Hitachi LCD HDTV L46S604 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 visit 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 committed 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 power • 
cord and contact 800.HITACHI.
If you purchased a wall mount bracket, is it • 
recommended that you ask for professional 
installation. 
Install  the  unit  at  a  proper  area  where  it  does  not • 
expose anyone to any danger of hitting themselves 
(For  example:  their  hands,  head  or...

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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 to separate the Table Top Stand from the TV. Now the Stand can be separated 
from the TV. Useful dimensions for the WALL MOUNT assembly are illustrated on page 46 and 47.
Although this LCD...

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Side Panel Jacks & Controls
HDMI 3 & HDMI 4
Use  these  side  HDMI  inputs  for  AV  device  such  as  set 
top  boxes  or  DVD  players  equipped  with  an  HDMI  output 
connection (see page 14 for reference).
RGB (PC and AUDIO IN)
Video and audio input from computer.
USB MULTIMEDIA/SERVICE Slot
This USB slot is for use with the multimedia feature and future 
software upgrades.
 
POWER LIGHT Indicator
To  turn  the  TV  ON,  press  the  POWER  button  ().  A  blue 
indicator  lamp...

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Rear Panel Jacks
HDMI  1  &  HDMI  2/DVI  (High  Definition  Multimedia 
Interface)
HDMI input for your AV device such as set top boxes or DVD 
players equipped with an HDMI output connection.
DIGITAL OUT (Optical Digital Audio)
This  jack  provides  Digital  Audio  Output  for  your  audio 
device  that  is  RAW  and  PCM  compatible,  such  as  an  audio 
amplifier.
The  Digital  Output  option  will  grayout  with  all  input 
sources, except with a digital program channel on the 
Air/Cable input...