Hitachi L46S603 manual

NEED MORE INFO ON THE DTV TRANSITION? See page 41 in this Operating Guide and please visit www .dtvtransition.org READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y . KEEP THIS OPERA TING GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Record the model name and serial number of your LCD T elevision for future reference. MODEL NAME. ____________________ SERIAL NO. _____________[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions T o the CA TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CA TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-44 of the NEC that provid es guideline s for proper grounding and, in parti cular , specie s that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the [...]

3 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions W arning T o 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 s[...]

4 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions 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 installe[...]

FIRST TIME USE 5 PRECA UTIONS AND REMINDERS . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 inch 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 ope[...]

6 A ccessories Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of 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 fron[...]

FIRST TIME USE 7 Do not block the ventilation holes of the LCD • T elevision. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause overheating and damage. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC • cord and contact 800-HIT ACHI. If you purchased a wall mount bracket, • please ask for professional installation. Do not try to install by yourself. In[...]

8 Ho w T o Install Y our New Hitachi L CD T ele vision W ALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE ST AND BASE FROM THE LCD TELEVISION In order to remove the stand from the TV , please put the TV set on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc.) to prevent any damage; then remove the 6 screws shown below ( There is one more screw under th[...]

9 Side Panel J ac ks & Contr ols USB Multimedia / UPGRADE SLOT This USB slot is for use with the multimedia feature and future software upgrades. Headphone jack Use this jack to connect headphones. POWER light indicator T o turn the TV ON, press the Power button ( ). A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front b[...]

10 R ear Panel J acks Antenna Input T o switch between Cable and Air , go to the Channels Menu option to change the signal source CABLE or AIR (see page 40). Component: Y -PbPr and Audio Inputs Component 1 and 2 provide Y -PbPr and Audio jacks for connecting equipment with this capability , such as a DVD player or Set T op Box. Y our component outp[...]

FIRST TIME USE 11 Q uic k Ref er ence R emote Contr ol Buttons and Functions In addition to controlling all of the functions on your Hitachi LCD TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SA T), VCRs and compatible HDMI CEC DVD Players. [...]

12 Quic k Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your new Hitachi LCD T elevision Set. 1. ANTENNA CONNECTION Unless your LCD T elevision is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However , if you are located in an exceptionally good si[...]

FIRST TIME USE 13 TV Setup W izar d The fifth step will start the scanning feature to find the channels available on the antenna or cable system. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to start the channel scan. The sixth step is the scanning process of the channels, it will first the scan the analog channels and then the digital channels[...]

14 The SIDE panel VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a Camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples. (When connecting an S-VIDEO device, also connect the audio output into the Side Audio Input jacks). Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to side panel j[...]

FIRST TIME USE 15 R ear Panel Connections Cables are not included. C NOTE TIPS ON REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS COMPONENT Y -PbPr (COMPONENT 1 & 2) or HDMI (1, 2 & 3) connections are provided for high performance DVD players, VCRs ♦ etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has t[...]

16 R ear Panel Connections Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played • back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. Cable plugs are often color-coded. Match colors of plugs and terminals, i.e. connect red to red, white to white, etc. • T o return to the last channe[...]

FIRST TIME USE 17 R ear Panel Connections CONNECTING AN EQUIPMENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR DVI CAP ABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 & HDMI 3 Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the 1. output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown near the Rear panel at right. With DVI output devices, connect a DVI to HDMI cabel t[...]

18 T he Remote Control POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f. DEVICE buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI LCD TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, cable boxes, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch[...]

19 Ho w to Use the Remote to Control your TV Closed Captioning will display automatically when MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to With Mute (see page 37). When the TV power is turned of f at a volume level 21 or greater , the volume level will default to 20 when the TV is turned on. However , if it is set to a level 20 or less, the volume leve[...]

20 Ho w to Use the Remote to Control your TV AUTO Use this aspect mode to have the aspect mode change automatically by signal detector . 4:3 Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Side panels (black areas) are placed to the left and right of the image to preserve the original aspect ratio of the source. 16:9 Use this aspect mode[...]

21 REMO TE CONTROL E.SA VE (ENERGY SA VE) button Use this button to choose power consumption reduction settings based on 3 levels (MIN., MEDIUM, MAX). CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/ or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen when available. Y our [...]

22 Ho w to Use the Remote to Control your A V Equipment NOTES If your A V component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your A V component code has not been • preprogrammed into the remote. In the unlikely event that your A V component cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult • your A V comp[...]

23 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w to Use the Remote to Control your A V Equipment MY CABLE BO X CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the Cable Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable Box. R fo NOTE PRECODED SET -TOP BOX/SA TELLITE buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Set-T op- Box/Satellite Receiv[...]

24 Ho w to Use the Remote to Control your A V Equipment MY D VD PLA YER CODE IS: _____________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player . R P f NOTE MY V CR/PVR CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the PVR/VCR for operation of the buttons excl[...]

25 REMO TE CONTROL Ho w to Use the Remote to Control your A V Equipment A VR Device Button MY A UDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER (A VR) CODE IS: ______________________ Refer to the instruction manual of the A VR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the A VR. PRECODED A VR buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded A VR codes : -Power -Cursor &am[...]

26 R emote Contr ol Codes CABLE Brand CODES A-MARK 0008,0144 ABC 0237,0003,0008 ACCUPHASE 0003 ACORN 0237 ACTION 0237 ACTIVE 0237 ADB 2092,2586 ARCHER 0237 BCC 0276 BRITISH TELECOM 0003 CENTURY 0008 DIGEO 1 187,2187 DIGI 0637 DIRECTOR 0476 DUMONT 0637 FOSGA TE 0276 GE 0144 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 0476,0810,0276 0003 GIBRAL TER 0003 GOLDST AR 0144 HIT AC[...]

27 REMO TE CONTROL R emote Contr ol Codes WARDS 0060,0035,0037 0048,0047,0081 0033,0240,0045 0000,0042,0043 0041,0072,0038 0479,0065,0046 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0000,0209,0072 0278,0479 WORLD 0209,0002,0479 XR-100 0035,0240,0000 0072 Y AMAHA 0041,0038 ZENITH 0037,0039,0033 0000,0209,0041 0278,0479,1 139 ZT GROUP 1972 PVR Brand CODES ABS 1972 ALIENWARE [...]

28 On-Screen Display Press MENU on the remote control to display the different 1. features on your Hitachi LCD TV . Use the CURSOR P AD (buttons, 2. , , and ) and highlight a different feature of the On-Screen Display menu. Press the SELECT button to select. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly 3. exit from any menu. The On Screen Display (O[...]

29 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Selects 4 audio presets (Custom,Standard, Movie, News) Adjust the intensity of low frequencies. Adjust the intensity of high frequencies. Adjust the balance. Select sound equalizing mode. Select Surround settings (Off, On). Select between three Audio Sources (Stereo, Mono, SAP). Select Language options if available. Select Opt[...]

30 Select Video to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality . Y ou can independently customize each of the video inputs, including Analog channels separately from Digital Channels (under TV Mode). Adjustments will be applied to Custom settings. Picture Mode Use this function to choose from preset picture settings to optimize your TV’s [...]

31 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Auto Movie The AUTO MOVIE function sets the 3:2 pull down detection feature to Auto or Off. Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. When film is transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be r[...]

32 Reset This function allows you to Reset the Video Menu Settings of the present input and return it to the Dynamic video mode. Use the CURSOR P AD 1. , to the highlight functions. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD 2. to select Y es or No. Press the SELECT button on the Y es option to execute the 3. reset of the Video settings. Y ou can custo[...]

33 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Audio Select Audio to adjust the sound to your preference. Sound Mode This function has four sound modes that are preset according to the type of program. Standard is for normal audio conditions, Movie audio settings is for movies, News audio settings is for News programs and Custom mode is for adjusting audio levels to your p[...]

34 Setup Set Sleep Timer Select this feature to set your SLEEP TIMER from 5 minutes to 4 hours. Press the CURSOR P AD 1. repeatedly to set your T imer from Off, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min, 180 min and 240 min. Day/Night Timer Select this feature to activate and set your TV’ s DA Y/NIGHT/ PICTURE MODE T imers. There are[...]

35 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Motion Picture Ratings T able NOT RA TED Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs. Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply . G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some ma[...]

36 Current T ime Setup Canadian Ratings French T able G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner . 8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad audi[...]

37 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Setup Closed Captions Closed Captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Y our local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Use the 1. CURSOR P AD ►, ▲ and ▼ to highlight and select the function to change. Press 2. EXIT to[...]

38 Setup Accent Light Select this feature to turn Off or control the brightness level (Low or High) 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 . T ransparency This function allows you to change the transparency of OSD based on 10 levels (0[...]

39 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Video Audio Select SEL Channels Light Control Setup EXIT Exit Move Return HDMI - CEC Transparency Input Labels RGB Options Reset AV & Setup Component Options 0 Multimedia Setup Component Options This function allows you to adjust the phase between your TV and the Device with component output. Press the 1. CURSOR P AD ▲ o[...]

40 Channels Select Channels to set your signal source options, run New Channel Scan, Check Signal Meter and Set Channel List (Add channels to List, Channel/Labels and Favorite Channels). Press CURSOR P AD 1. , to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR P AD 2. to select. Source Select the signal Source for the TV . When using an indo[...]

41 ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Channels/Multimedia Channel Labels Use this feature to give a name to any of the channels. Press the 1. CURSOR P AD  or ► to highlight the channels. Press the 2. CURSOR down  to change the channel label. Press the 3. SELECT key to show the Keyboard for editing the channels. Favorite Channels This function allows you to[...]

42 Equipment Care and T r oubleshooting 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 T elevision away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places. Remove the plug from the wa[...]

43 USEFUL INFORMA TION T roubleshooting Symptom and Checklist SYMPTOM CHECKLIST P AGES 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 equipment is ON. • Check if the correct Video input is selected. • Check if[...]

44 R eception Pr oblems IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear , picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the [...]

45 USEFUL INFORMA TION F ea tur es and Specifications HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. SRS T ruSurroun d HD™ is a trakemark of SRS Labs[...]

46 Set Dimensions L46S603 model (Includes T able T op Stand) W eight (lbs./kg): 56.2/26 Units: Inches (mm) (ACTIVE AREA) 44 21/64 [1126.0] * The screw type : Thread ISO M6 (Metric type, do not use Standard type.) 28 23/32 [729.3] Screw Length (A) Insertion Length (B) Plane Washer (D) Spring Washer (C) Wall Mount Bracket (E) Example: : A = B+C+D+E A[...]

47 USEFUL INFORMA TION Set Dimensions L55S603 model (Includes T able T op Stand) W eight (lbs./kg): 81.1/37 Units: Inches (mm) .+8)7 +<9>5+".7+'*$ $+97/)9>5+*4349:8+9'3*'7*9>5+ ,4C6H&6?8E9 9>0=?4:9 092?3[...]

48 Ser vice Infor mation HIT ACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. HIT ACHI has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your Hitachi product. Should you require service assistance with OPERA TIONAL, HOOK UP , TECHNICAL ASSIST ANCE OR W ARRANTY SERVICE SUPPORT , please contact one of our knowledgeable Customer Service Re[...]

49 Limited W ar r anty V ALID ONL Y IN U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi display product. LIMITED W ARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. warrants this product in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable to the products identified below: Conditions of Hitachi Limited W arranty This Hitac[...]

50 End User License Ag r eement f or HIT ACHI DTV Softw ar e END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HIT ACHI DTV SOFTW ARE IMPORT ANT – READ CAREFULL Y : This End User License Agreement for HIT ACHI DTV Software (this “Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“you” or “your”), in your capacity as the owner of a HIT ACHI brand digital tel[...]

51 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement f or Open Sour ce Softwar e OPEN SOURCE SOFTW ARE LICENSE INFORMA TION This Hitachi TV incorporates open source software modules distributed under certain licenses, including the GNU General Public License V ersion 3 (as defined by the Free Software Foundation, Inc.). This Hitachi TV incorporates [...]

52 End User License Ag r eement f or Oper ating System Software TERMS AND CONDITIONS 0. Definitions. “This License” refers to version 3 of the GNU General Public License. “Copyright” also means copyright-like laws that apply to other kinds of works, such as semiconductor masks. “The Program” refers to any copyrightable work licensed un[...]

53 LICENSE AGREEMENTS End User License Ag r eement f or Oper ating System Software e) Convey the object code using peer-to-peer transmission, provided you • inform other peers where the object code and Corresponding Source of the work are being offered to the general public at no charge under subsection 6d. A separable portion of the object code,[...]

54 End User License Ag r eement f or Oper ating System Software If you convey a covered work, knowingly relying on a patent license, and the Corresponding Source of the work is not available for anyone to copy , free of charge and under the terms of this License, through a publicly available network server or other readily accessible means, then yo[...]

55 APPENDIXES A ppendix es Appendix A: Picture Format for Each Input Source Appendix B: RGB Format Aspect S pecif icat ions Y es: Available / --: Not Available Aspect Input Signal Auto 4:3 16:9 Full Zoom1 Zoom 2 AIR / CABLE Analog V i d e o Ye s Ye s Ye s -- Ye s Ye s AIR / CABLE Digital Y C b C r / Y P b P r Ye s Ye s Ye s -- Ye s Ye s A V 1 Video[...]

56 Inde x A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Antennas (Connecting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31, 55 Audio Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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