Hitachi L26a01a Users Manual

							 
 
 
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QUICK START GUIDE (continued) 
 
3. Inser t the batteries into the 
remote control…
 12  
  
4. Removing the Protective 
Sheet 
Before using the TV, remove the 
protective sheet from the cabinet. 
  
5. Switch On… 19  
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 
from Red to Green. 
       
6. Auto Tuning ( Language Selection) …22  and 24  
When you turn ON the TV for the first time, your TV automatically 
leads to the settings of “Language” and “Auto Tuning”. 
1. The first screen appeared will ask you to choose the language of your 
TV’s display. 
2. Select the language you preferred from the list and press 
  
button. 
3. Once selecting the language, “Auto Tuning” screen appears to 
start scanning channels. 
NOTE 
If you want to change the setting after completing this first time setup, 
press 
button and set up individually. Refer to 22 ,24  and 25 . 
 
 
 Language 
    English 
    简体中文 
    繁體中文 
    Pycckий 
 
ﻲﺑﺮﻋ 
Select   OK Set       Return   
  
 Setup 
  Auto Tuning 
  OK Cancel 
Scanning Channel Number: 33 
 
Cancel 
 
Main Power switch  
Sub Power switch 
Sub Power button
The protective sheet 
 
						

							 
 
 
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COMPONENT NAMES 
Main Unit 
Front Panel     
 
① Cabinet   
② Panel 
③  Remote Control Receiver   
④ Indicating Lamp 
⑤ Speaker 
⑥ Desktop Stand   
⑦  Main Power Switch (on the left side) 
⑧  Sub Power Switch (on the top side)   
 
 
 
Rear Panel   
L26A01A 
 
L32A01A, L37A01A 
 
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. 
Control Panel 
1 2
3 6
74 5
 ①  Sub Power button 
② Menu button 
③ Channel Up/ S button 
④ Channel Down/ T button 
⑤ Vo l u m e  U p  
 /f button 
⑥ Vo l u m e  D o wn  
 /ebutton 
⑦  Input Select /OK button 
 
① ② 
⑥⑧ 
⑦ 
⑤ 
④ 
③
④
① ②①
③
④ 
② ③
⑦ 
 
						

							 
 
 
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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.) 
 CHI/II 
This is exclusively for TV audio A2/NICAM mode. 
 Volume Up/Down 
 [Color]   
 TV/Text [TV Text] 
This switches between the TV mode and the Teletext mode. 
 Time [Cancel]  
Press this button to display the time when receiving a TV program. 
The time is not displayed if the recevied signal does not have any time 
information. 
 Menu [Back Light] 
 
 Cursor
  
 OK
 
 Off Timer
 
This automatically sets the power to standby mode when the selected 
time period has elapsed. (0→30→60→90→120min.) 
 Input Select
  
Press these buttons to change input mode.  
HDMI2, HDMI3 input are not available.
 
 Not Available 
 Not Available  
 Recall
  
Press this button shows the input signal status.   
 Picture Mode 
Picture mode can be changed each time pressed in the following 
sequence. Dynamic→Natural→Cinema 
 Sound Mode
 
Sound mode can be changed each time pressed in the following 
sequence. Movie→Music→Speech→Favorite. 
 Text
 
Press to activate and to exit from Teletext. 
 Not Available 
 Channel Up/Down[Page select]
 
 Mute
 
 [Reveal]
  
 [Subtitle]
 
 [Index]
 
 Return
 
You can use this to return to the previous menu. 
 Not Available 
 Picture Size [Zoom]
 
Press this button to change picture size. 
NOTE 
Some buttons are only for Teletext mode, and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from the use of TV 
mode. Those buttons are indicated by [  ]. Refer to About Teletext on 
34 and 35.  
 
 
						

							 
 
 
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PREPARATION 
Remote Control Batteries Installation  Handling the Remote Control 
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. Installing the batteries 
● Install 2 “AA” batteries (included) making 
sure the polarities match the indication 
inside the compartment. 
 
3. Close the battery compartment cover 
● Make sure of the positions to fit the 
projecting parts in the holes, and slide 
the compartment cover in the direction 
of an arrow till it clicks shut. 
Use the remote control within about 5m from front 
of the unit’s remote-control sensor and within 30 
degrees on both sides. 
 
 
 
It could cause corrosion or batter y leakage and may result in physical injur y and/or 
property damage including fire.   
● Never mix used and new batteries in the device.   
● Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time.   
● Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.   
To avoid possible failure, read the following instructions and handle the remote control 
properly.  
● Do not drop or have an impact on the remote control.  
● 
Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.  
● 
Do not place the remote control on the wet object.  
● 
Do not place the remote control under the direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat. 
 
Caution When Moving the Main Unit 
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.   
When moving the unit, hold it by the top and bottom frame of the LCD screen. (See the figures below for details.)     
L26A01A                                      L32A01A, L37A01A 
                   
CAUTION 
Holes 
Projecting parts 
Within 30 degrees 
About 3mWithin 30 degreesAbout 3m
About 5m
 
						

							 
 
 
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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. 
 
 
As for the installation instruction, please read each user manual of the mount units:Wall Mounting, and Ceiling Mounting.  
In case of using Wall or Ceiling Mounting unit, contact your local dealer, ask the specified installation specialist to set up. 
Never attempt to install it by yourself. It could cause injuries or damages
 
 
Please leave adequate space around this television 
in order to avoid increasing the internal temperature. 
Make sure not to block any ventilation holes.   
Do not install the television in the small space such 
as inside the rack, closet or the box.   
Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side 
of television and 30cm from the top of television to 
wall.
  
Without Swivel function: Leave at least 10cm of 
clearance behind rear unit. 
With Swivel functrion: Leave at least 35cm of 
clearance to obtain the maximum performance of 
Swivel Function. (for L32A01A, L37A01A)
 
 
Anti-Tumble Measures   
Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning.   
Securing to a wall or pillar 
Using a commercially available cord, chain and clamp, 
secure the set to a firm wall or pillar. 
  
Securing to ceiling   
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and clamp secure the set to a ceiling. 
 
NOTE 
●  For more information regarding the mounting of the unit, please contact your dealer.   
● Please install the unit at a proper area where it does not expose anyone to the danger of hitting themselves (for example 
their hands, head or face, etc) against the edge of the unit and cause personal injury.
  
10cm or more
HookCord or 
Chain
Screw Wall or Pillar 
30cm  
or more 10cm  
or more 10cm 
or more 
Clamp
Cord
or 
Chain
Clamp 
Cord 
or 
Chain 
 
						

							 
 
 
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CONNECTION 
Ter minal 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   
 
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. Connect Aerial  Lead.   
3. Connect your external equipment (if any) to the unit.   
4. Connect the power plug to the wall socket.   
1. Connecting Power Cord to Rear Panel.   
Connect power cord to the television. 
* Make sure not to connect the power plug to the wall socket until all 
connections are completed. 
   
2. Connecting Aerial Lead. 
There are two ways to connect aerial lead.   
① When you do not have any other external equipment 
Connect the aerial lead directly into the socket at rear panel. 
② When you have one or more external devices to connect: 
1. Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and aerial. 
2. Connect the Aerial Lead to an equipment ”In” socket marked 
3. Connect the RF cable from the equipment “Out” to the other 
equipment “In”.   
4. Then, connect from the equipment ”Out” to “ANT” on the LCD 
screen socket.
 
 
 
[Example: Connecting Antenna through STB 
and VCR.] 
Precautions when connecting the aerial   
●  Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial. Avoid using a parallel flat feeder wire as 
interference may occur, causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen.   
●  Avoid using indoor aerial as this may be affected by interference. Please use CATV net or outdoor aerial.   
●  For safety, install an external aerial conforming to AS1417.1( Applicable for Australia only)  
● If there are noise in the picture of VHF-Low band channel, please use the double-shielded cable (not provided) for RF 
LEADS to reduce the noise.
 
(example: L32A01A)
STB VCR 
 
						

							 
 
 
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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. 
 
 If your external device has a Component terminal, COMPONENT / AUDIO connection is recommended for higher quality 
picture. 
AV 3 can be connected to the equipment with S-Video output and Composite output. 
 
 If your external device has a S-Video terminal, S-Video connection is recommended for higher quality picture. 
NOTE 
If both S-Video and Composite Video input terminals of AV3 are connected at the same time, S-Video will have its priority.   OUT 
IN 
OUT 
VCR
DVD player / recorder
Set-To
p BoxVCR
DVD player / recorder
Set-To
p Box[Example]  
[Example]  
 
						

							 
 
 
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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. 
 
NOTE 
●  Video output is not available from component, RGB, or HDMI input. 
PC connection terminal (D-sub 15 pin) +PC(RGB)/HDMI Analog Audio Input terminal connected to PC, which allows Analog 
RGB signal. 
 
HDMI terminals can be connected to the devices with HDMI output .   
If the external device has DVI output, this can be available with HDMI-DVI cable. In case of using the HDMI-DVI cable, 
connect analog audio signal to PC (RGB)/HDMI Analog Audio Input terminal. 
 
 Information 
 
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is next-generation multimedia I/O interface. Only one cable is used to transmit all 
video/audio/control signals, which creates easy connection.   
Moreover, those digital signals can produce high quality data without any degradation.   
You are provided with one HDMI terminals, one of the most remarkable features.   
 If your external device has a HDMI terminal, HDMI connection is recommended for higher quality picture and sound.   IN 
OUT [Example]
 
IN OUT[Example]  OUT 
IN  Mini stereo plug 
or 
VCR 
 
DVD player / recorder 
 
Set-Top Box  [Example] Monitor 
 
						

							 
 
 
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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.  
 
  
Make sure that the video and audio terminals are connected to the same external device. 
About the out put format of an external device, refer to “Recomment Signal List” on 44,45 . 
● Terminals on Side   
Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary basis after 
done the connections on the rear panel.   
AV 4  can be connected to the equipment with a composite output.   
  
Headphone   
 
 The audio from the speaker will be muted when connecting the headphone to this terminal.  IN 
OUT 
(Mini Stereo Plug) VCR 
 
 
Camcorder 
 
DVD Player / recorder 
 
 
Home video game 
 
HDMI Terminal 
PC (RGB) / Audio Input Terminal
[Example] 
AV 4  
 
						

							 
 
 
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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. Always be sure to 
connect the power cord to a three-pronged grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded. If you 
use a power source converter plug, use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line.   
● Ensure that both ends of power cord are easily accessible. ●
 If you have to change the power cord, please use the certified power cord that meets your region’s safety standard. 
 Information  
z How to secure the power cord and cables 
Step 1. Secure the power cord 
After connecting power cord to the rear panel, secure the power cord with the clamp.
 
 
 
 
Step 2. Secure all cables 
Secure all cables together with power cord by using large clamp.
 
  
 
NOTE 
●  When you secure the cables, please be careful not to tighten too much. 
Clamp for power cord 
 
(example: L32A01A)    Large clamp