Hitachi L32S504 LCD HDTV User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instruc\
tions carefully. 
For additional assistance please call 800.Hitachi (800.448.2244) or vi\
sit 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. ___________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS...

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Important Safety Instructions
 To the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-44 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.
SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI LCD TELEVISION
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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 protec\
tive earthing connection.
Public viewing of copyrighted material
Public  viewing  of  programs  broadcast  by  TV  stations  and  cable...

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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....

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PRECAUTIONS AND REMINDERS
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Do  not  place  the  unit  on 
uneven  surfaces,  this  may 
drop or damage the unit, it may 
also cause personal injury.
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...

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Accessories
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing o\
f the packing material.
For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv
• Ceiling  mounting  is  not  recommended.  Mounting  the  panel  on  the  ceiling  does  not  provide  adequate 
ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front panel. This LCD television product is designed 
for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical.
• Please see page 8 for important...

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• 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.
• Install  the  unit  at  a  proper  area  where  it  does  not 
expose anyone to any danger of hitting themselves 
(For...

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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 (For model L42S504, there is one more screw under the cover) to separate the 
TV from the Table Top Stand. Now the Stand can be separated from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT...

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Side Panel Jacks & Controls
Headphone jack
Use this jack to connect headphones. 
POWER light indicator
To  turn  the  TV  ON,  press  the  Power  button  ().  A  blue 
indicator  lamp  located  on  the  lower  left  corner  of  the  front 
bezel illuminates to indicate the TV power is ON.
Indicating 
Lamp
Power 
Status
Operating
Lights
Red
OFF 
(Stand-by)
When the LCD TV is plugged 
to the AC line.
Lights
Blue
ONTV Power is ON; picture is 
shown.
Quickly 
Blinking Red
ONThe TV is...

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Rear Panel Jacks
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.
• 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...