Hitachi LE46S606 Lcd Hdtv Owners Guide

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Setup
Closed Captions
Closed  Captions  are  the  dialogue,  narration,  and/or  sound 
ef fects  of  a  television  program  or  home  video  which  are 
displayed  on  the  T V  screen.  Your  local  T V  program  guide 
denotes these programs as  or .
Menu LanguageEnglish
Off
Off
Time
Sleep Time\f
Day / \bight Time\f
Set Passwo\fd
Pa\fental Cont\fols
Closed CaptionsVideo
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Feature to turn On/Off closed captions.
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1. Use  the  CURSOR  PAD  ▲,  ▼  and  ►  to  highlight  and 
select the function to change.
On / Off
Turn the display  on or off.
With Mute
Turn the display  on when Mute is on.
2. Press  the  EXIT  button  to  quit  menu  or  press  menu  to 
return to the Main menu items.
Digital Captions
Set captions for digital programs and set available language.
Digital Caption Options
This  function  will  help  choose  and  set  font,  size,  color  and 
background style of digital captions. 
NOTES• The  Digital  Closed  Captions  feature  only 
works  when  using  the  “TV”  input  of  this 
television. 
• Caption Display will not work when viewing 
a 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p input 
via  the  COMPONENT:  Y-PbPr  or  HDMI 
inputs .
• Analog  and  digital  Closed  Captions 
availability  and  content  depends  on  the 
broadcaster.  Digital  Closed  Caption  are 
available when the Closed Caption icon is 
displayed on the info banner.
• Digital  Captions  language  will  not  be 
available (grayed out) when using analog 
channels.
Analog Captions
Set  captions  for  analog  programs.  This  function  will  help 
choose and set available mode and channel.
CC1 ~ CC4
These are for the program you are viewing.
TEXT1 ~ TEXT4
These are for additional information such as news reports 
or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire 
screen  and  viewing  the TV  program  is  not  possible. Text 
may not be available with every  program.
Energy Options
Use  this  feature  to  save  energy  when  watching  your  Hitachi 
LCD TV.
Set Password
Off
Service1
CC1
Parenta\f Contro\fs
C\fosed Captions
Digita\f Captions
Digita\f Caption Opti\nons
\bna\fog Captions
Energy OptionsVideo
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Use this feature to save energy w\Hhen watching your \HHitachi \fV
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1. Press  the  CURSOR  PAD  ▲  or  ▼  to  highlight Energy 
Options.
2. Press the CURSOR PAD ► to select your choice.
Light Sensor
HomeMinOff
Pict\fre Energy Sa\bing
Home/Retail
Off
A\fto TV Off
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Select power consu\3mption reduction based on \33 le\fels.
Light Sensor
This  feature  allows  you  to  turn  Off/On  the  light  sensor 
function for automatically backlight control.
Picture Energy Saving
This  function  allows  you  to  choose  one  of  the  3  power 
consumption reduction levels: Min, Medium, or Max).
Home/Retail
You  can  change  the  initial  setting  to  either Home  or 
Retail  mode  quickly  through  this  menu  option,  without 
running the TV Setup Wizard again (See page 13).
NOTE• Retail  mode  is  intended  for  showroom 
use only.  Any menu or control changes in 
this  mode  will  not  be  saved  when  the  TV 
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Auto TV Off
The  TV  will  automatically  turn  off  for  no  signal  at  any 
input  and  no  remote  control  or  front-panel  key  access 
after a preset timing.
The  selecitons  are: Off, 1  min, 5  min, 10  min, 15  min, 
and AutoSleep.
Off: 
• This Auto TV Off function is disabled.
1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min: 
• The TV will automatically turn off with no signal at 
any input within preset timings. The turn-off timing 
will  reset  once  the  remote  control  or  front-panel 
key is accessed.
AutoSleep: 
• W i t h   n o   s i g n a l   a t   a n y   i n p u t ,   t h e   T V   w i l l 
automatically turn off if no remote control or front-
panel  key  activity  is  detected  within  15  minuets.  
The  turn-off  timing  will  reset  once  a  signal  is 
present or the remote control or front-panel key is 
accessed.
• With a signal at any input, the TV will automatically 
turn  off  if  no  remote  control  or  front-panel  key 
activity  is  detected  within  3  hours.  The  turn-off 
timing  will  reset  once  the  remote  control  or  front-
panel key is accessed.
Light Control
This feature allows you to save electric energy consumption 
furthermore besides the other energy saving options. 
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Adjust the setting\ws of the Accent Li\wght and Powe\f LED.
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Energy Options
Light Control
HD\fI - CEC
Input L\bbels
RGB Options
Y-PbPr on VGA
Demo \fode Off
RGB
1. Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight Light Control.
2. Press  the  CURSOR  PAD  ►  to  enter  the  Light  Control 
menu.
Accent Light
This  feature  turns  Off  or  control  the  brightness  of  the 
Accent Light on the front panel of your TV.
Power LED
Select  this  feature  to  turn  Off  or  On  the  Power  LED 
indicator on the front panel on your TV.
HDMI - CEC
S et   t o   O n   a n d   t h i s   f e a t u r e   w i l l   e n a b l e   t h e   H D M I - C EC 
signal  bus  to  allow  your  Hitachi  LCD  T V  to  discover  and 
communicate  automatically  with  other  compatible  HDMI -
interfaced  Audio/ Video  device.  The  CEC  signal  bus  makes 
global controls possible, based on “plug & play” automation, 
to  minimize  the  number  of  IR  remotes  and  key- presses 
required for basic operation of your AV device. Select Off to 
disable this option.
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
Move
This feature can interface th\De connected device\D through the HD\fI input \D
automatica\b\by if the\D connected device \Dsupports the HD\fI CE\DC standard.
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Light Control
HDMI - CEC
Input L\fbels
\bGB Options
Y-PbPr on VGA
Demo Mode
Ver. 1.04
\beset AV & Setup
Off
\bGB
CEC Enable
On On
On
Device Auto Off
T\f Auto OnVideo
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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When set to On, th\mis feature will enable sim\fl\mified o\feration of \mcom\fatible H\bMI 
CEC com\fonents.
W i t h  t h e  “ H D M I  -  C EC ”  fe at u r e,  yo u  c a n  i nte r f ac e  t h e 
connected  device  through  the  HDMI  jack  automatically  if 
the  c onnected  devic e  meets  the“ HDMI  CEC  (Consumer 
Electronics  Control)”  industry  standard.  Please  check  if  the 
connected  device  suppor ts  HDMI  CEC  before  using  this 
feature. For example, here are three common functions after 
setting item “CEC Enable” to “On”.
FeatureDescription
One-Touch Play 
(TV Auto On)
Pushing the “Play” button on the CEC 
enabled device will command the device 
to play , turn the TV on, and the HDMI 
input, that the device is connected to, 
will become the active input device for 
the TV.
System Standby 
(Device Auto 
Off)
When the user turns off the TV, all active 
CEC enabled devices on the HDMI input 
will go to Standby.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Setup
FeatureDescription
One-Touch Play 
(TV Auto On)
Pushing the “Play” button on the CEC 
enabled device will command the device 
to play , turn the TV on, and the HDMI 
input, that the device is connected to, 
will become the active input device for 
the TV.
Playback 
Control
The user can operate the CEC enabled 
device’s deck control functions (i.e. Play, 
Stop,Fast Forward and Rewind) by the 
TV’s remote control’s transport keys (ie. 
, ,  and ).
NOTE• Not  all  devices  with  an  HDMI  connection 
have  the  CEC  feature.  Consult  the 
instruction manuals for the device you are 
trying to control to confirm whether or not 
CEC is available.
Input Labels
Use  this  feature  to  give  a  name  to  any  of  the  video  inputs 
excluding the TV input.
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Assign names to an\xy of available inp\xuts ex\fluding the T\b \xinput.
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Light Control
HDMI - CEC
Input L\fbels
\bGB Options
Y-PbPr on VGA
Demo Mode
\beset AV & Setup
VGA
Off
1. Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to highlight Inputs Labels.
2. Press the CURSOR PAD ► to select your choices.
Input HDMI 1
Name
Select
HDMI 1 Default Save
\feset
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Assign names to an\xy of available inp\xuts ex\fluding the T\b \xinput.
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NOTES• Input  Labels  is  Grayed  out  (Skip)  or 
disabled  until  you  are  on  the  INPUT  that 
you like to change.
• When  the  Custom  option  is  selected,  a 
Keyboard  will  appear  on  the  screen  to 
place your desired label.
RGB Options
This function is to adjust the RGB input to match your PC or 
laptop output with your LCD Television.
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Light Control
HDMI - CEC
Input L\fbels
\bGB Options
Y-PbPr on VGA
Demo Mode \bGB
Off
\beset AV & Setup
Adjust Horizontal \ePosition, Verti\fal Position, C\elo\fk, Phase or \beset t\ehe \bGB 
settings.
1. Press  the  CURSOR  PAD  ▲  or  ▼  to  highlight  RGB 
Options.
2. Press the CURSOR PAD  ► to select your choices.
T h e r e   a r e   s i x   o p t i o n s   f o r   t h e   R G B   i n p u t :  H - P o s i t i o n, 
V-Position, Clock, Phase , Auto Adjust, and Reset.
H-Position 0
0
18 0
V-Position
Clock
Phase
\futo \fd\bust
ResetVideo
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Adjust Horizontal \ePosition, Verti\fal Position, C\elo\fk, Phase or \beset t\ehe \bGB 
settings.
H-Position
Adjusts the display position horizontally.
V-Position
Adjusts the display position vertically.
Clock
Minimizes vertical stripes on the screen.
Phase
Minimizes  the  blurring  of letters  and  stripes  on  horizontal 
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Setup
Auto Adjust
Adjusts  Horizontal  Position,  Vertical  Position,  Clock,  and 
Phase automatically.
Reset
Each  item  in  RGB  Options  Menu  will  be  restored  to  the 
factory setting by selecting Yes.
Y-PbPr on VGA
Selec t  the  t ype  of  signal  being  c onnec ted  to  the RG B /
COMPONENT 2 input.
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Light Control
HDMI - CEC
Input L\fbels
\bGB Options
Y-PbPr on VGA
Demo Mode Component 2
Off
\beset AV & Setup
Select the type of\d signal being used\f\d
\bGB
Component 2
RGB
This is the default setting for PC connection.
Component 2
Select  this  option  if  you  want  to  connect  with  Y-PbPr 
video  cable  from  the  video  output  of  your AV  device  to 
this TV RGB/COMPONENT 2 input.
After selected COMPONENT 2 for this option, you will have 
to  press  the  INPUT  button  on  the  remote  control  to  select 
5. Component 2 input source so as to view the source from 
the TV RGB/COMPONENT 2 input.
Input List
0. TV
1. HDMI 1
2. HDMI 2
3. HDMI 3
\f. Compon\bnt 1
5. Compon\bnt 2
6. AV
/ /- Select
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INPUT
See page 17 for how to connect COMPONENT device to the 
RGB/COMPONENT 2 input.
Demo Mode
Turn the demo mode On or Off.
A  T V  feature  introduction  will  be  popped  up  at  the  upper 
right screen corner.
Reset AV & Setup
This  feature  restores  all  Audio,  Video  and  Setup  settings  to 
the factory default values.
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Reset all Audio, V\hideo and Setup set\htings to the \factory\h \balues.
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Light Control
HDMI - CEC
Input L\fbels
\bGB Options
Y-PbPr on VGA
Demo Mode
Ver. 1.04
\beset AV & Setup
Off
\bGB
NOTE• If  "Lock  Settings"  is  turned  on  (refer  to 
page 34) running the Reset menu will not 
effect your Pro-Day and Pro-Night Mode 
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Channels
CHANNELS MENU
Selec t  Channels  to  set  your  signal  sourc e  options,  r un 
New  Channel  Scan,  Check  Signal  Meter  and  Set  Channel 
List  (Add  channels  to  List,  Channel/Labels  and  Favorite 
Channels).
SourceAir
New Channel Scan
Add Channels to \fis\tt
Channel \fist
Channel \fabels
Favorite Channels
Si\bnal Stren\bth
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Set your signal so\murce, perform c\fannel\m scan or customize \mt\fe c\fannels list.
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Source Air
New Channel Scan
Add Channels to \fis\tt
Channel \fist
Channel \fabels
Favorite Channels
Si\bnal Stren\bth
Video
Audio
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Channels
Multimedia
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Select the type of\d signal being used\f\d
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1. Press the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight functions.
2. Press  the  SELECT  button  or  the  CURSOR  PAD   enter 
the next popped-up menu.
3. Press the CURSOR PAD ▲ or ▼ to select.
Source
Select  the  signal  Source  for  the  TV.  When  using  an  indoor 
or  outdoor  antenna  select  Air.  When  using  a  cable  system 
select Cable.
Signal Strength
Select  Signal  Strength  when  using  an  indoor  or  outdoor 
antenna.  This  feature  will  show  the  signal  strength  of  the 
antenna  signal  to  help  you  adjust  your  antenna  to  optimize 
si gnal  rec ept i on.  Use  t he  M EN U  o r  t he  E X IT  but ton  to 
return.
NOTE• The  Signal  Strength  meter  will  not  be 
available  (grayed  out)  when  watching 
analog channels.
New Channel Scan
T his  feature  w ill  auto mat ic ally  sto re  ac t ive  A nal o g  and 
Digital  channels  to  the  Channel  list.  This  scan  will  erase  all 
channels previously stored in the list.
Source Air
New Channel Scan
Add Channels to \fis\tt
Channel \fist
Channel \fabels
Favorite Channels
Si\bnal Stren\bth
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Search for active chan\Tnels and store them to the chan\Tnel list. This scan\T 
erases all channel\Ts \freviously saved befo\Tre storin\b new chann\Tels.
1. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight then press the 
SELECT button to start scanning.
NOTE• If  you  do  not  want  to  erase  all  scanned 
channels,  please  use  the Add  Channels 
to List option instead.
Add Channels to List
This  function  allows  you  to  add  channels  to  the  channel 
memor y.  Sometimes  adjusting  the  antenna  direction  will 
allow reception of additional channels.
Searching, Please wait\2...
Channel 2\f
2
0
Searching Digital CH
Digital Channels \bo\2und
Analog Channels \bou\2nd
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Audio
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Channels
Multimedia
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Add Channels to th\re Channel List. Sc\ranned channels wil\rl re\fain until a New 
Channel Scan is per\r\bor\fed.
1. Use the CURSOR PAD  or  to select the Add Channels 
to List.
2. Press the SELECT button to start scanning.
3. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.
NOTE• Only the Channels that have been added 
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Channels
Channel List
This  function  allows  you  to  review  which  channels  have 
been added to the Channel List.
Channel List
Ch 5-0
Ch 7-0
Ch 9-0
Ch 11-0
Ch 43-0
Ch 47-0
Set changes to the\
 Channel List
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\fiew
\fiew
\fiew
\fiew
\fiew
\fiew
\fideo
Audio
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\bhannels
Multimedia
1. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Channel List.
2. Press  the  SELECT  button  or  the  CURSOR  PAD „  to 
select Skip or View.
3. Press the EXIT button to return to normal viewing.
NOTE• The  Channel  List  cannot  be  updated  by 
only  changing  the  signal.  Auto  Channel 
Scan must be per formed for the Channel 
List to be updated.
Channel Labels
Use this feature to give a name to any of the channels.
Source Air
New Channel Scan
Add Channels to \fis\tt
Channel \fist
Channel \fabels
Favorite Channels
Assign names to an\
y of the channels.\
Si\bnal Stren\bth
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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1. Press the CURSOR PAD ƒ or ► to highlight the channels.
2. Press the CURSOR PAD  to change the channel label.
3. Press the SELECT button to show the keyboard for editing 
the channels.
52-0
Save
Reset
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Assign names to an\
y of the channels.\
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Favorite Channels
This function allows you to manage your favorite channels.
Source Air
New Channel Scan
Add Channels to \fis\tt
Channel \fist
Channel \fabels
Favorite Channels
Si\bnal Stren\bth
Video
Audio
Setup
Channels
Multimedia
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Manage your favori\.te channels.
1. Use the CURSOR PAD to navigate the Favorite Channels.
Favorite CH List
Ch 5-0
Ch 7-0
Ch 9-0
Ch \f\f-0
Ch 43-0
Ch 47-0
Move
Manage your favori\.te channels.
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Audio
Setup
\bhannels
Multimedia
2. Press  the  SELECT  button  or  the  CURSOR  PAD „  to 
check  mark  the  channel  and  make  it  a  Favorite  channel. 
Select all desired channels.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
4. To  view  all  the  Favorite  channels  that  you  have  chosen, 
press the FAV CH button on the remote control.
Favorite CH List
0. Ch 5-0
1. Ch \f-0
2. Ch 9-0
3. Ch 11-0
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Multimedia
MULTIMEDIA MENU
Your  Hitachi  LCD  T V  features  a JPEG  Viewer  that  allows 
watching  digital  still  pictures  from  your  USB  disk  plugged  to 
the USB slot at the side panel.
There are two ways to enter the multimedia option:
To enter the JPEG Viewer automatically:
1. Plug  your  USB  disk  either  before  or  after  powering  on 
your TV, the TV screen will pops up a selection window of 
Multimedia List allowing you to select the JPEG Viewer.
Multimedia ListJPEG Viewer E\fit
2. If  you  want  to  enter  the JPEG  Viewer  now,  use  the 
CURSOR  PAD   or   to  highlight JPEG  Viewer  and 
press SELECT button.
3. If  you  do  not  want  to  enter  the JPEG  Viewer  now,  you 
may either use the CURSOR PAD  or  to highlight Exit 
and  press  SELECT  button  to  leave,  or  press  the  EXIT 
button on the remote control directly to leave.
To enter the JPEG Viewer manually:
With your USB disk plugged to the TV, you can enter JPEG 
Viewer at anytime.
1. Press  MENU  button  on  the  remote  control  to  enter  the 
On-Screen Display.
JPEG ViewerVideo
Audio
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Channels
Multimedia
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View digital pictur\Ues from a U\fB drive using\U t\be U\fB input on t\be\U side 
panel.
2. Use  the  CURSOR  PAD   or   to  highlight Multimedia 
and  use  the  CURSOR  PAD   to  select  and  enter JPEG 
Viewer.
To play JPEG photo files:
1. Enter the JPEG Viewer. Use the CURSOR PAD (, ,  
, ) to search your photo files, or the folder that contains 
your photo files. Press the SELECT button to enter.
file name.JPG file name.JPGfile name.JPG
file name.JPG file name.JPGfile name.JPG
file name.JPG
file name.JPG
file name.JPG
file name.JPGfile name.JPG
\..
2. While  in  the JPEG  Viewer,  you  can  press  the  MENU 
button  to  enter  a  submenu  to  do  these  control: Image 
Delay, Start Slide Show, Rotate Photo, Back To Upper 
Folder, Back To Root Folder, and Exit.
Image Delay
Normal
Start Slide Show
Rotate \fhoto
Back \bo Upper Folder
Back \bo Root Folder
Exit
3. Press  the  SELECT  button  on  the  first  photo  file  to  start 
viewing. Press the EXIT button to stop viewing. Press the 
 button to start slide show viewing. Press the  button to 
stop slide show viewing.
NOTE• Due  to  the  mechanical  design  of  te  TV, 
the  maximum  thickness  of  the  USB  disk 
plugged to the USB slot at the side panel 
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Equipment Care And Troubleshooting
DO
• Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.
• Clean  the  screen  with  a  soft  cloth  moistened  in  warm 
water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if 
the screen is extremely dirty.
• Place  your  LCD  Television  away  from  extreme  heat, 
humidity and extremely dusty places.
• Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your LCD Television 
will  not  be  used  for  a  long  period  of  time,  for  instance, 
when you go on vacation.
DO NOT
• Do not clean your screen with strong cleaners, polishes or 
a chemically treated cloth.
• Do not place rubber or vinyl products or tape on your LCD 
Television.
• Avoid repeatedly touching the screen.
• Do  not  drop  or  hit  the  remote  control.  This  may  cause 
internal damages.
• Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place 
or  getting  it  wet.  Do  not  leave  it  on  or  near  a  heater. 
Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to fail.
• When  the  batteries  run  down,  remote  control  operation 
will become erratic or become unresponsive.  Replace the 
old  batteries  with  two  new  “AAA“  size  batteries.  Do  not 
use an old battery with a new battery.
• Exposing the screen to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time or heat may cause damage to the LCD screen.
• Do not spray any cleaners directly onto screen.
Troubles are sometimes caused by simple ”faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. 
If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn ON
1. Press the POWER button (ON/OFF button) once.
2. If there is still no power, wait 30 seconds and press the POWER button again.
3. If  there  is  still  no  power,  unplug  the  power  cord  from  the  wall.  Wait  30  seconds  and  plug  the  power  cord  back  in.  Press  the 
POWER button again.
When the Following Messages Appear on the Screen
MessageCondition / Action
No Signal
The  unit  cannot  detect  any  signals  from  any  input  jacks  or  the  T V 
channel does not show picture.
• Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly.
• Check if the power of any external device is ON.
• Check if the input selection matches the connection jack.
• This message will be displayed for 15 minutes then the TV will turn 
off.
 
Symptom and Checklist
SYMPTOMCHECKLISTPAGES
No picture - no sound
• Check the indicating lamp status (Off, Red, Blue).
• Check the connection of the power cord and/or other cables.
• Check if the power of the unit or external device is ON.
• Check if the correct Video input is selected.
• Check if the unit is in “Standby mode”.
• Adjust the values in “Video menu” and “Audio menu”.
9, 12, 15~19, 32~37
Multiple images-normal sound• Check the connections to external device.15~19
Intermittent interference• Check if the source of interference is shielded correctly.
• Move these kinds of electrical devices away from the unit.51
Normal picture, but no sound
• Check the volume level.
• Check if the MUTE button has been pressed or not.
• Check the connections to external device.
• Try next/other Audio Language.
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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMCHECKLISTPAGES
No picture - normal sound• Check  the  value  level  of  “Brightness”  and  “Contrast”  in  “Video 
Menu”.32
The remote control does not work.
• Check if the batteries are installed correctly.
• The batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.
• Remove  all  obstructions  from  in  front  of  the  sensor  window  on  the 
unit.
• Check if the buttons on the control panel are working.
6, 9
The  buttons  on  both  the  remote  control 
and control panel do not work.• Unplug and connect the power cord again.12
Normal picture but no color-normal sound• Check the connections to external device.15~19
No picture
The Indicating lamp → Off• Check if the power cord is plugged into the socket securely.9, 12
No picture
The indicating lamp → Blue
• Check if the signal cable is connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the level of Brightness and Contrast lower.12, 15~19, 33
Some  screen  display  aspects  cannot  be 
switched in.
• Check the signal status by pressing the INFO button on the remote 
control. The available  screen  display  aspect is different depending 
on the current signal status.
11, 22, 62
No power• Check the power cord is connected to the AC outlet.12
Turns Off by itself• Check or ensure Sleep Timer settings are not activated.11, 20, 38
Turns On by itself• Check if the HDMI-CEC feature is activated.42
P i c t u r e   m a y   “ b l o c k ”   o r   f r e e z e   w h e n 
watching a digital channel.• Check signal strength under “Signal Strength”.45
HDMI Issues
SYMPTOMCHECKLISTPAGES
No picture - no sound
• Make  sure  you  have  selected  the  correct  HDMI  input.  Toggle 
through them while HDMI device is ON or during playback.
• Unplug  and  re-plug  HDMI  connection  while  TV  and  HDMI  source 
device are powered on.
• Turn  TV  and  HDMI  device  off.  Turn  TV  on  first  and  then  HDMI 
device second.
15, 16, 21
Error notice comes to screen
• Try pressing “exit” on HDMI device remote control and then on TV 
remote  control  to  find  source  of  the  error  OSD.  If  error  persist  or 
comes back even after pressing exit, try alternate HDMI input on TV.
• Unplug  and  re-plug  HDMI  connection  while  TV  and  HDMI  source 
device are powered on.
• Turn  TV  and  HDMI  device  off.  Turn  TV  on  first  and  then  HDMI 
device second.
9~11, 15~16
Normal picture, but no sound
• Check  HDMI Audio  settings  under  the  HDMI  device  menu  (of  the 
HDMI  source  device).  In  order  to  get  sound  on  TV,  HDMI  output 
must be set to PCM option.
36
N o   s o u n d   f r o m   T V   O p t i c a l   O u t   w h e n 
using HDMI devices
• Change Digital Output selection.
• As  an  option,  use  audio  optical  output  from  HDMI  source  device 
directly to separate Audio Amplifier.
19, 36
Picture flickers during channel change w/
using HDMI set top boxes
• This is normal  operation  from the source switching  delay  itself. It’s 
not an indicator of a TV malfunction.
Picture is blurry or fuzzy
• If  HDMI  source  is  HD  capable,  ensure  it’s  output  is  set  to  1080p, 
1080i  or  720p  under  HDMI  device  menu  (of  the  HDMI  source 
device). 
Pixelization noise or loss connection (“No 
Signal” message display)
• Check HDMI input picture format, if use 1080p format confirm cable 
length it is recommended that the length of the cable should be less 
than 5 meters, or change HDMI input picture format to 1080i.
If  the  problem  cannot  be  solved  with  the  suggested  procedures,  contact  800.HITACHI.  For  your  safety,  never  try  to  repair  the 
product yourself.