LE42S704 LE46S704 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 www.hitachi.us/tv. Keep this owners guide for future reference. Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference. This information is located on the back and right side of the television. MODEL NAME. ________________________ SERIAL NO.
Important Safety Instructions SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi LCD televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi LCD television.
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 no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should 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: 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. The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat displays are popular purchases.
Precautions And Reminders Unplug immediately if any foreign materials falls into the TV or if the TV fell down. 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.
Accessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. Remote Control Unit CLU-49101S (Part No. HL02568) “AAA” Size Batteries (2) Owners Guide LE42S704 LE46S704 Easy Graphic Guide 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 www.hitachi.us/tv. Keep this owners guide for future reference.
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. 1. 2. 3. NOTES Place the TV unit face down on a soft and flat surface covered by a blanket, foam, cloth, etc. to prevent any damage or scratches to the LCD TV. Carefully align and insert the Base to the TV stand post. Insert the screws included with the accessories to the bottom of the base and tighten the bottom to the stand.
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 safely, please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage; then remove the screws as shown below to separate the Table Top Stand from the TV. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are illustrated on page 46 and 47.
Front Controls 8 5 4 3 2 7 6 FIRST TIME USE FRONT VIEW 1 9 POWER Button This 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 AC outlet. VOLUME (+/-) Level Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the CURSOR left (◄) and right (►) buttons when in the MENU system.
Side/Rear Panel Jacks 5 4 3 6 7 8 2 1 DIGITAL OUT (Optical Digital Audio) This jack provides Digital Audio Output for your audio device that is RAW and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. NOTE The Digital Output option will grayout with all input sources, except with a digital program channel on the AIR/CABLE input source.
Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons And Functions DEVICE Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press these buttons to switch between your devices. POWER Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to switch the selected device On or Off standby. NUMERIC Buttons (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press these buttons to manually enter the channel or for numeric entry when navigating through the OSD menu system.
Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD Television Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION 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.
TV Setup Wizard The first time you turn on your Hitachi LCD TV, the Energy Savings Initial settings screen will appear. Please select either Home or Retail mode settings to advance to the TV Setup Wizard screen. If you select Home mode, this will save energy, and is intended for home use. Retail mode will set the Picture to Dynamic default settings and the picture will be brighter. This setting is intended for showroom and shop use.
Side Panel Connections The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of devices and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.
Side Panel Connections 1. 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 side panel at right. 2. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cabel to the HDMI 1/DVI input. Connect the audio out cable 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.
Rear Panel Connections Before Operating External Video Devices Connect an external device to one of the input jacks, then press the INPUT button to show the Inputs List. Use the CURSORS ( to select the input of your choice. Then press the SELECT button to confirm your choice (see page 19). Input List + + 0. TV and ) Example: Selecting the TV (AIR/CABLE) input and highlight “0.TV”. 1. HDMI 1 2. HDMI 2 3. HDMI 3 Outside antenna or Cable TV coaxial cable 4. HDMI 4 5. Component 6. AV 7.
Rear Panel Connections REAR INPUT PANEL COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT CAPABILITY DVD player VCR VIDEO (Yellow) L (White) R (Red) Camcorder VIDEO (Yellow) L (White) OUTPUT VIDEO L R Home video game system R (Red) NOTES • FIRST TIME USE The REAR panel VIDEO and L/R AUDIO jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a Camcorder, DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks.
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 device with one touch. Basic operation buttons 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 Control 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 was turned off. MENU Button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.
How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the picture format, ASPECT allows you to adjust the image through the following options. Auto Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically by signal detector. 4:3 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images.
How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your TV ENERGY SAVE (E.SAVE) Button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on 3 levels (Min, Medium, Max). See page 37 for further details. CLOSED CAPTIONS (C.C.) 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 Control To Control Your AV Device OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV DEVICE. 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 device. You must first program the remote control to match the remote control system of your AV device (refer to pages 26~27 for a preprogrammed code number). AV DEVICE CONTROL SETUP PROCEDURE 111 Turn on your AV Device.
How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device Set Top Box/ Satellite Receiver Device Button Cable Device Button REMOTE CONTROL CLU-49101S CLU-49101S MY CABLE BOX CODE IS:_____________________ NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the cable box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the cable box.
How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device DVD Device Button PVR/VCR Device Button CLU-49101S MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:_____________________ NOTE 24 Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player. CLU-49101S MY VCR/PVR CODE IS:______________________ NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the PVR/VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the PVR/VCR.
How To Use The Remote Control To Control Your AV Device AVR Device Button MY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (AVR) CODE IS:______________________ NOTE Refer to the instruction manual of the AVR for 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 CODES 1972 1972 1972 1972 0739 1972 0614 1972 REPLAY TV SAMSUNG SONIC BLUE SONY STACK 9 SYSTEMAX TAGAR SYSTEMS TIVO 0614,0616 0739 0614,0616 0636,1972 1972 1972 1972 TOSHIBA TOUCH VIEWSONIC VOODOO ZT GROUP 1972 1972
On-Screen Display 1. Press MENU button on the remote control to display the different features on your Hitachi LCD TV. 2. Use the CURSOR PAD ( , , and ) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. 3. Press EXIT button on the remote control to quickly exit from any menu. This part of the screen shows which selections are available.
On-Screen Display Audio Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Bass Boost CONEQ CONEQ Surround Audio Source Preferred Language Audio Language Digital Output Internal Speakers Perfect Volume Reset Setup Channels Source Signal Strength New Channel Scan Add Channels to List Channel List Channel Labels Favorite Channels Multimedia JPEG Viewer Choose English, French or Spanish OSD Language. Set Clock Settings. Set Sleep Timer intervals (5 minutes ~ 4 hours). Set Day/Night picture mode to start at preset times.
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 Picture Mode 2. Standard Contrast 53 Brightness 45 Setup Color 65 Channels Tint R1 Sharpness 56 Multimedia 1. Color Temp.
Video Other Video Menu Setting Adjustments: Use the CURSOR PAD to be adjusted. 1. 2. 3. 4. or to highlight the function Press the SELECT button or the CURSOR PAD to select the function settings. Press the CURSOR PAD or to adjust the function. Press MENU button to return to the main menu. Press EXIT button to quit the menu. Reel120 Motion Hitachi’s advanced video processor can display movies at 120 frames per second. The following settings are available to smooth the motion of movie sources.
Video Aspect Ratio reference Input Signal Display Aspect Recomended Display Screen To display suitable screen as follows. When WDWFKLQJ 6WDQGDUG 'H¿QLWLRQ 3LFWXUHV 6LJQDO 'LVSOD\V SURJUDPV LQ WKHUH RULJLQDO DVSHFW UDWLR ZLWK EDUV WR the left and right of the image. ([SDQGV D DVSHFW UDWLR SURJUDP WR ILOO WKH ZLGHVFUHHQ VFUHHQ =RRP 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 Sound Mode 32 Treble 32 Setup Balance Channels Bass Boost Multimedia Standard Bass 10 CONEQ Table Top CONEQ Surround 3D Sound SEL Some programs transmit in other languages. This language function will allow you to set between 3 language options (English, Español, and Français) to your preference as the audio default language. This setting is only for digital channels.
Setup Select Setup when setting your TV up for the first time. Video Menu Language English Time Audio Sleep Timer Setup Day / Night Timer Channels Set Password Off Closed Captions Off Select Setup for your first time or to change your TV’s configuration. Move SEL Select Select this feature to set your Sleep Timer from 5 minutes to 4 hours. 1. Press the CURSOR PAD repeatedly to set your Timer from Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min and 240 min.
Setup Parental Controls Panel Lock The password to enter the Locks feature is a four digit number. The factory preset password is 0000. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the password. Block Unrated TV This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected rating levels. When Panel Lock is turned On, all buttons on the Side Panel, except the POWER button will be deactivated. When this feature is turned On, programs without ratings will be blocked.
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 Use this feature to save energy when watching your Hitachi LCD TV. as or Video .
Setup Accent Light This feature turns Off or control the brightness of the Accent Light on the front panel of your TV. Power LED Input Labels Use this feature to give a name to any of the nine video inputs excluding the TV input. 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 Light Control Channels Component Options Each item in RGB Options Menu will be restored to the factory setting by selecting Yes. RGB Options Reset AV & Setup Reset AV & Setup Adjust the Phase or Reset the Component settings. SEL Select Auto Adjust Reset HDMI - CEC Input Labels Move Minimizes the blurring of letters and stripes on horizontal row.
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 Audio Setup Channels Multimedia Source Add Channels to List This function allows you to add channels to the channel memory. Sometimes adjusting the antenna direction will allow reception of additional channels. Air Video Signal Strength New Channel Scan Searching, Please wait...
Channels/Multimedia Channel Labels Use this feature to give a name to any of the channels. Video Source 3. 4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing. To view all the Favorite channels that you have choosen, press the FAV CH button on the remote control. Air Favorite CH List Signal Strength Audio New Channel Scan Setup Add Channels to List Channels Channel List 0. Ch 5-0 1. Ch 7-0 Channel Labels Multimedia 2. Ch 9-0 Favorite Channels 3.
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 device. 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 Supplied Accessories: Features: • • • • • • • • New High Gloss Black Frame (4) HDMI® (V.1.
Set Dimensions LE42S704 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 38.6/17.5 Units : Inches (mm) 1 7/8 (48.1) 40 (1015.0) 14 3/4 (373.9) CENTER OF THE SCREEN 26 5/8 (677.1) 25 (635.5) 20 3/4 (526.3) (ACTIVE AREA) 36 3/4 (933.3) (ACTIVE AREA) 18 7/8 (479.7) 9 1/2 (241.1) HOLE FOR WALL MOUNT (4 PLACES) Screw Length (A) 7 7/8 (200.0) 7 7/8 (200.0) Insertion Length (B) Spring Washer (C) Plane Washer (D) Wall Mount Bracket (E) Example : A = B+C+D+E A: 13.5~15.5 mm. B: 8.5~10.5 mm.
Set Dimensions LE46S704 model (Includes Table Top Stand) Weight (lbs./kg): 44.2/20.1 Units: Inches (mm) 43 5/8 (1108.8) 1 7/8 (48.1) 16 1/16 (408.3) 29 1/8 (739.6) 22 5/8 (574.6) (ACTIVE AREA) CENTER OF THE SCREEN 18 7/8 (479.7) 9 1/2 (241.1) HOLE FOR (4 PLACES) Screw Length (A) Insertion Length (B) 15 3/4 (400.0) Spring Washer (C) Plane Washer (D) 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.
Service Information 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) Monday ~ Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm CST www.hitachi.us/tv 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 (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 Aspect Specifications Yes: Available / --: Not Available Aspect Input Signal AIR / CABLE Auto 4:3 16:9 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Yes Yes Yes -- Yes Yes 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Air / Cable HDMI 1 HDMI / DVI 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1680x1050 Yes -- -- Yes -- -- HDMI 2 HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes HDMI 3 HDMI 108
Index A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Add Channels to List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Analog Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 37 Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31, 32, 55 Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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