRADE SLOT This USB slot is for use with the multimedia feature and future software upgrades. POWER button This power button is for turning ON the LCD TV, in order to turn the TV On , the standby indicator must be lit red. If the indicator is off, plug the power cord into the power outlet.
Rear Panel Jacks 7 Antenna Input To switch between Cable and Air, go to the Channels Menu option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR (see page 40). Component: Y-PbPr and Audio Inputs Component 1 and 2 provide Y-PbPr and Audio jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. NOTES • Your component outputs may be labeled Y , B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s Pb input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s Pr input.
Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions Power On/Off (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch the selected device On or Off standby. Device Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press these buttons to switch between your devices. (-) Dash/Sleep Button (TV, SAT/CBL, PVR/VCR, DVD) Press this button to tune a digital channel. In TV mode press to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours.
Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Air/Cable 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. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. a).
TV Setup Wizard The First time you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV the setup wizard screen will appear. The first step is to set the language of your TV On Screen Menu. Select the language that you prefer. Use the and CURSOR to select language and press the SELECT button on the remote control. The fifth step will start the scanning feature to find the channels available on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to start the channel scan.
Side Panel Connections The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.
Rear Panel Connections Before Operating External Video Sources Connect an external source to one of the INPUT terminals, 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). + Input List 0. TV 1. AV 1 2. AV 2 3. Componet 1 4. Component 2 5. RGB 6. HDMI 1 7. HDMI 2 8. HDMI 3 9. HDMI 4 - .
Rear Panel Connections TV REAR PANEL VCR CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE 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. 2. Press the INPUT button, then select COMPONENT 1 or 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the DVD player or HDTV Set-Top Box.
Rear Panel Connections Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown near the Rear panel at right. 2. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cabel to the HDMI 3 input. Connect the audio out L and R cables to DVI Audio Input or connect the audio cables from the Audio output jack from the HDTV set top box or DVD player to an external audio amplifier as shown to the right. 3.
The Remote Control POWER button 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 equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your LCD TV, select TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control.
How to Use the Remote to Control your TV Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). When the TV power is turned off at a volume level 21 or greater, the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is turned on. However, if it is set to a level 20 or less, the volume level will be at the level it was set when the TV is turned off. MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.
How to Use the Remote to Control your TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input ratio, ASPECT allows you to adjust the image through the following options. AUTO Full Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically by signal detector. Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD’s preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 100% of the size.
How to Use the Remote to Control your TV E.SAVE (ENERGY SAVE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on 3 levels (MIN., MEDIUM, MAX). CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/ or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen when available. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or .
How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT. 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 equipment. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your AV equipment (refer to pages 26~27 for a preprogrammed code number). AV COMPONENT CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURE 1. Turn on your AV Component. 2.
How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment Set-Top-Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button Cable Device Button REMOTE CONTROL MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:_____________________ NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the Cable Box R for operation of the buttons exclusively for the fo Cable Box.
How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment DVD Device Button MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:_____________________ NOTE 24 Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD R Player P for operation of the buttons exclusively f the DVD Player. for PVR/VCR Device Button MY VCR/PVR CODE IS:______________________ NOTE R Refer to the instruction manual of the PVR/VCR fo for operation of the buttons exclusively for the P PVR/VCR.
How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS:______________________ AVR Device Button NOTE R Refer to the instruction manual of the AVR for o operation of the buttons exclusively for the AVR.
Remote Control Codes CABLE Brand A-MARK ABC ACCUPHASE ACORN ACTION CODES 0008,0144 0237,0003,0008 0003 0237 0237 ACTIVE ADB ARCHER BCC BRITISH TELECOM CENTURY DIGEO DIGI DIRECTOR DUMONT FOSGATE GE GENERAL INSTRUMENT GIBRALTER GOLDSTAR HITACHI INSIGHT JERROLD 0237 2092,2586 0237 0276 0003 0008 1187,2187 0637 0476 0637 0276 0144 0476,0810,0276 0003 0003 0144 0003,0008 0476,0810 0476,0810,0276 0003 MEMOREX 0000 MITSUBISHI 0003 MOTOROLA 1376,0476,0810 0276,1187,1254 1106 NOVA VISION 0008 NOVAPLEX 0008 NSC 0
Remote Control Codes WARDS 0060,0035,0037 0048,0047,0081 0033,0240,0045 0000,0042,0043 0041,0072,0038 0479,0065,0046 WHITE 0000,0209,0072 WESTINGHOUSE 0278,0479 WORLD 0209,0002,0479 XR-100 0035,0240,0000 0072 YAMAHA 0041,0038 ZENITH 0037,0039,0033 0000,0209,0041 0278,0479,1139 ZT GROUP 1972 REPLAY TV SAMSUNG SONIC BLUE SONY STACK 9 SYSTEMAX TAGAR SYSTEMS TIVO TOSHIBA TOUCH VIEWSONIC VOODOO ZT GROUP DBS/PVR COMBO DIRECTV HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS PHILIPS SAMSUNG TIVO DVD/PVR COMBO HUMAX PIONEER RCA SYLVANIA T
On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your Hitachi LCD TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD (buttons, , , and ) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT on the exit from any menu. remote control to quickly This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Move NOTE Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp.
On-Screen Display Audio Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance CONEQ SRS TruSurround HD Audio Source Audio Language Digital Output Internal Speakers Perfect Volume Reset Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News) Adjust the intensity of low frequencies. Adjust the intensity of high frequencies. Adjust the balance. Select sound equalizing mode. Select Surround settings (Off, On). Select between three Audio Sources (Stereo, Mono, SAP). Select Language options if available. Select Optical Output options.
Video Select Video to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. You can independently customize each of the video inputs, including Analog channels separately from Digital Channels (under TV Mode). Adjustments will be applied to Custom settings. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Move Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. SEL Select 1. 2. Using the remote control, press the MENU button and select the Video menu by pressing the SELECT or ► button.
Video Other Video Menu Setting Adjustments Auto Movie Use the CURSOR PAD to be adjusted. The AUTO MOVIE function sets the 3:2 pull down detection feature to Auto or Off. Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. When film is transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. This involves a process known as 3:2 pull down.
Video Aspect Ratio reference Input Signal Display Screen Display Aspect Recomended To display suitable screen as follows. When Watching Standard Definition Pictures: Displays 4:3 programs in there original aspect ratio with bars to the left and right of the image. 4:3 (4:3 Signal) 16 : 9 Expands a 4:3 aspect ratio program to fill the widescreen 16:9 screen Zoom 1 Use this aspect mode to expand letterbox movies to fill the screen. Note that some of the image may not be visible.
Audio Select Audio to adjust the sound to your preference. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Move Sound Mode Custom 50 Bass Treble 50 0 Balance CONEQ Table Top SRS TruSurround HD Off Digital Output RAW SEL Select Return Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SECOND AUDIO PROG (SAP) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. This setting is only for analog programing.
Setup Select Setup when setting your TV up for the first time. Set Sleep Timer Select this feature 5 minutes to 4 hours. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Move 1. 2. 3. Menu Language Time Sleep Timer Day/Night Timer Set Password Parental Controls Closed Captions SEL Select Return 1. Off EXIT Exit Video Timer1 Audio Timer1 Start Time Timer2 12:00 AM Off Timer2 Start Time 12:00 AM Setup Use this option to set the Clock, Date and Time Zone for your LCD TV.
Setup Parental Controls This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected rating levels. The password to enter the Locks feature is a four digit number. The factory preset password is 0000. Use the NUMBER buttons to enter the password. Video Enter Password Audio Setup * * * * Channels Multimedai Panel Lock When PANEL LOCK is turned On, all buttons on the Side Panel, except the Power button will be deactivated.
Setup Canadian Ratings English Table C 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. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Setup Closed Captions Energy Options Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs or . as Use this feature to save energy when watching your Hitachi LCD TV.
Setup Accent Light Select this feature to turn Off or control the brightness level (Low or High) of the Accent Light on the front panel of your TV. Feature Description One-Touch Play (TV Pushing the “Play” button on the CEC enabled device will Auto On) command the device to play , turn the TV on, and the HDMI Power LED input, that the device is connected to, will become the active Select this feature to turn Off or On the Power LED indicator on the front panel on your TV.
Setup Component Options This function allows you to adjust the phase between your TV and the Device with component output. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Move Phase Minimizes the blurring of letters and stripes on horizontal row. Light Control 0 Transparency HDMI - CEC Input Labels Component Options RGB Options Reset AV & Setup SEL Select Return Clock Minimizes vertical stripes on the screen. Auto Adjust Adjusts Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, and Phase automatically.
Channels Select Channels to set your signal source options, run New Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List (Add channels to List, Channel/Labels and Favorite Channels). Video Source Signal Strength New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Labels Favorite Channels Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Move 1. 2.
Channels/Multimedia Channel Labels Use this feature to give a name to any of the channels. Video Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Move Source Signal Strength New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Labels Favorite Channels SEL Select Return Air Favorite CH List 0. Ch 3-0 1. Ch 6-1 XETV-DT EXIT Exit Move 1. 2. 3. Press the CURSOR PAD or ► to highlight the channels. Press the CURSOR down to change the channel label.
Equipment Care and Troubleshooting DO 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. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your LCD Television away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places.
Troubleshooting Symptom and Checklist SYMPTOM CHECKLIST PAGES No picture - no sound • • • • • • 9, 12, 14~17 30~33 Multiple images-normal sound • Check the connections to external equipment. Intermittent interference • Check if the source of interference is shielded correctly. • Move these kinds of electrical devices away from the unit. Normal picture, but no sound • • • • No picture - normal sound • Check the value level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in “Video Menu”.
Reception Problems 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. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception.
Features and Specifications Features: Supplied Accessories: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • New High Gloss Black Frame (5) HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.
Set Dimensions L46S603 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 56.2/26 Units: Inches (mm) 44 21/64 [1126.0] 28 23/32 [729.3] (ACTIVE AREA) Screw Length (A) Insertion Length (B) Plane Washer (D) Spring Washer (C) Wall Mount Bracket (E) Example: : A = B+C+D+E A: 14.5~16.5 mm. B: 9.5~11.5 mm. C: 1 mm. D: 1 mm. E: 3 mm. * The screw type : Thread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not use Standard type.
Set Dimensions L55S603 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 81.1/37 Units: Inches (mm) % ! & % & % ! % ! & % & % & & % !& ,4C6H &6?8E9 *=2?6 02D96C ,AC:?8 02D96C 02== '@F?E C24<6E ! Example: : A = B+C+D+E A: 21~23 mm. B: 15.5~17.5 mm. C: 1 mm. D: 1 mm. E: 3.5 mm. .+ 8)7+< 9>5+ " .
Service Information 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) Monday ~ Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm CST Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CST www.hitachi.us/tv HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 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 (800.448.2244).
Limited Warranty Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi display product. Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty This Hitachi display product (the “Product”) is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the original owner and continuing for the duration of the applicable time periods specified below.
End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement for HITACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HITACHI brand digital television (the “DTV”), and HITACHI America, Ltd., Home Electronics Division (“HITACHI”).
End User License Agreement for Open Source Software OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE 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.
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software TERMS AND CONDITIONS 0. Definitions. “This License” refers to version 3 of the GNU General Public License. “Copyright” also means copyright-like laws that apply to other kinds of works, such as semiconductor masks. “The Program” refers to any copyrightable work licensed under this License. Each licensee is addressed as “you”. “Licensees” and “recipients” may be individuals or organizations.
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software • e) Convey the object code using peer-to-peer transmission, provided you inform other peers where the object code and Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work.
End User License Agreement for Operating System Software 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 other readily accessible means, then you must either (1) cause the Corresponding Source to be so available, or (2) arrange to deprive yourself of the benefit of the patent license for this particular work, or (
Appendixes Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Yes: Available / --: Not Available Aspect Specifications Aspect Input Signal Auto 4:3 16:9 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Video Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes YCbCr / YPbPr Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes AV 1 Video / S-Video -- Yes Yes -- Yes Yes AV 2 Video / S-Video -- Yes Yes -- Yes Yes COMPONENT 1 YPbPr Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes COMPONENT 2 YPbPr Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes HDMI 1 HDMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes VGA Yes -
Index A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31, 55 Audio Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Audio Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 B Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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