Hitachi L32A104 LCD HDTV Owners Guide

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Checking the digital signal 
strength
This TV will allow you to view the digital signal meter for 
digital channels. 
1Select “Channel”, then press ▶ or ENTER.
2Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Signal Meter”.
3Press ▶ or ENTER to check the digital signal strength.
The digital signal strength screen will appear.
If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the 
maximum signal strength.
Signal Level0 50 100
Signal Meter
NOTE:
Signal meter feature is not available for analog channels.
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To set the Parental Control
1Select “Locks” menu, then press ▶ or ENTER.
2Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then 
press ENTER. Then Locks menu will appear.
3Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Parental Control”, then press ◀ or ▶ to 
select “On” .
4Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Ratings”, then press ▶ or ENTER.
The Ratings menu appears.
5Press ▲ or ▼ to select which rating will be used, then press ▶ 
or ENTER. Each rating below will appear.
TV Rating
ALL D L S V FV
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA...

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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. Generally, Closed Captions in English are transmitted 
on CC1 and a Closed Caption in other languages is transmitted 
on CC2.
Text: The Text...

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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. •
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Natural
In some cases, this image will display the size of standard 4:3 with 
a black side bar.
Cinema Wide1 (for 4:3 format programs)To fill the screen, the right and left edges are extended. However, 
the center of the picture remains near its former ratio.
The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden....

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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. Changing the direction or position of the 
antenna may improve reception....

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SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Digital 
broadcasting 
screen 
problem.Check digital signal strength. •
No CATV 
reception.Check all Cable TV connections.
Set Source menu option to the Cable mode.
Station or Cable TV system problems, try 
another station. •
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Horizontal 
or diagonal 
bars on 
screen.Check antenna connections, adjust or re-
direct antenna.
Check for sources of possible interference. •
•
No reception 
above 
channel 13.Make sure Source option is in the appropriate 
mode.
If using antenna,...

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Specifications 
GENERAL
Power supply AC 120V 60Hz
Power consumption Operation: 100W
Stand by: 0.3W
Weight 9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
Dimensions Width:  796.5 mm (31-3/8 inches)
Height:  581 mm (22-7/8 inches)
Depth:  214 mm (8-7/16 inches)
Operating temperature 5˚C - 40˚C
Operating humidity Less than 80% RH
TELEVISION
Type 80.04 cm (32″ class/31.51″ diagonal)
Display method Transmission TFT color LCD panel
Number of Pixels 1366 (H) x 768 (V)
Broadcasting system US system M
ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM...

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  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. Also, if an original part...

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