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 enable PC audio.
Connect the audio cable between  
AUDIO IN   on the TV and audio outputs of your device to 
enable component audio.  
  8.  S/PDIF Coaxial Out 
 outputs digital audio signals of the currently watched source. 
Use an  SPDIF coaxial cable 
 to trasfer audio signals to a device that has S/PDIF input.  
ANT  Input 9.  
 connects to an aerial.
Note that if you use a decoder or a media recorder, you should connect the aerial cable 
through the device to the television with an appropriate aerial cable, as shown in the 
illustration on the following pages.  
  10. PC  Input 
 is for connecting a personal computer to the TV set. 
Connect the PC cable between the  PC INPUT 
 on the TV and the PC output on your PC.    
 
  11. HDMI-2: HDMI Input
HDMI Inputs 
 are for connecting a device that has an  HDMI 
 socket.
Your LCD Television is capable of displaying High Defi nition pictures from devices such as 
a High Defi nition Satellite Receiver or DVD Player. These devices must be connected via 
the HDMI sockets or Component Socket. These sockets can accept either 720p or 1080i 
signals. No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.   
  HDMI 1:  12. 
HDMI Input 
 
 
 
 
 
If you use a wall mount kit (not provided with the LCD TV), we would defi nitely recommend to plug 
all your cables into the back of the LCD before mounting to the wall.
   
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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 
IN socket on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on 
your device.  
Audio Inputs are used for connecting audio signals  4. 
from 
external devices. Connect the audio cable between AUDIO 
IN on the TV and the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on your device. 
Note: If you connect a device to the TV via the VIDEO 
INPUT, you should also connect your device with an audio 
cable to 
AUDIO IN on the TV to enable audio.   
Switch is used for turning the TV on or off. 5. 
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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 cable holder into the cable holder hole located on the rear side of the TV as illustrated 
above.
• Place cables into the cable holder after all necessary connections are made.REAR VIEW
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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 VIEW 
 
 
 
PC audio cable
(not supplied)
to AUDIO INPUTS 
on the TVPC RGB cable
(not supplied)
to PC input
Audio
InputsPC Input
 
 
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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 below, switch to HDMI source. See, “Input Selection” section.
• 
Most DVD players are connected through SCART sockets. Use a scart cable to connect as 
shown below.
• You may also connected through COMPONENT sockets. Use a component video cable to connect 
video input. For enabling audio, use a component audio cable as illustrated below. When done, 
switch to YPbPr source. See, “Input selection” section.
 
   
Note 
: These three methods of connection perform the same function but in different levels of quality. It is not 
necessary to connect by all three methods. 
  
   
 
HDMI
inputs Scart socketsComponent 
video
inputsComponent 
audio
inputs
DVD Player 
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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 TV and external amplifi er, turn your TV and amplifi er 
on.
• You can refer to your amplifi er and speaker set instruction manual for further information.  
 
 
 
External Speakers
A device that 
supports 
SPDIF signal.
 
 
 
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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 control can get damaged because of battery 
leakage. 
   
 
Operating Range for the 
Remote Control
   
• Point the top of the remote control toward the 
LCD TV’s remote sensor LED while pressing 
a button. 
 
 
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TVDTV
OKSELECTINFO /
12
3
45
6
78
9
0
RETURN
SOURCE
EPG
MMENU
ABC
DEF GHI
JKL
MNO
PQR
STUVWX
YZ
P+
P--+
SWAPPRESETSFAV
SCREENLANGSUBTITLESLEEP/
   
  Remote range is approximately 7m/23ft. 
 
 
 
Switching the TV On/Off
To Switch the TV On
· Connect the power cord to the 220-240V AC 
50 Hz.
· Switch the “
” button to position “|” so the TV 
will switch to standby mode. Then the standby 
LED lights up.
· To switch on the TV from standby mode 
either:
· Press the “
” button, P+ / P- or a numeric 
button on the remote control.
· Press the -P/CH or P/CH+ button on the TV.
The TV will then switch on.
   
   
Note 
: If you switch on your TV via PROGRAMME 
UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control or on the 
TV set, the programme that you were watching last 
will be reselected. 
  By either method the TV will switch on. 
 
To Switch the TV Off
• Switch the “” button to position 2 as 
illustrated,
 () so the TV will switch OFF.  
 
 
•  To power down the TV completely, unplug 
the power cord from the mains socket. 
Note: When the TV is switched to standby mode, 
standby LED can blink to indicate that features such 
as Standby Search, Over Air Download or Timer is 
active.
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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” 
button is pressed, only the marked source options will 
be available (except for the TV source). 
    
 
 
Basic Operations 
  You can operate your TV using both the 
remote control and onset buttons. 
  Operation with the Buttons on the TV 
 
Volume Setting 
  • Press “
” button to decrease volume or 
 button to increase volume, so a volume 
level scale (slider) will be displayed on the 
screen. 
  Programme Selection 
  • Press “ P/CH + 
” button to select the next 
programme or “ P/CH - 
” button to select the 
previous programme. 
  Viewing Main Menu 
  • Press the “ MENU 
” button to enter main menu. 
In the Main menu select sub-menu using 
“ P/CH - 
” or “ P/CH + 
” buttons and enter the 
sub-menu using “
” or “” buttons. 
To learn the usage of the menus, refer to the 
menu system sections.   AV Mode 
  • Press the “ TV/AV 
” button in the control panel 
on the TV to switch between AV modes. 
  Operation with the Remote Control 
 
• The remote control of your TV is designed 
to control all the functions 
on your TV. The 
functions will be described in accordance with 
the menu system of your TV. 
  • Functions of the menu system are described 
in the following sections. 
  Volume Setting 
  • Press “
” button to increase the volume. 
Press “
 button to decrease the volume. 
A volume level scale (slider) will be displayed 
on the screen. 
  Programme Selection (Previous or Next 
Programme) 
  • Press “ P - 
” button to select the previous 
programme.  
  • Press “ P + 
” button to select the next 
programme. 
  Programme Selection (Direct Access) 
  • Press numeric buttons on the remote control 
to select programmes between 0 and 9. The 
TV will switch to the selected programme. 
To select programmes between 10 - 
299 
(for IDTV) or 10-199 (for analogue), press 
the numeric buttons consecutively (e.g. for 
programme 27, first press 2 and then 7). 
When the pressing time is due for the second 
numeric button, only the fi rst digit programme 
will be displayed. The limit of the delay time 
is 3 seconds.
   
• Press directly the programme number to 
reselect single digit programmes. 
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