Hitachi L32S504 LCD HDTV User Manual

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Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions
In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different 
types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT), VCRs and compatible 
HDMI CEC DVD Players. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 22~27 for 
a complete description of all features and programming of the Remote...

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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.
a). VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)
When...

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TV Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard (5/8)Please select TV RF tuning band ...Move Select
SEL
Air
Cable
Previous Cancel
The  sixth  step  will  start  the  scanning  feature  to  find  the  channels 
available  on  the  antenna  or  cable  system.  Press  the    SELECT 
button on the remote control to start the channel scan.
Setup Wizard (6/8)Please check that the RF cable is
connected properly.
Scan time may take over 20 minutes.
Move Select
SEL
Start
Previous Cancel
The  seventh  step  is  the...

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The  SIDE  panel  VIDEO  and  S-VIDEO  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.  (When  connecting  an  S-VIDEO  device,  also  connect  the  audio  output  into  the  
Side Audio Input jacks).
• Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may 
be abnormal.
• Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors...

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Rear Panel Connections
Cables are not included.NOTE
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 
 ♦COMPONENT Y-PbPr (COMPONENT 1 & 2) or HDMI (1 & 2) connections are provided for high performance DVD players, VCRs etc. 
that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard v\
ideo connection if your device has this feature.
 ♦Refer to the owners guide of your other electronic equipment for additio\
nal information on connecting your hook-up cables.
 ♦Connect only 1 component (VCR,...

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Rear Panel Connections
• Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played 
back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.
• Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc. 
• To return to the last channel viewed, select “0.TV” from the INPUTS menu.
NOTES
CONNECTING  A  COMPONENT  AND  STEREO  AUDIO   
SOURCE TO COMPONENT 1 or 2: YPbPr
1. Connect the Y, Pb/Cb,...

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NOTES
Rear Panel Connections
CONNECTING  AN  EQUIPMENT  SOURCE  WITH  HDMI 
OR DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1 & HDMI 2
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 Rear panel at right.
2. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cabel to the 
HDMI  1  input.  Connect  the  audio  out  L  and  R  cables  to  DVI 
Audio Input or connect the audio cables from the Audio output...

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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 equipment with one touch. 
Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.
To operate your LCD TV, select TV by pressing the TV  button on 
the remote control. The TV...

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REMOTE CONTROL
How to Use the Remote 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 is turned off.
MENU button
The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.
EXIT...

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How to Use the Remote to Control your TV
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.  Side 
panels (black areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to 
preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. 
16:9 
Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD’s 
preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio showing 95% of the size.
Full
Use  this  aspect  mode  to...