Hitachi UltraVision L46S603 User manual

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Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.
MODEL NAME. ____________________ SERIAL NO. ________________________
This information is located on the back and right side of the television.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 2-5
FIRST TIME USE ............................................................................................................................ 6-17
THE REMOTE CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 18-27
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................................................................................ 28-41
USEFUL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 42-48
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................49
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE ................................ 50-54
APPENDIXES ..................................................................................................................................... 55
INDEX ................................................................................................................................................. 56
UltraVision®LCD Flat Panel HDTV
Operating Guide for L46S603 & L55S603
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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,
species 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
Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi LCD televisions.
Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety
tips which will be of benet to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Hitachi
LCD television.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of a
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
NOTE
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this LCD television.
Read these instructions.1.
Keep these instructions.2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance7.
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat8.
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-9.
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched10.
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use the attachments/accessories specied by the 11.
manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 12.
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms13.
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing 14.
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended15.
safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive
pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could
cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage
and/or personal injury.
Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as16.
recommended by the manufacturer.
An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of17.
overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the18.
antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding for the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Power source
This LCD television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The mains plug
is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.
To prevent electric shock, do not use the LCD television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the
blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Never connect the LCD television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specied voltage.
This television’s factory default settings as shipped meet Energy Star requirements.
Please see the ENERGY OPTIONS section of this operating guide for more energy saving tips.
Caution
Never remove the back cover of the LCD television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the
television does not operate properly, unplug the LCD television and call your authorized dealer or service center.
Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modications not expressly approved by
Hitachi could void the user’s warranty.
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VEUILLEZ LIRE CES DIRECTIVES AVANT D’UTILISER
L’APPAREIL
Respectez toutes les mises en garde et directives indiquées sur
ce téléviseur
Lisez toutes ces directives.1.
Conservez ces directives.2.
Portez attention à toutes les mises en garde.3.
Suivez toutes les directives.4.
N’utilisez pas le téléviseur à proximité d’une source d’eau.5.
Nettoyez uniquement à l’aide d’un chiffon sec.6.
N’obstruezaucuneouvertured’aération.Installezconformément7.
aux directives du manufacturier.
N’installez pas l’appareil près d’une source de chaleur, tel un8.
radiateur, générateur d’air chaud, cuisinière ou autres dispositifs
(y compris les amplicateurs) générant de la chaleur
Ce téléviseur est muni d’une che polarisée pour courant 9.
alternatif (che avec une tige plus large que l’autre). Cette
che ne pourra être insérée que dans un seul sens dans la
prise de courant. S’il est impossible d’enfoncer entièrement
la che, essayez dans l’autre sens. S’il s’avère toujours
impossible d’insérer la che, demandez à un technicien de
remplacer la prise désuète. Ne détruisez pas le dispositif de
sécurité de la prise polarisée.
Évitez que des objets soient placés sur le cordon d’alimentation 10.
ou qu’ils n’écrasent ce dernier. Ne placez pas le téléviseur
dans un endroit où le cordon d’alimentation serait sujet à des
passages fréquents ou exagérés
Utilisez uniquement des accessoires ou11.
composants recommandés par le fabricant.
Utilisez uniquement avec le chariot, meuble,12.
trépied, support ou table spécié par le fabricant
ou vendu avec l’appareil. Lorsque le téléviseur est installé sur
un chariot, vous devez le déplacer avec précaution. Les arrêts
brusques, la force excessive et les surfaces inégales risquent
de faire basculer le téléviseur et le chariot..
Lors d’un orage ou lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé pendant une13.
longue période de temps, débranchez le cordon d’alimentation
de la prise murale.
Conez tout dépannage à un technicien qualié. Le service 14.
Mises en garde importantes
Destinée à l’installateur du système de câblodistribution
: Cet aide-mémoire a pour but d’attirer l’attention de
l’installateur du système de câblodistribution sur l’article 54-900
de l’ACNOR qui émet des recommandations sur la mise à la terre
d’appareillage récepteur et d’appareillage émetteur, où il est notamment
spécié que le câble de mise à la terre doit être raccordé au système
de mise à la terre du bâtiment, le plus près possible de la jonction
d’entrée du câble.
ÉLÉMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ QUE VOUS DEVEZ CONNAÎTRE CONCERNANT VOTRE TÉLÉVISEUR HITACHI
Notre réputation repose sur la qualité, le rendement et la facilité d’entretien des téléviseurs Hitachi.
Nous accordons beaucoup d’importance à l’aspect sécuritaire lors de la conception de ces appareils. Pour vous aider à les faire fonctionner
comme il se doit, cette section illustre des conseils de sécurité qui vous seront utiles. Veuillez les lire attentivement et les appliquer comme
il se doit pour obtenir le fonctionnement adéquat de votre téléviseur Hitachi.
Le symbole représentant une èche en forme d’éclair dans un triangle
équilatéral sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence, à l’intérieur de
l’appareil, d’un «courant électrique» sufsamment important pour
provoquer un choc électrique.
Le point d’exclamation placé dans un triangle équilatéral sert à
aviser l’utilisateur de la présence d’importantes instructions relatives
à l’utilisation et l’entretien (dépannage) dans le document qui
accompagne l’appareil.
REMARQUE
est requis lorsque l’appareil a subi un dommage tel le bris du
cordon d’alimentation ou de la che, le déversement de liquide
ou l’insertion d’objets à l’intérieur de l’appareil, l’exposition à
la pluie ou à l’humidité, le malfonctionnement ou si l’appareil
a été échappé.
Nos téléviseurs sont conçus pour se conformer aux normes de15.
sécurité en matière de stabilité. N’utilisez pas de force excessive
sur l’avant ou le dessus du boîtier, cela pourrait le faire basculer
et entraîner des blessures corporelles ou le bris de l’appareil.
Lors de l’installation d’un support ou de tablettes murales,16.
suivez toutes les directives du fabricant.
L’antenne extérieure ne doit pas être installée à proximité 17.
de lignes aériennes de transport d’énergie, ni dispositifs
d’éclairage, ni autres circuits d’énergie électrique.
Si une antenne extérieure est reliée au téléviseur, assurezvous18.
que celle-ci est mise à la terre de façon à assurer une protection
contre les pointes de tension et les charges électrostatiques.
L’article 54 de l’ACNOR fournit tous les renseignements relatifs
à la mise à la terre du mât et de la structure, la mise à la terre
de la descente d’antenne au paratonnerre de l’antenne, le
calibre des conducteurs de la mise à la terre, l’emplacement
du paratonnerre de l’antenne, le branchement aux électrodes
de terre et les caractéristiques de celles-ci.
Alimentation
Ce téléviseur Hitachi est conçu pour fonctionner sur un courant alternatif domestique de 120 volts, 60 Hz. Insérez le prise au secteur dans
une prise de 120 volts, 60 Hz.
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, ne pas utiliser la che polarisée du téléviseur avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou toute autre sortie
si les tiges ne peuvent être insérées à fond, sans laisser aucune partie à découvert.
Ne jamais raccorder le téléviseur sur un courant continu de 50 Hz ou sur une tension autre que celle spéciée.
Les paramètres par défaut de ce téléviseur répondent aux exigences de la norme Energy Star.
Veuillez consulter la section OPTIONS D’ÉNERGIE de ce guide d’utilisation pour trouver d’autres conseils de conservation de l’énergie.
Mise en garde
Ne retirez jamais le couvercle arrière du téléviseur car vous seriez ainsi exposé à des risques de chocs électriques ou dangers
divers. Si votre appareil ne fonctionne pas adéquatement, débranchez-le et contactez un marchand ou un centre de dépannage
autorisé.
Régler uniquement les commandes qui sont illustrées dans les directives; les modications ou changements qui ne sont pas
expressément approuvés par Hitachi pourraient retirer le droit d’usage de l’utilisateur.
COLLIER DE MISE
À LA TERRE
ÉQUIPEMENT DU SERVICE
D'ALIMENTATION
COLLIERS DE MISE À LA
TERRE
CONDUCTEURS DE MISE À LA
TERRE (SECTION 54-300*)
PRISE DE TERRE (ART. 10-700*)
PARATONNERRES, STATIONS
DE RÉCEPTION
(SECTION 54-800*)
CÂBLE DE DESCENTE
D'ANTENNE

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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 objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should•
not be placed on the television.
This apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.•
Public viewing of copyrighted material
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior
authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized, and is intended for home and other limited payper-view uses only unless
otherwise authorized. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Lead/Mercury Notice
This product contains lead and one or more non-replaceable mercury backlights. Do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose
of according to applicable laws. For product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or
visit www.eiae.org (in USA) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800-HITACHI.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.•
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi
Home Electronics (America), Inc, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC
Rules and Regulations.
Any cables that are supplied with the system must be replaced with identical cables in order to assure compliance with FCC rules. Order
Hitachi spares as replacement cables.
This LCD Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 and 15.122 of
the FCC rules.
INDUSTRY CANADA AGENCY REGULATORY INFORMATION
Cable Compatible Television Apparatus- Tèlèvision câblocompatible, Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference and (2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For questions regarding this declaration, contact:
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
900 Hitachi Way
Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556
Tel. [phone](800-HITACHI)
ATTN: Customer Relations
VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.•
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.•
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.•
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Important Safety Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase!
As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips on mind:
THE ISSUE
The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and•
larger flat displays are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays
are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Flat Panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dresser, bookcases,•
shelves, desks, speakers, chest or carts may fall over and cause injury.
HITACHI CARES!
The consumer electronics industry is commited to making home•
entertainment enjoyable and safe.
TUNE INTO SAFETY
One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations•
for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display.
Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of•
this product.
Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.•
Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as•
steps, such as a chest of drawers.
Remember that children can become excited while watching a program,•
especially on a “larger than life” flat panel display. Care should be taken
to place or install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or
knocked down.
Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat•
panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.
WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL
MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:
Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer•
and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.•
If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel•
display, contact your retailer about professional installation.
Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate.•
Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel
studs or old cinder block construction.
If you are unsure, contact a professional installer.
A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays•
can be heavy.

FIRST TIME USE
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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 malfunction on the TV like
no picture, no video/audio or if
there is smoke and bad odor
coming from the TV.
Do not open the TV cabinet. Avoid direct sunlight, dusty, high
humidity and smokey locations.
Do not throw any objects inside
the TV like metals, coins or any
other flammable materials.
Remember to unplug the AC
cord from the AC outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners to
clean the display.
Do not place the TV in confined
spaces or inside a box when the
TV is operating.
Make sure to unplug the unit
when not in use for a long period
of time (days).
Do not place the TV near water,
such as a bathtub, shower
rooms, kitchen sink, laundry tub
or swimming pool. Avoid liquid
containers on top of the unit.
Notice for Remote Controller
Avoid dropping the unit. Avoid liquids on it. Avoid aerosol cleaners.
Do not pick up or handle the TV
from where the TV connects to
the stand. Injury may occur if
the TV is picked up or handled
from this area.