Hitachi L42vc04u J Manual

English   - 9 - output. Connect the component video cables  between the  COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS 
 
on on the TV and the component video outputs of your device. While connecting, be sure 
that the letters on your TV, “ Y 
”, “ Pb 
”, “ Pr 
” correspond with your device’s connectors.  
  7. PC/YPbPr Audio Inputs 
 are used for connecting audio signals of a PC or a device that 
connects to the TV via YPbPr.
Connect the PC audio cable between the  AUDIO INPUTS 
 on the TV and audio output  of 
your PC to...

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Viewing the Connections - Side Connectors 
 
CI Slot is used for inserting a CI card. A CI card allows  1. 
you to view channels that you subscribe to. For more 
information, see 
“Conditional Access” section.  
 
  2. Headphone jack is used for connecting an external 
headphone to the system. Connect to the HEADPHONE 
jack to listen to the TV from headphones.  
Video Input is used for connecting video signals  3. 
from 
external devices.Connect the video cable between the 
VIDEO...

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Power Connection 
 
 
IMPORTANT : The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. 
  • After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect 
the set to the mains. 
  • Plug the power cable to the mains socket outlet. 
 
Aerial Connection 
 
• Connect the aerial or cable TV plug to the AERIAL INPUT socket located at the rear of the TV. 
 
    
 
Using the Cable Holder
You can use the supplied cable holder as the following:
• Place the...

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Connecting the LCD TV to a PC 
 
For displaying your computer’s screen image on your LCD TV, you can connect your computer 
to the TV set. 
  • Power off both computer and display before making any connections.
• Use 15-pin D-sub display cable to connect a PC to the LCD TV.
• When the connection is made, switch to PC source. See  “Input selection” section.
• Set the resolution that suits your viewing requirements. Resolution information can be found in 
the appendix section. 
  REAR...

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Connecting to a DVD Player 
 
If you want to connect a DVD player to your LCD TV, you can use connectors on the TV set. DVD 
players may have different connectors. Please refer to your DVD player’s instruction book for 
additional information. Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections. 
  Note: Cables shown in the illustration are not supplied. 
 
• If your DVD player has an HDMI socket, you can connect via HDMI. When you connect to DVD 
player as illustrated...

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Using Side AV Connectors 
 
You can connect a range of optional equipment to your LCD TV. Possible connections are shown 
below. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied. 
   
• For connecting a camcorder, connect to the VIDEO IN socket and the AUDIO SOCKETS. For 
selecting the related source, see the section “Input selection” in the following parts. 
• To listen the TV sound from headphones, connect to the HEADPHONE jack of theTV. 
 
 
Camcorder Headphone...

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Using Other Connectors
 
You can connect a range of optional equipment to your LCD TV. Possible connections are shown 
below. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied.
  • For connecting a to a device that has SPDIF support, use an appropriate SPDIF cable to 
enable sound connection. 
• To connect external speakers; connect the audio output sockets on the TV to an external amplifi er 
that is connected to a speaker system.
• After connecting the cable between your...

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Connecting Other Equipment via Scart
 
 
Most devices support SCART connection. You can connect a; DVD recorder, a VCR or a decoder 
to your LCD TV by using the SCART sockets. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not 
supplied. 
Power off both the TV and the devices before making any connections.
For more information, refer to your device’s own instruction book. 
  REAR VIEW 
 
 
 
Scart sockets
Decoder
DVD RecorderVideo Recorder...

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Inserting Batteries in the 
Remote Control Handset
   
• Remove the battery cover located on the back 
of the handset by gently pulling backwards 
from the indicated part.
   
• Insert two  AAA/R3 
 or equivalent type batteries 
inside. Place the batteries in the right directions 
and replace the battery cover. 
 
 
   
Note 
: If you are not going to use the remote control 
for a long period, please remove the batteries in 
order to avoid any battery leakage. Otherwise, the 
remote...

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Input Selection
 
 
Once you have connected external equipment  
to your TV, you can switch to different input 
sources. 
  • Press “SOURCE” 
repeatedly on the remote 
control to select the required source.
 
  or,
   
• Select “Source” option from the main menu 
by using “
” or “” button. Use then “” or 
“
” button to highlight an input and press “
” button to select. 
   
Note 
: You can mark desired source options by 
pressing the  OK 
 button. Therefore, when “
SOURCE”...