Hitachi L32AX03A User's Manual
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1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Attachments Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Water and Moisture Do not use the product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Accessories Do not place the product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer The product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the2. Select Wo Set MENU Return Select WW Set MEND Return Language English Select the on screen display language fry ASH pie Pycckun se Menu Background Opaque Select the menu background Transparent Menu Display Time 4 Sec Select the display time for the on screen display 8 Sec 16 Sec 32 Sec Blue Background On Select On to change the screen to blue at no Off signal condition Child Lock On Select On to disable the buttons on the TV Off NJ If Child Lock is set to On you can access the TV by remote control unit only Teletext Language West Europe Select the appropriate teletext language East Europe Russian Arabic Reset Reset all items to the original factory settings e Teletext Language is only available in TV mode e The items indicated by may not be available for some countries 17 _ e SQ Setup Menu TV Mode Auto Tuning Program Sorting Manual Tuning Name Sound System Color System mE Select WP Set MENO Return Select gp Set MENO Return Selected Items Setup Hints Position Set the channel number Auto Tuning Tune for all the available channels automatically When auto search is completed the TV will automatically return to Channel 1 Manual Tuning Set the frequency of the channel Name Set a name for the channel Press lt gt or OK to enter 2 Pr
3. a while the sound is muted On Screen Display OSD Selection and Adjustment 1 Press to display the main menu Press lt P to select a menu m The selected menu page displays Press A V to set your selection Press A Y to choose an item on the menu page and press P to set your selection Press lt P to adjust an item value or choose options O Press O to return to the menu press again to exit e The OSD menu screen will be closed automatically when no operation has been made for the set OSD menu display time Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection When receiving stereo bilingual sound system you can select the sound output modes by using V I To select stereo sound program When a stereo program is received CD appears on the screen Press I I to select CL or Y To select bilingual sound program When a bilingual program is received T appears on the screen Press I I to select the sound to be heard g N Main Sub Language Language Mode CD I I Select W in case of poor reception noise or poor stereo sound due to signal condition so that you can receive a clear mono sound Stereo Audio Signal Picture Size Selection Depending on the input signal you can select the desired picture size by pressing amp repeatedly For Standard Definition SD Pictures 480i 480p 576i 576p NC Stretch a 4 3 picture
4. 800 x 600 60 37 88 40 00 XGA 1024 x 768 60 48 36 65 00 SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 63 98 108 00 e If the message No Signal or Unsupported Signal appears on the screen adjust the PC display setting as in the above chart e Modes that are not listed in the above chart may not be supported For an optimal picture it is recommended to choose a mode listed in the chart e Sometimes the image may be disrupted due to the frequency standard from the VGA card This is not an error You may improve this situation by pressing the AUTO button or adjusting the position clock and phase settings in the SETUP menu manually e If you switch off the TV interference lines may occur on the TV screen This is normal HDMI Input Signal Chart Resolution Vertical Horizontal Dot Clock Frequency Hz Frequency kHz Frequency MHz VGA 640 x 480 60 31 47 25 18 576i 1440 x 576 50 15 63 27 00 480i 1440 x 480 60 15 73 27 00 576p 720 x 576 50 31 25 27 00 480p 720 x 480 60 31 47 27 00 1080i 50 1920 x 1080 50 28 13 74 25 1080i 60 1920 x 1080 60 33 75 74 25 720p 50 1280 x 720 50 37 50 74 25 720p 60 1280 x 720 60 45 00 74 25 1080p 50 1920 x 1080 50 56 25 148 50 1080p 60 1920 x 1080 60 67 50 148 50 1080p 24 1920 x 1080 24 27 00 74 25 23 HITACHI Inspire the Next
5. TV program temporarily while 9 searching for a Teletext page m When the search is done 1 will be displayed on the upper left of the screen Press again to return to the Teletext page Index ED Press to display index page Subpage OK Press to enter or exit subpage mode if subpage is available Press RED GREEN or Page Select buttons to select the desired subpage O hold 09 Press to hold the current Teletext page Press again to cancel the hold mode O subtitle Q Press to access subtitle service directly if the channel has the subtitle service broadcasting Reveal E Press to display the hidden text e g the answers of puzzles or riddles Press again to close the revealed answer HITACHI e Teletext function will only operate in countries where Teletext transmission service is available 13 Menu Operation Picture Menu Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Color Temperature v mE Select p Set MENO Return Select gp Set MENO Return Selected Items Setup Hints Picture Mode Dynamic Select the most suitable picture mode according to Natural your lighting condition Cinema Favorite Contrast Adjust to increase or decrease the picture contrast Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease the color intensity Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the pictur
6. cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface The product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources The product should be operated only from the type of power source 1i 12 13 14 15 16 7 indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Lightning For added protection for the product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or
7. horizontally to 1 M fill the 16 9 screen CNA Full O N Display a 4 3 picture in its original LOJ size Black bars appear on both left Ea and right sides m T Enlarge a 4 3 picture linearly from the center towards the edges of the display J Display a 16 9 picture in 4 3 frame Vista size Zoom For High Definition HD Pictures 720p 1080i 1080p Display a 16 9 picture in its original size TOJ Stretch a 4 3 picture horizontally to fill the 16 9 screen otal ete ROOF Stretch a 4 3 picture horizontally to fill the 16 9 screen CNA 65 9 Full O N Display a 4 3 picture in its original KON size Black bars appear on both left OA and right sides 4 3 e In some cases the screen display may have slight blanking or noise at the edges Teletext Operation Teletext is a free service broadcast provided by most TV stations It provides information on the current affairs news weather forecasts program previews stock market report and many other topics Page Select Press to select a Teletext page Enter 3 digits TVVIBEO PSE PMODE SMODE Page Select A V o Press to move to the next or previous Teletext page Ortvrext 8 Press to enter Teletext mode Press again to exit Teletext mode Color buttons Press to a link page displayed at the bottom of the Teletext page Select the corresponding colored page O cancel EX Press to return to
8. in each direction from the front of the remote control sensor Make sure there is no obstacle between them e If the remote control is not used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent battery leakage Functional Overview Front Panel T8 Remote Control Sensor Receives signal from the remote control Power Indicator Lights up in red when the TV at standby mode Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Side Panel input Select D Press to select TV AV1 AV2 AV3 S VIDEO AV4 AV5 RGB HDMI1 or HDMI2 mode menu Press to enter or exit from the TV menu Volume Up Down tad lt a Press to adjust the volume Volume Up Down buttons also work as Left Right Cursor lt gt on TV menu Program Up Down P P Press to select previous next channel Program Up Down buttons also work as Up Down Cursor A Y on TV menu Power On Standby 9 1 Press to turn the TV on or standby Rear Panel Main Power Switch Press the position to turn the main power on or O position to off Power Cord Socket Connect to power cord HDMI1 HDMI2 Input terminal Connect to equipment with HDMI output RGB Input terminal Connect to PC S VIDEO Input terminal Connect to equipment with s video output AV1 Input terminal Connect to equipment with composite video outp
9. the CYAN button check mark appears NJ You can still select a skipped channel using the Program Select buttons e To unskip the channel select the channel and press the CYAN button check mark is removed 19 Setup Menu RGB Mode H Position V Position H Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Wo Set MEND Return Selected Items Setup Hints Auto Adjust Auto adjust the screen position clock and phase H Position Adjust the picture horizontal position V Position Adjust the picture vertical position H Clock Adjust the picture width Clock Phase Adjust to remove the horizontal interference Reset Restore the H Position V Position H Clock and Clock Phase to the original factory settings e Auto Adjust may not work well with certain input signals In such cases manually adjust H Position V Position H Clock and Clock Phase 20 Troubleshooting Before calling service personnel please check the following troubleshooting guide If any problem still persists unplug the TV set and call for servicing Symptom Check List No picture no sound e Check if the main power of the TV is turned on e Check the connection of the power cord and or other cables Normal picture no sound e Check the volume level Check if the 2X button has been pressed or not e Check the connection of the external equipment Poor color or no c
10. HITACHI Inspire the Next LCD Color Television User Manual L32AX03A Thank you for purchasi ing this HITACHI produci To oa Hes besi Papa nce and safety oa ead this manual carefully Please keep this r thie reference Thank you for purchasing this HITACHI LCD Color Television The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the remote control You can also use the buttons on the TV if they have the same names as those on the remote control To obtain the best performance and safety please read this manual carefully Please keep this manual for future reference Important Safety Instructions 3 Teletext Operation 13 Supplied Accessories 4 Menu Operation 14 Picture Menu 14 Preparation 5 Audio Menu be Timer Menu 16 Stand Installation 5 Function Menu 17 Detaching the TV Stand for Wall Mounting 5 s erst etup Menu TV Mode 18 Positioning the TV Set 6 Setup Menu RGB Mode 20 Antenna and Power Connections 6 Securing the TV Set ssessSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsSSSssMsseF Remote Control Batteries Installation 6 Troubleshooting 21 Functional Overview 7 Specification 22 Front Panel 7 Recommended Signal List 23 Side Panel 7 Rear Panel 8 Remote Control 9 Connections 10 Basic Operation 11 Power On Off 11 Channel Selection 11 Input Source Selection 11 Volume Adjustment 11 On Screen Display Selection and Adjustment 11 Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection 12 Picture Size Selection 12 Important Safety Instructions fi
11. as been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Heat Do not install the product near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 21 22 23 Installation Location Place the product on a firm and flat surface Avoid placing the product in areas of direct sunlight heating radiators closed automobiles high temperature high humidity excessive dust strong vibration impact or strong magnetic fields as the internal parts may be seriously damaged Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Do not touch the power cord with wet hands Hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord Do not pull the power cord Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the product is not used for long periods of time Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume Using headphones at high volume can impair your h
12. e Color Temperature Cool Select the most suitable settings depending on your Normal preferred color tone Warm Digital Noise Reduction Low Set to reduce noise in the picture due to weak Middle signal condition High Off e Color Sharpness and Digital Noise Reduction are not available in RGB mode 14 Audio Menu ofofofofy Treble Bass Balance Select W Set MENU Return Selected Items Setup Hints Sound Mode Movie Select the most suitable sound mode according to Music your watching contents Speech Favorite Treble Adjust the high pitched sound Bass Adjust the low pitched sound Balance Adjust the left and right sound channel volume 15 Timer Menu On Timer Program Select Wo Set MENU Return Selected Items Setup Hints On Timer Set the length of time to switch on the TV from standby mode 1 Press 4 P to enter Press 4 P to move the cursor Press A or Program Select buttons to set the time On Timer Program Set the program number for On Timer to switch on the TV from standby mode Sy If a power failure occurs or the is unplugged on timer will be reset If fail he TV i lugged on ti ill b e The TV must be in standby mode for the On Timer to work 16 Function Menu ovis Menu Background Opaque Menu Display Time 4 Sec Blue Background On Child Lock Off Teletext Language West Europe Ad
13. earing e Sometimes the LCD screen may have some tiny red blue white or black spots This is normal and does not affect the performance Supplied Accessories Check the supplied accessories before installation In case of missing or damaged please contact the dealer immediately User Manual Remote Control AAA Batteries Power Cord Jri Screws 4x10 Screws M5x15 For TV stand installation For wall mount bracket installation WWW Oo The type of power plug provided may be different from the above picture for some countries e Please store the screws that are not used SSA Stand Installation Detaching the TV Stand for Wall Mounting Carefully place the TV with its front side facing down on a cushioned flat surface Before mounting the TV on the wall the TV stand must be removed Carefully place the TV with its front side facing down ona cushioned flat surface Attach the TV stand to the TV as shown Unscrew and remove the 4 screws as shown Tighten the supplied 4x10 screws to fix the TV stand securely in place Attach the cap as 4x10 y shown J The TV stand may not be securely fixed in place after repeated tightening and loosening the screws e During assembling and disassembling the TV stand please use your hand to support it Failing to do so e Fasten the wall bracket to the TV usin
14. ecommended RGB input signal chart Image not centered RGB mode only e Adjust the H Position and V Position in the SETUP menu Model Name L32AX03A Panel Size Approx 32 inches Resolution 1920 x 1080 Power Requirement AC 110 240V 50 60Hz Power Consumption 150W Audio Output 7W 7W Dimension WxHxD With Stand 807 x 591 x 249mm Without Stand 807 x 525 x 95mm Weight With Stand 12 0kg Without Stand 11 0kg Terminals AV1 VIDEO IN L R AUDIO IN AV2 VIDEO IN L R AUDIO IN AV3 VIDEO IN L R AUDIO IN S VIDEO S VIDEO IN L R AUDIO IN AV4 COMPONENT IN L R AUDIO IN AV5 COMPONENT IN L R AUDIO IN RGB RGB IN AUDIO IN HDMI1 HDMI IN HDMI2 HDMI IN OUT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT Input Signals RF PAL B G D K SECAM B G D K NTSC M Video PAL SECAM NTSC Component 480i p 576i p 720p 50 60 1080i 50 60 1080p 50 60 HDMI 480i p 576i p 720p 50 60 1080i 50 60 1080p 24 50 60 Analog RGB VGA SVGA XGA SXGA 1 These are common audio input terminals for AV1 AV4 and S VIDEO 2 These are common audio input terminals for AV2 and AV5 e Design and specification are subject to change without notice e Weight and dimensions shown are approximate values only Recommended Signal List RGB Input Signal Chart Resolution Vertical Horizontal Dot Clock Frequency Hz Frequency kHz Frequency MHz VGA 640 x 480 60 31 47 25 18 SVGA
15. eed to preset the favorite channels in the SETUP menu to enable this function 6 Program Select Page Select Press to select the TV channel directly Recall RECALL Press to show input signal status Digit This button is not available for this model Omen Press to enter or exit from the TV menu Program Up Down Page Select P P Press to select previous next channel Up Down Cursor A Y Press to select or adjust the desired item on the TV menu vrext E Color cancel index ED Picture Mode 0 Press to select the desired picture mode Sound Mode Press to select the desired sound mode 16 Sleep Timer Press to set the time to switch the TV to standby mode e To cancel Sleep Timer press repeatedly until Min appears To display the remaining time press once If you switch off the TV and turn it on again Sleep Timer is reset to Min During the last 10 seconds of the Sleep Timer setting an on screen countdown will be displayed Pressing any button on the remote control or TV during the countdown will cancel the Sleep Timer ch 1 1 Press to select audio language or sound output when receiving a bilingual or stereo program respectively Last Channel LST CH Press to return to previously viewed channel Mute X Press to mute or restore the
16. er switch located on the rear panel m The power indicator lights in red indicating that the TV is in standby mode 2 Press lor P P m The power indicator lights in green and the TV turns on To turn off the TV Press 0 1 m The power indicator lights in red and the TV turns off to standby mode Press the O position of the main power switch located on the rear panel to completely power off the TV e It takes approximately 10 seconds for the picture to appear after the TV is turned on e The TV will switch to standby mode automatically if there is no signal input for 10 minutes e If the TV will not be used for a long periods of time unplug the TV from the wall outlet Channel Selection To select a channel Press P P or Program Select buttons to select the channel number directly Input Source Selection To select input source Press Press A F to select the desired input source TV AV1 AV2 AV3 S VIDEO AV4 AV5 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 m The selected input source image displays e AV1 4 HDMI1 2 and RGB can be selected directly using the Direct Input Select buttons Volume Adjustment To change the volume Press taal to increase the sound volume Press lt i to decrease the sound volume To mute the sound o Press 2X to temporarily turn off the sound Press IK or tad to restore the sound to previous level e You can decrease the sound volume by pressing
17. ess A W to enter the desired characters Press gt to move to the next character Press OK when the name is completed The name will be displayed on the screen when the channel is selected Sound System BG Select the appropriate sound system l DK M Color System Auto Select the appropriate color system PAL SECAM NTSC 3 58 Fine Tuning Fine tune the current channel Press lt gt to decrease or increase the frequency Program Sorting Set the channels according to your preference You can set your favorite channels delete swap or skip the channels you want To delete the channel 1 Press A W to select the channel to be deleted 2 Press the RED button twice e The selected channel is deleted all the following channels are shifted up one position 18 Setup Menu TV Mode continue Selected Items Setup Hints Program Sorting To swap the channel 1 Press A F to select the channel to be moved Press the YELLOW button Press A V to select the new position for the channel 4 Press the YELLOW button to release this function To set favorite channel 1 Press A W to select the favorite channel Press the GREEN button check mark appears e To cancel the favorite channel select the channel and press the GREEN button check mark is removed To skip the channel Press A W to select the channel to be skipped Press
18. g the supplied may cause the TV stand to fall and result in personal M5x15 screws injury e For wall bracket installation refer to the wall bracket e After installing the TV stand please ensure that the instruction guide screws are tightened firmly Failure to do so may cause the TV set to tip over or become damage Positioning the TV Set Place the TV on a firm and flat surface leaving a space of at least 10cm around the set and 30cm from the top of the set to the wall Antenna and Power Connections 1 Connect the antenna cable into the antenna input terminal at the rear panel and wall antenna socket Connect the power plug into the wall outlet Securing the TV Set Secure the TV set as shown above using screws that are available in the market e If you do not take the above safety measures the TV set could fall and result in personal injury or physical damage Remote Control Batteries Installation Slide open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow Insert two AAA batteries Make sure the polarity match the indication inside the battery compartment Slide close the battery compartment cover until it clicks The type of power plug provided may be different from the above picture for some countries The remote control can be used within the range of 8 meters and about 15
19. olor normal sound e Check the value level of Brightness and Contrast in PICTURE menu Multiple images normal sound e Check the antenna connection and direction e Fine tuning the TV e Check the connection of the external equipment e The TV station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel Snowy picture poor sound e Check the antenna connection and direction e The TV station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel Intermittent interference e Check if the source of interference is shield well e Remove those kinds of electrical devices away from the TV Poor stereo sound e The TV station may have broadcast difficulties Try to change to mono mode Remote control does not work e Check if the batteries are installed correctly e The batteries may be exhausted Replace them with new ones e Remove all obstruction between the remote control and the remote control sensor e Ensure there is no strong light shining on the remote control sensor No Signal appears on the screen e The TV cannot detect any signals from any input terminals e Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly e Check if the power of any external equipment is turned on e Check if the input source selection is correct No Signal or Unsupported Signal e Check if the display resolution and frequency from your PC appears on the screen RGB mode only is a valid mode for the TV Refer to the r
20. ut AV4 Input terminals Connect to equipment with component video output 6e06 6 6 AV1 AV4 S VIDEO Audio Input terminals Connect to equipment with audio output 20 AV2 Input terminal Connect to equipment with composite video output AV5 Input terminals Connect to equipment with component video output AV2 AV5 Audio Input terminals Connect to equipment with audio output AV3 Input terminals Connect to equipment with audio composite video output Output terminals Connect to equipment with audio composite video input RGB HDMI Analog Audio Input terminal Connect to equipment using HDMI DVI connection or PC with audio output Antenna Input terminal Connect to equipment with antenna output or wall antenna socket Remote Control HITACHI e Some buttons are only use in Teletext mode and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from that of TV mode Those buttons are indicated by Refer to Teletext Operation on page 13 Power On Standby Press to turn the TV on or standby Picture Size Press to select the desired picture format input Select D Press to select TV AV1 AV2 AV3 S VIDEO AV4 AV5 RGB HDMI1 or HDMI2 mode Q Not Available Auto Adjust AUTO Press to adjust the picture automatically in RGB mode Press to view the preset favorite channels in TV mode e You n
21. volume OK Subpage OK Press to confirm and execute the selection Volume Up Down tad Za Press to adjust the volume Left Right Cursor lt gt Press to select or adjust the desired item on the TV menu Freeze Hold G4 Press to freeze or unfreeze the picture Subtitle D Reveal Direct Input Select Press to select the input source directly e HDMIS Input is not available Connections You can connect VCR DVD player set top box computer game console or other video equipment to the TV To view external source images press to select the input source or Direct Input Select buttons to select the input source directly Connect via HDMI In Example VCR DVD Player Set Top Box Game Console Connect via RGB In Example Computer Example Recording Device e If the external equipment has DVI output you can connect it to the HDMI terminal using a HDMI DVI cable In case of using the HDMI DVI cable connect analog audio signal to RGB HDMI Analog Audio Input terminal e Please refer to the user manual of the external equipment for more information on the connection to the TV e Please disconnect all the power supplies to the equipment and TV before connection 10 Basic Operation Power On Off To turn on the TV 1 Press the position of the main pow
22. where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service the product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Repairing Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust 18 20 only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a service technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe product h
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