Hitachi L32A104 LCD HDTV Owners Guide

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L32A104
LCD HDTVLCD HDTV
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-6
FIRST TIME USE ......................................................................................................... 9-13
CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 14-16
TV OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 17-25
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 26
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................................... 28
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended 
to alert the user to the presence of important operating 
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER 
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
 WARNING:  TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
    TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT 
ALL TIMES.
 CAUTION:  TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, 
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE 
EXPOSURE.
WARNING:  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications.
  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
  -  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  -  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  -  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  -  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:   Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s 
authority to operate this equipment.
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ENERGY STAR® 
This television’s factory default settings as shipped meet ENERGY STAR requirements.
Please see the Convenience Functions section of this operating guide for more information on factory settings and the energy saving
Auto Shut Off feature.Location of the required Marking
The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the 
rear of the unit.
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1)   Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 
that produce heat.
9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11)  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)  Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.
13)  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15)  Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not 
be placed on the apparatus.
16)  An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power 
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care 
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
17)  Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18)  Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts 
that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.
19)  If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure 
the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection 
against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the 
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with 
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, 
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of 
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection 
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding 
electrode.
20)  When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician 
uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that 
have the same characteristics as the original part.
  Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21)  Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to 
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
22)  When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall 
outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owners manual of the other 
equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.
23)  Sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage. When you use headphones, (if the unit is 
equipped with a headphone jack) keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use headphones continuously with high 
volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT 
(NEC SECTION 810-20) ANTENNA 
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H) GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE 
EQUIPMENT
NEC-NATIONAL 
ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE
 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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24)  Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time. It may cause speaker overheating 
and fire.
25)  This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides 
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding 
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
26)  The socket-outlet must be installed near the unit and easily accessible.
27)  The mains plug is used as the disconnect and shall remain readily operable.
Power source
This LCD television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
To prevent electric shock, do not use the LCD television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless 
the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Never connect the LCD television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.
WarningTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CautionNever remove the back cover of the LCD television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television 
does not operate properly, unplug the LCD television and call your authorized dealer or service center. 
Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by 
Hitachi could void the user’s warranty.
Declaration of ConformityThis device compiles with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
For questions regarding this declaration, contact:
Hitachi America, Ltd.
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
ATTN: Customer Relations
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
CONDENSATION
Moisture will form in the operating section of the unit if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature 
of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, units performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the unit stand in its new 
surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the unit is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the 
location of the unit.
HOW TO HANDLE THE LCD PANEL
Do not press hard or jolt the LCD panel. It may cause the LCD panel glass to break and injury may occur.
If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation.
If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your 
skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water.
Possible Adverse Effects on LCD Panel: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern remains on the LCD Panel for long periods of time, the image 
can become permanently engrained in the LCD Panel and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT 
COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your LCD Panel on for long periods of time while it is displaying the following formats or 
images:
Fixed Images, such as stock tickers, video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites.
Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a normal (4:3) display (black 
bars at top and bottom of screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a widescreen (16:9) display (black bars on left and right 
sides of screen).
The following symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation. Therefore we disclaim any responsibility for 
these symptoms.
LCD Panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however sometimes parts of the screen may be 
missing picture elements or have luminous spots.
This is not a sign of a malfunction.
Do not install the LCD Panel near electronic equipment that produces electromagnetic waves. Some equipment placed too near this 
unit may cause interference.
Effect on infrared devices – There may be interference while using infrared devices such as infrared cordless headphones. •
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CHILD SAFETY NOTICE
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The unit emits heat when in operation. Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit, this may cause overheating. Do not block 
ventilation holes, or set up near radiators. Do not place in direct sunlight. When placing on a shelf leave 4 inches (10 cm) free space 
around the entire unit.
4 inches
4 inches
Notes when mounting the LCD TV on a wall
If the unit is to be mounted on the wall, contact the retailer where you purchased the LCD TV for advice, and have the equipment profes-
sionally installed. Incomplete or improper installation may cause injury to you, and/or damage to the LCD TV.
The screws ISO M4 thread type should be used. The insertion length must be within 12 - 16mm.
If the insertion length is less than 12mm, the weight can not be maintained.
If the insertion length is more than 16mm, a space is created between the Wall Mount Bracket and the Television.
(Insertion Length) = (Screw Length) - (Washers Thickness) - (Mounting Bracket Thickness)
Securing to a Wall
1.   Using metallic wire fasten the set to the clamping screw on the rear of the LCD TV as shown below.
2.   Keep the LCD TV 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the wall mount bracket and secure to the wall as shown 
below:
Wire
Clamp
ScrewWire4 inches
Wire
NOTICE FOR TV CABINET
If the unit is to be mounted on a cabinet smaller than length of the unit, it could result in an unstable location and the unit may tumble 
over, making a risk of personal, possibly fatal injury. Also, this would damage the product seriously. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no 
responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the improper installation.
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WARNING
Do not use this TV with wall mounts that allow the TV to tilt vertically. Vertical tilting wall mounts may cause structural damage to the TV. 
Use ONLY fixed or horizontal swiveling wall mounts with this TV.
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How to attach the stand
How to remove the stand
When you transport this product, remove the stand and pack fl at against the back of the unit in the carton. To remove the stand, 
perform these steps in reverse order.
For wall mounting, the base must be removed. To disconnect the base/stand remove the 2 screws from the back. NOTE:
•  Unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal.
•  Before beginning this process, assure that the TV is laid on a clean, safe, and cushioned surface to avoid any damage to the unit.
•  Do not touch or press the TV-screen, glass might break under pressure.
Place the TV on its front onto a table.
Align the stand’s bottom-plate (supplied) as seen here.
It will fit in only one direction.
Hold the unit and attach the stand slowly, as shown in Figure 1.
Finally secure the bottom-plate with 2 screws (supplied) as indicated by the arrows in Figure 2. 
Be sure to follow the instructions. Insufficient tightening or incorrect installation of the stand will not support your unit correctly, and 
could result in damage or injury from tip-over. •
Figure 1 Figure 2
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Features
LCD color TVUnique space saving design combines a 32” class LCD color TV.
Integrated Digital Tuner - You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box.
Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers.
Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of 
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.
Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed for up to 120 minutes to turn off 
automatically.
On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages, English, Spanish or French for on-screen programming.
Parental Control - The Parental Control function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with 
this information. Parental Control will allow you to set a restriction level.
Digital Audio Jack (Coaxial) - When a component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder is connected, Dolby Digital sound can produce 
the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall.
HDMI/S-Video/Component Video Jacks - A VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or other audio/video component can be connected to 
this unit.
Video Input Jacks - This unit is equipped with 3 types of video input jacks. The component video in jacks and S-Video in jack enable 
you to watch the DVD player or the video devices with high quality picture.
This LCD Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( 
 or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 and 15.122 
of the FCC rules.
*  HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 
in the United States and other countries.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*  VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
*  VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Power source
TO USE AC POWER
Connect the AC cord plug into this unit’s AC IN jack.
Connect the AC cord into an AC outlet. 1.
2.
NOTE:
Please make sure to insert the cord securely at both the LCD TV and the wall outlet.
The AC Cord has a polarized type AC line plug. If the supplied AC cord does not match your AC outlet, contact a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
Do not connect this unit to the power using any device other than the supplied AC cord. This could cause fire, electrical shock, or 
damage.
Do not use with a voltage other than the power voltage specified. This could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage.
CAUTION:
When this unit is not used for a long time, (e.g., away on a trip) in the interest of safety, be sure to unplug it from the AC outlet.
Do not plug/unplug the AC cord when your hands are wet. This may cause electrical shock.
If you need to replace the supplied AC adapter or AC cord, the specified one is recommended. Contact the dealer that you purchased 
the unit from. •
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•AC cord (supplied)AC 120V, 60Hz
Wider Hole 
and BladeAC Outlet
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Contents
Before using your unit
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................ 3
CHILD SAFETY NOTICE ................................................... 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 6
How to attach the stand ..................................................... 7 
How to remove the stand ................................................... 7 
Features ............................................................................. 8
Power source ..................................................................... 8
Contents ............................................................................ 9
Location of controls .......................................................... 10
Remote control ................................................................ 11
Antenna connections ....................................................... 12
Cable TV connections ...................................................... 13
Connections to other equipment ...................................... 14
TV operation
Starting setup .................................................................. 17
TV operation .................................................................... 17
Quick guide for menu operation ....................................... 18
Convenience functions .................................................... 19
Memorizing channels ....................................................... 20
Checking the digital signal strength ................................. 21
Labeling channels ............................................................ 21
Labeling video inputs ....................................................... 21
Setting the Parental Control ............................................. 21
Closed Caption ................................................................ 23
CC advanced ................................................................... 23
Aspect Switching ............................................................. 23
Additional information
Reception disturbances ................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 26
Specifications .................................................................. 27
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................... 28
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Location of controls
Left sideFront
Remote sensor
POWER indicator
Red: Standby
Green: OnPOWER button INPUT/ENTER buttonVOLUME +/– buttons
CHANNEL 
/ buttons
MENU button
AC INPUT jack 
HDMI1/DVI IN jack HDMI2 IN jack 
PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack 
AUDIO (L(MONO)/R) jacks 
(for COMPONENT IN and LINE2 VIDEO IN)LINE1 IN jacks (VIDEO/S-VIDEO/AUDIO (L(MONO)/R)) LINE2 VIDEO IN jackCOMPONENT IN jacksPC MONITOR IN jack
VA R  (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT jacks
DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUT jack
RF (ANT.) IN jack
Rear
To display the menu screen.
Press MENU button to display the menu 
screen.
CHANNEL 
/ buttons, VOLUME 
+/– buttons and INPUT/ENTER button 
can be used to select the desired setting 
during the menu screen operations.
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